wheels for 81 malibu
07-11-2009, 05:04 PM
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wheels for 81 malibu
I'm looking for a set of wheels for a 81 malibu, I'm looking for skinies in the front and 8's in the rear can some one tell me what back space works well on this car?
07-11-2009, 05:27 PM
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07-11-2009, 06:48 PM
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81 malibu wheels
I am pretty sure that the back space needs to be 4.5 that will allow you to get a 28x10 on the car if you want.
07-12-2009, 06:37 AM
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my car has a moser rear I 'm gonna have to check the width and see if it is stock. Does anyone know the stock width on a malibu (1981 )
07-12-2009, 10:27 AM
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thanks alot memracing62 found the info I was looking for! good site lots of usefull stuff.
07-13-2009, 07:45 PM
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glad i could help
07-25-2009, 02:36 PM
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I HAVE A 79 MALIBU WITH A 12 BOLT OUT OF A 67 CHEVELLE WITH LADDER BARS AND COIL OVERS AND I CAN RUN 4.5 BACKSPACING ON 28X10.5 WITHOUT ANY FRAME NOTCHING.BUT IF YOU HAVE A 7.5 YOU CAN ONLY RUN A 3.5 BACKSPACING, ANYTHING MORE YOU WILL HAVE TO NOTCH YOUR FRAME
07-25-2009, 03:12 PM
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MY CAR HAS A MOSER 9INCH NOT SURE OF THE WIDTH ??
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