Wheel and Side profile Gallery

[73SSHatchMan]

Well like a lot of people I am hunting for a set of wheels for my 73. It is hard to visualize what they would look like on my car. I was thinking that maybe what we could do in this thread is have people post the side profile of their cars with the make and model and size of the wheel and tire combos. I think that this would be a great resoarce for people as I have seen this asked a lot. Would be a great help to me.

[72Nova350]

Great idea. It's weird how it is so hard to visualize different wheels on your car.

[Pro-touring72]

72 Nova Wheels Are 18x8 5 inch back space on all 4 corners. Make)Centerline Tomahawk line ..Name) Stingray III

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2113000-2113999/2113867_27_full.jpg

[CDJr]

I thought most the wheels sites had lil java prog's where you could put the wheels on your car to see how theyd look? Im sure Ive seen them before.

[NovaPwr]

Sweet ride! Do the 8" rims on the front work with inner fenders in? Any tire rubbing anywhere? That is a nice look!

[Pro-touring72]

I havent tryed it with inner fenders yet but the passenger side rubs a tiny bit on full lock.

[MarkM68]

http://www.lateral-g.net/mutert/mutert%20(13).JPG

18x7 with 4.75" bs. 235/40 18
18x8 with 5.5" bs. 275/40 18

[Pro-touring72]

Mark is your car in the latest PHR?

[MarkM68]

Mark is your car in the latest PHR?

Yes it is. Thanks for noticing. March issue should have the full feature, :D :D .

[505Nova]

Convo Pro's, on the front 15x3.5 and the back is 15x10 w/28x13.5 ET Streets.

http://www.dragstuff.com/images/mynova-small.jpg

[onequiknova]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/64Flyer/newnova2.jpg

Weld Pro Stars. Fronts are 15x 3.5 with 26x7.5 M/T Sportsmans. Rears are 15x8 with 28x11.5 M/T ET streets.

John

[jaytone]

Weld Draglites on my 70 SS396. The fronts are 215 x 70 x 15 and rears are 235 x 70 x 15

http://usera.imagecave.com/system/showpicture.asp?u=jaytone&p=DSCF0992.JPG&a=

[batman09]

Here ya go jaytone
http://usera.imagecave.com/jaytone/DSCF0992.JPG

[jaytone]

Thanks Batman, how did you get it embedded in the posting. I looked for help here but couldnt find how to do that .

[batman09]

Right click on the photo you want to post.Click on properties.Copy the url.Go to steves click on the photo icon(little yellow mountain).Paste that url you just copied in that box.Your pictures must be hosted elsewhere for this to work(yours are)bm

[Nova73Hatchback]

Heres a pic of my 73' hatch. Not very good. 15x6 225/60 up front and 15x8 275/60 in back...
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-2/641247/Picture002.jpg

[jason 68 L78]

Here is my 70 with keystone classics.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/jasonchale/2005_04090008.jpg

[C_Farley]

http://www.bomb-threat.com/images/propaganda/nova.jpg

I think they're 14" rallys - 215 75 14's.. to be honest, I haven't looked at the tire size..

[TRILOGYZ28]

18 front and 20 rear Boyd "rodders"

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/551000-551999/551324_198_full.jpg

18 front and 20 rear Budnik
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/551000-551999/551324_210_full.jpg

[Toms73NovaSS]

14" crager GT on 225 70 r 14

Looking to upgrade soon.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9452/side6xo.jpg

[TRILOGYZ28]

18 front and 20 rear Boyd Coddington Magneatos.

http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/photos/dinos70/images/012.jpg

http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/photos/dinos70/images/003.jpg

http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/photos/dinos70/images/006.jpg

[Hemi Nova]

Need to lower the back of that one a couple inches.

[TRILOGYZ28]

Need to lower the back of that one a couple inches.

That's what i was thinking too.
20's on the back are a little big for me, unless it had a mini-tub and running 20x10's with a 345/25ZR20 :D

[americangraffiti]

Timeless classics.....Cragar's SS 15x7's:D

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/thom71/tb12.jpg

[footbrake68]

We too are still hunting for the right wheel / tire combination ... Shane has decided on the Weld ProStars for the 1974 Nova. He is hoping that "Santa" is kind to him this year. Guess we will have to wait and see ;) :D :) .

Check out this website ... (requires Java Virtual Machine) ... scroll down to the bottom of the page and select < See Our Wheel On Your Ride >

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/aluminum_wheels.asp

... you can select a variety of vehicles (including Novas), select the paint color and ride height ... pretty cool options. So far - it is the only site I have located on the web that actually has a good selection of Nova year models for wheel tire combination modeling.

Keep the pictures coming ... great (helpful) stuff !!

[1971novaSS]

I am also looking for 20X12's in the rear, and either 18X7, or 18X8, Or even 19X8 up front, im not sure what can fit up front. It will be a tight fit in the rear with my minitub but i will slam them in no matter what.

Anyway, i love the pics, keep them coming because i also dont know what "style" of wheels i want yet. I also have all wheel disc brakes, brand new. replaced the old crappers up front with a whole new setup from SSBC.

