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Old 08-23-2009, 07:07 PM
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Default 17" or 18"?
trying to decide between 17" or 18"
I am mainly concerned with fitting the widest tire/rim combo possible uner the car

1973 Camaro

thoughts and/or pics?
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18's!
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Old 08-23-2009, 09:10 PM
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I have a 72 and went with 18's
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:16 PM
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Here's one we did with 19s all the way around in stock wheelwells as an example of diameter not affecting fitment.


Along with this one running 18s all the way around.
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Given your main concern of using the widest rim and tire you can, then 17" should make that easier than a taller rim of 18", given a tire of the same height.
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anyone else?
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I think Jay's pics say it all...definitely 18's. More room for brakes as well which is never a bad thing. Assuming similar tire heights, wheel diameter doesn't really play a role in determining your max width for fitment purposes as the outside profile of the tire remains the same.

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jason, you got anymore pics of that silver one?
that thing look bad azz!
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Or should I say,... Camaros!!
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