Help from the Wheel & Tire Guru's

[Surfman423]

I have a 1968 Camaro RS/SS with factory 12 Bolt and Multi-Leafs. The front suspension is still stock, just rebuilt. I am beginning work on it now with plans to change the suspension over to a Hotchkis TVS with 2" Drop. My biggest question at the moment is I want to order a new set of wheels and tires for it but no one in my area is very knowledgeable about what will fit. I want to put a set of Boss 338's in an 18" in front with a 20" in the rear. Going for a resto-mod/pro tour kinda theme overall. Could someone tell me from experience if a 20x10 will fit the rear without spring relocation or mini tubs or will I have go with a 20x8.5? Also what width would you recommend for the front and what tires sizes should I pursue? I am hoping to stuff as fat a tire underneath as possible without regretting it while driving down the road.

Also is there a better more cost effective solution to the suspension than the Hotchkis kit?

Thank everyone in advance for sharing your knowledge!!!!!

[Surfman423]

I guess there are no wheel and tire guru's around today???

[FETorino]

Why not call Hotchkis and ask them for a baseline recommendation for their kit?

No matter what you have a 44 year old car and they are all a little different so you need to measure your car to ensure you get the right fit.

A 20" wheel is pretty tall in the first of the first gens and not a lot of people run a 20. If you want the stuffed look a 18/19 will get you there JMO.:D

From misty memories of stuffing 16x8s in a 69 Firebird in 1981 I'll say no way a 10" wheel will fit with stock springs. I could be wrong it's been 30 years.:lol:

[RdHuggr68]

I have a 68 with factory 12 bolt with 17x9.5 with 5.5" BS and 255-45-17's and every now and then I hit a dip or bump in the road they rub the inside of the wheel wells I am maxed out on size,and probably mini-tubbing down the road.Its best to do a lot of research before you spend big bucks on wheels and tires. Good luck
Kevin :lateral:

[v8s only]

I have 68 camaro with boss 338 20x10 275/30/20 tire 6.2 back spacing have to use 1/2 spacer and still rubs a little.

[Surfman423]

I have 68 camaro with boss 338 20x10 275/30/20 tire 6.2 back spacing have to use 1/2 spacer and still rubs a little.

Any chance you could upload a picture of it? Would a 20x8.5 be a better choice?

[Formula43 Wheel]

Stock 1968 Camaro we normally would build a 8.0" front with a 245 tire and rear a 9.5" with a 275 tire.

Are you using stock brakes front/rear?

[v8s only]

Any chance you could upload a picture of it? Would a 20x8.5 be a better choice? the boss 338 20x10 has to much back spacing if you use 3/4 spacer and roll the fender lip will fit
8.5 will fit but a 275 tire needs 9 or 9.5 rimhttp://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/v8only/68%20Camaro/045.jpghttp://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/v8only/68%20Camaro/68Camaro.jpg

[Surfman423]

Stock 1968 Camaro we normally would build a 8.0" front with a 245 tire and rear a 9.5" with a 275 tire.

Are you using stock brakes front/rear?

Car currently has factory disc in front and drum in tear. I will be changing both eventually to a better disc setup. Hard part here is I want a huge wheel/tire but the car is a real RS/SS so I'm not into the idea of mini tubs and hacking it up really.

[Surfman423]

Anyone have any experience with the Riddler 695 wheels? I cant find any real info on them yet online to see what back spacing is offered but I wonder if they would be a more viable option.

[Surfman423]

the boss 338 20x10 has to much back spacing if you use 3/4 spacer and roll the fender lip will fit
8.5 will fit but a 275 tire needs 9 or 9.5 rimhttp://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/v8only/68%20Camaro/045.jpghttp://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/v8only/68%20Camaro/68Camaro.jpg

That just looks awesome to me.........How far have you lowered it and how did you go about lowering it? That is a beautiful car!!!

[Surfman423]

That just looks awesome to me.........How far have you lowered it and how did you go about lowering it? That is a beautiful car!!!

Also is that 20" all around or 20 and 18?

[v8s only]

Also is that 20" all around or 20 and 18?

its 20 and 18 I built this car on a budget I used 2" lowering blocks in the back and 2" dropped spindles in the front.

[Surfman423]

its 20 and 18 I built this car on a budget I used 2" lowering blocks in the back and 2" dropped spindles in the front.

I spent a bit on the phone today with a Boss Motorsports tech rep. This guy is adimate that a 20x10 Boss 338 has no chance of fitting a 68 Camaro and does not feel a 20" wheel will fit the rear period due to overall height. He is trying to steer me to 18" all around. Obviously it will fit, you posted a picture of it. Everyone has me nervous about ordering them now because so many people are telling me it is just a bad idea. I really wanted to do a 20"/18" combo. Anyone know if the Riddler 695 wheel could be a better choice maybe?

[Surfman423]

Received my wheels and tires yesterday, now I need to decide on which spring set to order. Hotchkis makes a 2" kit that lowers the front 2" and the rear 1.5" or they make a 3" kit. Will the 2" give me the nice stance I want or do I need to do the 3" kit? Also can I even go 3" with a 20" wheel and a 275/30/20 tire? Will the front be an issue with a 18x8 and a 245/30/18 with the 3" kit?