68' Camaro Stock to STACKED build

[Mrfixit]

Originally Posted by scottysimp7

I need help on wheel fitment. I am considering doing a staggared set up on my car. 18in front 19in rear. 275front and 325 rear.

Any thoughts or guidence?

Scott

I just got my new Billet Spec 18" wheels mounted on my project car. The rears are 18x10 6.5" BS w/ 295/35/18 and the fronts are 18x7 4.5" BS w/ 225/45/18.

Rear: fit is great. No issues with clearance and with a 1" gap between the top of the tire and radius the fender it leaves a full 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to the first contact of the wheel well. The bulge of the tire is measures 2.25" to the outside edge of the fender lip (used to gauge the looks, not clearance). This may not be of much use to you because, while I'm using the DSE Quadra Link and mini tubs, I'm using a 9" from a 68 Bronco so the track width is a little different.




Front: Fit is OK. If I had it to do over I'd go with a 4.75 or even a 4.875". I can't give any final measurements until the car is finished and aligned but for reference, the tire bulge is 1.5" from the outside of the fender lip. I'm using the stock subframe with the Gouldstrad conversion and off-brand (read cheap) tubular upper and lower control arms. I'm planning on changing to the 1/2" taller upper ball joints with the hope that the better camber curve help keep the tires from rubbing. Additionally, I've installed the 13" rotors and PBR 'Vette calipers. The tire vale is only 1/2" away from the caliper. The only way to make a 14" rotor and the PBR caliper clear an 18" Billet Spec Dagger wheel would be to move the tire stem location either to the outer lip or to the inner lip.






I hope this helps a little.

[scottysimp7]

Still making progress!

[tones2SS]

Very nice Scotty.

[Flash68]

Was just down there last Friday.... sh!t is lookin good Scotty!

[awr68]

Progress is a great thing! Did you decide on wheels/tires yet?

[scottysimp7]

I just ordered tires and wheels. Jon at DriverzInc set me up with Forgeline GA3R's silver w/polished lip. Running on Falken Azenis615's. Cant wait!

[scottysimp7]

More progress! Yippie! Got the front clip assembled w/ baer front brakes. Loving it! Just waiting on the DSE rear end and wheels. Could it take any longer!

[Flash68]

Good seein ya Scotty.. car looked great today. Gonna be a beast!

[scottysimp7]

Road Touring Customs- Gilroy, Ca!!!!! Well done Richie! Car is making more progress. Got the wheels and tires today (Thank you Jon@ DriverzInc). One step closer. Cant wait

[Flash68]

Wow, look what a sick set of wheels does to a car! Bitchin.

On the home stretch now Scotty!