Wheel/Tire Question

chain1 · 08-09-2007, 11:52 AM

[align=left]Hello, I'd like toswitch my 2007 GT Wheels (Part number M-1007-U1885) with these wheels: [/align]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-2006-2007-Mustang-GT-18-x-8-5-Black-Bullitt-Wheels_W0QQitemZ260048060140QQcmdZViewItem (Part Number M-1007-S1885B).

The problem is thatthe backspacing is slightly different (6.82vs 6.295). I'm embarrassed to say that I have no ideawhat backspacing is but I don't want to have to buy new tires. Will this difference cause me any problems? I really appreciate the help and I apologize if this is a stupid question.
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colin@tirerack · 08-09-2007, 12:44 PM

Backspacing is the distance from the inside rim surface to the backside of the wheel mounting surface. It determines how far a wheel (& tire) sticks into or out of the wheel well of the vehicle. Wheels with a lot of backspacing will stick further in. Wheels with little backspacing will stick further out.