Backspacing Help Needed - 67 Camaro - Specs Listed

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by bigboi

Ok, I get what you are saying. A 5.25" BS would put the wheel right in the middle of the wheel well. Since I am trying to stuff a wide tire in there go with the 5.5" BS. This way I have room to move it out with a spacer if needed.

Ok, here is a stilly question now... What bolt pattern is the 67 Camaro? Need this info for ordering...



Thanks!

5 on 4.75" bolt circle. 17 X 9.5 with 5.5" bs on the rear is the most popular fit, and has worked on many many cars.

Jody

[bigboi]

Originally Posted by camcojb

5 on 4.75" bolt circle. 17 X 9.5 with 5.5" bs on the rear is the most popular fit, and has worked on many many cars.

Jody

Hmmm... I am thinking about this more... (Heck I have been thinking about this for a week now) - LOL.

If I went with a 5.5" BS and my mount surface to wheel well is 5.75" - Only .25" of room for tire bulge is cutting it close when the tire is mounted. Right??

Or is there something else I am not taking into consideration here??

Sorry guys. Just need to make sure I make the right choice. Thanks for your help!

[69 Ghost]

I am posting here because this thread seems to have some of the best backspacing info. I am looking to do something similiar. A C5 brake setup or hybrid with C4 rotors. I am going to get either 17 or 18 inch wheels and I am pretty set on A/R Torque Thrusts with 8 inch rim widths. The tire size will be dictated by the front end which will more than likely be a 245 40/45 series depending on the wheel size. This is just about my last project on this car and it is only a street driver but may see a few runs down a track some day. Currently I have the suspension done with GW uppers, del-alums, Guild mod, KYBs, and hotchkis springs. I want to keep the same size tires front and back for rotation capabilities and I am on a bit of a budget. What is the best backspacing to use when running the same size tire f/r? It appears that a 4.75 or 5 inch is what I need. My rear is a 12bolt with no tubbing. I do not want any rubbing! I lost out on some 18inch rims because they had 4inch backspacing and I was not sure they would fit.