BMW M-Parallels on a '69 Camaro or Firebird - Lateral-g Forums

mklinger · #1 09-06-2012, 09:04 PM

I am thinking about putting a set of staggered m-parallels on my '69 Firebird. I would love to see a pic of these wheels on a '69 Camaro or Firebird. If you have a pic please post. Thanks.

intocarss · #2 10-13-2012, 10:45 PM

Not a 69...

mklinger · #3 10-16-2012, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the pics. What size are the tires?

intocarss · #4 10-16-2012, 10:24 PM

245 40 18 front & 275 40 18 back I'd like a 255 40 up front though

ryeguy2006a · #5 10-24-2012, 03:13 PM

What a great looking rim. I would go that route, if I didn't have my current rims.

68firebird · #6 10-25-2012, 07:40 AM

Do you have rubbing issues in the back or are is the sheet metal rolled up?

intocarss · #7 10-25-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 68firebird

Do you have rubbing issues in the back or are is the sheet metal rolled up?

With the 275/40 they do rub a little & fender lip is rolled

mklinger · #8 10-26-2012, 08:58 PM

I've picked up a set of 'real deal' m-parallels. I am thinking about powder coating the centers black and leaving a polished lip. I am hoping my powder coater can accomodate that request.The tire combo above seems to be a good set up dimensionally. More to come.

intocarss · #9 10-26-2012, 10:00 PM

A little info about fittment for the BMW M wheels (thanks Tracky)

Rear.. 18x9.5 w/25 mm offset = 6.2” back space. You can make that work the way it is but when the car leans it may rub the inner rear tub. 1/2 “ to 3/4” spacer will make that work better. I have a 3/4" spacer in

Front.. 18x8 w/13 mm offset = 5” back space. That will work with no modifications unless you want to get the wheel further out for looks.

sik68 · #10 10-26-2012, 11:45 PM

Love the wheels and thanks for the rundown...I want a set of m parallels one day.