tire question on a 84 camaro
08-28-2006, 01:56 PM
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Car: '84 Camaro
Engine: 350 V8
Transmission: Turbo 350
tire question on a 84 camaro
Im sorta new to the board and definately new to posting on here. Ive actually had quite a few questions about my car as Im new to Fbodys but you guys are so informative and knowledgable that I usually am able to read someone elses post and find the answer to my question.
Anyway I have a question that no one has been able to answer yet. I havea pair of 295 50R15 centerline wheels that i want to put on the back of my 1984 camaro RS. AS far as i know the suspension and ratio is origional. Will these tires fit? Will there be any problems? Also will a pair of 215 60R15s fit the front? Thanks in advance for all your help and I look forward to your response.
-Nick
Anyway I have a question that no one has been able to answer yet. I havea pair of 295 50R15 centerline wheels that i want to put on the back of my 1984 camaro RS. AS far as i know the suspension and ratio is origional. Will these tires fit? Will there be any problems? Also will a pair of 215 60R15s fit the front? Thanks in advance for all your help and I look forward to your response.
-Nick
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08-29-2006, 10:40 AM
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Before you get offended by what I say, just know that I can appreciate the "Joe Dirt" look as much as anybody.
That being said, your back tires may be problematic. I typically run 235/60 15s when I run 15" wheels and 245/50 16s on my nice wheels. I have run up to 255 width on the back but it would rub if I smacked a hole too hard.
Your fronts shouldn't be a problem at all.
Good luck, and let's see some pics after its "jacked up!"
That being said, your back tires may be problematic. I typically run 235/60 15s when I run 15" wheels and 245/50 16s on my nice wheels. I have run up to 255 width on the back but it would rub if I smacked a hole too hard.
Your fronts shouldn't be a problem at all.
Good luck, and let's see some pics after its "jacked up!"
08-29-2006, 10:43 AM
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Car: '84 Camaro
Engine: 350 V8
Transmission: Turbo 350
Before you get offended by what I say, just know that I can appreciate the "Joe Dirt" look as much as anybody.
That being said, your back tires may be problematic. I typically run 235/60 15s when I run 15" wheels and 245/50 16s on my nice wheels. I have run up to 255 width on the back but it would rub if I smacked a hole too hard.
Your fronts shouldn't be a problem at all.
Good luck, and let's see some pics after its "jacked up!"
That being said, your back tires may be problematic. I typically run 235/60 15s when I run 15" wheels and 245/50 16s on my nice wheels. I have run up to 255 width on the back but it would rub if I smacked a hole too hard.
Your fronts shouldn't be a problem at all.
Good luck, and let's see some pics after its "jacked up!"
lol thanks for the advice. that being said i may go with a 245. not sure to go 50 or 60 15 tho. any ideas? also what tire has given you the best result? Thanks again!
08-31-2006, 11:40 AM
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I run 255/60/15s Rears on my 3rdGen with no problem (very bumpy roads here) ...I've seen 275/60/15s on Rears of other 3rd Gens but haven't asked owners if they needed a larger Spacer (if so, you shouldn't go more than 1/4" thick). I run 235/60/15s on Front with some rub when wheel hard-over for parking (possibly I could eliminate this with some caster adjustment but haven't tried yet) so could only say with certainty at the moment that you could go as high as 225/60/15s up Front. If you have cornering/handling concerns you should probably try to stay with same heights Front & Rear ...60s all around, or 50s, etc.
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