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wide wheels... how big is to big?????

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Old Oct 16, 2000 | 10:10 PM
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wide wheels... how big is to big?????

I have an 87 camaro and would like to upgrade wheel and tire size. I am getting a new posi rear thursday and would like to know what is the widest wheel and tire combo i can put on it. The rear is off an 91 z so i think it will be the same as my stock one. But i have heard that u can put up to an 11 inch wide wheel in the back with the right backspacing. I want to go as wide as i can but keep it flush with the fenders. Any help would be great. thanx
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Old Oct 19, 2000 | 12:30 AM
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You should be able to get 11" wide wheels on your car with the proper backspacing. Personally, a set of 18"x13" wheels on the rear with 335/35/18's would create a puddle of drool under my feet.

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Old Oct 19, 2000 | 01:32 AM
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I'am in the process of having my simmins wheels built 18x11 i would like a 12 or 13 wide but i just don't think its possible without a mini tub. I might try to mount the 335 on my 18x11 wheel.
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