Can't find 9.5" wheels for a 69 Camaro

[brickyard69]

It seems like a good combination on a non-tubbed 1969 Camaro is the 17X9.5" rear with a 275 tire.

Other than Torque Thrust II, I seem to only be able to find wheels in 9" or 10".

I do not think I can run the 10".

Is there a big difference in the 9 vs. 9.5?

I want to run the widest tire I can with the car sitting down 2".

Any ideas/suggestions?

Also, does an 18" look a lot better?

[Samckitt]

I have 9.5" rear wheels on the Monte. They are from Centerline. Check with them.
Scot

[joeljet]

go to newstalgia wheels (a sponser here) and check out vintage wheel works

[rocketman]

check out budnik wheels,they can make.and i pretty sure a 10 inch wheel will go a 69 camaro.i know they will my 69 in high school had 10 inch wheels,and a 285/35/18 should fit a 10

[atwot]

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ is where I got mine. Nice wheels, and they will build to your specs. Coincidentally, I have a set for sale, 18x9.5, 5.5" BS... :)

[rocketrod]

I have 9.5" Budniks on mine.

[slck6t9]

Newstalgia is where I got my 9.5 inch Street Stars and for a good price to boot.

Scott

[brickyard69]

atwot

pm sent

[CAMAROBOY69]

9.5 Budniks on mine too. 18"

[brickyard69]

Will 18" 9.5" fit a stock wheel well?

I am ok with rolling/trimming the lip.

[CAMAROBOY69]

Will 18" 9.5" fit a stock wheel well?

I am ok with rolling/trimming the lip.
Yes thats exactly what I did and I am sure my car is a lot lower than yours will be. All I did was roll the rear lips. I havent rolled the front lips at all yet.
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[CAMAROBOY69]

This is the specific information right off my site.

Budnik Famosa 18" Wheels
Front 18x8-----Rear 18x9.5
5" BS----------5.5"BS

Nitto 555R Extreme Tires
Front 235/40-18---- Rear 275/40-18

[Drewhelm]

FYI, I have a set of Billet specialties 18x10 with 295/35/18 in a factory 69 wheel well.....lips are rolled, but no tubs and NO rubbing!!!

Drew

[brickyard69]

Drewhelm:

What is the backspace on those 10"?

Adam:

Thanks! I have looked at your site MANY times.

[brickyard69]

Will 10" work if 9.5 is not available?

Also, I think the Nova 8.5" rearend is wider than a stock 69 Camaro rear. Does anyone know the standard length of a stock 69 10 bolt rear?

Thanks

[Patrick]

Call Zach at BOZE Wheels. They built my wheels: timely and professional-- and they are site sponsor. Look under the ZE Forged section 3pc. They offer wheels in 9.5" widths.

http://www.bozeforged.com/wheels.html

[indyjps]

the nova 8.5 is slightly wider, i used to run one before i had my 9" cut down. now the 9" i have isnt the same as the original camaro rear once the brakes were installed.
i urge everyone to take their own measurements before spending $ on wheels. once the 1/4's have been replaced once or twice things may change even more.

[Madspeed]

I had 10" in the rear of my last 69 camaro

You may need to do a little work back there to get them to fit
But not minitubs

Man ur still looking furr wheels eh?

[RA455TA]

You still need wheels?

As I have a set of HRE 17's for sale

9.5 fronts
10.5 or 11 rears (can't remember)

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Thanks,
Kevin

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[brickyard69]

Yes, I still need wheels.

I really like those, but the rears are too wide.

Steve

[LoPro67]

I got a really great price from Newstolgia Wheel on the Billet Specialties GTX10's in the 18x9.5 and 17x8 variety.

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Without hijacking the thread (too much) what is the biggest tire I can run on a 9.5 inch wheel? Or an 8 inch wheel.

[brickyard69]

RA455TA you have a PM.

[Taylor1969]

I got a really great price from Newstolgia Wheel on the Billet Specialties GTX10's in the 18x9.5 and 17x8 variety.

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Without hijacking the thread (too much) what is the biggest tire I can run on a 9.5 inch wheel? Or an 8 inch wheel.

What is the back spacing on that rim?

[Taylor1969]

I just bought these rims from intro...

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18X9.5 & 18X8... $1500 shipped

[brickyard69]

Nice wheels.
Billet Spec. has some good prices too.

I am looking for black centered 18" wheels.

I like the ones at Boze, but a little pricey. If I could go with a 9" or 10" vs the 9.5 I could save quite a bit of $$$ as they have a lesser prices two piece. I jus don't know if I should go with 9" or 10".

Ideas?

[toofun]

Well I have 18s front and rear. 18x8s in the front with 4.75 backspacing 235,40s and 18x9s in the rear with 5 3/8s backspacing 275 45s. Of course I have drum in the rear. I believe disc brakes in the rear will be a tad different. My point is that you dont have to go with 9.5 to get a wide tire in the rear. Mine fill the 69 wheel well plenty with NO RUBBING at all. Call Jon at Budnik. He seems to know a ton about first gens and fitment. He can get you EXACTLY what you need to fit your application. Things like the type of brakes you have, suspension drop, and whether you go with a fat lip rim or not will make a difference in what you need for backspacing.

Mark
TOOFUN