Turbo67camaro
09-18-2011, 09:06 PM
I'm getting very close to buying wheels, and finding that the fairly standard tire size of 245 / 40 / 18 on my 67 Camaro is calling for some fairly non-standard backspacing (i.e. ~3.5"), especially on the drivers side with the wheel turned all the way to the left (based on using a Percy's Wheelrite).
My question is - will the different length 1st gen Camaro steering arms affect how far you can turn the wheel?
I have a pair of the short Z/28 arms on there now, and I'd like to limit the steering a bit to keep the tire from rubbing on the subframe. I'm thinking of trying a set of the medium or long ones to see if they'll limit the steering a bit.
Another other option is to tap my lower control arms to installing a steering limiter.
As it stands now, the smaller than usual backspacing to prevent subframe rub is pushing the tire out beyond the lip of the fender a bit.
I can't go with 17" wheels, since my brakes require 18" wheels.
Other related info: ATS AFX Spindles, SPC upper (adjustable) and lower arms.
I don't have the tools at the moment to check if the alignment is way out of whack, but it certainly could be since I've not got to that point yet with the car.
My question is - will the different length 1st gen Camaro steering arms affect how far you can turn the wheel?
I have a pair of the short Z/28 arms on there now, and I'd like to limit the steering a bit to keep the tire from rubbing on the subframe. I'm thinking of trying a set of the medium or long ones to see if they'll limit the steering a bit.
Another other option is to tap my lower control arms to installing a steering limiter.
As it stands now, the smaller than usual backspacing to prevent subframe rub is pushing the tire out beyond the lip of the fender a bit.
I can't go with 17" wheels, since my brakes require 18" wheels.
Other related info: ATS AFX Spindles, SPC upper (adjustable) and lower arms.
I don't have the tools at the moment to check if the alignment is way out of whack, but it certainly could be since I've not got to that point yet with the car.