what size wheels will fit on my Nova?

[Novaboy86]

Hi, does anyone know if 15x8 wheels will fit the front and rear of my 1970 Nova without any rubbing? Thank you!

[Robs71Nova]

On the front, Yes but I don't see a reason for having a 8 inch wide rim on the front, unless you just want it.

On the back, Yes, but you will need a 15x8 inch rim with 5 inches of backspacing. If you have an 8 inch wide rim with less, the tire will rub on the fender. If more, the tire will rub on the shock.

I run 15x8 inch Cragar rims on the rear of my Nova, with 5 inches of backspacing. I can fit a 26x10.5x15 drag slick on the car with zero rubbing, on a stock width rear end.

Rob

[super68nova]

Originally Posted by Robs71Nova

On the front, Yes but I don't see a reason for having a 8 inch wide rim on the front, unless you just want it.

On the back, Yes, but you will need a 15x8 inch rim with 5 inches of backspacing. If you have an 8 inch wide rim with less, the tire will rub on the fender. If more, the tire will rub on the shock.

I run 15x8 inch Cragar rims on the rear of my Nova, with 5 inches of backspacing. I can fit a 26x10.5x15 drag slick on the car with zero rubbing, on a stock width rear end.

Rob

I have 15x8 in the front + rear same back spacing. 5". You can have 225/60/15 looks like stock car with wide meat all around.

[Novaboy86]

Hello again, thanx for the info Rob! I have one more question. I found out that the wheels I want have 4 1/2 inches of backspacing. Do you think they will be ok, or should I just get 15x7's?

[Robs71Nova]

They would probably work with 4 1/2 inch backspacing, but you may have either grind off, or roll up that inner lip on the inside of the rear fender.

It would work if you did that, but I doubt it would work as a 15x8 4 1/2 BS. It would be VERRRRRRY close, but I'm leaning towards no.

I have been known to cut half the fender off a truck to get bigger mud tires to fit, but I WOULD NOT recommend cutting on the Nova.

Rob

[72_supernova]

check out www.novaresource.com they have a lot of good info

[Dragnova70]

I have a 70 with 15x10's on the rear that have 6.5 inches backspace. I am running a 28x13.5 m/t e.t. street tire and it works great!! I also have lowered the car 2" in the rear.