Thanks for the pics everyone!

Rennskii

[batman09]

I am also looking for 20X12's in the rear, and either 18X7, or 18X8, Or even 19X8 up front, im not sure what can fit up front. It will be a tight fit in the rear with my minitub but i will slam them in no matter what.

Anyway, i love the pics, keep them coming because i also dont know what "style" of wheels i want yet. I also have all wheel disc brakes, brand new. replaced the old crappers up front with a whole new setup from SSBC.

Thanks for the pics everyone!

Rennskii
Check out this thread to help you decide on which wheels to buy!!The wheel progam is cool.You can put different wheels on your whole collection of cars...even the truck.bm
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28789

[Hoya]

I'm gonna hijack this thread and say that these are my dream wheels to replace the Welds someday....

http://fikse.com/yourcar/street26.jpg

http://fikse.com/mag.html

However, in keeping with the threads intent, you can see the Welds here:

http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27099

[batman09]

I'm gonna hijack this thread and say that these are my dream wheels to replace the Welds someday....
What wheels?

[Hoya]

You are quick to criticize!! You posted that as I was fixing my post.

:)

[batman09]

You are quick to criticize!! You posted that as I was fixing my post.

:)

Not criticizing:confused: Just asking:confused: Two different things

[Hoya]

OK, OK, It was a joke (note the smiley). I had to laugh that you noticed it while I was trying to make it come out right (the file was too big to attach so I had to link). I apologize that it wasn't taken that way.

[strtlegal]

my buddy has fikse's they are a nice wheel,pricey..they are however registered to your car and take forever to come in..

[batman09]

http://fikse.com/yourcar/street26.jpg

[Bigd70ss]

What kind of Nova is that????

[sYc_12B]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/22bdc321.jpg

15x4 26x7.5/15 Mickey's 15x7 28x11.5 ET Streets

hey thats my desktop !!!

I alway wanted a black and white yenko!

[JTW]

Here's a few profile pics. Sort of a before, during, and after over the past year:

12/1/2004 - Old front springs, 15" rallys with 215/65/15 tires front & rear:
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/novaD.jpg

12/10/2005 - New Hotchkis 2" drop front springs, same wheels & tires:
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/CIMG1842.jpg

12/22/2005 (taken tonight, got my new wheels today) - New Hotchkis springs, 225/45/17 on 17x7 fronts and 255/45/17 on 17x8 rears. Fender lip-to-ground in the front is 25", in the rear is 25.75":
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/side2.jpg

[batman09]

Here's a few profile pics. Sort of a before, during, and after over the past year:

12/1/2004 - Old front springs, 15" rallys with 215/65/15 tires front & rear:
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/novaD.jpg

12/10/2005 - New Hotchkis 2" drop front springs, same wheels & tires:
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/CIMG1842.jpg

12/22/2005 (taken tonight, got my new wheels today) - New Hotchkis springs, 225/45/17 on 17x7 fronts and 255/45/17 on 17x8 rears. Fender lip-to-ground in the front is 25", in the rear is 25.75":
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/side2.JPG
(sorry for the poor photo, I'll get a better pic tomorrow in the daylight)
That is a purdy car!!!!!

[JTW]

Thanks Batman!

[batman09]

Thanks Batman!
I like the New TT's.I wiil always be a fan no matter what anyone says.sweet

[JTW]

I agree. I think they're a great looking wheel for a good price. Just to be different, I considered ordering a set with the spokes painted gray like these: http://americanracing.com/images/gallery/big/bvintage47.jpgbut American Racing said the wait for a custom set would be 10 weeks and $50 extra per wheel. It would have also been nice to have the option for a custom backspacing. With a custom backspacing I could have run 9.5" wide rears with 275/45/17 tires. I'm happy with mine though, and I can always have the centers of my wheels painted (already got a quote for $150) if I decide I need a change.

[72Nova350]

Here's a few profile pics. Sort of a before, during, and after over the past year:

12/1/2004 - Old front springs, 15" rallys with 215/65/15 tires front & rear:
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/novaD.jpg

12/10/2005 - New Hotchkis 2" drop front springs, same wheels & tires:
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/CIMG1842.jpg

12/22/2005 (taken tonight, got my new wheels today) - New Hotchkis springs, 225/45/17 on 17x7 fronts and 255/45/17 on 17x8 rears. Fender lip-to-ground in the front is 25", in the rear is 25.75":
http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/side2.JPG
(sorry for the poor photo, I'll get a better pic tomorrow in the daylight)


What size backspacing did you go with?

[JTW]

What size backspacing did you go with?

Fronts are 17x7 with 4" backspacing, Rears are 17x8 with 4.75" backspacing. Pretty much a perfect fit. Plenty of room to spare on the inside of the rear, but moderately close to the fender lip. Not nearly close enough to be concerned though. With the proper (i.e. custom) backspacing, I am fairly sure you could run 9.5" width and 275/45/17 tires without rubbing.

