A Body Chevelles and 18" Wheels [Archive]

sn75

12-31-2009, 12:46 AM

Anybody running 18x8 and 18x9.5 wheels on there 70-72 Chevelle? If so, post up some pics along with tire/suspension specs :cheers:

Mr Nick

12-31-2009, 09:19 AM

I know people love posting pics of their cars, but a search would probably get you all the pics and info you need.

sn75

12-31-2009, 09:22 AM

Did that. Looking for more :)

ljfran2383

12-31-2009, 09:58 AM

17x8 front 4.5" backspace 245/45/17
17x9.5 rear 5.5" backspace 275/45/17
2" drop all way around.

I know its not 18 but its close and you have 0 good responses.
Check out chevelles.com for oodles of good stuff.

buickfunnycar.com

12-31-2009, 11:56 AM

I run 18x9/18x10's with 275/35 & 305/35's...no fitment issues.
These cars will handle big wheels/tires,don't limit yourself.
Contact Jon Henson @ www.driverzinc.com for great advice & pricing.

bonspeedbrad

12-31-2009, 03:53 PM

I know it is an El Camino, but the fitment is the same. I have an 18x8 and 18x10 a great fitment. Like Musclecarjohn said call Driverzinc and tell them you are looking for bonspeed wheels.

You can call me anytime with fitment questions too.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/bonspeed_ElCamino-1.jpg

sn75

12-31-2009, 09:10 PM

I know it is an El Camino, but the fitment is the same. I have an 18x8 and 18x10 a great fitment. Like Musclecarjohn said call Driverzinc and tell them you are looking for bonspeed wheels.

You can call me anytime with fitment questions too.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/bonspeed_ElCamino-1.jpg

Brad, what size tires and backspacing?

ljfran2383

01-01-2010, 12:10 PM

Sorry I had a brainfart, mine are 18"'s

EL T1

01-02-2010, 08:26 AM

I know it is an El Camino, but the fitment is the same. I have an 18x8 and 18x10 a great fitment. Like Musclecarjohn said call Driverzinc and tell them you are looking for bonspeed wheels.

You can call me anytime with fitment questions too.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/bonspeed_ElCamino-1.jpg
Do you have any other pics of the camino wheel combo?

Was this car featured in a magazine sometime in the 90s. PHR maybe Carcraft.

ulySSes

01-02-2010, 08:44 AM

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293306

DriverzInc

01-04-2010, 09:32 AM

Thank you Brad and John! Happy New year everyone. I was out for awhile, but Justin has been holding down the fort, and answering questions.

Yes, we know how to fit the larger, wider, better fitting wheels on these large A-bodies. With the right direction, and advice, you can fit a 9-9.5" wheel up front, and a 10-11" rear out back (based on wheel brand and diameter) with the most popular sets being 18x9s and 18x10s or 19x8s and 20x10s with a 305 wide rear tire! Call anytime for help. Bonspeed wheels look excellent on that Elky! 866-694-5940

bonspeedbrad

01-04-2010, 10:42 AM

Do you have any other pics of the camino wheel combo?

Was this car featured in a magazine sometime in the 90s. PHR maybe Carcraft.

Yes, the El Camino was featured on the cover of Car Craft in 1995, it was the new breed of usable muscle cars with disc brakes and handling, called pro-touring lol!

I have some other pics if I can find them I'll post em.

bonspeedbrad

01-04-2010, 10:43 AM

Brad, what size tires and backspacing?

The wheel tire combo is:
18x8 with 4.5 backspace
245/40/18 BFG KD

18x10 with 6" backspace
295/35/18 BFG KD

buickfunnycar.com

01-04-2010, 12:47 PM

Here's mine with Bonspeed Huntington's in a flat gray powdercoat with polished & cleared hoops,sizing is as follows:

Fronts:
18x9 (5.5" b/s) 275/35 Nitto N555's
Rears:
18x10 (5.75" b/s) 305/35 Nitto N555R (drag radials)

I get TONS of compliments on this setup...:1st:
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cmraman

01-04-2010, 12:54 PM

Anybody running 18x8 and 18x9.5 wheels on there 70-72 Chevelle? If so, post up some pics along with tire/suspension specs :cheers:

I'm running 18x8 and 18x9 from Rocket Racing Wheels on "Project Olds". Tires are F 245-40-18 and R 275-40-18.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/3956695524_4b4a41bbb6_o-1.jpg

EL T1

01-09-2010, 04:56 PM

Yes, the El Camino was featured on the cover of Car Craft in 1995, it was the new breed of usable muscle cars with disc brakes and handling, called pro-touring lol!

I have some other pics if I can find them I'll post em.

I knew it! I had that copy of CC and fell inlove with the overall look of the car. Was a killer concept for the pro street infested early 90s

ProdigyCustoms

01-09-2010, 05:34 PM

Not a 70-72, but one of my favorites. 245/45/18 and 285/40/18 On Forgeline SO3 18 X 8 and 18 X 10.5.

Perfect fit in my opinion.

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SUNK69

01-10-2010, 08:42 AM

18x8 w 4.5 bs. and 18x10 w 5.75 bs. Rushforth Livewires.

SUNK69

01-10-2010, 09:03 AM

sorry for previous post but the pic I wanted to add was too large.I added these instead.Tire sizes are 245/40-18 and 285/40-18 I have plenty of clearance all the way around.

highschool70ss

01-10-2010, 10:48 AM

Budnik G5 18's

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/chevelle013-1.jpg

wicked st

01-24-2010, 05:50 PM

That El Camino is nice. I have a 71 also were can I find more info on it?

bonspeedbrad

01-26-2010, 01:58 PM

That El Camino is nice. I have a 71 also were can I find more info on it?

Thanks, the car was on the cover of Car Craft, Sept 1995 issue and it had a full feature article. Now that might be hard to find so watch MuscleCar Power magazine they will be doing a full build-up on the car as we are changing it around.

I am also doing a build-up blog and will post a link here next month when we get it going.

ssclone

02-10-2010, 06:39 PM

I'm running 18x8 and 18x9 from Rocket Racing Wheels on "Project Olds". Tires are F 245-40-18 and R 275-40-18.

what brakes are you running on the front? did the wheels require spacers? do you know the clearance from the back of the hub to the spokes? as in will they clear C5 calipers?

thanks

aaron

sn75

02-10-2010, 08:41 PM

sorry for previous post but the pic I wanted to add was too large.I added these instead.Tire sizes are 245/40-18 and 285/40-18 I have plenty of clearance all the way around.

How much is your car lowered front/rear? Looks good!

cmraman

02-11-2010, 06:37 AM

what brakes are you running on the front? did the wheels require spacers? do you know the clearance from the back of the hub to the spokes? as in will they clear C5 calipers?

thanks

aaron

I'm not sure of the clearance, but we needed a small spacer for the fronts. The front brakes are Baer T4's 13" rotors.

ssclone

02-11-2010, 08:42 AM

I'm not sure of the clearance, but we needed a small spacer for the fronts. The front brakes are Baer T4's 13" rotors.

very good.

car looks great BTW.

thanks

aaron

cmraman

02-11-2010, 10:16 AM

very good.

car looks great BTW.

thanks

aaron

Thanks alot.

ssx

02-11-2010, 10:59 AM

Beautiful car!!!

Here's mine with Bonspeed Huntington's in a flat gray powdercoat with polished & cleared hoops,sizing is as follows:

Fronts:
18x9 (5.5" b/s) 275/35 Nitto N555's
Rears:
18x10 (5.75" b/s) 305/35 Nitto N555R (drag radials)

I get TONS of compliments on this setup...:1st:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/DSC05986-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif