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    1. 08-08-2008 #1
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      Mercedes 18" wheels on 1st Gen?

      I found a wheel design that I really like the look of. They are aftermarket wheels for Mercedes and I'd like to see if I can fit them on a 69 Camaro. They are 18x8.5". I emailed the seller and he says they are available in 30mm and 45mm offsets. I know I'll need to deal with the bolt pattern differences which seems simple enough but the other width/fitment issues boggle my mind. There are so many calculations and metric-std conversiona that it makes my head hurt. I don't mind rolling the lip on the rear.

      Assuming my 1st gen is still running stock width rear and front suspension - can I make these wheels work on a 69 Camaro?

      What is the widest tire I can run on an 8.5" rim?

      I'd like to lower the stance of the car also - so the rear will be running a G-Bar and I may use the AM front-end (which I know will change the offsets and such yet again).

      Thanks for any help.
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      I'm pretty sure Benz wheels are a different bolt pattern, however BMW 120mm bolt pattern will work on 1st gens with hubcentric ring and spacers.
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      Benz wheels will wit a mustang (fox/sn95) but will not fit the chevys without an adaptor
      1969 camaro X11, Hotchkis TVS, GW upper/lower, 357 sbc, c5 Z06 brakes, Forged ZE wheels 18" front 19" rear
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      Benz wheels are 5X112. Audi, late VW, things like that. Mustangs and Camaros are completely different.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Gandalf View Post

      What is the widest tire I can run on an 8.5" rim?
      This partially depends on the sidewall... The more sidewall, the larger the fitment range. Overall, I would not go wider than a 265 on an 8.5" wide rim.
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      bmw rims will fit on first gen
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