[MNYPIT]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/64Flyer/newnova2.jpg

Weld Pro Stars. Fronts are 15x 3.5 with 26x7.5 M/T Sportsmans. Rears are 15x8 with 28x11.5 M/T ET streets.

John
:confused: What backspace do you have on the rear? Any rubbing?

[72Nova350]

:confused: What backspace do you have on the rear? Any rubbing?

I too would like to know what size backspacing you used....

[strtlegal]

it looks like 4.5-5"

[MNYPIT]

You guys know if you can run 15 x 8 with a 4 inch backspace on a 70 Nova with rolled lips. I want to run 28 x 11.5 15 ET street's. I think I can get away with it with 4 1/2 backspace, but not sure with 4.

[72Nova350]

You guys know if you can run 15 x 8 with a 4 inch backspace on a 70 Nova with rolled lips. I want to run 28 x 11.5 15 ET street's. I think I can get away with it with 4 1/2 backspace, but not sure with 4.

My wheels are 15x8 with 4" backspacing......but all cars are different so I'm not sure

[nlemerise]

http://h1.ripway.com/nlemerise/Nova/driver.jpg

Here is my 74 SS...This is my first post and I want to extend a warm Nevada "Howdy partner!" to everyone. I'll be bugging you guys for your knowledge....Neal

[onequiknova]

I too would like to know what size backspacing you used....

Just saw this post. They are 5 1/2" B/S with a 1/4 inch spacer, but I'm running a Ford 9" thats a little wider than the stock 10 bolt.

John.

[brickyardboy]

http://h1.ripway.com/nlemerise/Nova/driver.jpg

Here is my 74 SS...This is my first post and I want to extend a warm Nevada "Howdy partner!" to everyone. I'll be bugging you guys for your knowledge....Neal
Welcome Neil. Nice car!

[tpinovaII]

Here is my 74 SS...This is my first post and I want to extend a warm Nevada "Howdy partner!" to everyone.
Welcome to the site and a "how 'bout it" back at you from Georgia. I like your car. Nice choice on the color.:cool:

I'll be bugging you guys for your knowledge....Neal
OK, fine. But it might be a short conversation.:D ;)

[Sheetsinater]

http://h1.ripway.com/nlemerise/Nova/driver.jpg

Here is my 74 SS...This is my first post and I want to extend a warm Nevada "Howdy partner!" to everyone. I'll be bugging you guys for your knowledge....Neal

Hello welcome to the site. Nice looking car. :D

Howard :chev:

[Green Dragon]

18 front and 20 rear Boyd Coddington Magneatos.

http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/photos/dinos70/images/003.jpg



What size tire do you have on those ?

looks like the rears fit nicely.

Not sure if I want to go as large as 18-20's on my 76, was going to use 16, but now htinking 17 + if they fit ok / can find a good choice.

~ AL

['74hatchback]

not sure if it's even worth posting a pic of my rims but they're 15x7 "blade" wheels w/ 4.75 bs. & reverse slant tri-bar center caps. only bought them because they were all my budget would allow ($50 a wheel) 205/60's up front and 225/60's out back. just bought 275/50's for the back but haven't mounted em yet. if i did my mesurements correctly, i'll be able to sneak em in there.http://myspace-972.vo.llnwd.net/00211/27/91/211231972_l.jpg

This is a photoshop version of how it'll look after i drop it another 2 inches. = 4 1/2 total front (2.5" drop springs and drop spindles) and 4" out back(super saggy leafs with 2" blocks)
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/05/06/1846050/24283028516648l.jpg
hopefully by the end of summer i'll have 17's up front & 18's in back.

[strtlegal]

215/50's up front and the rear will be 275/40's in the back, i just took some pics of the front..the rears will be on soon. dropped spindles and springs btw

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/strtlegal/nova%20progress%20pics/100_1046.jpg

[68chevyll]

26x7.5/15 Mickeys up front 28x11.5/15 ET Streets on a 7" rim with 4.5" bs

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/100_0213.jpg

[68SSGrandpa]

17" Torque Thrust II's 245 40 17 front 275 40 17 Back BFG G-Force KDW's. 2nd set, because I drive this car.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/IMG_3631a.jpg
And test it for Power now and again:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/NovaonDynoStand.jpg

[tpinovaII]

17" Torque Thrust II's 245 40 17 front 275 40 17 Back BFG G-Force KDW's. 2nd set, because I drive this car.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/IMG_3631a.jpg
And test it for Power now and again:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/NovaonDynoStand.jpg

Very nice. I like the stance and the look. I got to get me a set of those wheels one day. I'm thinking about 16x7 up front and 17x8 outback.

[68SSGrandpa]

TPI Nova II
23.5" to the front inner, 25" at the rear inner.

[tpinovaII]

This is the current tire & wheel set up on my '70.

-Wheel Vintiques Silver Chevy Style Rallyes (w/ disc brake caps & no trim rings)
-16x7 front with 4" backspacing (# 9800262)
-16x8 rear with 4 1/2" backspacing (# 9800284)
-Yokohama AVS ES100 tires
-205/55ZR16 front
-Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP
-245/50ZR16 rear

This what I plan to try in a Torque Thrust II / KDW set up when my budget allows for it.

