69 camaro advice.

[yzwilly]

I am in the process of purchasing rims and tires for my stock susp w/ drum brakes. I need your help, what is the max size for rim and tire for 17" and 18". I need to know back-spacing as well. I would like to order this weekend but I don't want to have to send them back when they don't fit. Also where is a good place to pick up tires and rims. Thanks a million.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Welcome!
I would check out www.newstalgiawheel.com and www.americanracing.com they both have simulators you can plug in your car/color/ride height and play around with different wheels,lots of fun.

For a '69 Camaro,you can safely run 17x8's all-around with a 4.5"-4.75" b/s and 245/45's or possibly 255/45's all around.4.75" b/s would be safer and would help keep the tires from getting into the fenders.
If you plan on staggering the tires/wheels,you can run a 17x9.5" rear (5.5" b/s) with a 275/40 rear tire safely...but you can also go up to a 285/40 on most cars without a problem.
I am personally running 17x8's (4.75" b/s) on the front of my '69 w/255/45's and 17x9.5 (5.5" b/s) and 285/40 rubber on the rears with no problems...and my car is slammed low.A nice firm suspension is a must when you go bigger than stock.
All of these cars are different so the key here is measure 16 times,order once.

Good luck with your choices...