Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ???

ericsz · 08-13-2008, 10:56 AM

I have 4.5 b/s wheels looking for the tallest tire I can fit on the back of the car without having to cut on it.. Thanks.

Jim Grande · 08-13-2008, 11:48 AM

With 4.5 bs tallest I could go was 29.5
With 5.5 bs I can go 30

ericsz · 08-13-2008, 04:06 PM

I have adjustable shackles on the back of mine do you think if I moved them up a touch the 30's would fit??

Tim H · 08-13-2008, 09:03 PM

Dont mostly all the stockers run 9x30" ?

Joe Martens · 08-14-2008, 12:10 AM

I'm not sure if a 29.5 will fit. I know a 29 tall Goodyear is tight without any mods to the quarter. It will be closer in the front than the rear.

Brister · 08-14-2008, 09:29 AM

The 30 X 9 Hoosier radial with 92.5 rollout fits well. A bit tight on stock fenderwells but it will fit properly. Since there is almost no growth on radials, don't let the snug fit fool you. It appears tight at the front of the fenderwell (as previously mentioned) but it works well on every '69 Camaro I've seen. I run them on my 69 Stocker with no problems.

There are two different models numbers. One has a 94" rollout the other is 92.5". Buy the shorter tire and I think you'll be satisfied. I also prefer the C07 compound for longevity. The harder compound lasts longer and since I'm running a lower HP car (small block combo) the tire works well. Some of the high horsepower big blocks probably run the softer compound.

ericsz · 08-14-2008, 03:35 PM

I purchased the Toyo's they are approx 93 rollout. I will see what I can do to get them to work.

08-13-2008, 10:56 AM	#1
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Jim Grande Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 42 Likes: 13 Liked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ??? With 4.5 bs tallest I could go was 29.5 With 5.5 bs I can go 30

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ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ??? I have adjustable shackles on the back of mine do you think if I moved them up a touch the 30's would fit??

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Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,013 Likes: 914 Liked 434 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ??? Dont mostly all the stockers run 9x30" ?

08-14-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 774 Likes: 558 Liked 187 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ??? I'm not sure if a 29.5 will fit. I know a 29 tall Goodyear is tight without any mods to the quarter. It will be closer in the front than the rear. __________________ Joe Martens A/Stock 3969

08-14-2008, 09:29 AM	#6
Brister Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: morehead city, nc Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ??? The 30 X 9 Hoosier radial with 92.5 rollout fits well. A bit tight on stock fenderwells but it will fit properly. Since there is almost no growth on radials, don't let the snug fit fool you. It appears tight at the front of the fenderwell (as previously mentioned) but it works well on every '69 Camaro I've seen. I run them on my 69 Stocker with no problems. There are two different models numbers. One has a 94" rollout the other is 92.5". Buy the shorter tire and I think you'll be satisfied. I also prefer the C07 compound for longevity. The harder compound lasts longer and since I'm running a lower HP car (small block combo) the tire works well. Some of the high horsepower big blocks probably run the softer compound.

08-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#7
ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tallest Tire for 69 Camaro ??? I purchased the Toyo's they are approx 93 rollout. I will see what I can do to get them to work.