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5.5" 4-lug sprints w' 165. Will fit on the rear of a '7
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:02 pm    Post subject: 5.5" 4-lug sprints w' 165. Will fit on the rear of a '7 Reply with quote

I have a 70 sedan that I recently picked up. I have some 4 1/2" 4 lug sprint stars w' 145's to put on the front and would like to run 5 1/2 on the rear. Will they fit with a 165 tire?

Anyone have a photo of what I am talking about?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:19 pm    Post subject: Sprintstars Reply with quote

Check on the Sprintstar registry. IIRC, the answer is yes. I've had 165's on 5.5" Sprintstars on my '68, but it's a swingaxle:

http://sprintstar.blogspot.ca/
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The tire calculator I'm using says that a 5 1/2" wide rim is the maxumum rim size for a 165/80-15, so yes it will work.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello from the Sprintstar Registry owner Very Happy

Yes, I confirm that 165's will fit a 5,5" rim. I used to have them on my bug.

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PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LOL...should have been moire specific. Will a 5.5" Sprint w' 165 tires fit without sticking out of the fender?
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PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a 185-65 on a 5.5 it was close at stock height, Probably would rub inner fender if lowered.
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