Rear Backing Plates

Hey Guys,

I just picked up a 65 Riviera and I have a local car show coming up that I want to take it to. I have a set of wheels from an Iroc Camaro and set of tires off of my Trans Am with barely any miles on them. I tried putting the Iroc wheels on tonight, and they hit what I believe is a splash guard that sticks past the rear brake drums a bit. Can I just cut this off to gain the extra clearance I need? The wheels are 16x8 with a 5 inch backspacing in the rear and 4.5 in in the front. From what I read on another forum they should fit on the car with out a problem. I plan on getting some torque thrust twos or coys wheels in the future. I just need something to get me by for now.

Thanks!

HI,

The F Body wheel bolt pattern is 5 x 4 3/4, the 65 Riv pattern is 5 x 5, so you have more issues than just the dust shield. Some ROA members are running 17 inch torque thrusts with no problem, maybe some of them will chime in!

Tim McCluskey

Tim,

I wasn't aware of that, the gentlemen that I bought the car from told me they were 5 x 4.75. It's only a short drive I might have to run it with the tires that it came with for the weekend until I order some new wheels for it.

Thanks,

Scott

Get a set of wheel adapters that bolt to a 5 x 5 axle and accept a 5 x 4.75" wheel. This might also help you clear your dust shield problem. They come in various widths so you can resolve any backspacing issues that you might have.