Changed Back Space

[72SwingerJosh]

I got some 15x8 SBP steel wheels from Vintiques a few years ago and never measured the BS when I got them. I finally got to where I needed to check them for my cars build and they were 4 3/16” instead of the 4 1/2”. The 4 1/2” wasn’t going to work anyways but that’s not the point. I called Vintiques and they said it had been too long since I got them so they wouldn’t do anything about it. So lesson learned always measure your wheels I guess. I needed 5 3/8” backspace to center my wheel in the back. I used a 1/2” spring offset kit from Dr. Diff so I gained a 1/4” on each side. I sent the wheels to Weldcraft which is the only place I could find that would do the work. They said 6 weeks turn around and it only took 2 1/2 weeks to get them back. Their work looks good and now I know my wheels will fit perfect. They do all kinds of wheel work so if anyone ever needs anything done they are worth checking out.

 

[diymirage]

And at only 18 dollars less then what you would pay for a brand new wheel


But glad to hear they got it done for ya
Curious to see how nicely they balance

 

[72SwingerJosh]

Vintiques aren’t making new wheels with custom backspace. I called and asked. They said no more custom backspace and didn’t know when they would be making them again. Weldcraft trues out the wheels and they probably have better tolerances know than they did before. Every review I’ve read of their work has been positive and people say they balance out great no issues.

 

[mopowers]

If you plan on running dog dishes, check the fit before you paint them.

 

[sireland67]

I bought a set of wheel vintiques about two years ago, they were supposed to be 15 x 7 4.25" back space, the box even said 4.25" back space.
One rim was 4.5" bs and the other was 4.375" total lack of quality control.

 

[72SwingerJosh]

If you plan on running dog dishes, check the fit before you paint them.

Yeah I’m going to grind the lip more so they snap on better before I paint them.