17" or 18"?

[The T-man]

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?

[ItDoRun]

18's!

[speedjohnston]

I have a 72 and went with 18's

[JayR]

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.

[turbo67camaro]

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.

[The T-man]

anyone else?

[Apogee]

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.

Tobin
KORE3

[skatinjay27]

jason, you got anymore pics of that silver one?
that thing look bad azz!

[JayR]

Originally Posted by skatinjay27

jason, you got anymore pics of that silver one?
that thing look bad azz!

Thanks Man! Double compliment because he's a design client and a wheel client.

And just in case your decision hasn't been hard enough, here's one we did with 18s and 19s

[Cread01]

Originally Posted by JayR

Thanks Man! Double compliment because he's a design client and a wheel client.

And just in case your decision hasn't been hard enough, here's one we did with 18s and 19s

Those cars look sick... You deffinately make some of the best looking wheels out there. I'm saving my pennies as we speak... hopefully some day.