18" wheel fitment for '69 Camaro

[alistair]

Hi guys

I've done a little looking into this and I know the answer really is "depends" rather than anything concrete but I'd like to sap up as much of your excellent experience as I can for our project '69 Camaro

The car is currently dead stock and was restored a couple years ago.

We want to run about 2" lower (not with blocks) and we want to run 18" diameter rims. I'd love to think we can get 10x18 under the stock rear tubs with stock located springs in place. I somehow suspect we can't though.

We will be running disc brakes all round and I am aware sometimes that changes the requirement on backspace etc. a little.

Your thoughts and comments are most welcome guys.

[Sieg]

I am running 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 on 18x8/18x9.5. The approximate fender lip to ground measurements are 24.5f and 25.2r. Fronts rub when turning in parking lots a little. I've pushed it pretty hard on a twisty road with no contact issues. Rear tail pipe routing may be an issue, my 2,5" pipes needed to be flatted aproximately .75". Pan head bolts and a little metal massaging should neutralize it. Stock A-arms, lowered coils and leafs, 1" blocks in leafs. Pinion angle went downward 2*.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Camaro/IMGP6441/1231830617_3eBzv-M.jpg

[alistair]

thanks, that's really helpful information. What backspace have your wheels?

[Sieg]

thanks, that's really helpful information. What backspace have your wheels?

Sorry about that. 5"f and 5.5"r

[alistair]

thanks, big help. We're getting a plan together now!

[Rybar]

You can run 18x10's w/ 275-40-18's on the back if you roll your lips on the 1/4's and you don't have your ride height super low. I did and had no rubbing issues with the suspension setup right. This was with de-arched dropped leafs and QA1 shocks.

The wheels were 18x10 with 5.75" BS, stock width rear and Baer disc brake kit.

[alistair]

thanks for that. rolling the arches is an option

[Rybar]

Also, search username musclecarjohn, he's running 18x10's on his stock tubbed '69

[JustinB]

we have set up tons of 69's with 18x10. Feel free to take look at our website galleries for wheel ideas. www.driverzinc.com

[buickfunnycar.com]

Also, search username musclecarjohn, he's running 18x10's on his stock tubbed '69

Jon Henson has set up all my cars (even my DD's) and I'm sure he and Justin can do the same for you.:yes:

Stock tubs...I even run spacers to pull them out the edge,lol :unibrow:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05957.jpg

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

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05652.jpg

car's available by the way...:cool:

[alistair]

wow, that yellow Z is stunning. Thanks for the replies guys.

A little arch work and 5.75" BS and we can run 10x18s then.

Still looking at the brake package but wheels will be needed to go with them

[buickfunnycar.com]

wow, that yellow Z is stunning. Thanks for the replies guys.

A little arch work and 5.75" BS and we can run 10x18s then.

Still looking at the brake package but wheels will be needed to go with them

My rear b/s is 5.625" and those are 275/40's...Jon was spot-on there!:unibrow:

[alistair]

I've saved those photos in my "inspiration" folder. Awesome. Thanks for the info.

[garymac69]

My rear wheels are 18x10" and b/s is 5.625"

[buickfunnycar.com]

My rear wheels are 18x10" and b/s is 5.625"...

Copycat,lol...Henson set yours up too?:unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

My rear wheels are 18x10" and b/s is 5.625"

Ummm...that looks great Mac Daddy!

[garymac69]

Copycat,lol...Henson set yours up too?:unibrow:

No, I spent a couple of years under the car taking measurements. I'm also running 18x9" on the front.

Gary

[usa-69z]

i got 18 x 10 with 5.75 b/s on rear.. stock width rear no mods , lips massaged.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/sun27thfeb2010014.jpg

[68400BIRD]

^ Very nice looking car.

[Rybar]

^ Very nice looking car.

X2 That thing looks sick, post some more photos of it :thumbsup:

[usa-69z]

thanx guys ! im in australia hence the right hand drive conversion. :yes:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/CAMAROSEPT2010001.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/CAMAROSEPT2010006.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/staaaccckkk008.jpg

[HRD]

Beautiful! Love the injection. What seats are you using?

[6D9 Matt]

Man that is awesome... love the faint/ghost hockey stripes!

The stance is just awesome too... VERY beautiful camaro. :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Like the other said, looks awesome. Post a build thread for us to follow.

[usa-69z]

Beautiful! Love the injection. What seats are you using?

the seats are electric leather mazda 626 seats. 98 model i think .

[g356gear]

I am running Fikse 18x10 rears with 5 5/8" Backspace (275-40-18). Stock sheet metal, no problems with 2" lowering on 4 link.

[westoz]

Like the other said, looks awesome. Post a build thread for us to follow.

Gavs 69 build up is a credit to him, have a look at http://www.USMuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=3219

looking good mate:hail:

[Fikse Wheels]

I am running Fikse 18x10 rears with 5 5/8" Backspace (275-40-18). Stock sheet metal, no problems with 2" lowering on 4 link.

Yep, an 18 X 10.0" should fit on the back of a '69 with no rolling of quarter panels needed, with the proper backspacing, like so.

(I believe this is your car, g356gear)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o112/danielgoll/Fikse/FinallydoneJuly122009012.jpg

We can even fit an 18 X 10.0" on the back of a '67-68 with a little bit of massaging (this one ran a 295 rear tire too)

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o112/danielgoll/Fikse/ChevroletCamaro1968FM5FullPolishc.jpg

[6D9]

Im running 19x10's with 275/35/19's out back. Everything is in stock location. I did need to do some minor wheel lip trimming.

[creekwood08]

think i could run a set of 19x8.5 up front. I found a set of wheels 19x8.5 and 19x9.5. I know the rears will work just wondering about the 8.5 with a stock suspension up front