Anyone running 19's First Gen F-body?

[Wall]

Looking at 18's or 19's and just wanted to hear from people who were running 19's and see what they thought. Driving impressions or any regrets? Mainly 67-68 Firebird or Camaro.

[Lenie]

I'm running them and am enjoying everything about them.

http://lateral-g.net/july-14-feature-of-the-month-lenie-hamms-1968-firebird-foulplay/

[hifi875]

i run 19x8 front 20x10 rear. wish i would of done 19 rears. but it works. would lke to also have atleast a 9 up front for more of a squared setup for better handling.

[Buryingthesun]

waaaay too big imo

[Simbad68]

I'm running them and am enjoying everything about them.

http://lateral-g.net/july-14-feature-of-the-month-lenie-hamms-1968-firebird-foulplay/

Lennie, do you have pics at ride height?

[hifi875]

yep they are. but when i bought them in 08, that was the trend. I still get more questions about them when im out in it. poeple think they are cool as heck looking and i did too back then. But there wasnt any autocrossing to speak of back then either and the performance handling theme wasn't really a big topic. But they are expensive wheels and to replace them would be $$$$. this profile looks better but still too big

[drktrrs]

Mike Dusolds 67 Camaro on 19" wheels. He liked them but he switched to 18 for a better tire selection. Which worked out for me because I was able to use them as rollers while building my 68.

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[130fe]

DRKtrrs, what wheels are those on the car? Are they newer style factory corvette ones?

[drktrrs]

DRKtrrs, what wheels are those on the car? Are they newer style factory corvette ones?

No, I believe they are Forgestar cf5v

[Decline]

Personally I'd go 18s all they way around. it looks better and wheels are lighter. Tires are cheaper
The only way I'd be ok with 19s is if you running 15" brakes like my buddy and his E92 M3
Wheels are very personal.. Go with whatever makes you happy

[Rod]

Looking at 18's or 19's and just wanted to hear from people who were running 19's and see what they thought. Driving impressions or any regrets? Mainly 67-68 Firebird or Camaro.

what are you doing with the car? that will help dictate wheel size selection

[DubyaS6]

No, I believe they are Forgestar cf5v

They look more like the Forgeline VX3C-SL to me? Although, they are close either way.

[drktrrs]

They look more like the Forgeline VX3C-SL to me? Although, they are close either way.

Nope, definitely not Forgeline wheels. We don't drop that much money on wheels haha

[130fe]

Drktrrs, do you happen to know the sizes/offsets that wheels are? Thanks.

[Wall]

what are you doing with the car? that will help dictate wheel size selection


Well it will mainly be a cruiser. I don't have any plans to autocross or drag race right now.

I want it to be enjoyable to drive and be able to drive it on road trips if I get the urge without being totally miserable after a few hours in it. I do want to put air ride on it at some point but that will probably have to wait a little while.

I have seen 19's on 1st gens that look really good, especially Lenie's car! But the tire selection and higher price on the tires is something to think about. As far as total tire diameter what should I shoot for? Seems like around 27in is pretty normal.

[drktrrs]

Drktrrs, do you happen to know the sizes/offsets that wheels are? Thanks.

19x12/ 19x9. Don't know the offset and I'm not sure if Mike would remember. They haven't been used in quite a while.

[tguad]

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[4086D9]

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Mine with 18/19's

Sometimes wish I went 18/18

[Simbad68]

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Mine with 18/19's

Sometimes wish I went 18/18

Would this be because of tire selection or overall look?

[4086D9]

Would this be because of tire selection or overall look?

Both

[Wall]

Both


I can understand the tire selection concern but they do look really good on your car.

[4086D9]

Thanks! I do like them for sure. Sometimes tho I kinda like the step lip 18" look as well.

[markss28]

I have 19" Boze wheels on my 73 camaro and luv em. I will be putting 19s on my 68 firebird when its time. They are expensive for both wheels and tires but I think they look awesome. On 19s try to go as wide as you can to get more traction/tire to the ground.

[Wall]

I guess the thing that has me worried the most is the profile on the front tires. I had wondered if I could run a little larger than normal diameter tire on the front to get a little more sidewall. A 245/40/19 is 26.72" tall and it would fill the wheel well a little more without having to lower it as much. But I'm not sure if there would be any clearance issues when turning.