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slickemhoundd

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1996 Limited 5.0






I dont think you need spacers to clear the calipers with 4.1x-inch backspacing -- so I say go for it!

EDIT -- try these Aero wheels, 15x8 with 3.00" backspacing 5"x4.5" bolt pattern:
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...755963+4294755966+4294795100+115&autoview=sku

They are supposed to be black according to the specs, although the stock image Summit uses is silver. But even if its not black, a few cans of wheel paint should take care of that problem. The important thing is the backspacing so you wont have to run spacers.
aeo-50-084520s_w.jpg


I actually like the looks of those Aero wheels over the traditional "D" window thats so common (with the pressed in the lip at each "window"). Stic-O ran Basset (I think) wheels and they look like these Aero wheels -- a cleaner look w/o the pressed in lip.
 






I dont think you need spacers to clear the calipers with 4.1x-inch backspacing -- so I say go for it!

EDIT -- try these Aero wheels, 15x8 with 3.00" backspacing 5"x4.5" bolt pattern:
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...755963+4294755966+4294795100+115&autoview=sku

They are supposed to be black according to the specs, although the stock image Summit uses is silver. But even if its not black, a few cans of wheel paint should take care of that problem. The important thing is the backspacing so you wont have to run spacers.
aeo-50-084520s_w.jpg


I actually like the looks of those Aero wheels over the traditional "D" window thats so common (with the pressed in the lip at each "window"). Stic-O ran Basset (I think) wheels and they look like these Aero wheels -- a cleaner look w/o the pressed in lip.


they dont look that bad (if black). Now i know it comes down to the tire as well but with my stock fender flares it looks like my tires tucked and id really like to fill them out. Would i go by the backspacing of the rim?
 






Yes, go with the 3.0" backspacing -- the smaller the backspacing, the further "out" the tire will be.

You could always order one wheel, mount one of the tires on them (maybe your spare tire), and bolt it up to the vehicle for test fit. If it "fills" the flares, then you can order three more wheels (or four if you want a matching spare)
 






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