...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Wheels and Tires
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-03-2019, 01:42 PM
DKz Garage's Avatar
DKz Garage DKz Garage is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 313
Thanks: 18
Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts
Default 18x10 wheels on stock subframe 1st gen.

Quick question regarding 18x10 front wheels on 1st gen Camaro. What is the limiting factor? Stock Subframe, inner wheel houses, both?? Thanks in advance. Any solutions?? (other than smaller wheels)

Thanks in advance...

Last edited by DKz Garage; 05-03-2019 at 01:52 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-03-2019, 02:25 PM
Oleyellar Oleyellar is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gilbert AZ
Posts: 91
Thanks: 1
Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts
Default All of the above

Front fenders, wheel wells and frame rails. Outside rubs at the inner fender to fender attachment and flaring fenders and boxing out the wheel wells will fix that, but then inside sidewall will rub the frame at the steering gearbox location when turned. This is why ALL of the aftermarket subframes have narrower frame rails..
It can all be made to work with enough effort and metalworking skills. At least that is my experience.... I have 9" wheels and its tight in both locations.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Oleyellar For This Useful Post:
DKz Garage (05-04-2019)
  #3  
Old 07-02-2019, 08:52 PM
aany001's Avatar
aany001 aany001 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Pickering Canada
Posts: 985
Thanks: 1
Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oleyellar View Post
Front fenders, wheel wells and frame rails. Outside rubs at the inner fender to fender attachment and flaring fenders and boxing out the wheel wells will fix that, but then inside sidewall will rub the frame at the steering gearbox location when turned. This is why ALL of the aftermarket subframes have narrower frame rails..
It can all be made to work with enough effort and metalworking skills. At least that is my experience.... I have 9" wheels and its tight in both locations.
What size tire are you running on the 9" rim? Also is it a 18" rim?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-03-2019, 09:05 AM
Oleyellar Oleyellar is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gilbert AZ
Posts: 91
Thanks: 1
Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts
Default Michelin

255/35x18 Pilot Sports
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-03-2019, 03:06 PM
aany001's Avatar
aany001 aany001 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Pickering Canada
Posts: 985
Thanks: 1
Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts
Default

Could you post some pics of your front rim and tire setup?
Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-24-2020, 01:15 AM
Pete68's Avatar
Pete68 Pete68 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: So Cal
Posts: 24
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Im running 275 on a 68 camaro with rolled and cut fenders (which you cant tell from the outside). Fits with lots of space on the inner area, maybe a half inch. So yes I think you can do 10in wheel. Offset needs to be spot on and tire diameter should not be too big. Im running small tire diameter 275/35-18
__________________
1968 Camaro
2003 Boxster S
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2543199
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-29-2020, 01:38 PM
Kenny67 Kenny67 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Wheel offsets

Hello I’m new the site I need some help. I have a stock 67 convertible camaro looking to run the biggest rims I possibly can. Would you happen to know the sizes and offsets including tire sizes?? I would appreciate your knowledge. Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-29-2020, 05:51 PM
130fe 130fe is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 767
Thanks: 204
Thanked 38 Times in 27 Posts
Post

You can also run a slightly larger wheel/tire on a 69 vs 67/8 due to the wheel well shape. I am running a 18x9 with a 265/35-18 on my 68 with 5.625bs and it rubs on the subframe and turning radius is slightly less. Only rubs on parking lot turns and U turns, not during normal street driving.
__________________
Chris
1968 Camaro SS
LS3/T56
Full of DSE and Holley parts
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-03-2020, 02:02 AM
Kenny67 Kenny67 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Wheel offset

Thanks for the info. Also I found some nice 18x11 with 5.0 backspacing. You think I can run them on the rear?? Thanks again.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-03-2020, 05:53 AM
130fe 130fe is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 767
Thanks: 204
Thanked 38 Times in 27 Posts
Post

Kenny, 18x11 with 5” BS is the correct size when running DSE’s “standard” narrowed rear end. You will need mini tubs. Which wheels are they?
__________________
Chris
1968 Camaro SS
LS3/T56
Full of DSE and Holley parts
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net