Question on repo wire wheels for 57 BIRD

[foxfire42]

I've read the pros and cons but didn't find anything on the set back. I found some repro wire wheels but I need to order 3 1/4 or 3 1/2 backspacing.
My 57 is stock with original skirts. Which should I order?

 

[miker98038]

My 55 has 15" wheels, so I can't help with the 14"s. I know with the 15"s, 3 1/2" backspace puts you right at the upper ball joint, but ok. 3 1/2" is fine on the back.

If you don't get an answer here, maybe try this site.

http://forums.aaca.org/forum/117-ford-thunderbird/

 

[bobgc]

call koker tire they have wheels with just the right set back. I bought my t Bird with the wheels already on it and the other guy never asked the question about setback. therefore quite often when going around corners you sometimes hear the spinner hitting the fender skirt, even knocked it off once so for now it's no more skirts.