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[Clint Hooper]

Actually,the 93 was my wife's car. She owned the 40th and I owned a 90 ZR-1. His & Hers C4 Corvettes. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Mascheck I like this comment Clint .” MY Wife’s 40’th” .That should get a bump or two on your head!!!   From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]   My wife's 40th Anniversary 93 Corvette came standard with 17x9.5 wheels and 285/40/17 rear tires so I see no reason why you couldn't run a 285/30/18 tire on a 18x9.5" wheel. ZR-1's came standard with 17x9.5 fronts and 17x11 rears with 275/40 & 315/35 tires. Both my ZR-1's ran OZ Mito 18x10 & 18x12.5 wheels with Michelin 285 fronts and 345/35 rears. If PS Engineering would have offered my Kidney Bean knockoffs in 18",I would run 275/35 fronts and 345/35 rears on my Camino. Even better would be 19's so I could run 355/25/19's on the rear. <g> Something strange is going on here. Every time I try to "Reply" to Matt's posts,my computer locks up. Only way I can answer them is restart it and use the "Forward" function which requires typing in the List address. Anyone have an idea what's causing this?? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post   HA HA HA!!!   I wouldn't want to look wimpy in front of my Chevelle brethren!  If you're trying to bait me, it's working! Seriously though, that tire size calculator says you need a 10" rim for 285/30, but I went to the BFG site and they say a 9.5" rim is ok.  So that could work!  Wallet permitting of course.  Seems like any 18 inch tire will be pricey. What rim width does a ZR-1 run up front Clint? -Matt At 12:32 PM 6/21/2005, Clint Hooper wrote: I've run both 285/30/18 and 285/35/18's on my ZR-1's. I preferred the 285/30's for performance work and the 285/35's for a better ride. The 285/30's are quite a bit shorter and IMO,would look awesome on the front if paired with rear 315/30/18's. However,if you choose to wimp out,you could run the 275/35/18 & 295/35/18 combo.<g> Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post Thanks, but I actually searched on Google and found some pictures of that Camino.  It's not that I don't believe you.  ;-)  I don't think my car is lower than that...probably about the same without gas in it. When I ran the 315/30/18 tire on one of those online tire size calculators, it came up shorter (less diameter) than the 275/35/18 I was going to run up front.  Are those calculators reliable?  So for a slight rake forward, I guess I'd have to run 285/30s with the 315s? At 11:10 AM 6/21/2005, you wrote: Oh,ye of little faith. I doubt your car will be lower than Keith's 70 Camino. Want me to send you some photos of that car? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post   I think I need to see a 315 tire on a Chevelle in person.  I've seen pictures, but I haven't seen any that look as low and tucked under as I think mine will be.  Guess that means I need to hit some car shows this summer! Speaking of which, I know the So Cal Chevelle Camino Club show is coming up in July (are there any members on this list?), but do any of the So Cal folks here know of any other shows?  I missed the April Super Chevy show. Thanks, Matt At 05:04 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote: I looked over Keith Anderson's 70 SS El Camino and some guy from Chicago's 70 SS Chevelle. Both had 17x11 rear wheels with 315 tires and both had nice fits. Neither looked very tight to me. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post Thanks Clint.  That is good to know.  I don't remember where I heard that about the Baers. You bring up a good point.  I guess I can always add spacers if the backspacing is too much......that is, of course, if the overall width is okay.  That's why I'm leaning toward a 10" instead of bigger for the rear.  I want them nice and tucked under the fender anyway. Cheers, Matt At 04:14 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote: To the best of my knowledge,Matt,installing rear Baer disc brakes will not increase the track width. I've sold many sets of Baer rear kits and it has never been a problem. As for backspacing,always err on the liberal side. Too much can easily be corrected but too little means new wheels. You've spent too much on that car to get conservative now. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post Probably wise to play it conservative on the rear tire until everything gets settled in.  I'm running the Baer brakes, which I hear require additional backspacing.  So, I want to try for 6" in the rear and 5.5" to 5.75" in the front.  I didn't realize I could go with as much as 6" in front.  That might not be a bad idea for extra outer fender lip clearance.  Of course, I plan to measure many, many times over before I actually order the wheels.  The thought of it makes me nervous.  That would be one expensive screw up.  Although, my local tire guys says if he orders them, he'll exchange them if they don't fit.  Might have to take him up on that! Thanks for the advice and I'll definitely let you know when I have some pictures! -Matt At 12:38 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote: I've only seen that combo on late model Corvettes so far,Matt. No reason it wouldn't work on a 68-72,though. However,your idea sounds like it would also work and look great. With the Global West tubular a-arms,you can run upwards of 6" backspacing on the front. That much backspacing also reduces the scrub radius too,which is always a good thing. On those rear 18x10's,my suggestion for backspacing would be around 5.75"-6". And FWIW,you could still run the 315/30/18's on those 10" rims if you wanted to. I want to see pictures when you get that wicked combo.<g> Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post Hey Clint, have you seen examples of that wheel/tire combo?  I'd love to see a picture if you know where to find one. I've been thinking about running 18X9.5, 275/35/18 up front and 18X10, 295/35/18 in the rear.  I still need to measure for backspacing.  I have the GW front arms and went for about 3" lower on all corners. -Matt At 04:24 PM 6/19/2005, Clint Hooper wrote: With proper backspacing,an 18x11 rear wheel and 315/30/18 tire would fit,too. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I put a set of 18x9’s on the rear of my 69 with 285/50R18’s and they don’t rub.  They are very close though.  They are about 29” tall which is a very tall tire, but they get plenty of complements on how they look.  The car is lowered 1” and I could probably go even lower. -Greg From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Matt Wettig Hey guys,    I have a 70 SS I am putting together. I want to run the widest tires on the back I possibley can without making the car look silly. I am curious as to what size tires, wheels and backspacing everyone is running.                                                  Thanks Matt