max rear tire wheel size 81 camaro

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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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I have an 81 camaro and was wondering if anyoneknows how wide a wheel and tire i can run on the rear. Wheel wells and leafs are stock.
 
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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8in wheel is a perfect fit. you might get a 10in wheel with the right off-set. tire size 275/60r15 on the 8in wheel 295/50r15 on the 10in wheel
 
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Thanks, i was kinda leaning toward 8" with 275 60 15, but may need to go with a little wider tire to get good traction. Hate to buy 8" wheels and then find out i need 10. I can always got with street slicks on the 8" if necessary. Thanks again!
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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i fit 15x10 under mine with ease. the right offset is the trick
 
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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How wide a tire do you run?
 
Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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I have some wheels and tires on a parts car that i bought and i like the way they look. They are 245 Z45 R16 in the front and 245 Z50 R16 in the back. I was told they were off of a later model camaro. How well would these fit on a 1973 camaro?
 
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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I have an 81 Z28 and have 245/60/15 no problems now my cousin has 265/66/15 and had to use a spacer. I don’t like spacers I could be wrong but I don't trust them since I think there is a balancing problem after. Like balancing your wheels.
 
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