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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> El Camino questions          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Suspension View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message DeeT Member Necoa #: 1947 Joined: Dec 11, 2003 Posts: 1 Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 9:51 am    Post subject: El Camino questions Hey everyone Shortly i will be buying my first el camino .. well actually its a Cabalerro 1978 but yah basicly the same thing anyways i need some info .. like what is the biggest tires size i can put on without tire rubbing against the well? anywyas its early in the morning and im tired i dont remeber the rest of my questions .. any input would be grreatly appreciated Dan _________________ I look forward to the days when we wont live in fear! standing tall we'll never fall there will soon be better days then what we have here. Back to top 87SS Administrator Necoa #: 128 Location: 7(AL,GA,TN) Joined: Dec 10, 2002 Posts: 1399 Year: 1987 Model: El Camino Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 10:00 am    Post subject: Read this article submitted by ElkyPete, it should answer most of your questions: Offset & Backspacing made simple Back to top Tommy Director Region 5 Necoa #: 14 Location: 5(NC,SC) Joined: Dec 07, 2001 Posts: 1761 Year: 1978 Model: El Camino Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 7:51 am    Post subject: 245/60s will not rub. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23 Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23 MSGT 145 AW NECOA #14 Back to top ElkyPete 4th Gen Group Moderator Necoa #: 3 Location: 13(TX) Joined: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 2915 Year: 1976 Model: El Camino Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:59 am    Post subject: 255-50ZR16 will fit all the way around. I don't know if that is the biggest tire (width wise) but its the biggest I'd go. That is what I have on my 1980 and in the front they are very close to rubbing at the stops and on the driver side of the front I am only 1/4" or less away from rubbing on the Brake line bracket. I have a 4" backspacing with a +.25" offset, If I remember correctly, Billet Specialties GT 93 16" Rims. _________________ Home Site: http://www.elcaminoplace.com 1972 El Camino Custom 400 1976 El Camino Classic 1980 El Camino Super Sport E-Mail: engstrvr@sbcglobal.net Back to top Xtreme Camino Wrench Necoa #: 672 Location: 24Europe Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 109 Year: 1979 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 11:13 am    Post subject: hi, no problem with my 9x17" wheels with 4,5" backspace and 265/40ZR17 _________________ More Power ! http://www.chevy-elcamino.com Its A Long Way To The Top If Ya Wanna Rock And Roll Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         El Camino Central Forum Index -> Suspension All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forumEl Camino Central Forum Index|--New Members|   |--Announcement|   |--Messages for new forum members|--General Topics|   |--General BS Topics|   |--Site Topics|   |--Legislative Alerts|   |--Product Review|   |--Tips & Tricks|   |--Vendors Forum|   |--Audio|--Body & Chassis|   |--Body Restoration|   |--Electrical Systems|   |--Interior Restoration|   |--Heating & Air Conditioning Systems|   |--Suspension|   |--Detailing|--Drivetrain & Performance|   |--Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum|   |--Engine Topics|   |--LT1/LS1/EFI Tech|   |--Performance Modifications|   |--Transmission & Drive line|   |--Brake Systems|--Events & Projects|   |--Calendar of Events|   |--Garage Sales|   |--Wanted Items|   |--Ebay Alert|   |--El Camino 50th Anniversary|   |--All GM Carlsile|--Technical Database|   |--VIN Decoding|   |--RPO Codes|--Regional Discussion Forums|   |--Region 1 (NY)|   |--Region 2 (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)|   |--Region 3 (DE,NJ,PA)|   |--Region 4 (MD,VA)|   |--Region 5 (NC,SC)|   |--Region 6 (FL)|   |--Region 7 (AL,GA,TN)|   |--Region 8 (OH,WV)|   |--Region 9 (IN,KY,MI)|   |--Region 10 (IL,MN,WI)|   |--Region 11 (IA,NE,ND,SD)|   |--Region 12 (MO,OK,KS)|   |--Region 13 (TX)|   |--Region 14 (AR,LA,MS)|   |--Region 15 (AZ,NM)|   |--Region 16 (CO,MT,WY,UT)|   |--Region 17 (S.CA,S.NV)|   |--Region 18 (N.CA,N.NV)|   |--Region 19 (AK,ID,OR,WA)|   |--Region 20 (HI)|   |--Region 21 Canada (West of Ontario)|   |--Region 22 Canada (East of Manitoba)|   |--Region 23 Mexico|   |--Region 24 Europe|   |--Region 25 (All Other Countries)|--Admininistration|   |--Administration Messages  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001 phpBB Group phpBB port v2.1 based on Tom Nitzschner's phpbb2.0.6 upgraded to phpBB 2.0.4 standalone was developed and tested by: ArtificialIntel, ChatServ, mikem, sixonetonoffun and Paul Laudanski (aka Zhen-Xjell). 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