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FP69 · #1 06-01-2010, 01:10 PM

I have a 69 camaro w/an aftermarket richmond 12 bolt and 4 link suspension. I am not interested in a mini tub and would like to put a 285 or 295 tire on the car. Boze wheels says a 18x10 with a 295 40 17 should fit?

I know a 17x9.5 w/a 5.5 back works because I have a set on one of my cars now. I need a bit bigger tire....any thoughts?

**JayR** · #2 06-01-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Palmeri

I have a 69 camaro w/an aftermarket richmond 12 bolt and 4 link suspension. I am not interested in a mini tub and would like to put a 285 or 295 tire on the car. Boze wheels says a 18x10 with a 295 40 17 should fit?

I know a 17x9.5 w/a 5.5 back works because I have a set on one of my cars now. I need a bit bigger tire....any thoughts?

A 295 will fit inside a mini tubbed car with miles to spare and is a wise idea if you don't want to go to the added expense of 12s with 335mm rubber but want something more aggressive than the stock wheelwells that hold 275s.

hifi875 · #3 06-01-2010, 03:32 PM

i have 20x10 w285/30/20 on my 69. very very tight. 6inch back spacing. you have to watch for inner fender rubbing. and trim fender lips. mine will rub sometime when i turn in going up a hill and suspension will compress. i would go 9.5 probably if i had to do it again or mini tub it. just watch out.

**Rybar** · #4 06-01-2010, 04:04 PM

Frank, I'm running an 18x10 5.75" BS stock wells with 275-40-18 tire. The lips on the 1/4's are rolled and trimmed. It's a very tight fit as is, but my car sits quite low.

I have seen a few guys run 285's and 295's but I think you would have to have the back end sitting a bit higher, sprung stiffer and wheel backspacing has to nailed.

DriverzInc · #5 06-01-2010, 05:13 PM

275-285 is the most we can recommend with some trimming involved.

markos920 · #6 06-01-2010, 05:30 PM

Here is my 69 with 285-30-20 on 20x10, b/s 5.625 and rolled outer fender lip.

hifi875 · #7 06-01-2010, 06:54 PM

dang that is sweet.

FP69 · #8 06-01-2010, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the help..
Sounds like an 18x9.5 w/a 5.5 back space might do the trick and stay w/a 275 tire.

lowfat69 · #9 06-01-2010, 08:08 PM

I too would like to fit a 295 on a 10" wide rim, if one was replacing both quarters could they be pumped out enough to clear, perhaps with some inner tub massaging at the same time. Any ideas?

**Rybar** · #10 06-01-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lowfat69

I too would like to fit a 295 on a 10" wide rim, if one was replacing both quarters could they be pumped out enough to clear, perhaps with some inner tub massaging at the same time. Any ideas?

Well while you are at it why not just mini-tub?