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: 69 SS 396 wheels, what fits??


Howster
Nov 24th, 02, 12:14 PM
I want to change the original 14 wheels. What are my options and how much of a hassle is it??
Also looking for recomendations as to where to purchase?

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old67camino
Nov 25th, 02, 11:21 AM
Changing stock wheels for aftermarket ones is easy. The hardest part is finding the "right" set of wheels out of an almost limitless supply. I won't go into wheel styles because that is personal preference, but on the '68-'72 cars the front wheels can be as large as 15"x8" with 4.5" backspacing, and some guys have got 15"x10"s on the back with 5" backspacing. as far as the largest tires that can be run;

for the front: 255/60 if you want tall
275/50 if you want wide
for the rear: 275/60 if you want tall
295/50 if you want wide

Hope this helps.

Howster
Nov 25th, 02, 5:01 PM
Many thanx,

I just bought the car last spring. I had a new one in 1969 and finally got around to buying its replacement.

Howard