18" wheels on 69 Camaro - Lateral-g Forums

1969rs · #1 02-25-2009, 08:07 PM

Hey guys, I am wanting to run 18" wheels on my 69 and I am looking for advice on size and backspace. The wheels tubs are stock. Thanks.

gearheadgarage · #2 02-25-2009, 09:34 PM

I can double check my notes at the shop, we have 3 '69 Camaros/F-birds with 18's on the back w/ no tubs. Generally, a 18x9.5" wheel will fit with a 5.5" backspace on a stock 10 or 12-bolt.

awr68 · #3 02-25-2009, 09:50 PM

245 tire on a 18x8 w/ 5" b.s.
275 tire on a 18x9.5 w/ 5.5" b.s. (w/ discs)

1969rs · #4 02-26-2009, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the info, will the 5" backspace on the front rub the subframe or control arms.

buickfunnycar.com · #5 02-26-2009, 11:45 AM

18x8 front (4.875" b/s) 245/45
18X10 rear (5.625" b/s) 275/40
No tubs or modifications...

jy211 · #6 02-26-2009, 11:53 AM

just 18''s? Why not 19"s

DriverzInc · #7 02-26-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by musclecarjohn

18x8 front (4.875" b/s) 245/45
18X10 rear (5.625" b/s) 275/40
No tubs or modifications...

Damn John, we fit you up right didn't we?

**Rybar** · #8 02-26-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969rs

Thanks for the info, will the 5" backspace on the front rub the subframe or control arms.

I've got 5" BS fronts, it will rub the subframe unless you have some steering stoppers.