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    Thread: 1979 camaro

    1. #1
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      Jul 2015
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      1979 camaro

      Hey guys looking to see if I can get some help in getting front wheel set up. I'm running 18x12 335-30-18 on rear but cant decide what to run up front. wondering what set up wheel and tire size and back space would I need. Running C5 disk breaks as well and DSE front suspension would 18x8 245/40/18 be right

    2. #2
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      Personally I would not go any smaller than a 275 on the front. You want the car to be balanced. I don't think a 245 would be enough tire in the front with that much tire in the rear

    3. #3
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      It'll push like a dumptruck with that big mismatch in tire sizes.

      DSE frame? That Should let you run a decent sized wheel and tire.
      Scott from NJ.

      Vent Windows Forever! ...

      Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold
      I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors

    4. #4
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      im running 18x11 with 295/35 in rear and 18x9 with 265/35 up from I have plenty of room I would go with 275 up from to all with 2" lowering suspention

    5. #5
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      1979 camaro

      Thanks for the info I'll be running stock frame with DSE front suspension

    6. #6
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      I am building the same car. I am running 18's all around, 245 on 8's and 335 on 12's. I have SpeedTech front suspension on the factory subframe. I don't think the 1" wider 275 on the front will make much of a difference. I am building a street car, so tire clearance means more to me.

    7. #7
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      what back spacing are you running on front wheels looking to get 18x9 for front wheels

    8. #8
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      Aug 2010
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      Seattle area
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      Do you have any pictures Of your car ? I have a 1979 Z-28 RS Camaro .And am always interested in the different ways customize them.

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