will a 18x10" wide wheel fit a 69 Bird

[av8or32]

I was wondering if a 10" wide wheel (18" Foose Nitrous) will fit my firebird after rolling the lip or is that too much even w/rolling.

[markss28]

You can get it to fit just make sure you have the right backspacing. 18*10 is the biggest you could go. You probably wont be able to slam it either. For sure 18*9.5 but whats and extra .5"

[av8or32]

I've installed a Hotchkiss TVS so it's lowered. Is this a deal breaker?

[buickfunnycar.com]

You can barely squeeze an 18x10 on the back of a '69 Camaro,I know the 'birds have even less room.
Still,I suppose it can be done but the b/s has to be nailed dead-on.
I'd personally call Jon @ www.driverzinc.com and see what his data says,he hooked me up with this setup.
18x10's,5.625" b/s,275/40's:




Fit like a glove,no issues,couldn't be happier...

[Josh69]

Yes, they can/may/could/should fit. I have 18x10's on my '69 bird with 275's. Probably could've gone 285's since I cut about 1/2" off the fender lips when we welded them on. I could've fit them without cutting, but felt better with the extra room. I have DSE 2" drop leafs and Hotchkis/DSE 2" drop coils in front.

There should be no difference between the Camaro/Firebird rear quarter and inner fender area, so don't worry about that. I used Camaro inners to repair mine. The rear subrame, trunk, floor, inners, outers, trunk drop offs, quarters, etc. all will fit. Many guys put Camaro quarters on before Firebird qtrs were available back in the day.

If you have the original BOP rearend, you will need different BS than a Chevy since yours is most likely wider, but I've seen/heard different widths all over the map. You're going to have to measure, measure, then measure some more.

I went with a Moser 12 bolt, so I had mine narrowed an extra .75 inch on each side, and my BS is 5.25 for the fat lip look without mini-tubbing the car. Regardless, as long as you nail the BS, you'll fit. You may have to roll the fenders. Also, be aware that your axle is most likely NOT centered so take that into account.

I would guess your BS to be in the 5.75-6" range...give or take.

Here's a pic of mine currently, sorry, just got it out of the garage yesterday so don't have any off the stands ready yet.