1969 Camaro w/ Torq Thrust II's

69OlympicGoldSS

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#2 · Oct 14, 2006

Check out this link. It says to use 15 x 8-1/2", 4-7/8" backspacing and that 28x10.5 rubber will fit.

I also have a '69 that will be getting new rims and rubber this winter.

http://camarotech.com/WheelsAndTires.html

 

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Bgonz 69

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#3 · Oct 14, 2006

I have a 69 with exactly that, 15x8 with a 4.5 back spacing and 275x15 tires. Its a tight fit, but they fit fine.

They look good too :thumbsup:

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JimM

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#4 · Oct 15, 2006

I would use a 9" rim with a 275 (5.5" bs) but an 8 w/4.5" will work.

 

69OlympicGoldSS

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#5 · Oct 16, 2006 (Edited)

Jim,

I have seen you post a couple of times that you would use a 9" rim with a 275 (5.5" bs) but an 8 w/4.5" will work.

Have you actually done the 9" / 275 combination on a 1969 Camaro? I am ready to purchase a set of Torque Thrust II's and would rather have the 9" than the 8" (more "visual" depth).

Not questioning you, just want to make sure my hard earned cash doesn't turn into restocking fees.

Thanks

 

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Bill Miller

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#6 · Oct 29, 2006

To the original post, I have 15x8, 4.75 back spacing, 275/60/15 BFG Drag Radials. I have mono-leafs. Just by eye-balling it, the 4.5 back space will fit.

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billscamaros

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#8 · Nov 14, 2006

i have this combination on my '69 convertible ... torque thrusts w/4.5 backspacing and 275/60R15 tires. i did have a slight problem with the drivers side outside edge of the fender rubbing the tire. i increased the rear shackles by about a 1/2 or so and no more problems.