Biggest wheel/tire combo for '69 Convertible

RodsbyRad · 04-04-2002, 11:47 AM

I just got a '69 Convertible and want to get some new wheels and tires for it. It's a daily driver and will have regular street/strip duties. I also want it to handle well, so I'm looking for the biggest meat I can get under there without cutting glass...although I'm not opposed to that if required.

I'd like to run something like a 17x11 or 18x11 on the rear with maybe something 8.5" to 9.5" wide on the front.

I've heard you can get offset trailing arms but haven't found any info on them yet.

How about some info!

Rad...

RFC · 04-04-2002, 03:23 PM

Look at Mid-America or Ecklers for off-set trailing arms. I forget how much more backspacing they give you. I run 265s on 15 by 8.5s on my 69. Should ask this Q in the C3 section.

USAZR1 · 04-06-2002, 06:14 PM

An 11" wide rear rim will most likely require ZL1 flares or back-halving. Ought to look very bitchin when it's done,though. :cool: