Mercedes 18" wheels on 1st Gen?

[Gandalf]

I found a wheel design that I really like the look of. They are aftermarket wheels for Mercedes and I'd like to see if I can fit them on a 69 Camaro. They are 18x8.5". I emailed the seller and he says they are available in 30mm and 45mm offsets. I know I'll need to deal with the bolt pattern differences which seems simple enough but the other width/fitment issues boggle my mind. There are so many calculations and metric-std conversiona that it makes my head hurt. I don't mind rolling the lip on the rear.

Assuming my 1st gen is still running stock width rear and front suspension - can I make these wheels work on a 69 Camaro?

What is the widest tire I can run on an 8.5" rim?

I'd like to lower the stance of the car also - so the rear will be running a G-Bar and I may use the AM front-end (which I know will change the offsets and such yet again).

Thanks for any help.
G

[BuddyP]

I'm pretty sure Benz wheels are a different bolt pattern, however BMW 120mm bolt pattern will work on 1st gens with hubcentric ring and spacers.

[bobhamilton15090]

Benz wheels will wit a mustang (fox/sn95) but will not fit the chevys without an adaptor

[MonzaRacer]

redrill

[scotty2hotteee]

Benz wheels are 5X112. Audi, late VW, things like that. Mustangs and Camaros are completely different.

[Mr Nick]

What is the widest tire I can run on an 8.5" rim?


This partially depends on the sidewall... The more sidewall, the larger the fitment range. Overall, I would not go wider than a 265 on an 8.5" wide rim.

[hifi875]

bmw rims will fit on first gen