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buickfunnycar.com 03-20-2006 10:25 AM

HELP...need advice before 12 noon (PST)!!!
 
I have put off my wheel order until noon today...I need your advice:

Can I run 17x8" (5" b/s) all the way around on a '69 Camaro that sits pretty low?
235/45 & 255/45 tires...


PLEASE....any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

Regards,

John

Jay Hilliard 03-20-2006 12:09 PM

John,

The most offset that I have seen work is 4 7/8" on a 17x8 rim on a 69 camaro. I have 4 3/4" on mine with a 245/45/17 tire.

Rick Dorion 03-20-2006 12:12 PM

You didn't say what time zone :)

The 5" BS I can't personally vouch for. I have 245/50 front and 255/50 rear but in 16" rims with 4.5 " BS on my lowered 69.

markss28 03-20-2006 12:13 PM

Go with the 4 3/4 BS. you should be fine there. Also you can go with a wider rim in the back like a 9 or 9.5"

buickfunnycar.com 03-20-2006 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Dorion
You didn't say what time zone :)

The 5" BS I can't personally vouch for. I have 245/50 front and 255/50 rear but in 16" rims with 4.5 " BS on my lowered 69.

Sorry...PST...20 minutes away!

I'm thinking 4 3/4" b/s all around with 235/45 & 255/45's

I should be safe there...don't you guys think?

Thanks again!

John

buickfunnycar.com 03-20-2006 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Dorion
You didn't say what time zone :)

The 5" BS I can't personally vouch for. I have 245/50 front and 255/50 rear but in 16" rims with 4.5 " BS on my lowered 69.


Pictures...?

Jay Hilliard 03-21-2006 06:28 AM

John,

I need to clarify. The 4.750" BS is on my front rims only. They are 17x8. The rear are 17x9.5 and 5.500" BS.

buickfunnycar.com 03-21-2006 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Hilliard
John,

I need to clarify. The 4.750" BS is on my front rims only. They are 17x8. The rear are 17x9.5 and 5.500" BS.

After much research and debate,I decided to go with the following:

8's (4 3/4" b/s) all-around
235/45 frt 255/45 rear

This combo should bolt right on without interference issues.

$1731 delivered to my door from www.newstalgiawheels.com

Thanks for all your help guys...now I just gotta wait the 6-10 weeks it'll take to get them built & delivered! :wow:

jy211 03-21-2006 12:12 PM

so what wheels did you order?

buickfunnycar.com 03-21-2006 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jy211
so what wheels did you order?

Oh,I'm sorry...didn't I mention that? :_paranoid

I ordered the exact same ones I've got now...except in a bigger size.

American Racing 200S (polished lip/machine gray centers)

Period-correct style wheels with a modern twist is the look I'm trying to achieve.


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