I love Nova’s! Ive had one, awesome cars. I just put 275/60/15 on an 8 inch rim with a 4 inch backspace on My 72 Duster. That’s even tight! Car looks beautiful my friend. Chevy shoulda lifted them wells up a bit.
Thanks! I went with a new pro touring setup lately so you should check that out in some newer videos! Have done a lot to the car since. Would love a new sub! 😁
Nova looks good those wheels and tires the fitment looks nice, I have 275/60/15 BFGs on 15/7 American Racing TTDs on my 1969 Camaro and they fit perfectly with no rubbing at all .
Howdy! Thank you for the info I have a POS rusted out 4 door nova. I bought it with 265's (that worked because previous owner put large shackles) wound up blowing out my tires on the road. I got 275 60 15 on 15x8 rims and it wouldn't even drive off the lot with those tires. I borrowed a hammer and beat the everloving crap out of the inner fender wells just to get where I was going. So I got 275 60 15's to fit and a dual turbo LS is going in the car. I may try and get some 295's to fit with the right backspacing wheel. I got another inch to go bigger than the 275's with the correct BS
just use p275's on a wider rim they need it they work awesome on 15x10's on 2nd gen camaros, the camaros use 15x10 and 5' or 5.5" backspacing with a O.25" quarter inch spacer for a total of 5.25" or just the 5". some use p295 with that 5.25" backspace trick, although car craft did tire fitting tests with novas also and i believe they had to use the 15x8 or 9 to help flatten the p275 for better clearance its less bulgier on the side walls. i had the magazine and the tech article is on the internet probably still. Honestly i have more actual usable tire with a 275 on a 15x10 than a p295 on a 15x8 for sure.
Been running 275/60-15 since you were in high school, on my 71 Nova. Small block pump gas NA engine going 10.28 at 128 driving it 2500+ miles a year. Now, go beat the track. Oh yeah have fun.
Who's to say we weren't in HS at the same time? Haha. That's a strong engine! Mine is simple heads cam intake setup running 11.6 @113 on pump gas. I wanted to stroke it out to a 383 but wasn't in the cards at the time
was trying to figure that out for my 71 nova it has 14" rims on it and small tires i like the look of the 275 156 on those 7" rims thats the route i wish to go. i dont wish to move my shocks to the other side of the leaf or do any fender bending/rolling. so that might be a deal breaker for me. but i like the look for sure.
I run the American Racing 17” rally wheels. I believe they are 17x8 but backspacing sucks. On the front I run 235 45 17 with no issues. On the rear I measured a ton of times and got some 275 40 17s. They looked badass. I put the driver’s side on and it tucked perfectly, I was so excited! Perfect spacing, I nailed it! Then I got to the passenger side. All bad. The rear end is shifted over roughly 3/4” and I couldn’t even make it out of the garage. So now I have crappy 245 45 17 in the rear and I hate it. What’s with the stupid offset rear end thing? So many people have it from my understanding.
Pretty much any chevy with an 8" wheel and 4.5" back spacing can fit a 275-60r15. I've had Monte carlo, z28 camaro, and 2 first-generation S10 with 275. The hard one to fit is a 295-50-15.
Off topic but are you running the stock height or do you have lowering springs? Looking to get that exact rear stance with the 275/60 tire tucked up in the well.
Greetings! I’m wanting to do some 275/60/15 Mickey Thompson in the back and 26x6-17 in the front of my 73 nova. Got my tires figured out but I’m having issues finding rims for those tires. What offset would I need for a 15x8” rim with 5.5” backspacing? I can’t find any information on what offsets people are using along with the 5.5” backspacing. Thank you!!!
I've found wheels are measured with either offset OR backspacing. Not both. Essentially they are the same idea where one is measured from the from of the wheel and the other the back of the wheel. That being said as long as you have 5.5 backspacing you're good to go
When you rolled it did you basically just roll the inside lip flat against until you couldn't anymore..? Or... Did you heat the whole outside to get what I mentioned plus push the whole flare out further...
Looks great novas have that modern wheel offset look because of the fender well design its all nova here, some have been known to put a different wheel arch in, although the nova's natural look is very distinguished. Backspacing is the distance from the flat wheel mounting pad and the inner further most edge and lip of the wheel. backspacing and offset are different measurements, i measure the backspacing first, then i work with offsets as a secondary measurement for other purposes, and really it is only to decipher to what backspacing i need. They are both useful especially on things that list offset instead of backspacing or even backspacing listed as an 'offset' and backspacing universally is a kind of 'offset' although the term 'offset' in a non universal meaning means a different measurement location. And that is mind boggling to me. so offset cannot truly mean backspacing, although backspacing is a type of offset. Strange? Very! :o) Another thing you could do like i am is doing; is weld an X tie brace between the rear leaf spring mounts this eliminates the wiggly movement, however bolt in first get the car going perfectly straight on straight edge surfaces then weld in place.
How did you roll the lip? I’ve heard of guys using a baseball bat or there is a tool Eastwood sells that does it too. What did you do to keep your paint from getting damaged? Thanks!
