18" wheels on 69 Camaro

[1969rs]

Hey guys, I am wanting to run 18" wheels on my 69 and I am looking for advice on size and backspace. The wheels tubs are stock. Thanks.

[gearheadgarage]

I can double check my notes at the shop, we have 3 '69 Camaros/F-birds with 18's on the back w/ no tubs. Generally, a 18x9.5" wheel will fit with a 5.5" backspace on a stock 10 or 12-bolt.

[awr68]

245 tire on a 18x8 w/ 5" b.s.
275 tire on a 18x9.5 w/ 5.5" b.s. (w/ discs)

[1969rs]

Thanks for the info, will the 5" backspace on the front rub the subframe or control arms.

[buickfunnycar.com]

18x8 front (4.875" b/s) 245/45
18X10 rear (5.625" b/s) 275/40
No tubs or modifications...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06266.jpg

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[jy211]

just 18''s? Why not 19"s :D

[Rybar]

Thanks for the info, will the 5" backspace on the front rub the subframe or control arms.

I've got 5" BS fronts, it will rub the subframe unless you have some steering stoppers.

[DriverzInc]

18x8 front (4.875" b/s) 245/45
18X10 rear (5.625" b/s) 275/40
No tubs or modifications...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06266.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05656.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05659.jpg

Damn John, we fit you up right didn't we? :hail:

[1969rs]

I think the 18's fill out the wheel wells perfect. One of the toughest decisions is what wheel to go with. You can make or break your car. You guys made a great choice. I appreciate all the advice I can get.

[buickfunnycar.com]

I think the 18's fill out the wheel wells perfect. One of the toughest decisions is what wheel to go with. You can make or break your car...


Agreed,agreed,and agreed...but why limit yourself to just one set?:unibrow:
Oh and I did forget...Jon Henson above was the man who set me up on 2 of my cars,get with him and you're in good hands.:thumbsup:
His ideas,his backspacing figures...

[1969rs]

I keep watching the For Sale forum just in case someone gets tired of looking at their wheels.

[usa-69z]

Ive heard rumours that us racing ie; tt2s are now chinese made ? any truth in that .Im changing up to 18s from my now 17s. Has the quality suffered?

PS, ryan i think you need a new set of rims , want to sell:unibrow:

[buickfunnycar.com]

I keep watching the For Sale forum just in case someone gets tired of looking at their wheels.


Sorry man,I sold six sets last year so I'm fresh out of backup wheels.

usa-69z,
TTII's are made in China and yes,the quality and service is worthless.
If and when you ever receive what you ordered,they are A)either damaged or have bad welds that won't hold air or B)they'll require 9 oz of weight to balance.
Either way,not good...there are plenty of great,American-made wheels by any number of vendors that sponsor right here on this site.:yes:
Avoid American Racing at all costs.

[Rybar]

Ive heard rumours that us racing ie; tt2s are now chinese made ? any truth in that .Im changing up to 18s from my now 17s. Has the quality suffered?

PS, ryan i think you need a new set of rims , want to sell:unibrow:

I would sell them in a heartbeat if my car was mini-tubbed. And some new polished Fikse Profil 5s 18's have been in my eye for a while now.

[usa-69z]

I would sell them in a heartbeat if my car was mini-tubbed. And some new polished Fikse Profil 5s 18's have been in my eye for a while now.


Ha , Ryan , i just checked out those fikse rims , they sure are pretty and pricey !
on a serious note if you did want to move yours id definatly be keen. Headin up your way late april early may , just a thought.
Cheers, Wade

[tones2SS]

I would sell them in a heartbeat if my car was mini-tubbed. And some new polished Fikse Profil 5s 18's have been in my eye for a while now.

That would look SICK Ryan!!!:wow:

[Rybar]

sorry guys not gonna happen soon. dont have $10K+ lying around for a bit wider wheel. it will happen, just not now.