I would like to know which is the largest size tire i can put on the back of my 68 camaro. I have 17x7 4" bs rims in front with 235-45-17 bridgestone potenzas on the front.
The rear wheels are 17x8 4.5 backspacing.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks
Ted

 

i would not go bigger than 245's check out the tire rack site. they give you the industry standard for tire fit. you can go as wide as a tire will fit. tire performance goes south once you get by a certain width for a rim though

 

Have you seen the 48 Hour Camaro build? They are running 18x10 275s front and 18x12 335s rear with bolt on parts and mini-tubs. Check out the following link, it might give you some idea of what is possible these days.

48 Hour Camaro

 

I just installed Nitto 255 45 17 on the Rear of a 69 Camaro 17 x 8 4.5" BS REV 107 Wheels

235 45 17 on the front 17 x 7 4" BS

No Issues

 

Greetings, I have a 2001 Acura CL Type-S. The stock rim and tire fitment is 17x7 with 215/50-17 tires. I recently purchased a set of 17x8 wheels. will the 215/50-17 fit the new wheels ? and if not what would be a better fitting tire ?

 

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I have a 69 Camaro and have researched what will fit the 69. not sure if 67-68 are different but.. I was told with a 17x8 wheel in front with 4 3/4 BS you can fit a 245-45-17 and on the rear with a 17x9.5 wheel with 5.5 to 5 3/4 BS can fit a 275-40-17.. again this is a 69 Camaro and I believe they have slightly larger quarter panel and fender gaps for larger tires.. best to call a tire shop that can get in touch with someone that knows for sure.. that's what I did..

 

Can I ask where you found that, because I am wanting to go with 18s and just curious if anything changes when you go from 17 to 18?

 

 

I know this is old. .. but im looking for photos for that EXACT setup! please send me photos if you can