-225/50 YR16 tires front
-16x7 wheels front (4” backspacing)
-245/45-17 rear tires
-17x8 wheels rear (4 ½” backspacing)

(Or another option)
-275/40 YR17 tires rear
-17x9 wheels rear (5” backspacing)

(The Global West Suspension pieces limit the tire size for the front.)

[badnova9843]

My first time posting too..
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL85/950416/2170911/98411674.jpg

15x3.5's up front with 26x7.5 M/T sportsmans
15x8's w/4.5 b/s in the back with 275/60/15 M/T drag radials

[Pro-touring72]

Ttt For The New Guy

[Gates72ss]

17" Torque Thrust II's 245 40 17 front 275 40 17 Back BFG G-Force KDW's. 2nd set, because I drive this car.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/IMG_3631a.jpg
And test it for Power now and again:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/NovaonDynoStand.jpg
what backspacing are you using?Mini tub or anything?Thanks

[strtlegal]

btw i run the same rear tire, no rubbing at all its a 17x8 with 4.75 bsp..has plenty of room

[68SSGrandpa]

Gates72SS,
Torque Thrust II's, stock numbers below.
Rear is #505-7863 8" 4 3/4" BS +8 offset.
Front is # 505-7861 8" 4" BS -11 offset.
The rear offest leaves 3.25" in front of the hub to the inner lip, and is dangerious close. But with G-Force KDW's, the sidewall is like steel=no flex, so its safe with these.
A taller / softer sidewall, may cause probles on hard corners/turns.

[strtlegal]

g=pa i run a 215/50 on a 7" wide rim and its very close...most nova people ive meet that run a wider tire up front change the bsp from 4" to 3.95

[Gates72ss]

Great info guys...Thanks much :)

[lifetime62]

i have a question
do you have to change gears for the speedometer if you change to the 15"
rims or not
i have not decided on size yet

[chevynuts88]

My first time posting too..
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL85/950416/2170911/98411674.jpg

15x3.5's up front with 26x7.5 M/T sportsmans
15x8's w/4.5 b/s in the back with 275/60/15 M/T drag radials
Looks very nice.Love the color!

[69NovaSS]

My first time posting too..
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL85/950416/2170911/98411674.jpg

15x3.5's up front with 26x7.5 M/T sportsmans
15x8's w/4.5 b/s in the back with 275/60/15 M/T drag radials


THAT is one cool looking Nova...love it:cool: :cool:

EDIT:....BTW what color is that???...

[JTW]

17" Torque Thrust II's 245 40 17 front 275 40 17 Back BFG G-Force KDW's. 2nd set, because I drive this car.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/IMG_3631a.jpg

Grandpa - That stance is perfect IMO. Care to share what spring/suspension set-up you're running to make it look like this? I'm running Hotchkis 2" drop front coils and haven't decided on rear springs yet because I'm worried the rear may end up too low. I'm considering Hotchkis, Global West, and Detroit Speed springs. The pic below is with the front drop springs and stock rear.

I wish I would have had the guts to go with the 275 rear tires, I didn't think they would fit without rolling the fender lips. I have the same 505-7863 rear wheels but went with 255/45/17's instead.

Great looking car Gramps, I LOVE that green color!

http://home.houston.rr.com/jwold1/side3.JPG

[68SSGrandpa]

JTW
stock all the way in that picture.
except for rear shocks have been relocated inboard, and I have Comp Slid-a-link.
My rear springs are new 5 leaf, but were de-arked a tad as I was higher on one side than the other.
I guess you could de ark, or lower block the rear.
I have since that picture changed to Tubular front control arms from www.speedtech-performance.com and went QA1 coil overs front, with adjutable QA1 shocks front and back.

With the adjustable front, I can now lower the front even more, which I have done by 1/2", so now it sits 24" to the lip

[plowboy]

My first time posting too..
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL85/950416/2170911/98411674.jpg

15x3.5's up front with 26x7.5 M/T sportsmans
15x8's w/4.5 b/s in the back with 275/60/15 M/T drag radials


I want this stance!!! Can you give me your suspension setup both front and rear please?

[Rice Killer]

Not mine, but it looks good:

http://popularhotrodding.com/features/0508phr_nova_02_z.jpg

http://popularhotrodding.com/features/0508phr_nova_13_z.jpg

[Jason70SS]

Question for all of you Torque Thrust II guys (e.g. JTW, STRTLEGAL, 68SSGrandpa, etc...):

Right now my car has stock suspension, and I am looking at the following wheel and tire combinations. From looking at what y'all have it appears it should work, but I would still like some confirming opinions.

Front - 17x7 w/ 3.95" backspacing and 235/45-17 tires

Rear (fender lips are rolled) - 18x8 w/ 4.75" backspacing and 275/35-18 tires

So whatcha think?

