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The T-man
08-23-2009, 05:07 PM
trying to decide between 17" or 18"
I am mainly concerned with fitting the widest tire/rim combo possible uner the car

1973 Camaro

thoughts and/or pics?
ItDoRun
08-23-2009, 07:06 PM
18's!
speedjohnston
08-23-2009, 07:10 PM
I have a 72 and went with 18's :cheers:
JayR
08-23-2009, 08:16 PM
Here's one we did with 19s all the way around in stock wheelwells as an example of diameter not affecting fitment.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/SACamaro1.jpg

Along with this one running 18s all the way around.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/rfwyalecamaro2.jpg
turbo67camaro
08-23-2009, 09:41 PM
Given your main concern of using the widest rim and tire you can, then 17" should make that easier than a taller rim of 18", given a tire of the same height.
The T-man
08-26-2009, 01:20 PM
anyone else?
Apogee
08-26-2009, 01:43 PM
I think Jay's pics say it all...definitely 18's. More room for brakes as well which is never a bad thing. Assuming similar tire heights, wheel diameter doesn't really play a role in determining your max width for fitment purposes as the outside profile of the tire remains the same.

Tobin
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skatinjay27
08-26-2009, 02:19 PM
jason, you got anymore pics of that silver one?
that thing look bad azz!
71RS/SS396
08-26-2009, 05:02 PM
18's

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/61Buick1005.jpg
tones2SS
08-26-2009, 05:37 PM
18's

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/61Buick1005.jpg

Nice Camaro.
Or should I say,... Camaros!!:cheers:
JayR
08-26-2009, 07:06 PM
jason, you got anymore pics of that silver one?
that thing look bad azz!

Thanks Man! Double compliment because he's a design client and a wheel client.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/rfwYaleCamaro-1.jpg
And just in case your decision hasn't been hard enough, here's one we did with 18s and 19s
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/DSC06934.jpg
Cread01
08-26-2009, 09:37 PM
Thanks Man! Double compliment because he's a design client and a wheel client.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/rfwYaleCamaro-1.jpg
And just in case your decision hasn't been hard enough, here's one we did with 18s and 19s
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/DSC06934.jpg



Those cars look sick... You deffinately make some of the best looking wheels out there. I'm saving my pennies as we speak... hopefully some day.
71RS/SS396
08-27-2009, 06:03 AM
Nice Camaro.
Or should I say,... Camaros!!:cheers:

Thanks Tone,I have a few more in the works,but the progress has been so slow that there has been no point in starting a project thread.:(
tones2SS
08-28-2009, 11:16 AM
Thanks Tone,I have a few more in the works,but the progress has been so slow that there has been no point in starting a project thread.:(

WOW! Very cool.
Just saw your post in the "engine" thread. VERY NICE!:thumbsup: :cheers:
The T-man
09-14-2009, 09:34 AM
Any details on that silver one Jason, the first one w/ 18's?
is the car tubbed, what's the width on those rims and tire size?
JayR
09-14-2009, 09:03 PM
Any details on that silver one Jason, the first one w/ 18's?
is the car tubbed, what's the width on those rims and tire size?

No problem, He's running 18x10s and 18x12s with 275/35s up front and 335/30s out back with the full DSE treatment to accommodate all that meat. He'll be breaking it in on the autocross at Good Guys in Dallas next month so watch for him in TX!
The T-man
09-15-2009, 12:38 AM
how'd he pull off 275's(!) in the front?:_paranoid
DriverzInc
09-15-2009, 09:17 AM
how'd he pull off 275's(!) in the front?:_paranoid

DSE front subframe will allow you to put a 9-10" wheel up front, with 275 wide tires. The frame has all the necessary room to turn lock to lock.
The T-man
10-10-2009, 10:42 PM
ANY MORE PICS?:cool: