New gen Wheels ??

[Yenko68]

Has anyone seen or purchased a set of New Gen wheels? They have a modern minilite looking wheel with a more modern look? Driver inc carries them and want some of the pro's feed back from the site.

[JustinB]

Feel free to give me call at the shop. I would be happy to answer an questions you might have about the wheel line.

[DriverzInc]

And we'll have the three piece version done here in just a few weeks... step lip and soft lip!

[Yenko68]

Now if I have a 68 Camaro with stock tubs and wanted to run 9" wheels in the rear what back spacing would I need ? i plan to drive it on alot of windy roads I don't want any rubbing . I plan to run a 275 17 " or 18" depending on price differences and style in the 9 inch rears. What about the Fronts you guys mentioned 8's are ok up front and I want lock-to-lock what about back spacing in the fronts?? Only reason is so many guys have different set-ups. I have the stock a-arms right now and stock discs in front.

[dlouie87]

Originally Posted by Yenko68

Now if I have a 68 Camaro with stock tubs and wanted to run 9" wheels in the rear what back spacing would I need ? i plan to drive it on alot of windy roads I don't want any rubbing . I plan to run a 275 17 " or 18" depending on price differences and style in the 9 inch rears. What about the Fronts you guys mentioned 8's are ok up front and I want lock-to-lock what about back spacing in the fronts?? Only reason is so many guys have different set-ups. I have the stock a-arms right now and stock discs in front.

if you are going with a 3-piece get a 18x9.5 with a 5.5 backspace. At least that is what I've learned from these forums.

[Yenko68]

Alot of people use 9.5 but I plan to use it alot on my canyon roads and maybe take some family trips and nothing is worse than a tire rubbing when you go through a dip or a turn. That is why I want to make sure prior to purchasing them.....

[ProdigyCustoms]

A 9.5 with a 275 is fine. If you run a 9" wheel do a 5.25 BS. You can still run a 275 tire.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

A 9.5 with a 275 is fine...

With room to spare...

[Yenko68]

Man that scares the heck out of me I hav 3" lowering springs and I always see the 69's lowered to where the tires are under the lip withour rubbing but they are 1.5 inches wider overall but all the 67-68 guys have the back up a little higher and it looks like the lip is right on top of the tires. I just bought that plastic wheel tool from Summit and I will try to see how good it is. If anyone has done a stock tubbed car let me know I know even with the stiffer springs and poly bushing and the heavy duty shackle you still will get some deflection. Keep up with all the help you always offer guys

[JustinB]

10's are do able on the 69's but very tricky on the 67-68. 9.5 is the sweet spot and if you are interested in the 3-piece version of the Lite wheel a good way to go. If you are looking to run a 2 piece version than your only option would be 18x9 or 18x10 unless we do a custom hoop for you. Feel free to give us a call. We are here to help!