[68SSGrandpa]

Jason70SS,
with a rolled rear should be ok.
Keep in mind, my BFG G-Force have sidewalls that are like steel. That is the nature of that tire, unbelievable stiff sidewall.
With sidewall flex of any kind, you are going to get close to the lip, not the inner.
Also, I have yet to see a Nova that the rear is in 100% centered, meaning the tire to lip will be different side to side.
I had to center my rear, so that the distance to the lips were the same. Does not matter when you have an inch clearance, but mine, with a 10.9" section width, is within 1/4" of the lip, on both sides.

[72VenturaII]

Classic Cragar S/S, 15x3.5 with 165R15 on the front and 15x7 with 275/60/15 on the back and I believe 4.25" backspacing.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/72VenturaII/DSC00054.jpg

[68chevyll]

Looking good.;)

[camarojoe]

Just curious if anyone knows if you can stuff a 28" tall tire under the back of a 3rd gen Nova... I want to mount a set of vintage 7" wide "cheater" slicks on a set of stock 14x7 steel wheels on the back of my Deuce for kicks, but not sure if they're gonna fit in the fenders.. they look giant compared to the stockers.

[68chevyll]

Yup check out my sig I run 28x11.5/15 ET Streets on a 7" rim with 4.5bs. Later.

Mark!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/100_0464.jpg

[72VenturaII]

My tires are 28" tall too. The diameter isn't a problem, but you really have to be careful with the rim size and backspacing.

[camarojoe]

The cheater slicks I want to use are 7" wide, and 28.5" tall according to the guy I'm buying them from. The wheels I want to use are the factory 14x7 steelies. Think it will work?

[72VenturaII]

Ask him if you can mount one and check the clearances.

[NvrDun71]

ttt....need more pics

[chevynova69]

here is my toy!!
what u guys think!!
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/Georrrrrge/my69-1.jpg

[NvrDun71]

Man those look like some wide meats up front.....Any clearance issues? Also what are your rim/tire specs as well as your suspension setup?

[novalty]

Here is Novalty...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/novalty1970/Novalty005.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/novalty1970/Novalty003.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/novalty1970/Novalty002.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/novalty1970/Novalty001.jpg

Paul

[camarojoe]

Just to update... they worked!

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209402-deuce280.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209403-deuce275.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209406-deuce277.jpg

[NvrDun71]

Just to update... they worked!



Thats awesome man....looks mean on the deuce

[chevynova69]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/Georrrrrge/IMG_0404.jpg
here is one of many pics that i took when i bought it!!
i know i have the front tires backwars, but i am in the process of buying new ones :) !!
suspencion is stock for now waiting to buy a new one!!

[NvrDun71]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/Georrrrrge/IMG_0404.jpg
here is one of many pics that i took when i bought it!!
i know i have the front tires backwars, but i am in the process of buying new ones :) !!
suspencion is stock for now waiting to buy a new one!!


Are those 17's? If so your suspension is not stock...If by some chance it is, it has sagged alot as most Nova's will not sit that low at stock ride height.

[chevynova69]

they are 18's :) to be honest i haven't check if it has the stock suspension but i belive it has the stock one!!

[68chevyll]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/100_0555.jpg

[NvrDun71]

Awesome Guys keep em comin.....

[aw67]

"fender lips are rolled" Could some one please explain and excuse me for asking this question, I am FNG. But im guessing it has to do with squezzing some bigger tires under the rear and I would like to know how to do this. Because I also am in the market for a different set of wheels for my 70. I was thinking tork thrust IIs. 17/7 in the front and 18/8 in the rear. Thanks for all your help.:)

[batman09]

you should be able to get 18x8's out back without rolling the lips.You just need the right backspace.I would think 4.5-5"bs.Some of the 3rd gen guys will probably chime in.bm

[the FLYER]

some guys use a baseball bat, some a dowel of sorts. place it between the tire and fender and "Roll the lip" be slow and steady and don't rush it and ya can roll the lip evenly ta give yerself a bit more clearance...

[aw67]

Thanks guys. AS far as the backspace, is that something that the place where I pick up my wheels and tires could check or is that some I need to do?

[batman09]

here's a 70 with 17"tt's.someone one here should be able to help you with bs.I would suggest starting a new thread in this section.good luck bm
http://novaresource.org/gallery3/70danh1.jpg

[Rice Killer]

15x7 w/ 4.5 back spacing, 275/60/15

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/788000-788999/788186_28_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/788000-788999/788186_25_full.jpg

[Jason628]

Greetings,

15X8 with 255/60/15 in the back, and 15X7 with 205/60/15's in the front. Yes, they are Weld Draglites, not the steel knockoffs. Nothing rubs or anything...Doesn't matter if you're going over railroad tracks or anysort of bump.

Jason

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e7/Jason628/Nova%20pics/park4.jpg

[NvrDun71]

Thanks guys. AS far as the backspace, is that something that the place where I pick up my wheels and tires could check or is that some I need to do?

