Rally Wheel & Tire Fitment Question on a 1969? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

michaelinmech · 10-03-2017, 01:16 PM

I'm new, so I apologize if this is an age old topic.

I am looking to put Rally Wheels on my 69 Camaro.

One choice is 15x7x4.25 backspace wheels on all 4 corners with 235/60r15 tires

Other choice is 15x7x4.25 backspace front & 15x8x4.50 backspace rear wheels with 225/60r15 front & 245/60r15 rear tires.

I think I would prefer the staggered look but want to be absolutely certain the rears would be completely tucked inside the rear fenders.

Any experience and/or photos would be very appreciated . . .and thanks

Stingr69 · 10-04-2017, 04:47 AM

On the factory 15x7 rally wheel, you can fit 245-60R-15 tires on all 4 corners. On the rear they fit fine. On the front you need to ever so slightly bend the edge of the front fender extension with pliers to make them clear when turning the wheel. Sounds bad but it is easy to do/reverse later if desired. No paint damage from my experience and the change is not noticeable.

I also have a staggered setup with Cragar SS rims. Really like the way those came out.

You can see a few more pix in my Garage Section of this web site.

-Mark.

10-03-2017, 01:16 PM	#1
michaelinmech Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 165	Rally Wheel & Tire Fitment Question on a 1969? I'm new, so I apologize if this is an age old topic. I am looking to put Rally Wheels on my 69 Camaro. One choice is 15x7x4.25 backspace wheels on all 4 corners with 235/60r15 tires Other choice is 15x7x4.25 backspace front & 15x8x4.50 backspace rear wheels with 225/60r15 front & 245/60r15 rear tires. I think I would prefer the staggered look but want to be absolutely certain the rears would be completely tucked inside the rear fenders. Any experience and/or photos would be very appreciated . . .and thanks

10-04-2017, 04:47 AM	#2
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	On the factory 15x7 rally wheel, you can fit 245-60R-15 tires on all 4 corners. On the rear they fit fine. On the front you need to ever so slightly bend the edge of the front fender extension with pliers to make them clear when turning the wheel. Sounds bad but it is easy to do/reverse later if desired. No paint damage from my experience and the change is not noticeable. I also have a staggered setup with Cragar SS rims. Really like the way those came out. You can see a few more pix in my Garage Section of this web site. -Mark. Last edited by Stingr69; 10-04-2017 at 04:57 AM.