Camaro rim selection (front width)

[Dave's Streetrods]

I building a G-machine for a client and Im having trouble finding out exactly what size wheels will fit under the front without rubbing either the frame or the fender. Im going to be running a Chassis Works front suspention clip and I want to run a 17 by 9.5 wheel in there. Does anyone know the offset I need? Ive been told 5 inch backspace will work but Im needing more opinions. If anyone can help me out with htere personal experiences It would be much appreciated. The thing is, I want to order the Wheels first so I can get the suspention jigged up in the rear with Chassis Works rear sub frame as well. But, the front wheel width will also determine the width Im going to want in the rear. So front width is needed right away. Thanks everyone.

[baz67]

You will not get a 9.5 in the front without rubbing or putting in steering stops. The widest you can get without any mods is a 8" rim.

[MrQuick]

What year?

[USAZR1]

You will not get a 9.5 in the front without rubbing or putting in steering stops. The widest you can get without any mods is a 8" rim.

He said the car had an aftermarket front clip,Brian.

[baz67]

I saw that, but he is still not going to get a 9.5 in there without rubbing. Steilow had to notch the frame on the Mule to get them to fit without rubbing. Now if it is a second gen he should not have a problem. Does Alston even make a sub for a second gen?

[Spitfire44]

CarlC did it on his Camaro. Here's a link to his homepage with the info/ http://www.geocities.com/casanoc/

[baz67]

Yes he did, BUT he has rubbing issues. That is why Carl has steering stops. It is a compramise he is willing to deal with to have the wider tires. Remember Dave stated he did not want rubbing issues. I did not say it cannot be done. It just cannot be done without dealing with rubbing on the frame, fender or wheelwell.

[67Steven]

I also am in the process of trying to stuff a 275 tire upfront on my 67 Camaro. I read Carl's notes on the ability to run a 275 tire upfront, but I cannot find the specifics.

I will be using a modified inner fender well (or none at all) and would like to know the the following: Back-spacing on the rims, length of steering arms, etc. I am fully prepared to 'notch' the frame rails and roll the fender lip to fit the tire. I have DSE's tubular upper and lower arms along with the coil-over conversion installed.

I have searched the forums here, but to no avail. If someone can point me in the right direction, or if someone has done this before, it would sure save me a lot of time and I'm sure a lot of money.

Steven

[baz67]

The BS is 5.5 on a 9.5 rim. Carl used the stock steering arm, but I do not know if it is the short or long one.

I would suggest running a modified inner fender. You would hate to get an outtie dimple on your fender from a rock being spit up from the tire.

[MrQuick]

Anybody find out what year Dave is working with?

[F70t/a]

I think a 69 camaro

[79T/Aman]

he is using a chassis works set up there for he will have to make stops any how

[67Steven]

I would suggest running a modified inner fender. You would hate to get an outtie dimple on your fender from a rock being spit up from the tire.

Thanks so much, that was my concern also. I will be using some sort of 'protection' on the fenders. I am using a 17" rim, so that should help clear the arms, swaybar, etc. with the 5.5" backspacing.

Now, the question remains, long or short.

Steven

[Dayton]

Anybody find out what year Dave is working with?

Dave is building a pro touring 69 camaro. I'm the owner. We decided to postpone wheels and tires for later. Will do all body mods etc then carefully measure clearances for tires.