How big can I go?

[johnnymac46]

I am going to be installing hotchkis upper and lower control arms with 2inch drop springs on my stock subframe of a 68 camaro, can anyone tell me what size wheel and tire combo i can get away with?

[JayR]

Whether it's stock height or on Air Ride, it will safely hold 8s up front and 9s in back.

[johnnymac46]

I will be doing DSE tubs in the rear and plan to run as big as i can get and still clear. is that an 18x8 or 17x8?

[JustinB]

If you are going to be mini tubbing with the DSE tubs, a 17-20x12 with a 335 rear tire is the way to go.

[johnnymac46]

how big of a tire can i run on a 18x8? Im trying to find some prices so i know how much im gonna have to dip into my retirement...

Also any suggestions on a good streetable set of tires?

[JustinB]

Assuming you would use the 18x8 for the fronts, a 245/40/18 is what we would use. For the rears, if you wanted to keep cost down, run a 18x10 with a 305.

[JayR]

Originally Posted by johnnymac46

I will be doing DSE tubs in the rear and plan to run as big as i can get and still clear. is that an 18x8 or 17x8?

Those are 18x8s on both cars I posted and Justin has you covered on your other questions.

[SLO_Z28]

Originally Posted by johnnymac46

Also any suggestions on a good streetable set of tires?

Nitto NT555 and Sumitomo HTRZ3's are my favorites.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Here are a few we did I found real quick


18 X 8 and 18 X 12 Forgeline SP3P


245/40/18 front and 335/30/18 rear BFG KDW TA2


18 X 10 and 18 X 12, 275/35/18 and 335/30.18 R BFG KDW TA2


18 X 9 and 18 X 11.5, 265/35/18 and 315/30/18R Michelin PS2


19 X 11 and 20 X 13, 295/30/19F and 345/25/20R Pirrelli P Zero (custom frame)

[johnnymac46]

Thanks everyone for all the help Ive got a pretty good idea what im gonna run now