Thread: Tire size for rear of Camaro

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Although I've owned many 1979-80 Camaros I remember the backspacing and rim width to run wide tires on the back of these cars.What I would like to know is what is the widest tire I can run on one of these cars that have a complete stock leaf spring rear end set up.I want to run 16" rims but I need to know the backspacing.Thank you.

i know that i trim some of the lips out of popeye s dave s Z but do not remember 4 inch back 8 rim with a ??? size tire . i know that with a tape measure and plum bob will work thats the only way i ever did all the cars i did mark ? you were never around? if your know the over all width of the tire pump up on the real rim helps but all can be worked out

I remember Popeye Dave,If I get the car I will just have to break out the plumb bob and tape and go for it.Might have to have you double check me though.Thanks Pat

Be sure and check both sides. My 79 Z28 did not match side for side, from the factory.