295/35/18 for 1969 Camaro without minitubs?

[Boulder69]

I have a 69 camaro with a '95 LT1 and 700r4. Next up on the project list is to replace the mullet-mags (15 inch Centerlines) with some 17 or 18 inch wheels and tires to make room for big brakes. Here is my question:

Can you fit 295s on the rear of a 69 without a minitub? Mark Stielow's "Thrasher Camaro" had this size, and the new Unique Performance/Foose '69 has them as well. Most threads on this site say 275 is the biggest, but I thought the 69 had a little more room in the back and with a little fender lip trimming the 295s should fit?

Anyone have this setup? What rim size and backspacing did you go with?

Thanks from a newbie to the site. -eric in boulder

[camcojb]

Pretty sure the Thrasher had 275's. I'll get Charley in here to confirm. I'd think a 295 will rub some without a mini-tub UNLESS you keep the rear of the car high enough it can't come down on the tire. But for the ride height most people want without a gap between the tire and fender lip it won't fit in my opinion without a bit or rubbing. It does fit in there on the Foose car though, but they likely rolled the fenders as much as possible, and it probably rubs on the inside sometimes. The 275 was close enough to do that also.


Jody

[clill]

Stielow says the rears on the Thrasher are 285-35-18's on a 10" rim.

[4mm]

Yep, that's what my new car has. Purchased Tom Izzo's car a couple of weeks ago and it has 295/35/18's. There is no rubbing whatsover and the lowered stance looks great to me. Of course, it has nice pricey wheels with custom backspacing that nailed the positioning...that's one of the keys, IMO.

Here are a couple of pics so you can see the way the tire/wheel size would look.

[Boulder69]

4MMM - Nice looking car. Any chance you know the backspacing and width of your rear wheels? Thanks. -eric

[4mm]

Originally Posted by Boulder69

4MMM - Nice looking car. Any chance you know the backspacing and width of your rear wheels? Thanks. -eric

No problem Eric, I just won't get to the car until the weekend after this one since my job has me tied down for a while. I will definitely keep you posted.

Frank

[CAMAROBOY69]

Originally Posted by 4MuscleMachinesMan

Yep, that's what my new car has. Purchased Tom Izzo's car a couple of weeks ago and it has 285/35/18's. There is no rubbing whatsover and the lowered stance looks great to me. Of course, it has nice pricey wheels with custom backspacing that nailed the positioning...that's one of the keys, IMO.

Here are a couple of pics so you can see the way the tire/wheel size would look.

I bought my 4" hood off of that car. Tom Izzos car is absolutely awesome. Congrats on the purchase. I didnt realize it had 285/35-18. My car is a little lower than his and if I tried to put 285 on there I think I would have some minor rubbing. Especially pulliing into angled driveways.

[Clockwork]

I'm running 285 40 17 with 5.5 bs on my 69 and it is a tight fit. Once I lowered it the lips did have to be rolled a bit, no biggie.