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07-11-2019 #1Registered User
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1969 Camaro - RS Spec Chassis - Wheel and Tire Combo & Pinch Seam Questions
Hi All,
I'm in the process of ordering the Roadster Shop SPEC chassis, and I'm trying to work out my wheel and tire size. I will not be mini tubbing the car so from what I can read the largest and most common sizing is 18x8 with 245-40-18 tires in the front and 19x9.5 with 275-35-19 tires in the rear. I've also heard of going 18's all around due to tire availability.
- For those who have any of the above size does this wheel and tire size perform under normal and spirited driving?
- For those who have 18's all around what wheel and tire size are you running (18x8 in the front and 18x10 in the rear?)?
- What back spacing did you use?
Also - I've been fortunate enough to have access to a lift for most of my larger projects, but I don't have lift access on this install . I need to put the car on jacks using the pinch seam. Where are you putting your jack stand on the pinch seam? Do you use a pinch seam block to keep from damaging them?
Thank you!
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07-12-2019 #2Registered User
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I just found the wheel and tire specs on the RS spec car:
Tires:
Falken Azenis RT615K tires; 255/40/17 front and 275/35/18 rear.
Wheels:
American Racing Torq-Thrust; 17x9 front and 18x9.5 rear.
This has me leaning towards the 18's all around. Does anyone have experience with the RS chassis and stock tub wheel and tire size?
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09-13-2019 #3
What was the back spacing on those wheels? My 69 Camaro is equipped with ridetech’s Tru-Turn front suspension.