Got rid of some of that fender gap! (lots of pics included)
#21
As for the previous comments about "tough love". That's not tough love, it's one guy's opinion. I'm not too fond of his tire/wheel combo, but it's his car and he can put whatever he wants on it too.
And I'm glad you're not hung up on a numbers matching theme. I appreciate those cars, and understand them, but I prefer hotrods that have been personalized.
And I'm glad you're not hung up on a numbers matching theme. I appreciate those cars, and understand them, but I prefer hotrods that have been personalized.
Front has 18x8's with 235/40/18 4.5" bs
Last edited by wasting rubber; 07-11-2011 at 11:36 AM.
#22
W. R., I like the way your car looks. The style of wheels goes well, but my tastes prefer the smaller diameter old school style wheel. That said, what you have still works, and obviously works for you (which is the only person who counts). Also, I don't see why that setup you have would hinder performance.
#23
wasting...I like your dark tq thrust theme over shevro's but there's no way your going to be able to tuck a 275/40/18 under a 67' fender w/out rubbing something unless serious mods or maybe super low profile tires, possibly as high as a 35 but I doubt it. I hope you can prove me wrong.
#24
wasting...I like your dark tq thrust theme over shevro's but there's no way your going to be able to tuck a 275/40/18 under a 67' fender w/out rubbing something unless serious mods or maybe super low profile tires, possibly as high as a 35 but I doubt it. I hope you can prove me wrong.
New 18" Boss 338 Wheels on my '67 - Team Camaro Tech
This link has a guy with them about halfway down the page or so.
Post up your wheel & tire spec's along with a picture! - Page 35 - Team Camaro Tech
#25
the top link guy is using 18x8 front with 235/35/18 4.5in backspacing, front
the bot link guy is using 18x8 front with 235/40/18 4.5in backspacing, front. I doubt he has full clearance. Although Hochtcis may fit, if your using a standard sway bar in front, these too will rub when steering is turned all the way. My 225's on 4.5 back space barley miss it + the sub frame. If you use a smaller back space or spacers, 275/40/18 will stick out and hit the fender lip when you drive over a bump. I know you said you were away from the car, have you actually inspected your current set up under these perimeters?
the bot link guy is using 18x8 front with 235/40/18 4.5in backspacing, front. I doubt he has full clearance. Although Hochtcis may fit, if your using a standard sway bar in front, these too will rub when steering is turned all the way. My 225's on 4.5 back space barley miss it + the sub frame. If you use a smaller back space or spacers, 275/40/18 will stick out and hit the fender lip when you drive over a bump. I know you said you were away from the car, have you actually inspected your current set up under these perimeters?
#26
the top link guy is using 18x8 front with 235/35/18 4.5in backspacing, front
the bot link guy is using 18x8 front with 235/40/18 4.5in backspacing, front. I doubt he has full clearance. Although Hochtcis may fit, if your using a standard sway bar in front, these too will rub when steering is turned all the way. My 225's on 4.5 back space barley miss it + the sub frame. If you use a smaller back space or spacers, 275/40/18 will stick out and hit the fender lip when you drive over a bump. I know you said you were away from the car, have you actually inspected your current set up under these perimeters?
the bot link guy is using 18x8 front with 235/40/18 4.5in backspacing, front. I doubt he has full clearance. Although Hochtcis may fit, if your using a standard sway bar in front, these too will rub when steering is turned all the way. My 225's on 4.5 back space barley miss it + the sub frame. If you use a smaller back space or spacers, 275/40/18 will stick out and hit the fender lip when you drive over a bump. I know you said you were away from the car, have you actually inspected your current set up under these perimeters?
#27
Ok, let us know more when you do, here are some photos of my front wheel clearance.
tires: 225/60/15 = aprox 25" height x 9-1/8" width, rims: 15x7-4.5 BS.
You can see where the tire has rubbed the sway bar. Tires clear sub frame by about 1" at front and about 5/8" at the back side so I guess 235 wide may work if no taller minus the sway bar.
tires: 225/60/15 = aprox 25" height x 9-1/8" width, rims: 15x7-4.5 BS.
You can see where the tire has rubbed the sway bar. Tires clear sub frame by about 1" at front and about 5/8" at the back side so I guess 235 wide may work if no taller minus the sway bar.
#28
Your 235/35/18 tires are 24.5" tall, 9.3" wide, and a 3.3" sidewall.
Your rear 275/40/18 are 26.7" tall, 10.8" wide, and a 4.3" sidewall.
Hope this helps.
Your rear 275/40/18 are 26.7" tall, 10.8" wide, and a 4.3" sidewall.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by 1971BB427; 07-11-2011 at 06:33 PM.
#29
here's a link to a tire height chart.
TIre Height Chart
it lists a 235/40/18 as 25.40" which if perfectly back spaced may & I hope fits wastingrubber's car without any clearance issues. I thought he was trying to squeeze a 10.8" wide 275 in front...that's my bad.
TIre Height Chart
it lists a 235/40/18 as 25.40" which if perfectly back spaced may & I hope fits wastingrubber's car without any clearance issues. I thought he was trying to squeeze a 10.8" wide 275 in front...that's my bad.
#30
here's a link to a tire height chart.
TIre Height Chart
it lists a 235/40/18 as 25.40" which if perfectly back spaced may & I hope fits wastingrubber's car without any clearance issues. I thought he was trying to squeeze a 10.8" wide 275 in front...that's my bad.
TIre Height Chart
it lists a 235/40/18 as 25.40" which if perfectly back spaced may & I hope fits wastingrubber's car without any clearance issues. I thought he was trying to squeeze a 10.8" wide 275 in front...that's my bad.