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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: gro51 on March 25, 2007, 02:43:28 PM

Title: Steel Wheels/SS hubcaps
Post by: gro51 on March 25, 2007, 02:43:28 PM

I currently have this setup all around:  14 x 6 steel rims with 225 70 r 14 tires.  Here's what I want to do.  I want to get larger wheels and tires for the rear, but I want to still be able to use my SS hubcaps.  Did GM make 14 X 7 rims?  And I'm not talkin' about rallye wheels, just the regular factory steel wheels.  If I can get a couple 14 X 7 rims, what size tires would fit?  235 60r 14?  I have stock front and rear suspension.   Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Steel Wheels/SS hubcaps
Post by: lcmc on March 25, 2007, 03:47:17 PM

Standard 69 SS wheels were 14x7 XT wheels.

Title: Re: Steel Wheels/SS hubcaps
Post by: Jonesy on March 25, 2007, 03:56:20 PM

Quote from: lcmc on March 25, 2007, 03:47:17 PM

Standard 69 SS wheels were 14x7 XT wheels.

IF coded wheels are 14x7 steel wheels also found on early 69 LA cars as documented on my Broadcast sheet.

Title: Re: Steel Wheels/SS hubcaps
Post by: gro51 on March 25, 2007, 04:03:37 PM

Thanks Danny and Jonesy.  These are plain Jane rims you're talking about?  In other words my SS hubcaps will pop right on?  I'll stat looking around for a pair.  Any suggestions regarding tire size?  235/60/14?

Title: Re: Steel Wheels/SS hubcaps
Post by: lcmc on March 25, 2007, 04:31:32 PM

Joe, yes the XT and IF wheels are both plain jane steel wheels. Hub cap will pop right on. As far as tire size I don't think you would want to go any wider than a 235 on a 7 inch rim. Standard tire size was F70 and I believe a 235 is just a little wider than an F70.

Title: Re: Steel Wheels/SS hubcaps
Post by: KurtS on March 25, 2007, 08:27:50 PM

Wheel info: http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#Wheels