1969

[FP69]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[markos920]

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