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      Mar 2008
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      Opinion wanted on Percy's Wheelrite simulation

      I'm looking for more educated opinions than mine if I've got this Percy's wheel simulation tucked in far enough, or do I need to increase the backspacing a bit more. If so, about how much more?
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      The Wheelrite is in the vertical position. It is set to 4.75" backspace, but I'm allowing for a ~.25" tire bulge outside the rim, so the wheel would be 4.5" backspace, 8" wide, 18" wheel. Plans are to use a 245/40/18 tire. Wheelrite wire simulating tire is set to 9 5/8".

      Marcus at SC&C recommended 245/45/17 with 4 to 4.5" backspace, but I decided to go with 340mm (13.4") brakes which require an 18" wheel and 245/40/18.



      Related info:

      67 Camaro
      Alignment is not yet set (to my knowledge, but my builder may have ballparked it)
      SPC Upper and Lower Control Arms
      ATS AFX tall spindles
      Z/28 short steering arms
      C6 Z51 340mm Brakes
      Eibach springs (1" drop if I recall correctly)
      Standard height solid body mounts
      DSE subframe connectors

      I need to install some kind of steering stops to prevent subframe rub, as I think the SPC lower control arms allow steering to turn farther than stock lower control arms. To prevent subframe rub without steering stops I'd need to go with a backspace close to 3.5", which is totally non-standard, and the tire won't be tucked in under the fender.

      You can't tell in the picture, but there's still a lot of vertical fender clearance, as I have a fair amount of weight to install in the front end yet.
      Mike



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