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Old 02-08-2017, 07:26 PM   #1
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55-56 with Camaro clip front tire size

Can you tell me what size tire you are able to run on the front with a second gen Camaro clip ? What size rim , 15" 18" , width, backspace etc. Any info appreciated pics even better . Thanks
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Old 02-08-2017, 07:42 PM   #2
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Re: 55-56 with Camaro clip front tire size

The fronts are 245/45R18 and the rears are 275/40ZR18 without wheel tubs!!! The wheels are Vision, Legend Series chrome
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Old 02-09-2017, 07:49 PM   #3
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The fronts are 245/45R18 and the rears are 275/40ZR18 without wheel tubs!!! The wheels are Vision, Legend Series chrome
Thanks for the reply . Iam thinking of running a 17X7 with A 4" backspace Looks like I will have plenty of room . Not sure on the tire size yet but I don't need anything too big .
What is your width and backspace?
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:10 PM   #4
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Re: 55-56 with Camaro clip front tire size

The Fronts are 18X8.50 with 4.5 backspacing 5X4.75 bolt pattern.
The Rears are 18X9.5 with 5.25 back spacing 5X4.75 bolt pattern.
On the rears if you are running the Camaro rear end 60", wheel mount to wheel mount, you need 4.25 back spacing... that took some time and effort to figure out!!!
I'm going with a Ford 9 inch so it wasn't important to me, but I bought some one inch spacers and my wheels fit perfectly! Also the stock tires are 27 inches tall so I did tubular control arms with 1 1/2 inch shorter springs and 2 inch drop spindles.
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Old 02-10-2017, 05:49 PM   #5
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Re: 55-56 with Camaro clip front tire size

can you explain this better I am ready to buy wheels and tires now
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Old 02-10-2017, 06:15 PM   #6
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can you explain this better I am ready to buy wheels and tires now
What would you like to to explain better? I put a lot of info on this.
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Old 02-12-2017, 02:53 PM   #7
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The Fronts are 18X8.50 with 4.5 backspacing 5X4.75 bolt pattern.
The Rears are 18X9.5 with 5.25 back spacing 5X4.75 bolt pattern.
On the rears if you are running the Camaro rear end 60", wheel mount to wheel mount, you need 4.25 back spacing... that took some time and effort to figure out!!!
I'm going with a Ford 9 inch so it wasn't important to me, but I bought some one inch spacers and my wheels fit perfectly! Also the stock tires are 27 inches tall so I did tubular control arms with 1 1/2 inch shorter springs and 2 inch drop spindles.
Are the spindles and springs installed in these pics ? I am also trying to deciide how low to splice the camaro clip in relayion to ride height. Do you have a pic of your frame at the splice ? Thanks for your pics and comments , they are very much appreciated .
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Old 02-13-2017, 12:01 AM   #8
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Are the spindles and springs installed in these pics ? I am also trying to deciide how low to splice the camaro clip in relayion to ride height. Do you have a pic of your frame at the splice ? Thanks for your pics and comments , they are very much appreciated .
Yes the springs and spindles are installed in the pictures, mine is top of truck frame even with the Nova top of frame. I'll get you some frame pictures tomorrow
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