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Dennis SS · 01-20-2012, 04:09 AM

Looking for a set of rims for my 68 Camaro. I want to go 17"x10" wide in the rear. I see lots of 8" wide rims in back and 7" in front. Can it be done without a mini tub?

GrnMchin · 01-22-2012, 10:18 AM

17x9 rim with 5 1/2 of back space is about all you can get under a stock 1st Gen rear end. If you want 10" wide rim your going to have to do some work or run 15" rim.

Tons of threads on this subject in 1st Gen and pro touring sites
http://www.lateral-g.net
http://www.camaros.net
http://www.pro-touring.com

bigblockbob427 · 01-22-2012, 07:27 PM

I think a 4.25 backspace wheel 10" wide should work.

Dennis SS · 01-23-2012, 02:15 AM

Thanks for the input on this. I will have to grab a few rims and see!

SUNOCO TWIST · 01-28-2012, 02:30 PM

And you can do a shock relocate kit.. it help,s a little

bigblockbob427 · 01-28-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SUNOCO TWIST

And you can do a shock relocate kit.. it help,s a little

X2^^^

Dennis SS · 01-29-2012, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUNOCO TWIST

And you can do a shock relocate kit.. it help,s a little

Nice, thanks

ZL1 TIBS · 02-03-2012, 02:25 PM

I did a 17X9 with a 5 1/4 backspace and 275-50X15 tires and i got a slight rub on the inside. I fixed it with the thinnest available spacer (3/16") and extra reach lug nuts. I have no rubbing issues on the fender.

Dennis SS · 02-04-2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 TIBS

I did a 17X9 with a 5 1/4 backspace and 275-50X15 tires and i got a slight rub on the inside. I fixed it with the thinnest available spacer (3/16") and extra reach lug nuts. I have no rubbing issues on the fender.

Do you have some pics you can send me? I would like to see a pic from the back of the car to see how wide the tire looks and other ones would be cool as well!

ZL1 TIBS · 02-09-2012, 12:00 PM

Private mesage sent. I tried to put the picture on my profile, but I can't figure out how to make it work.

ZL1 TIBS · 02-09-2012, 12:03 PM

Let me try this.

Northeast Rod Run · 02-16-2012, 07:14 PM

If you had that at a regular ride height, it looks like you would rub real bad on the quarterpanel lip, if the tire would even fit under there.

Like sunoco said, get the relocate kit and you will be able to fit your 10" without any problems. some people have managed to fit without even using them, but it's not worth the aggravation

Dennis SS · 02-16-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Northeast Rod Run

If you had that at a regular ride height, it looks like you would rub real bad on the quarterpanel lip, if the tire would even fit under there.

Like sunoco said, get the relocate kit and you will be able to fit your 10" without any problems. some people have managed to fit without even using them, but it's not worth the aggravation

I've seen some mini tub kits I may just go with. Has anyone seen one that they still can use the back seat? I imagine you have to get the seat modified to fit.

Northeast Rod Run · 02-17-2012, 10:40 AM

Go to DSE. They are considered the best in many circles, but you will pay for it. You could also look into the kit from Heidts. Theirs isn's a tub kit but they do brag that it will fit 10" wide wheels and it's a total bolt-in kit

01-20-2012, 04:09 AM	#1
Dennis SS Always Lookin Drives: 10 SS/RS 6M Blk/Blk Silver Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton Virginia Posts: 150 View My Garage	68 Camaro max rim width Looking for a set of rims for my 68 Camaro. I want to go 17"x10" wide in the rear. I see lots of 8" wide rims in back and 7" in front. Can it be done without a mini tub? __________________ -Custom grind Crane Cam with 3 bolt conversion, Lunati springs, harden push rods, SLP oil pump, LS2 tensioner - Kooks Custom Headers. X-pipe, mufflers, high flow cats, -Tuned by National Speed in Wilmington N. Carolina, HP Tuner 490rwhp and 483rwtq -Skip shift eliminator -RX Catch Can -CAI intake -Hurst Shifter, with custom Speed Dawg Last edited by Dennis SS; 01-20-2012 at 04:10 AM. Reason: spelling error

01-22-2012, 10:18 AM	#2
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	17x9 rim with 5 1/2 of back space is about all you can get under a stock 1st Gen rear end. If you want 10" wide rim your going to have to do some work or run 15" rim. Tons of threads on this subject in 1st Gen and pro touring sites http://www.lateral-g.net http://www.camaros.net http://www.pro-touring.com __________________ The 68 Camaro build project Last edited by GrnMchin; 01-22-2012 at 10:41 PM.

01-23-2012, 02:15 AM	#4
Dennis SS Always Lookin Drives: 10 SS/RS 6M Blk/Blk Silver Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton Virginia Posts: 150 View My Garage	Thanks for the input on this. I will have to grab a few rims and see! __________________ -Custom grind Crane Cam with 3 bolt conversion, Lunati springs, harden push rods, SLP oil pump, LS2 tensioner - Kooks Custom Headers. X-pipe, mufflers, high flow cats, -Tuned by National Speed in Wilmington N. Carolina, HP Tuner 490rwhp and 483rwtq -Skip shift eliminator -RX Catch Can -CAI intake -Hurst Shifter, with custom Speed Dawg

01-28-2012, 02:30 PM	#5
SUNOCO TWIST 357FRED Drives: 69 protouring camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: brooklyn nyc Posts: 322	And you can do a shock relocate kit.. it help,s a little __________________ FRED

02-09-2012, 12:03 PM	#11
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	Let me try this. Attached Images

01-22-2012, 07:27 PM	#3
bigblockbob427 Drives: 67 SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 11 View My Garage	I think a 4.25 backspace wheel 10" wide should work.

02-03-2012, 02:25 PM	#8
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	I did a 17X9 with a 5 1/4 backspace and 275-50X15 tires and i got a slight rub on the inside. I fixed it with the thinnest available spacer (3/16") and extra reach lug nuts. I have no rubbing issues on the fender.

02-09-2012, 12:00 PM	#10
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	Private mesage sent. I tried to put the picture on my profile, but I can't figure out how to make it work.

02-16-2012, 07:14 PM	#12
Northeast Rod Run Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New England Posts: 585	If you had that at a regular ride height, it looks like you would rub real bad on the quarterpanel lip, if the tire would even fit under there. Like sunoco said, get the relocate kit and you will be able to fit your 10" without any problems. some people have managed to fit without even using them, but it's not worth the aggravation __________________ http://www.northeastrodrun.com/

02-17-2012, 10:40 AM	#14
Northeast Rod Run Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New England Posts: 585	Go to DSE. They are considered the best in many circles, but you will pay for it. You could also look into the kit from Heidts. Theirs isn's a tub kit but they do brag that it will fit 10" wide wheels and it's a total bolt-in kit __________________ http://www.northeastrodrun.com/

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