1956 wheel backspacing

[Gail 56 bird]

Will 15x5 5x4.5 bolt pattern with 3" back spacing work replacing the stock 3.5" back spacing?
Thank you,
Chuck

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[dmsfrr]

With 1/2 inch less back space than an original 15x5 the wheel & tire will be 1/2 inch closer to the inside of the fenders and fender skirts if equipped.
There's a good chance the tires will rub on the insides of the skirts, unless you're running very narrow tires.

Note: actual overall wheel width is approx 1 inch wider than the stated / advertised wheel width, which is measured at the tire bead inner surface.
Don't forget to double check the diameter of the center hole for the hub, there are different sizes.