Yet another 2nd Gen Camaro - Project/update

[gerno]

Lots has changed since then but now I just need to get it finished. I'm out of town until tomorrow but will get some pics when I get back. If I could borrow the figment tool I would awesome. I'm very nervous I'm going to get the measurement wrong

[gerno]

I've been thinking more about the 295 and it might be too much for now. The 275 is a pretty large tire and we'll above my driving ability. I like the lack of any rubbing issues with the 275 even full lock to lock. The other issue is that the 295 is a pretty tall tires and might not look correct with the rear profile. Had that issue with a 62 Galaxie I build and it drove me nuts

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by gerno

Lots has changed since then but now I just need to get it finished. I'm out of town until tomorrow but will get some pics when I get back. If I could borrow the figment tool I would awesome. I'm very nervous I'm going to get the measurement wrong

Originally Posted by gerno

I've been thinking more about the 295 and it might be too much for now. The 275 is a pretty large tire and we'll above my driving ability. I like the lack of any rubbing issues with the 275 even full lock to lock. The other issue is that the 295 is a pretty tall tires and might not look correct with the rear profile. Had that issue with a 62 Galaxie I build and it drove me nuts

Steve just PM me if U want to use the fit tool.

If you read through the front suspension thread or even back in my thread about front rim and tire choice it may make the decision harder.

For a 295 you could always run a 295 30 18 which is actually .5" shorter than the 275 30. Mocking up the different height tires would help you decide what look you are happiest with.

Did you ever get a chance to try Bryans wheel out on your car?

[gerno]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Steve just PM me if U want to use the fit tool.

If you read through the front suspension thread or even back in my thread about front rim and tire choice it may make the decision harder.

For a 295 you could always run a 295 30 18 which is actually .5" shorter than the 275 30. Mocking up the different height tires would help you decide what look you are happiest with.

Did you ever get a chance to try Bryans wheel out on your car?

Think it was easier to decide to move back to Austin from Cali than to figure out my wheels/tires. I read through some of the threads but will check them out again. I'll shoot you a PM later this weekend after I post the photos.

Tire choice has been limiting me. I've been focusing to use the Falkens or Rival which has limited my sizing. I want to track the car a lot but am nervous about the street ability of under 200 TW tires. If I go with R888s I have a lot more options. Maybe I've been drinking too much of the koolaide...

Bryan and I haven't met up. Weather in Austin has been terrible so I didn't even want to ask him to bring the car by.

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by gerno

Bryan and I haven't met up. Weather in Austin has been terrible so I didn't even want to ask him to bring the car by.

Looks like the weather this weekend is going to be good finally, although a bit cool. You mentioned you were out of town. I should be around and available most of the weekend, so touch base when you're back, and let's hook up. I would just pull a couple of wheels off and bring them over, but I don't have my jack and stands here at my place yet... Maybe I'll go get those today.

I need to check out all those cool parts you have been ordering too!

[gerno]

Hey Bryan - I'll be back in town late tonight and around all weekend working on the car. I'll give you a call tomorrow and see what's up. I have an extra jack and jack stands we can use unless you just want to get some anyways

[Vince@Meanstreets]

19/295 is a tall tire.

Here is 295's on the front 10" wheel.

[gerno]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

19/295 is a tall tire.

Here is 295's on the front 10" wheel.

What's on the rear?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by gerno

What's on the rear?

The rear is 345/19.

Let me know if you need a set of Forgelines. I can drop ship and get you free shipping.

[glassman]

Originally Posted by gerno

I've been thinking more about the 295 and it might be too much for now. The 275 is a pretty large tire and we'll above my driving ability. I like the lack of any rubbing issues with the 275 even full lock to lock. The other issue is that the 295 is a pretty tall tires and might not look correct with the rear profile. Had that issue with a 62 Galaxie I build and it drove me nuts

My thoughts too. I'm switching from 17's to 18's as i like the stance more. I'm thinking the T1000's with the polished lip and silver painted center or brushed center. and may be going silver stripes as well. i'm going 275/315 for now, still need to tub though.

Looking forward to hearing your feedback on the newer Speedtech set-up. I think their stuff is first class.