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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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13 inch wheels?

hey i know it sounds stupid to drop wheel size but i am building an 85 camaro with a 2.5 for a mini stock and we are required to run 13 inch wheels they can be 2 inch backspace at a max. will these clear the brakes just wondering if anyone knew
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Wow, never heard of that before...Good luck..Someone on this board will know...
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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I doubt a 13" wheel will clear factory or any aftermarket brakes. Are you sure a third gen qualifies for mini-stock. Sounds like it's a class designed for small imports. You "might" be able to get a 14" rim on the car and I doubt you'll even find a 13" rim with 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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First welcome to the board.Does the Camaro really qualify for "Mini-Stock" class?I agree with Stephen I don't think 13" wheels will clear the factory rotors/calipers.Check your class rules if they allow the smallest factory wheel/tire,P195/75-14 I believe,package the car came with from the factory.

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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ya the camaro qualifies right now we race cavaliers but now one has ever tried the camaro because of the rareness of the 4 cylinder version. i am having custom wheels made with the bolt pattern. and no we cant run any 14 the tire we have to run is a track tire it is a 215/60/d13 american racer treaded race tire. if the brakes wont clear i will build something to hold a cav spindle and brakes or something but i dont want to involve it that much right now
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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No 13s wont fit

I had 14's on my 89 and they barely cleared stock stuff
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