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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: camaroman1969 on December 07, 2014, 04:55:06 AM

Title: Slick Tire Size
Post by: camaroman1969 on December 07, 2014, 04:55:06 AM

Would anybody know off hand, what size slick, in a 15", would fit a 1969 Camaro wheel well opening???        Thanks!!     Don

Title: Re: Slick Tire Size
Post by: CNorton on December 07, 2014, 03:12:01 PM

Phoenix, bias-ply 28.5" x 9" on a 4.5" back-space rim fits with no modification.  I have pictures.

Title: Re: Slick Tire Size
Post by: janobyte on December 07, 2014, 03:21:41 PM

I ran a 26 x 8 on a 15" corvette rally. in a 68 with staggered shocks. I'm at work now, cant give you backspacing.  This was the recommendation from Harlow Tire at Norwalk. Safety first.

gave enough bite to just pull the front wheels with a 5 grand stall/4:88's. foot braking

Will double check for you tomorrow when I get home.

Title: Re: Slick Tire Size
Post by: camaroman1969 on December 08, 2014, 04:45:00 AM

Quote from: CNorton on December 07, 2014, 03:12:01 PM

Phoenix, bias-ply 28.5" x 9" on a 4.5" back-space rim fits with no modification.  I have pictures.

Pictures would help...thanks!

Title: Re: Slick Tire Size
Post by: CNorton on December 08, 2014, 12:56:42 PM

As requested.

c

Title: Re: Slick Tire Size
Post by: Oaklyss on December 08, 2014, 08:03:35 PM

These are 27" x 8 x 15 on 15 x 7 Ralley wheels:
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/slicksrear_zps215beea1.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/OAKLYSS/media/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/slicksrear_zps215beea1.jpg.html)

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/slicks_zps5ef38b53.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/OAKLYSS/media/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/slicks_zps5ef38b53.jpg.html)



These are M/T ET Streets 26 x 10.5 x 15 on 15 x 7 Ralley wheels:
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/ZL1race1_zps012c495f.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/OAKLYSS/media/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/ZL1race1_zps012c495f.jpg.html)

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/up_zps2bcf7c45.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/OAKLYSS/media/69%20SS%20detail%20shots/up_zps2bcf7c45.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Slick Tire Size
Post by: camaroman1969 on December 12, 2014, 12:03:26 AM

Oakly SS and C. Norton, Hey guys, thanks a lot for all the helpful pictures that I asked for.  This gives me a good visual now.  Selecting the proper tire size will be easier now.  Thanks to all again!!!!    Don