68 Camaro tire recommendation

slow dragster · 09-16-2010, 06:44 AM

I bought a 68 Camaro for the kid to start playing with. Just trying to get some opinions on biggest tire size without cutting the quarter panels. It is just a bracket car I would guess is about 3200#. I already have 8" welds for it.
Radial or not?
Thanks

Kevin Lang · 09-18-2010, 07:12 AM

It seems to me that you already made that decision by going with an 8" rim. So at this point i would go with a 9" wide tire and depending on the gear ratio maybe a 30" tall tire (my favorite size tire because stockers are WAY COOL !) if wheel well clearance will allow. Good luck and keep it shiny side UP !

Kegracing · 09-18-2010, 10:32 AM

Just went thru this recently, getting my 67 Firebird stocker on the track. I did not want to cut anything. I have 2 sets of weld wheels. 8" rim, 4.5 back space will fit and looks better, but tight on the back... make sure you have all metal straight in upper wheel well, and clean, so no rubbing on inside of tire. 3.5 backspace sticks out a little more than I like, but makes it easy. Some other brands have a 4" back, would work good I think.

Bias tire, I am running MT 28x10.5. Also have a set of MT 29.5x9's mounted. Same section width on both, but the 29.5 grows too much in the quarter, and rubs on tread, front of fender. Have been 115mph with the 28 and no issues. they are listed as 88" and 90" circumference respectfully, if I remember right.

Radial, they do not grow... if they fit, you are good. The 92.5" Hoosier and the 93" MT radials both work. All listed as 30x9's, but Hoosier has a 92.5 and a 94 circumference tire. The 94" is just a little too tight for me.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Ken

greg fulk · 09-21-2010, 02:10 AM

Please give some info on car...as in E.T. gear, engine,trans?? Dad's 67 we have 26x10 M/T & they hook good on a "not so good" track car will run low 12's

cad · 09-21-2010, 08:22 AM

If it is just a part time racer and not a lot of power, just stick with the 28x9.
15x8 with a 4.5" backspace with stock width rear end.
No rubbing issues. A 29 or 29.5 should work, but will lower the gear ratio number.
Clark

et7333 · 09-21-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slow dragster

I bought a 68 Camaro for the kid to start playing with. Just trying to get some opinions on biggest tire size without cutting the quarter panels. It is just a bracket car I would guess is about 3200#. I already have 8" welds for it.
Radial or not?
Thanks

10 inch wheel with 4.5 backspace with a 9x30 Phoenix slick
This is the factory wheel well.NOT CUT

slow dragster · 09-21-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by greg fulk

Please give some info on car...as in E.T. gear, engine,trans?? Dad's 67 we have 26x10 M/T & they hook good on a "not so good" track car will run low 12's

The motor is a 355, it ran 11.10 in a 69 Camaro 4.56 gear.
I do not want want to cut the wheel well. I think a 29X9 on it will work without cutting. This new car has a 4.56 in it as well. Just trying to get ideas for what has worked for others.
Thanks

greg fulk · 09-22-2010, 03:09 AM

29x9 should work.... 1 thing I learned this year is tire compound means A LOT! My car @ the local "slick" track with the M/T Radial would NOT hook! 1 time it would then the next 3 it would not. I put a set of Hoosier CO6 radials on & it has not spun the tires the 1st time! Just an FYI

09-16-2010, 06:44 AM	#1
slow dragster Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 143 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	68 Camaro tire recommendation I bought a 68 Camaro for the kid to start playing with. Just trying to get some opinions on biggest tire size without cutting the quarter panels. It is just a bracket car I would guess is about 3200#. I already have 8" welds for it. Radial or not? Thanks

09-18-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
Kevin Lang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 38 Likes: 10 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro tire recommendation It seems to me that you already made that decision by going with an 8" rim. So at this point i would go with a 9" wide tire and depending on the gear ratio maybe a 30" tall tire (my favorite size tire because stockers are WAY COOL !) if wheel well clearance will allow. Good luck and keep it shiny side UP !

09-18-2010, 10:32 AM	#3
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro tire recommendation Just went thru this recently, getting my 67 Firebird stocker on the track. I did not want to cut anything. I have 2 sets of weld wheels. 8" rim, 4.5 back space will fit and looks better, but tight on the back... make sure you have all metal straight in upper wheel well, and clean, so no rubbing on inside of tire. 3.5 backspace sticks out a little more than I like, but makes it easy. Some other brands have a 4" back, would work good I think. Bias tire, I am running MT 28x10.5. Also have a set of MT 29.5x9's mounted. Same section width on both, but the 29.5 grows too much in the quarter, and rubs on tread, front of fender. Have been 115mph with the 28 and no issues. they are listed as 88" and 90" circumference respectfully, if I remember right. Radial, they do not grow... if they fit, you are good. The 92.5" Hoosier and the 93" MT radials both work. All listed as 30x9's, but Hoosier has a 92.5 and a 94 circumference tire. The 94" is just a little too tight for me. Hope this helps. Good luck. Ken

09-21-2010, 02:10 AM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro tire recommendation Please give some info on car...as in E.T. gear, engine,trans?? Dad's 67 we have 26x10 M/T & they hook good on a "not so good" track car will run low 12's __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

09-21-2010, 08:22 AM	#5
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro tire recommendation If it is just a part time racer and not a lot of power, just stick with the 28x9. 15x8 with a 4.5" backspace with stock width rear end. No rubbing issues. A 29 or 29.5 should work, but will lower the gear ratio number. Clark

09-22-2010, 03:09 AM	#8
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro tire recommendation 29x9 should work.... 1 thing I learned this year is tire compound means A LOT! My car @ the local "slick" track with the M/T Radial would NOT hook! 1 time it would then the next 3 it would not. I put a set of Hoosier CO6 radials on & it has not spun the tires the 1st time! Just an FYI __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"