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Old Oct 10th, 03, 08:20 AM
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I just ordered some Torq Thrusts in 17 x 8 with a 5"BS for the front and 17 x 9.5 with a 5.5 inch BS and now I'm wondering if I should have gone with 18's instead. Any thoughts? I'm also trying to decide between Toyo Proxis T1-S in a 245 40 17 for the front and a 275 40 17 for the rear, or Goodyear F1 245 45 17 front and 275 40 17 for the rear. Will this combo work? My Camaro is a 69 convertable with a a Hotckis suspension 1.5" lower in the front and 2" in the rear. It has all new Poly body bushings, Global West subframe connectors.
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Old Oct 10th, 03, 03:50 PM
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17's are nice but I vote 18's.. just to be different [img]smile.gif[/img]

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I have centerlines with the exact same dimensions except they are 18's. Now I am about to order some Torq Thrusts also, and I am considering 17 or 18's. 17's are much more common, but the 18's look like they may be too tall. So, I'm still undecided.

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Steve, I love the look of your Camaro..Its my current screen saver!! What are the spec on your wheels?? 18x10 with 5.5 bs?? Front 18x8 5" bs??
Also are you running 285's or 295's? Do they rub?
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