68 Camaro 315's on the front

[syborg tt]

Holy Big Wheels batman

Quote:When you see the massive 315/30/18 Michelin’s under the Front, that’s right, I said under the Front!, you have no choice but to check out the mammoth 345/30/19 Michelin’s tucked under the rear.

Item number: 200160594226


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1&viewitem=&item=200160594226

[Rob07002]

The rear susp looks like a Unique Performance setup.

[68protouring454]

thats coolwelders car he posted completed a few weeks ago
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=11371
cool car, i wonder how it turns

[syborg tt]

okay found his threads

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=11371

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=9862

http://www.lateral-g.org/members/mock/

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=5440

[awr68]

Nice car! I take it Scott didn't write the description...unless he likes to speek in third person? ;)

[4mm]

WOW! Very nice! How could I have missed every thread he posted? :wow:

[Mecom Racer]

That's sweet! If I had the money I'd love to have that car. '68 was the year I was born.

[notorious1970]

I like the car but not too crazy about 315s in the front. Way too wide IMO. I love the steam rollers in the back but would go with a 245-275 in the front.
-derek

[ArisESQ]

i think the performance advantage of having the 315 on the front over the 245 to 275 is pretty substantial. i would love to have that option.

[el-camino]

315 on front:question:
:faint:

i drive my car daily on the roads, it´s not a show car. with 225 or 235/45 on the front. why did you guys run with over-larged wide tires ?
when i read all the postings in the wheels and tire section....its amazing when i´m read the tire sizes on the front axles.
ok, cool looking....but for a good ride ?? Nope !
ball-joints, bushings, steering arms, the complete suspension must hard work with this tires.
245 or wider tires in front ? never.
you will lose handling and steering quality and short life suspension parts.

this is my view about big front tires



now you can say: this guy is crazy and have no experience, he lives in Europe.
but fact is: not allways is bigger the better way

[68protouring454]

315 on front:question:
:faint:

i drive my car daily on the roads, it´s not a show car. with 225 or 235/45 on the front. why did you guys run with over-larged wide tires ?
when i read all the postings in the wheels and tire section....its amazing when i´m read the tire sizes on the front axles.
ok, cool looking....but for a good ride ?? Nope !
ball-joints, bushings, steering arms, the complete suspension must hard work with this tires.
245 or wider tires in front ? never.
you will lose handling and steering quality and short life suspension parts.

this is my view about big front tires



now you can say: this guy is crazy and have no experience, he lives in Europe.
but fact is: not allways is bigger the better way
i wonder why vettes, vipers, and some high end Europeans run a large rear along with a large but staggered front tire, all bigger then 245??? please tell? those cars seem to work very well, and if i remember right, most of these firsts gen camaros have late model corvette susp.. please tell us all how its going to be so much harder on susp parts, etc?????????????????????:_paranoid

[el-camino]

hi,
you are clever enough, for answer yourself: HIGH END cars
and please, the most of this high end cars has electronic helpers, ABS, EPS and so on, my old cars have a very good suspension and a Eaton posi and no electronic helpers. i would like to see you when its raining on a curvy road with your large tires:thumbsup: and why suspension and steering parts ? give your kid´s your old gumboots for all day going to school and play with friends. this oversized gumboots are very good for childrens bones.

[68protouring454]

hi,
you are clever enough, for answer yourself: HIGH END cars
and please, the most of this high end cars has electronic helpers, ABS, EPS and so on, my old cars have a very good suspension and a Eaton posi and no electronic helpers. i would like to see you when its raining on a curvy road with your large tires:thumbsup: and why suspension and steering parts ? give your kid´s your old gumboots for all day going to school and play with friends. this oversized gumboots are very good for childrens bones.
are you kidding? so a 100k camaro is not high end? and because it does not have abs it affects the susp performance while driving? i think i may be missing something here.

[el-camino]

let me see your high end please.
how many miles runs your high end tourer in one year ?
how many people´s here have a 100k car ??

