14" vs 15" rims on 1970-1973s

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Default 14" vs 15" rims on 1970-1973s

I was wondering who is running 14s on their 2nd gens?

I have 15" Z28 rims and a really cool set of 14" vintage Cragars that I can trade em for. (I don't have a Z28 car and I don't have my tire sizes handy). I'm at a tough spot because I like both rims - any comments or observations (and pictures) are welcome!
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Believe it or not 14" tires are gonna be harder and harder to find.
 
Old Sep 21, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 77nomad
Believe it or not 14" tires are gonna be harder and harder to find.
I know - I was actually thinking about that, too. I'm not real interested in buying *new* tires, and I wasn't sure if I could actually find a decent set of used 14s.

I've been looking at the F-Bomb Camaro, and I kinda like the solid black steelies (similar finish on my Z28 rims) and that bare-bones look is similar to what I'll be doing with the car. And I am pretty sure those are 15s. But I'll keep looking.
 
Old Sep 21, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Yea i would go with 15's if i was you.
 
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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i got 14" up front on my camaro and 15" in back. i was going to run 14s all round cause i got a matching set. but im going to look for 15" wheels to match the 14s then just swap rubbers and be golden. my front and rear tires dont match. sorta embarrassing. lol centerline wheels in back and us slotted mags in front haha
 
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 04:58 AM
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I think frieburger put 17" crager soft 8s on it. (f bonb)
 
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 77nomad
Believe it or not 14" tires are gonna be harder and harder to find.

PICK AND PULL!!!!!!!!

lol i got my current set ther e a couple of years ago was funny because they were Damm near brand New lotsa Tread Left
 
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 77nomad
I think frieburger put 17" crager soft 8s on it. (f bonb)
Oh so those are the Rims on the Fbomb?
 
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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i would go with 15's too..I have 14's on the front and 15's on the back of my camaro too but as soon as the front tires are low on tread i might get some 15" front wheels.
 
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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i have 15 in cragers right now, but thats drag setup, daily use will be 17s
 



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