Wilwood's '68 Firebird on Forgeline ZX3R wheels at SEMA 2013

[Forgeline Wheels]

Ken Ramey's (Applications Engineering Director at Wilwood Disc Brakes) gorgeous '68 LS2-powered Firebird on Forgeline ZX3R wheels and Wilwood Disc Brakes was built by our friends at JCG Restoration & Customs. See more at: http://www.forgeline.com/customer_gallery_view.php?cvk=969

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[mikewoods]

Hi Mark, Can you share the backspacing of the wheels? Thanks!

[Forgeline Wheels]

18x9 5"bs, 19x12 7.5"bs

[tomt12345]

Hey Mark,

1. What were the tire sizes? 275(F) and 305(R)?
2. Is this a stock rear end width with mini tubs?

I have been measuring my 67 Camaro, I have mini tubs and stock axle width, seems I can go 12" rear rim width and 7.5 backspace so I am wondering if this is what he has just to verify before I get rims made. Also, I am wondering why he only has 5' bs on the front, I have Ridetech tru turn, maybe that's why I am being told to go 5.75.

[Forgeline Wheels]

Hey Mark,

1. What were the tire sizes? 275(F) and 305(R)?
2. Is this a stock rear end width with mini tubs?

I have been measuring my 67 Camaro, I have mini tubs and stock axle width, seems I can go 12" rear rim width and 7.5 backspace so I am wondering if this is what he has just to verify before I get rims made. Also, I am wondering why he only has 5' bs on the front, I have Ridetech tru turn, maybe that's why I am being told to go 5.75.

Nitto NT05 255/45R18 front and 315/35R19 rear.

You can find the complete HOTROD magazine story here: http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1404-1968-pontiac-firebird-carved-to-perfection/

Don't forget that Cris at JG tends to order his wheels first and then build the rear end to fit the wheels. Most people do it the other way around.