68 Camaro, wheel backspace(DSE quadralink n subframe)

[byndbad914]

we should check the scrub radius on that front end then - if I understood that correctly it sounds like that front was set up too narrow, so you run a wide tire with less backspace and get scrub - as the tire scrubs around it sweeps and arc (zero scrub means the tire would perfectly pivot at it's centerline, which you don't want either due to vague/no feedback at the wheel) and runs the outer edge into stuff. My 914, of course, REALLY sweeps and arc with the struts and 10" fronts as I have a lot of scrub in that setup.

the old 'stang with the big front tires on deep dish wheels would sweep around and the outside edge would grab the lower valence so I had to be careful with the U-turns back then... too much scrub is the reason. Fortunately that car and the Camaro have pwr steering

[ProdigyCustoms]

We run 275s on the front of the MotV8tr, Call me.

[qwkswede]

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

We run 275s on the front of the MotV8tr, Call me.

Hey Frank. Im a bit scarce here, and I didnt see your reply right away. I'll try to drop you a line tomorrow. I see you have been helping alot of people with wheel sizes around the forum. I appreciate the help.

For what its worth. The wheel choice is moving to 19" diameter Asanti 3 piece deals. I need to look around for tire selection for that size wheel. Thats beyond the outer limits for my knowledge.

[ProdigyCustoms]

We can handle it all

I am traveling to South Florida for a photo shoot tomorrow for one of our cars, I will be on the road from 11AM to 2PM eastern, perfect time to chat.

[qwkswede]

This wheel selection problem keeps evolving. I did some searching for tire availability, and ended up in a slightly different place than I started.

Here is where I am now.
Front: 19x9 +30, I want 6.2" backspace.
255/30/19 tire

Rear: 20x11 -20 I want 5" backspace
305/25/20 tire

I saw Yokohama Advan Sports, Pirelli P Zero Nero, and Michelin PS2 in these front/rear matching tire sizes.
The fronts will be 25" tall, the rears 26" tall. I wanted to keep the sidewall sizes the same in the front and rear. This seemed aesthetically important after looking at some pictures here and other places.

How do my wheel and tire width's sound? I was shooting for a wheel width 1" narrower than the tread width. Is that going to look bulged? Right on? Stretched? I know how to do the math, but things are not always how they seem with tire widths.

[qwkswede]

Here is the wheel choice today. It will be something from Asanti more than likely.

[camaro2nv]

I would stay away from Asanti. They are like butter.

[John510]

Originally Posted by qwkswede

Here is the wheel choice today. It will be something from Asanti more than likely.

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What kind of wheel is this? Do they come in black and polished?

[qwkswede]

Thanks for the feedback Frank, everyone.

I hope the front offset is OK, I think I erred on in the right direction for the fronts. I can run a small spacer if needed. It was looking like I will have the room to the frame and inner fender with the 6" BS. but maybe the tires/wheels will be too sunken in the front? Its probably not too late to change the front backspace. I was working on DSEs recommendations for the front. I wanted good turning radius and just wanted to be a little cautious.

I really don't know what the Asanti prices are. I'm not the direct purchaser of the wheels. I'm actually not even 100% sure what color combo is coming back. I have to give a little artistic license to the guy spending the money on the parts. I'm pretty certain the barrels will be chrome/polished. The center color is going to be black or chrome, not sure which.

[ProdigyCustoms]

I think they will be to sunken in, but like you said you can space as needed.

I like to work with front space as much as possible to keep the outer wheel profile where it needs to be.