I would say w/ and 18" x 8" a 5.00"-5.250" backspace would probably be ideal. I know w/ a 17" most go anywhere from a 4.75"-5.25" BS. I would think your tire and wheel guys could help you with this however I would'nt count on it. Going with an 18" x 8" will be tight but can easily be accomplished w/ some measuring ahead of time. Just make sure you take in account how much drop you will be running in the rear, Backspace, and Tire Size.....

[1971novaSS]

Chevynova69, I think your missing the passenger side eyebrow molding on the fender. But thats a nice car man!

[chevynuts88]

My first time posting too..
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL85/950416/2170911/98411674.jpg

15x3.5's up front with 26x7.5 M/T sportsmans
15x8's w/4.5 b/s in the back with 275/60/15 M/T drag radials
Gotta love that color!

[chevynova69]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/Georrrrrge/IMG_0447.jpg
heres my 69 !!!!

[Pick]

I've always heard crime was bad in LA, and dang if somebody didn't steal your license plate chevynova69!! :)

***EDIT*** Oh, I just went back thru the thread and saw where you said pic from where you just bought it....I should leave humor to the professionals!

[batman09]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/Georrrrrge/IMG_0447.jpg
heres my 69 !!!!
chevynova69,
I was wondering....did ya order any parts for your rebuild?What are you going to do first?Thanks bm

[steelrat]

Some Tires shops, like Kal Tire in BC Canada have a software program where you can pick your vehicle, year, color, then add wheels and tires. Pretty cool. It is how I decided on mine.

[RatNova71]

Here's mine 255/40s rear 215/50s front. I know it sits a bit high in the front i will be fixing that soon. Its in a state of total teardown now... :)

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2112000-2112999/2112473_39_full.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/ratnova/72nova%20new%20progress/newprogress014.jpg

[chevynova69]

chevynova69,
I was wondering....did ya order any parts for your rebuild?What are you going to do first?Thanks bm

well man i think the best thing i can do is go for the suspension and disc brakes caonvertion first!! :) then save money for the engine n manual tranny convertion then the interior :)

[chevynova69]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/Georrrrrge/IMG_0411.jpg
what u guys think??
this is the day i went to see the car!!! :)
2 hours later i bought it :) !!

[598duce]

Here are some pics of my 72. it is now all in pecices and being redone.

new Shafiroff 598 and th400 and a 9" will be installed here in a few months.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/598duce/TruckandNova-1.jpg

Fronts are 15x3.5 with 26/7.5 and Rears are 15x8 with 26/10.5

Let me know what you think.

[598duce]

Oh and sorry very new to the site.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/598duce/TruckandNova-1.jpg

[Wild 69 SS]

Oh and sorry very new to the site.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/598duce/TruckandNova-1.jpg

Looks like a nice clean Nova from the pic. Pic is pretty far away for details. Welcome to the site!!

[chevynuts88]

None yet! SS rocker mouldings any day now.

[Racinfan83]

Here's my '71. 205/70/14 on the front - and 255/60/15 on the rear. Stock 14" SS rims on the front, the rears are 15x8" from Wheel Vintiques.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/Racinfan83/CopyofDSC02932.jpg

[Bscman]

Well, here's a shot of my '72 from a while back.
At the time it was missing some trim still, the springs were shot (see those nasty shackles?) and it was dirty as heck...

BUT!!!

Slotted mags! The great redeemers! :D
14x7's, centered, with 235/60/14 Grand Am

SB w/ A/C springs up front (non a/c car)
Worn (flat) rear springs w/ ungawdly shackles. (Now wears new 5-leafs)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/bscman/nova.jpg

[dariopr]

Here's mine (not finish yet) rims IROC-Z replica 17" x 8", 4.5" backspacing, rear tires, 255/45/17 front tires 245/45/17
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/dariopr/Nova16.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/dariopr/Nova17.jpg

[NovaPwr]

Here are a couple of pics of my 72 this summer. 15 x 7's with 4.5" bs on rear with 275/60-15's. 15 x 6 with 3 1/2" bs on front with 235/60-15's.

[MuscleDreams]

http://www.lateral-g.net/mutert/mutert%20(13).JPG

18x7 with 4.75" bs. 235/40 18
18x8 with 5.5" bs. 275/40 18


That nova is sick man! I reference an online article about it everytime I talk to someone about pro touring novas.

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0604phr_1970_chevrolet_nova/

[BLK70]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n226/BLK70/IMG_1221.jpg

[bkcraun]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p45164a8127ef18afac98d47a99bcda5a/ec874cf4.jpg

15x7 Rallyes up front with 225/70R15's
15x8 Rallyes in back with 245/70R15's

Gotta get me some trim rings, huh?

[MuscleDreams]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/monk75/HPIM0884.jpg

15 x 4 front wth 26 x 4 MT Sportsmans
15 x 8.5 back 5" BS with 26 x 10.50 15 Et Streets

[blown69rat]

My 69 with 15x5.5 (i think, they might be 7 wide, can't remember) with a 215/65r15 tire and 15x14 with 31x18.5 Hoosier QTP on rear

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/blown69rat/willowgrove36.jpg

[MuscleDreams]

My 69 with 15x5.5 (i think, they might be 7 wide, can't remember) with a 215/65r15 tire and 15x14 with 31x18.5 Hoosier QTP on rear

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/blown69rat/willowgrove36.jpg

Nice, I almost bought those wheels but wondered how they would look and opted to run convo pro's.

