Yes! Your 8" rims will work with the 5 1/2" backspace, and the wheel and tire will still be inside of the fender lip. When I purchased my Panther, it came with Pirelli "Scorpion" tires. 60 series, 215-15 front and 255-15 rear (V rated). So when I moved the stock Campy 8"er's to the front, I just put the original tires on (you "balloon" them on just a little, they look better, and it stiffens the sidewall a bit!). Same when I purchased the 10"er's for the rear, since the tires were fairly new. When they do wear out, I plan to go to 50 series. Something like the Euro TA'S. I am also "toying" with the idea of putting the 10's in front, with 12" in back with a 6" backspace. The rim would be right at the lip, with the sidewall "ballooning" out(size 295), the tread would still be with-in the wheelwell. It might NOT be what I want! Because the wider you go, and the more backspace you use; the more WANDERING and BUMPSTEER you will have to live with!! And the more SHOCK you will HIT upon the road surface!! (narrower tires miss more potholes!!) All the best, Marlin.
[This message has been edited by MARLIN JACK (edited 12-10-2002).]
[This message has been edited by MARLIN JACK (edited 12-10-2002).]
