Help With New Tire And Rim Selection - New Member

[Outlaw32]

Hi,

I just recently purchased a 1968 Camaro which is more Pro Street and although I love the car, I would like to install larger rims with smaller tires. The car currently has Weld Pro Star rims on the rear with a size of 33 X 18.5 X 15 (Mickey Thompson Street ET). Also, the car has been fully tubbed. The front has 26 X 7.5 X 15 Mickey Thompson Sporstman tires installed.

I would like to get more of the Pro Touring look with some nice looking chrome rims and new tires as I will not be going to the drag strip too often. I would keep the old wheels and tires for the strip.

Unfortunately, I do not know much about back spacing, offset, etc... and any help would be appreciated. I have included a few pictures of the car which may help. Also, I did call a couple of wheel and tire stores and they directed me to what would fit on a stock 1968 Camaro and did not understand what I wanted to accomplish.

Thanks

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[JayR]

Nice car! If you want a direct replacement for what you're currently running, you can switch over to 18 or 20x15s and the new Mickey Thompson tires that are the same o.d. of your existing tires and then an 18x7 up front. Another option that looks pretty feasible based on your backspacing is 11 or 12" wide wheels with a slightly shorter sidewall radial. Wheels and stance are everything and will completely transform your car.

Let us know if you need tech help or suggestions on wheels or tires.

Take a look at www.driverzinc.com/rushforth.html (http://www.driverzinc.com/rushforth.html) for our entire wheel line.

[Outlaw32]

Thank you for the quick response and the help. Could you direct me to a rim and tire size(s). I would like to get a look similar to the photos I have attached. I realize that this car has air ride and all that other stuff which I do not plan on installing. With my inexperience, I guess what I am trying to get is more rim showing and less tire. Plus, I really do not like the look of the "skinny" tires on the front.

Thanks Again!

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[The WidowMaker]

do as jay said and call jon at driverzinc. he will be able to help you out and he has great prices. your problem is going to be getting new ones to fit without measuring, probably impossible. but like i said, call jon.

[JayR]

No problem, Outlaw. We can totally match the look of the 69 for you. I would also suggest dropping it a little to further modernize and complement the look. Jon can get you all fitted up and sitting right. 951 609 3483

[Motown 454]

Outlaw awesome looking car. It will look killer with Jon's help with wheels .
Wayne

[Outlaw32]

Everyone,

Thanks so much! My next phone call will be to Jon.

Tris

[Boesch]

We can also fix you up with any of our wheel styles. The ones on the red camaro are our Speedstars. We can do them in a wider front if that's what your after. Let me know if one of our styles catches your eye.

www.introwheels.com

Dustin

[DriverzInc]

Good talking with you today. Tim at PRRC will take good care of you, and get you in on his sale price. The FUEL is going to look perfect in the 20x15 on the rear, and the matching 18x7 front, will really update the look. Let me know if I can help in any other way. Here is a picture of the Fuel that we have on display. Thanks again!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/GoodGuysRushforthPics020-1.jpg

[The WidowMaker]

so he pulled the trigger????

[DriverzInc]

He said he was calling Tim @ PRRC tomorrow to get in on the deal. Looks like he might be joining the family soon too....
Going to look SWEET with 18x7 fronts and 20x15 rears!

[buickfunnycar.com]

bad-ass looking Camaro that's for certain...:twothumbs

[Outlaw32]

Any chance someone could give me the phone number for Tim at PRRC?

Thanks,

Tris

[gumbygto]

317-541-9590

[PRRC]

Yes, that's our contact info. Thanks. Outlaw32 we will be glad to help you anyway we can. Great looking car.
Tim
317-541-9590