Wheel/tire need help asap. Blew out rim.

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11-16-2015, 12:17 PM

cel19

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Car: 1987 Camaro S.C

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Wheel/tire need help asap. Blew out rim.

I broke a wheel today. Kaboom. Im at the shop overnight because i need a new rim. Im going to use this as an excuse to upgrade. I would like to stuff a larger rim onto the rear....

It is stock and needs to fit with no mods..

15x10 with what backspacing? 15x9?

Im not.picky. just want wider than the 15 x 7 w/4.5 b.s

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11-16-2015, 07:22 PM

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Re: Wheel/tire need help asap. Blew out rim.

A 15x8in. rear wheel will allow you to run a 255/60r15 in. tire.
Perfect IMO.
Here's what that looks like with 15x7in. wheels in the front with 235/60r15 in. tires and 15x8 in. wheels in the rear with 255/60r15 in. tires.
The rear tire is 1in. larger in diameter giving it a slight rake. These wheels only come in 3.75 BS but fit with the bulge of the tire in the rear flush with the flair of the well. Just the way I want them.