18X9 or 18X10 on a 1st gen with no tubs....

[trapin]

It's real simple....the car is NOT mini-tubbed. On a 1968 Camaro...would you do a 2 piece wheel out back in an 18X9 or take your chances with an 18X10 with a 5.75" backspacing? Tire size would be 275/40 R18.

Thanks for voting.

[Roger M]

I always think bigger is better.... but, IMHO 9" wheels would be a better match for the 275 series tire you have chosen. If you go with a 10" wheel, I would try to step up on the tire size. Just my 2 cents tho.

[kmcanally]

I voted for the 9 not because of fit but cuz I think the 275 tire looks better on a 9 than a 10.

[JLM]

Gonna agree here. If you're set on a 275 section width, go with the 9" wheel.

Plus you know it'll fit with the correct backspace.

I'd go at least a 285 on that 10" will, if not a 295.

I know Drewhelm got a 295 on a 10" wheel to fit a factory tubbed Firebird. Although, it was '69

on the 10 you'd have to NAIL the backspacing.

[6'9"Witha69]

Can you do 9.5" or are you limited by the wheel manufacturer you have chosen?

[4086D9]

I dont agree at all......275/40/18's look best on 10's. You get too much sidewall buldge with the 9's. Here are my 275/40/18's on 18x10's...5.75bs. But its a 69....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/IMG_0073-1.jpg

[Roger M]

This is an 18x9 wheel with a 275/40 on it. Excuse the poor pic.



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[Rybar]

Go with the 10's Tony, here's a thread where Steve Chryssos got 10's on the back of his '68: https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10840

I'm running 18x10 with a 5.75" BS and 275 tire. I think it looks great.

[trapin]

Well...Steevo did an 18X10 but he had to roll the wheel lips. My car is already painted, I don't want to take the chance of cracking the paint. I am going to play it safe and go 9" with the 275/40 R18. The wheel in the picture with the green car looks good to me. That was all I was worried about; how it would look. Thanks everyone for your input.

[MWEBB]

Do these tire/wheel sizes hold true for a 69 Camaro, or is the BS different?

[Rybar]

Tony, you should be able to do 9.5's without rolling, but you can also trim the lips with a cutoff wheel. Trust me you'll like the look of the wider wheel much better.

[4086D9]

Tony, you should be able to do 9.5's without rolling, but you can also trim the lips with a cutoff wheel. Trust me you'll like the look of the wider wheel much better.

X2....I get asked all the time if its minitubed or not.

[72Z/28]

I agree with rybar, wider wheel would look much nicer. I Have a 72 camaro, and I had to roll the fender lip and beat the hell out of the seat belt hump, just to fit the 17x11 with 5.75" backspacing. I could of have gone with 9.5 without rolling the fender, but I like the look of the wider wheel more.

[Roger M]

Wider wheels do look better normally, but if the wheel is wider than the tire, it looks awkward. If you look at the 2 pics in this thread, you might see the difference. the Camaro has the same tire as the ugly green car(mine), but it has a 10" wheel compare to the 9" wheel on my car. The 10" wheel would look better with a wider tire (IMHO)

[Chad-1stGen]

Is the 10" rim really wider than the tire though? I just bought a set that I haven't received.

But if you look at the tirerack data for a 275 as follows:

275/40ZR17
Load Index 98 = 1653lbs (750kg) per tire
Speed Rating “Y” = 186mph (300kph) 98Y SL Treadwear: 300
Traction: AA
Temperature: A300 AA A
1653 lbs.
44 psi
10/32"
30 lbs. rim width - 9-11"
9.5"
sect width - 10.9"
NA
25.7"
810

from that the tire is supposedly 10.9" wide and can fith 9"-11" rims so 10" is right in the middle :p

[GeoffP]

Tony,

I have 17x9's on my 68 with 275/40-17's. The tire doesn't "bulge" out to me. I am very pleased with how they fit on my car. I do however get some rubbing on the inside wheel well when turning into a steep driveway. I have had zero problems rubbing on the outside, running Hotchkis TVS all round. I'll gladly post pics if you're interested.

[4086D9]

The 275's look fine on anything from 9"-10" wide. But....if you are after the BEST look......10's all the way.

[Rybar]

Wider wheels do look better normally, but if the wheel is wider than the tire, it looks awkward. If you look at the 2 pics in this thread, you might see the difference. the Camaro has the same tire as the ugly green car(mine), but it has a 10" wheel compare to the 9" wheel on my car. The 10" wheel would look better with a wider tire (IMHO)

I personally think the 10" wheel and 275 tire look perfect. I don't think you can get much bigger or better looking for a stock tub 1st gen Camaro:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/camaro22kb-1.jpg

[Taylor1969]

You could split the difference... 9.5" rim :D


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/DSC00001-1.jpg

[1BADRS]

Tony,

I have 17x9's on my 68 with 275/40-17's. The tire doesn't "bulge" out to me. I am very pleased with how they fit on my car. I do however get some rubbing on the inside wheel well when turning into a steep driveway. I have had zero problems rubbing on the outside, running Hotchkis TVS all round. I'll gladly post pics if you're interested.

GeoffP, I am interested in what that looks like.
What back spacing is that your using?
What about your front wheels and tires?
Pics please!

[1BADRS]

You could split the difference... 9.5" rim :D



That's what im thinkin...
Im skeered!!!
Taylor, or those 18's you have there?

[1BADRS]

I personally think the 10" wheel and 275 tire look perfect. I don't think you can get much bigger or better looking for a stock tub 1st gen Camaro:



I love the look too...
But Id bet if that car was a 68 youd be rubbing the fender lips/inner fender wells when you drive crossways over a driveway apron ect.

[GeoffP]

Wow - I didn't realize how long it's been since I got some really GOOD pictures of my car. I haven't gotten anything decent since I installed a ton of parts (Hotchkis TVS and full Wilwood brake setup). I plan to do some work outside tomorrow, so I'll try to get some taken post clean up since it needs washing!

[Ricter]

Quick question to everyone here running 275s on a 'stock' body - Did this require shock reloation for anyone, or are they still in the original placement?

[trapin]

275 tires on 18X10 wheels will work on a '69 Camaro with no problem. You have to remember....I have a '68 and it's a whole different ball game. I don't know that I could trim that wheel well and not chip the paint. And even if I could I would probably have to trim past the spot welds seperating the quarter from the outer wheel house. That could get real precarious REAL quick.

[GeoffP]

Here's 3 I took this afternoon. I got a few others, but thought these were what everyone was looking for (stance and fender clearance).

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Pay no attention to the rust! It'll need quarters in a couple years - it's livable for now. :)

My setup is Hotchkis TVS, Wilwood all round (Dynalite on the rear and Dynapro 6 piston on the front). I did not notice any increase in offset going to the Wilwood system on the front even though I had a few suggestions that I would. If anything, I noticed an improvement in clearance on the passenger side where I had a rubbing problem with the 4 wheel drum brake setup. The wheels are 17x8 F and 17x9 rear. They are ROH's Snyper. I think it has been discontinued because I had to go with an 84-86 Corvette offset on the rear due to lack of availability of the correct offset. I used a .9" spacer to make up the difference. It gives me about 3/4" clearance behind the wheel and no clearance issues on the shocks or parking brake cables. The tires are Sumitomo HTZ II's (I think). 245/45-17 and 275/40-17 (F/R).

Hopefully I answered any questions ya'll might have in advance. If not, let me know. I hope this helps!!

EDIT - forgot to mention. The fronts are the correct offset for a 3rd gen (the set actually fits my IROC better than the 68). I bought the wheels from Andris Skulte (www.skulte.com). Went with ROH and Skulte due to price since I wanted 17's and couldn't find anything else I liked cheaper.

[Taylor1969]

That's what im thinkin...
Im skeered!!!
Taylor, or those 18's you have there?

Yep - 18" Intro Classics... $1400 for the set.

[CliffS]

I personally think the 10" wheel and 275 tire look perfect. I don't think you can get much bigger or better looking for a stock tub 1st gen Camaro:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/camaro22kb-1.jpg

Rybar what exact tiresize do you run (front & rear )?
Thanks.

[CliffS]

Not to hijack your post Tony. If you put a 18x8 rim up front with a 245 tire what clearance problems could you encounter? I can imagine clearance problems with bigger sway bars, after market arms, tie rods. Is it safer to take a smaller tire (235) or will there be no difference?

[Rybar]

Rybar what exact tiresize do you run (front & rear )?
Thanks.

18 x 8 fronts with 5” BS and 245-40-18
18 x 10 rears with 5.75” BS and 275-40-18