bigger tire on 2nd gen

[markss28]

I have a 2nd gen camaro with 18x10 5.5 bs and 285-35-18 tire. I would like to put on 305-35-18 tire to get that fat look. Is there a spring relocation and shock kit that I can find out there? I dont mind if I have to roll the fender lip or do some massaging to the inner fender.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I have a 2nd gen camaro with 18x10 5.5 bs and 285-35-18 tire. I would like to put on 305-35-18 tire to get that fat look. Is there a spring relocation and shock kit that I can find out there? I dont mind if I have to roll the fender lip or do some massaging to the inner fender.

nothing you can buy seperatly but just in kit form.
http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/indproduct/rearsuspensionprod/mini_tub_2nd_gen_prod.htm

[lil427z]

make your own parts.
rick k

[markss28]

make your own parts.
rick k


I agree with you. The tire is only 1 full inch wider. I am not interested in spending 1500 to 2 grand just to fit about an inch. I was wondering if rolling the lip will help at all.

[zbugger]

Really, since a 315/35-17 will fit in the stock well, a 305 should fit. Rolling the fender lip and beating the seat belt hump is the main interference. The other thing to look out for is ride height. Lowering the car begins to limit the range of motion on the wheel with that size tire.

[marxcamaro]

To the best of my memory Hotchkis installed 315/35/18 on the F-71 Camaro project. I due believe that you will have to roll the lip some what but I think most of the issue is making sure you have the proper offset on the wheel. It is a tight fit but it should work with minimal modifications.

[syborg tt]

got Pics ???

[Vince@Meanstreets]

http://www.pro-touring.com/featured_cars/Camaro/John%20Hotchkis%20F71%20Camaro/john_hotchkis_f71_camaro.htm

http://www.hotchkis.net/popup.aspx?src=images/product/large/16_5_.jpg

[zbugger]

To the best of my memory Hotchkis installed 315/35/18 on the F-71 Camaro project. I due believe that you will have to roll the lip some what but I think most of the issue is making sure you have the proper offset on the wheel. It is a tight fit but it should work with minimal modifications.
Hotchkis used 275/40-17 fronts on 17 x 9.5" wheels up front and 315/35-17 rear on 17 x 11" wheels. I spoke with them a long time ago about it and yes, it did require hammering in the seatbelt hump and rolling the fender lip. They said that it still rubbed though. It's a REALLY tight fit, and it fits better on some cars than it does on others. It really pays to measure and do the work to make the tire fit if you really want that size on your car.

[Zspoiler]

If you want to put really big and wide rims and tires on a Camaro is to either mini-tub or flair the fenders. Take a look at 1970-81 IMSA /SCCA road race cars.They went to the extreme to fit the biggest and widest Wheel /tire combos. Next to drag racers.Have fun.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

holy flash back friday!

Only way to have 315's is to mini tub or flare.

[reico-v]

wow! sweet stance on that one!

[WSSix]

Alright Vince, you can't tease us like that. We need details on that car. Is it a customer's?

Talk about bringing a thread back from the dead though. Wow.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Alright Vince, you can't tease us like that. We need details on that car. Is it a customer's?

Talk about bringing a thread back from the dead though. Wow.

haa I know Trey but I saw the opening and couldn't resist.

Yep, its a customers car and I've been meaning to start a build thread (for about 5 years now) but I just haven't had the time. I have a about a thousand pictures on file.

[reico-v]

lets see those pics!

[syborg tt]

haa I know Trey but I saw the opening and couldn't resist.

Yep, its a customers car and I've been meaning to start a build thread (for about 5 years now) but I just haven't had the time. I have a about a thousand pictures on file.

I'll give you a folder on www.Garagescene.net where you can upload them. Takes about five minutes

[WSSix]

Well, it looks great from that angle! I'd love to see the build pictures if you ever get the chance to upload them. :thumbsup: