1973 Camaro, need nice 17" set up

[Dino73camaro]

Hello all,

I'm new to the site, love it!

I have a 1973 Camaro and I'm looking for a nice Torq Thrust II set up without changing the stock stance. I was thinking of going with 17x8 rear 255 40 17 and 17x7 front 245 40 17. Anyone a have a similar set up or better one?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciate before I blow a lot of money on a hooptie set up. :)

Thanks!!

Dino

[Twentyover]

http://pozziracing.com/second_gen_camaros.htm

I run PSE Trans Am II wheels, 17 x 8 fronts w/ 245/45-17 and 17 x 9 rears w/ 275/40-17 @ stock ride height. I have a tire rub issue, need to add rear axle location device such as a panhard or watts.

[PARKERRS]

I'm running 17x8, 4.5bs front with 245/45-17, and 17x9.5, 5.5 bs with 275/40-17 rear. No rub issues, also have Hotchkis suspension which lowers the car 1 1/2 inches. My car is a '73 Camaro also. Wheels are Vintage wheelworks V-45s which will clear C4 brakes, 13" front and 12" rear.

[buickfunnycar.com]

I'm running 17x8, 4.5bs front with 245/45-17, and 17x9.5, 5.5 bs with 275/40-17 rear. No rub issues, also have Hotchkis suspension which lowers the car 1 1/2 inches. My car is a '73 Camaro also. Wheels are Vintage wheelworks V-45s which will clear C4 brakes, 13" front and 12" rear.

Cannot argue with this combo,identical to mine except I run a 255/45 front and a 285/40 rear.
7's & 8's will look to skinny on a 2nd Gen,consider the above setup to fill up those wheelwells and you'll never regret it...
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[71CamaroSS]

71 with 17,18 setup. 235/45/17 and 255/45/18. BTW these are for sale for $750 if interested.

[Twentyover]

71 with 17,18 setup. 235/45/17 and 255/45/18. BTW these are for sale for $750 if interested.


pixxors?

[68Formula]

Stock tires I think are about 27" tall. The 255/40R17 will be more like 25" tall and won't look right (too tiny for the wheel wells). The 255/45 and 285/40 would look much better at least. And on 18s it really fills up the wheel wells nicely (same as stock overall height).

[MrQuick]

With the 17's its very proportional and looks good rolling.

same set up as musclecarjohn's...they don't look small...at all.

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vince

[dropit69]

im running same as Tommy's car ..i just put a complete global west set up on it..will let you know if it rubs in about a week..lol pics on my fquick site.