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Old 10-22-2013, 12:28 PM
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What is the largest wheel and tire size that will fit on a standard 1974 Camaro?
 
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Old 11-19-2013, 01:12 PM
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Lee ...depends on your offset and if you want to roll fenders. I have heard people putting 20x12 wheels on these (not something I would go with personally). I think an 18x9.5 with a 305 40/45 would fit great in the rear without too much worry.

You have to pay close attention to the offset/backspacing to make sure the wheel/tire is not pushed up under the car too much...might hit the leaf springs. A 0 or a -6mm offset would work for this size.
 
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Old 03-09-2014, 05:32 AM
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Hey Lee do you want muscle or dub?
 
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Old 03-20-2014, 06:21 PM
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Currently have 14 inch factory wheels on the Camaro....would like to go up to 15 inch wheels and the appropriate tires that will not require any clearance modifications. Thanks.
 
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Old 03-21-2014, 10:42 AM
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I went 17x7 +0mm offset (205x50x17) in front and 18x9.5 +0mm offset (275x45x18) in the rear with no clearance issues.


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Currently have 14 inch factory wheels on the Camaro....would like to go up to 15 inch wheels and the appropriate tires that will not require any clearance modifications. Thanks.
 
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Old 11-07-2014, 03:10 AM
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I have 315s in the back of my 70 with no modifications, running short of time to look and see my offset but if you wanna scroll through my build page its on there.
 
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Old 11-19-2014, 11:12 AM
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I have 14" on the front and 15' on the rears. Running 70 series tires.
 
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Old 11-21-2014, 12:32 PM
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Looked it up, my offset is
Front: 17x8" 5" Backspace 255/40R17
Rear: 17x11" 5.75" Backspace 315/35R17
No modifcations
 
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I just replaced all 4 wheels on my STOCK 1974 camaro. The following fit perfect with no customizing anything. Just bolt em on. Bought all 4 rims from Summit racing about $270 per rim.
Backs are 17" Rim x 9 inch wide with 4.5"back space. Cragar 61cSS Super Sport with Bridgestone potenza RE760 sport tires from TIRE RACK, size 275/40/17

Fronts are 17" Rim x 8inch wide with 3.5" Backspace, Potenza 235/45/17

Awesome mid/low profile tires!! You could go to a slightly taller front but not more than 1 size bigger
 
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