They look good btw, nice car.

[Wild 69 SS]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p45164a8127ef18afac98d47a99bcda5a/ec874cf4.jpg

15x7 Rallyes up front with 225/70R15's
15x8 Rallyes in back with 245/70R15's

Gotta get me some trim rings, huh?

Great lookin car! Real Clean Sleeper look. I don't think you should put trim rings on. Keeps with the sleeper look, almost like dog dishes. And the paint on the Ralleys look to be in good shape. Just My opinion. I have the shallow Ralleys on mine with trim rings too! To each his own!

[davidr5610]

14X6 Buick Rallys with no center caps or trim rings.
195/60/R14 in the front. 225/60/R14 in the rear.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2532000-2532999/2532222_24_full.jpg

[68chevyll]

15x7 Prostars 4.5" bs 28x11.5/15 ET Streets Front 15x4 with 26x7.5/15 Sportsmans:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/100_1075.jpg

[mr10lb]

17x8 American Racing Aspen Sprint rims 4.5in backspacing 235/45 17 kumho ecsta k11 tires on all corners:cool: http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x36/mr10lb/nova004.jpg

[johnnynogood]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m170/GregWarnecke/132_0441.jpg

Cragar SS Mags!

Rear- 275/60 on 15x8, rolled fender lip, stock shock location, air shocks

Front- 235/60 on 15x7, lowered 1 3/4 in. by cutting coils

[GuySmiley]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f337/mricks123/IMG_5749_3.jpg

rear-17x8 4.5" backspacing (4 3/4 or 5" would have been better) 255/45/17 tires
front-17x7 4.25" backspacing 235/45/17 tires

[DrDenny's 69 Rat]

15x7 Prostars 4.5" bs 28x11.5/15 ET Streets Front 15x4 with 26x7.5/15 Sportsmans:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/100_1075.jpg

I know you sent me the info awhile back, about the color of you car. I love it and my wife wanted a Black Cherry, But after her seeing this pic of your car, she now likes it! So if I could trouble you for the paint manufacture and color, I would really appreciate it.

[68Duece]

17" Torque Thrust II's 245 40 17 front 275 40 17 Back BFG G-Force KDW's. 2nd set, because I drive this car.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/IMG_3631a.jpg
And test it for Power now and again:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/NovaonDynoStand.jpg

Amen!! thats the way it should be!!

[johnh]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/johnh_013/NOVAAlmostdone010.jpg

[Little Red Wagon!]

Weld Pro star's with Good year slick's in the rear:32x14x15's.
15x4.5 in front with Morso's D2: 165 R15's
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/67Duce/002.jpg

[batman09]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Nova68SS/IMG_3631a.jpg
68ssgrandpa has one of my favorite 3rd gens on steves!!!The color/wheel combo and the stance are just about perfect!!!IMO
I love this car!!!!bm

[Sh1fter]

Just to update... they worked!

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209402-deuce280.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209403-deuce275.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209406-deuce277.jpg


That is VERY cool!!!!!!!!!!!
:beer:

[Shankin]

Just to update... they worked!

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209402-deuce280.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209403-deuce275.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209406-deuce277.jpg


that is just plain AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[G_2]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/G_2_2006/Nova%20Nationals%2007/NNNBeltera1.jpg

[tindall8705]

this is cragar drag stars not to expensive 235 MT Drag Radials rear/ 205 fronts
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j221/tindall8705/side235.jpg

this is the 275 MT Drag Radials on weld prostars 5.5 inch backspacing.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j221/tindall8705/side275.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j221/tindall8705/Sidemolding-1.jpg

[Shankin]

that is just plain AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What size slicks are on the yenko????

[68Duece]

TT2's 17x7 up front with 215/45/17s, 17x8 with 245/45/17s out back, the front needs to be dropped another inch or so, but I think the BBC will drop it atleast 2 inches, and I would like to get the Hotchkis 1.5 inch rear lowering springs. anyone here have those? I have heard they ride really hard.


http://a620.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_7dd67e20a92c406cddfd2c945365e1eb.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/442000-442999/442384_23_full.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v56/219/116/516826252/n516826252_12206_4345.jpg

[batman09]

TT2's 17x7 up front with 215/45/17s, 17x8 with 245/45/17s out back, the front needs to be dropped another inch or so, but I think the BBC will drop it atleast 2 inches, and I would like to get the Hotchkis 1.5 inch rear lowering springs. anyone here have those? I have heard they ride really hard.


http://a620.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_7dd67e20a92c406cddfd2c945365e1eb.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/442000-442999/442384_23_full.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v56/219/116/516826252/n516826252_12206_4345.jpg
Nice Car!!!Great color!!!!bm

[Little Red Wagon!]

