|
| Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | Air Dried Fresh Beef Dog Food | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
|
#1
12-12-2005, 11:02 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
1970 nova wheel limitation
i have a 1970 nova with air shocks. i was wondering what is the widest tire i can get withough any mods to the body. Im nto sure but i was told i have a 4:10 rearend by few people who drove it they jsut said what is what it felt like. it has a 355 no dyno yet but few mechanics who have helped me rebuild it estimated it at 370-420 hp. jsut want to get a wheel that will stick to the ground. not sure what i have now i am in iraq and im just looking for things i can buy for when i get home. its not horrible right now but i can burn through 1st and almsot all of second if i put it to the floor. jsut seeking something i can get on it with and have it find a catching point
 .
|
|
#2
12-12-2005, 03:27 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: 1970 nova wheel limitation
In general 15x8 with a 5 inch back space. There is some history on this site regarding this. One is at
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ght=wheel+size If you seach for your questions within the nova forum, often you will find answers. I might also suggest traction bars, ladder bars, different shocks, such as some 90/10's to keep the back in planted. Good luck on keeping it on the ground, and get home from Iraq safely!
|
|
#3
12-14-2005, 02:58 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: 1970 nova wheel limitation
you can get a lot of extra space by moving the shocks to the inside of the leaf. I have not done it myself, but i have heard its a pretty easy mod. definately need son traction bars though. my 71 only has around 260 hp and i needed them so its a safe bet you will need some extra traction.
|
|
#4
12-16-2005, 08:13 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Been there, done this.
15X8 with 5.5 inches of backspacing. Gonna have to ditch the air shocks though because they are too fat. I run a 26x10X15 drag slick on my Nova with this setup, and no modifications at all. Rob
__________________
  
|
|
#5
12-20-2005, 04:39 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1970 nova wheel limitation
www.2quicknovas.com go to the tire fitment page.
__________________
"This cop was on my ass, but then i hit my overdrive button and i was gone... swear to god."-Mike Miller Civicslayr don't post much, but when he does post youd better read it or he'll come over to your house and pimp slap you.  -Slammed2themax A must read: The Bathroom Strory A must visit: Fecklessthings 
|
|
 |
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
 |
|
|
