Brand new Centric drums don't fit?

I had this same problem on my Dart. Its not the backing plates. It's china junk. I had a machinist buddy cut 1/4 inch off the edge, and the little flange on the drum needs cutting back also. Check your measurements though. It's been a while since I did this.
Funny thing… they went right on my 7.25, and later 8.75 in my Dart with no mods at all.