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g356gear
10-24-2008, 10:27 AM
Hey guys,
I have a stock body 69 BB coupe that I am looking at giving a more aggressive stance. I am looking at the DSE Speed kit 1 (2" drop+ 18" rims) in the front and a Leaf spring (3" drop+ 20" rims) rear on the car. I don't want to cut up the body or subframe at all, so that is my reasoning for going this direction. My problem is some different information I have gotten on what rim size will fit the stock body with the lowered suspension mods.

DSE and Fikse say you can go 8" front and 9.5" rears maximum width. I have talked to other wheel manufacturers who say that on their project cars they have only been able to run 7" front and 8.5" rears without rub issues on the fender edges.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
7TSS
10-24-2008, 01:55 PM
My friends have 69 Camaros w/ 17 x 8 on 245/40's front and 17 x 9.5 on 275/40's rear.
Their drops were similar to what you're planning. As long as the overall tire height is about the same I don't see why you can't run the same widths using different wheel diameters. If you decide on taller tires, that would be a different ballgame.

You might want to check this site for other opinions http://www.camaros.net/
DriverzInc
10-24-2008, 02:08 PM
Anyone who tells you that you can only put a 7" wide front, and 8" to 8.5" rear wheel on a 69 camaro doesn't know what they are talking about.

We've been building wheels for 1st gen camaros for quite sometime. Not to mention owning, and building a few of our own. A 8" wide wheel on the front, and a 9-9.5" wheel on the rear is a perfect fit. I'm sure if you search around the forums, you will find that is the general consensus.
g356gear
10-24-2008, 02:17 PM
Anyone who tells you that you can only put a 7" wide front, and 8" to 8.5" rear wheel on a 69 camaro doesn't know what they are talking about.

We've been building wheels for 1st gen camaros for quite sometime. Not to mention owning, and building a few of our own. A 8" wide wheel on the front, and a 9-9.5" wheel on the rear is a perfect fit. I'm sure if you search around the forums, you will find that is the general consensus.

And that's why I wanted to get the straight info on the scenario. This info was from a manufacturer of 3 piece wheels who supply to pro-touring owners. You would think they would know what they are talking about.
camcojb
10-24-2008, 02:54 PM
And that's why I wanted to get the straight info on the scenario. This info was from a manufacturer of 3 piece wheels who supply to pro-touring owners. You would think they would know what they are talking about.

possibly with their wheels you cannot get the correct offset to run 9.5's in the rear and 8's up front; doubtful, but that's the only thing I can think of that would make them make that statement.

Jody
g356gear
10-24-2008, 03:20 PM
possibly with their wheels you cannot get the correct offset to run 9.5's in the rear and 8's up front; doubtful, but that's the only thing I can think of that would make them make that statement.

Jody

He was basing his opinions off of cars they had in their shop with virgin quarters. He said aftermarket quarters may have a little more clearance. Not sure if that is the case or not, but mine are originals.
camcojb
10-24-2008, 03:41 PM
He was basing his opinions off of cars they had in their shop with virgin quarters. He said aftermarket quarters may have a little more clearance. Not sure if that is the case or not, but mine are originals.

I've done several, and all that I have done have had their original GM quarters.

Jody