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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Oct 2009
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      Rocket Racing Booster wheels

      I have a couple of questions I'm hoping you guys can help me with. I want to go with Rocket Racing Booster wheels on my 67 Firebird in these sizes:

      Front: 18x8 - 4.75 backspacing
      Rear: 18x9 - 5.25 backspacing

      My questions are:



      1: Will these sizes/backspace work?

      2: Can I go with a 275/40/18 (or maybe 285) on the rear? I'm running a stock tub and have a rolled lip on the inside of the quarter.

      3: What size front tire should I be going with?

      4: Does anyone have any pics of these in similar sizing on a first gen f-body?

      Some other info about my setup:
      Will be using C5 brakes
      ridetech rear setup, coil-overs
      Front is using stock spindles, Hotchkis lowering springs
      I'll be using a Ford 9" rear, that I will have to narrow.


      I was originally hoping to go with the Year One Pontiac Rally II in 17", but it looks like those will not fit with C5 brakes.

      Thanks
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=


    2. #2
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      Check the link to our "Reloaded" Camaro in my signature, that one had 18x9" rears with 275/40/18s on it and they fit well. We ran 17s on the front. Check the pics in Gallery 5 for completed shots.
      Kevin Oeste
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    3. #3
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      Oct 2009
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      Quote Originally Posted by oestek View Post
      Check the link to our "Reloaded" Camaro in my signature, that one had 18x9" rears with 275/40/18s on it and they fit well. We ran 17s on the front. Check the pics in Gallery 5 for completed shots.
      That looks awesome, great work! And what I'm looking for as far as fitment pictures. Is the rear end in that car stock width? Thanks
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    4. #4
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      Oct 2009
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      I guess my next question is: If I went with the 17" up front, will this wheel clear C5 brakes?
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=




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