[TravisB]

how many people´s here have a 100k car ??

more than you think.........:yes:

[68protouring454]

so there it is, you have nothing of fact to say about why large front tires are bad(when the same cars we take the susp from run the same large tires). and your only reply is "wheres my high end car" well mine is being finished, and i just finished one, and i have driven a 150k, and 3-4 100k cars, but i don't know anything. actually at rth3 there were several 100k cars running in the cruise in the pouring rain on mtn roads some with large tires, but none of us slid off the road?? air ride had 2 cars in it along with the giveaway chevelle, vinnys car, etc.
have fun.:thumbsup:

[el-camino]

ok, i see: this is not the right forum for me and my farm truck.

68protouring454

and you can read my facts

[68protouring454]

if thats the way you feel

[el-camino]

forget it man, and be happy with your cars.
when i turn the key in my V8, i can say: this car is homemade and not build from many shops and helpers.
i pay many more bucks for the same part than you.
we live here in Europe, dont forget this small difference.
when i need a special part, i must wait and pay for shipping and customs, for all parts.
i drive my chevy and my olds with love and not for business.
thats all.
i hope you can understand this words from a farm truck driver from Europe.

[68protouring454]

i never said you drove a farm truck, i just asked you questions about why you are a large front tire hater,lol, its all good and i can understand it costing you alot of money to get parts over there.:cheers:

[coolwelder62]

I had a close friend write the ad because I hate to talk about my self. And after you seen Big red anything less than 315s look small. The car does turn and stop great. Scott.

[coolwelder62]

The rear suspenion is designed off the mark steilows mule w/ canted shocks that I saw on foose camaro. I have lots of time on my hands sometimes.

[awr68]

Bitchin car Scott...I figured someone else wrote the auction info. ;)

[awr68]

Jake, thanks for not letting it get uguly!! :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

Jake, thanks for not letting it get uguly!! :thumbsup:
i keep cujo locked up now when i am on the forums.

[camcojb]

ok, i see: this is not the right forum for me and my farm truck.

68protouring454

and you can read my facts

this is the right forum for anyone who loves the older muscle cars and wants to make them handle better, more fun to drive, etc. I also do not understand your large front tire comment as a 245 (I believe you said anything 245 and larger is not good) is not what I'd consider a large tire at all. I know that the extra rubber from a 275 will allow more traction and faster speeds assuming a properly set up car vs a 235 or smaller tire with the same proper suspension setup.

It is your choice to stay or leave, and we hope you stay. Differing opinions make the world go 'round and are welcomed as long as everyone stays civil.

Jody

[comp-spec]

how many people´s here have a 100k car ??
lot more then you think
Stay around lots of good info

[tyoneal]

The rear suspenion is designed off the mark steilows mule w/ canted shocks that I saw on foose camaro. I have lots of time on my hands sometimes.
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Scott:

Is the front Sub Frame something that can be ordered for a 1969 Camaro?

Can you give us some information on how it handles with 315's on front?

What are the Pro's and Con's of the large front tires?

Thanks,

TY

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

dont worry Klaus.. they are alittle wild in here sometimes..

farm truck or not.. i LOVE your camino.. happy that my wheels are on it too.

and.. um..

+1 one that has a 100K car too..;)

[coolwelder62]

The sub frame can be ordered for C4 88-up or 67-69 camaro suspenion using a unisteer rack. I am working AGR frt steer rack fitment now. $2200. plus shipping. The car drives great Would be beter WO/ all iron big block. I am working on drawing to let me fit 18X12s under the frt. I have drove the car about as hard as you can on the street .Scott

[el-camino]

Venomous Type
thanks:thumbsup: i think my camino is a 100k car:lol:
why ? the last 10 years i pumped a lot of money in this car, the most of this money not for parts........shipping and handling:rofl:

68protouring454
it´s ok for me when you drive large tires.
Luxembourg is a small country on the border to Germany. And Germany have
http://www.gonegerman.com/blog/images/no55.jpg

[Vegas69]

I bet it's great for handling but not so much for drivability. I bet it follows imperfections and grooves in the road worse than a smaller front. You can always put smaller tires on :thumbsup:

[el-camino]

thanks Vegas69,
drivability, this is the right description:thumbsup:

[bucks69]

Wide tires or not that thing is simply amazing. I want to see some detailed build pics for sure...