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Old 12-30-2008, 03:11 PM
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I need Help!
I have a 1980 Camaro that i want to put ET Streets on the back but i don't know what size.
I have been told that i can fit 12.5x28-15 on a 10in. rim on the back without it rubbing at all and i was wondering if this is true? or will i have to put Air Shocks and Drag Bags in it to keep it from rubbing.
If You have any suggestions on tire size please tell. I am going for an Aggressive Street/Strip Look!
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 03:57 PM
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Here's a chart that will provide some guidance. I'd be surprised if you get anything wider than 10" tucked without rubbing, and I believe you would need to roll the inner fender lip at that.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 04:45 PM
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Thank You man this helps a bunch!
this just goes to show the guy that told me i can fit a 12in. wide tire in the back without mods is a liar!!
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 05:24 PM
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The biggest tire/wheel combo we could fit on my '80 Z28 was a 275/60/15 tire on a 15x8 inch wheel with zero backspacing. I don't think there is really any more room for anything bigger without relocating some things.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 06:00 PM
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I have a buddy who ran 12" width on a '77 with no body mods (back in the day), but it was jacked up high with air shocks. :-O

DISCLAIMER: This was on my '69. :-) I ran 17x8's on the front with 4.75 offset and 17x9.5's on the rear with 5.5 offset. I might could've got a 10" wheel in there, but it would have been real tight. There's a guy on this site (Red70Camaro) that I believe is running that same combination on his '72.



I'm actively lookin to replace it with a 70-72 RS.

Spend some time searching the archives and I bet you'll find someone with an '80 model that lists their diameter, width and offset.
 
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Old 12-31-2008, 10:36 AM
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I'll see your lime third gen and raise you a lemon first gen...
 
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roflmao~!
 
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Old 12-31-2008, 03:15 PM
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Sorry to get off topic but that is one sweet ride, randy. I also like the way you took the picture. The tire combo is sweet....
 
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Old 12-31-2008, 04:13 PM
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Thanks, it was a fun ride. I'm hoping to find a good 70-72 to replace it.

The pic (above)was taken behind a buddy's house. The other five below are his and his pop's.

 


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