69 1st gen anyone have more than 8" width in front wheel

[indyjps]

checked out the wheel database, has anyone been able to run more than an 8" width 17" wheel on the front of a 69. talking about cars with stock subframe. also how much width will aftermarket a arms gain. was going to use aftermarket uppers with stock lowers will aftermarket lowers help wheel clearance significantly.

[Johnny Blaze]

I'd like to hear this one too.

[MrQuick]

do a search cause Carl C is running wider than 8".

[indyjps]

just checked CARLC's website and he lists 17X9.5 5.5 b/s for wheels front rear, does anyone know what his upper an lower a arms are. if they are stock or aftermarket.

[DanT69]

just checked CARLC's website and he lists 17X9.5 5.5 b/s for wheels front rear, does anyone know what his upper an lower a arms are. if they are stock or aftermarket.

I believe that his car is in the Jan. 2006 Chevy High Performance, according to them he is running speedtech performance tubular control arms with the gulstrand mod.

[vanzuuk1]

Are the wheelwells exactly the same from 67/68 to 69? I will check this out and get back to you guys.

[Johnny Blaze]

If anything, I would think 67-68 would have a bit more clearence on the outer fender lip area.

[MarkM66]

Gotta run short steering arms to clear 5.5" bs!

[baz67]

I have 8.5 with a 5.125 BS

[indyjps]

thanks for the help everyone, all carlc's info is on his page, i read tot he bottom and saw he was running aftermarket a arms, thanks for the tip on the short steering arms.

[Garymac69]

I previously had 17x9" on the front, now I have 18x9" with 5.125" B.S. Heidt's tubular arms w/ Guldtrand mod, lowered 2". I had to limit turning radius a little to prevent rubbing the rim on the control arm at full lock. I have stock steering arms.

Gary

[yellowrallys]

Gary, what size tire did you have on them 17x9s ?

[Garymac69]

I had 255/40/17