Here is a pic of my last Nova. I had Weld Drag lite's on it. Front: 15x4.5 tires: 165xR15's
Back: 15x8 tires: 26x10.5x15 MT ET Drag slick's

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/67Duce/67novapics007.jpg

[davidr5610]

Here is a pic of my last Nova. I had Weld Drag lite's on it. Front: 15x4.5 tires: 165xR15's
Back: 15x8 tires: 26x10.5x15 MT ET Drag slick's

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s160/67Duce/67novapics007.jpg

What happened to this car? It looks just like one I saw at the track last week.

[Novaboy-73]

I run 2 sets of wheels on my nova ...

14x6/15x7 Keystone Kustom Mags

15x6/15x7 Steel Rims with Chevy Doggy Dish Hubcaps (off my dads old 70 Nova SS)

[Little Red Wagon!]

What happened to this car? It looks just like one I saw at the track last week.

I sold it to a guy that in Deer Park Tx. That is about 20min from here. He said he was going to repaint it and put 18" rims in the front and 20" in the rear. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[jjsticks]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/jjsticks/novashowatniffty.jpg

[my 69 rat]

Here's mine 255/40s rear 215/50s front. I know it sits a bit high in the front i will be fixing that soon. Its in a state of total teardown now... :)

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2112000-2112999/2112473_39_full.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/ratnova/72nova%20new%20progress/newprogress014.jpg

Why would you think its to high in the front you cant get much better than it is.

[strtlegal]

Why would you think its to high in the front you cant get much better than it is.


sure you can!! it will look good when you bring it down a little

[novanut]

Eagle Alloys series 212
Front: 17x8 4.5" BS w/ P225/45R17
Rear: 17x8 4.5" BS w/ P255/45R17

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/punkers7/IMG_0867.jpg

[68chevyll]

This guy lives near me:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/IMG_2606.jpg

[The Big Al]

Summer trim for weekend drags
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4612/img0773aia2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
New Winter trim so i can drive with gear change and enjoy!
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6564/img0496aabv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Aztec Bronze L79]

I dig Rally http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/aztecbronzel79/L79003.jpgwheels. .http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/aztecbronzel79/somernitescruise042.jpg[/IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/aztecbronzel79/DSC00197.jpghttp://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/aztecbronzel79/L79027.jpghttp://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/aztecbronzel79/somernitescruise042.jpgI though I would add a few friends that we run with.:D

[Pwrtrip75]

Rallys w/ '67 disc brake centers. rears-15x10, tires 29.5x10.5x15 Front-15x7 215/70/15s
http://a86.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_ea590ef8ea0f239d5b0f11fa7e9fb30d.jpg
http://a703.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/l_984ddec46378425955f341c0baf9a846.jpg

[fossilrunner]

Front:15x4 165r15 Rear:15x8 275/60-15 nitto drag
Radials

[tawd77]

Hugger Orange w/ White "SS" stripes
Weld Draglite wheels
BFG Radial TA's
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z263/tawd77/IMG_13121.jpg

[68chevyll]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/Bad68Nova_/P1010242.jpg

[74 hatchback]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/marydoright/Dieters%20Nova/DSCF2865copy.jpg

[slickman]

Set of Wheel Vintiques 50 Series SS396 Wheels, 15x7 in., 4.375 in. Backspace all around. BFG's 235/60-15 up front and 255/60-15 out back
http://www.allmystuff.org/images/Nova/MyNova%20011.jpg

[davidr5610]

Here are a few ideas.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2591000-2591999/2591054_6_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2591000-2591999/2591054_7_full.jpg

[Btakatch]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/monk75/HPIM0884.jpg

15 x 4 front wth 26 x 4 MT Sportsmans
15 x 8.5 back 5" BS with 26 x 10.50 15 Et Streets

Seen this car on youtube, sounds very nice :) GREAT CAR!

[batman09]

Seen this car on youtube, sounds very nice :) GREAT CAR!sold!!!member no more:(bm

[DrDenny's 69 Rat]

I was wondering what happened to him.

[batman09]

I was wondering what happened to him.he did a post abot selling his car..he was bummed.....that was at the same time drivewfo sold his then funkynova66 and quite a few others....bm

[slickman]

Wheel Vintiques 50 Series SS396 Wheels, 15x7 in., 4.375 in. Backspace. BFG's 235/60-15 up front and 255/60-15 out back.
http://www.allmystuff.org/images/Nova/MyNova%20011.jpg
There is about 1 inch space between the tire and leaf spring.
http://www.allmystuff.org/images/Nova/MyNova%20024.jpg
This pic is with my old exhaust tips, I now have Chevelle oval tips.
http://www.allmystuff.org/images/Nova/NewWheels%20004.jpg

[Stock72Nova]

Slickman, I absoutly LOVE your car it is beautiful. I love that color too, where did you get that diff cover that says nove in it that looks awosome

[DrDenny's 69 Rat]

My other ride...
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/DrDenny/InternetExplorerWallpaper.jpg