I like your style ! I've been wanting some meats for my 70 Pontiac LeMans . I think your Nova looks Bad Ass ! I hope the 275 60 15 on 15x8 with 4.5 back space , will fit mine . thanks
Exactly what Wheels do you have on that car I was calling an interest of some torque thrust 2 Wheels and am told they would have to be custom-made because they only have a four and a half inch backspace?
Are the rear shocks in the stock location? If so what lower shock plate are you using? I have 15x7 with 4.5bs and have less than 1 inch before the rim would hit the lower shock bolt. I have a mono leaf plate but have also tried a multi leaf plate with no luck.
@@joepanichella1319 yes leaf springs. Sorry no I don't have pics. I've since sold the car. If you watch the video of the rear sway bar install you may catch a glimpse of it
I really want to run 275x60 but don't want to roll my fender. I also can only find my rim in 4.5 backspace so I'm thinking I may try a 15x8 4.5 BS with a 255x60 tire....
@@automotiveantics getting ready to pull the trigger. What do u think about 15x7 4.5 BS with a 255x60x15? Really would love to run a 275 but I don't want to roll or cut any of my quarters.
I am trying to figure out what tires to run on my 74 nova probably try to go with d window 8 inch front and back maybe 255/60/15 back and 215 or 225/50/15 front?
I would run the 225 up front. 255/60/16 is a great size to run in the back. I believe the 74 has bigger wheels wells so you could run a 275/50/15 if you have a high horsepower car. If not than 255 would work great
I eventually took those wheels off and put on 18x8 in the rear. After seeing that I can assure you that 18x10 will NOT. You might be able squeeze a 18x9 but your offset and backspacing will have to be dead on
@@automotiveantics Is this a wheel tub issue or a shock/leaf issue? I'm willing to relocate my shocks, but I wouldn't get into tubbing. Thank you for sharing your experience, much appreciated.
@@automotiveantics good info. So im looking at a set of foose wheels that are 275/35r20 with a 9.5 rim. Im being told that the it has an offset of 35mm. It seems like i shold be able to fit them with a mallet and cutting the fender lip. Any thoughts
@@theshark2804 that will be tight for sure! Haha. Honestly I'm not good with offsets and mm's BUT with a 5.5 inch backspacing, or even 5.75" I think you could make it work by rolling the fender
scott smith im in the middle of prepping for a motor swap at the moment so haven't been at the track to test my 60' times yet. Hoping for good times tho! Are you running Nittos as well??
I want to run a 10 inch wheel but don’t want to notch my frame ,, it makes the g body’s dent the 1/4,s ::: only problem I’ve had is my hard top has cracks in the top a pillars from flex
I have 8 inch ralleys with 5 inch backspacing 275 60 15 nitto drag radials fit nicely on my 72. It's also has a 79 Z28 rear 10 bolt 373 posi !,about an inch or so wider.
@@automotiveantics lol. Yea. I'm thinking about tubbing mine. Just not sure how much. Thought about 325s but if I'm gonna do it should I go bigger? That's what I'm trying to decide. Probably go with ladder bar.
@@bobistuff if it were me I wouldnt go bigger. 325 is more than enough. Anything bigger is just going to cost you more drivetrain lose and probably cause you to go slower
@@automotiveantics this is true. I'm planning on building a 496 down the line. Should be 650 - 675 hp. I was thinking of making the tubs bigger than I need just in case I would need a bigger tire in the future. I would rather be able to go bigger just to avoid doing it twice.
You only need to roll the lip if your car is lowered like mine. If you have the stock ride height there are no issues. I ran them for quite a while before lowering the car with ZERO clearance issues
I love Nova’s! Ive had one, awesome cars. I just put 275/60/15 on an 8 inch rim with a 4 inch backspace on My 72 Duster. That’s even tight! Car looks beautiful my friend. Chevy shoulda lifted them wells up a bit.
Love the way that nova looks it’s beautiful 😍 perfect stance!!!
Thanks! I went with a new pro touring setup lately so you should check that out in some newer videos! Have done a lot to the car since. Would love a new sub! 😁
Nova looks good those wheels and tires the fitment looks nice, I have 275/60/15 BFGs on 15/7 American Racing TTDs on my 1969 Camaro and they fit perfectly with no rubbing at all .
i am using P275/60R15 on 15 X12 on 2nd gen camaro
Well and on novas shock mount relocation can free up a lot of room
What back space did you have
Excellent video my btotha, and one niceass ride, keep up the excellent info, specially for guys like me ,60 and older....
Thanks! I definitely will!
Offset is everything.
Howdy! Thank you for the info
I have a POS rusted out 4 door nova. I bought it with 265's (that worked because previous owner put large shackles) wound up blowing out my tires on the road. I got 275 60 15 on 15x8 rims and it wouldn't even drive off the lot with those tires. I borrowed a hammer and beat the everloving crap out of the inner fender wells just to get where I was going.
So I got 275 60 15's to fit and a dual turbo LS is going in the car. I may try and get some 295's to fit with the right backspacing wheel. I got another inch to go bigger than the 275's with the correct BS
just use p275's on a wider rim they need it they work awesome on 15x10's on 2nd gen camaros, the camaros use 15x10 and 5' or 5.5" backspacing with a O.25" quarter inch spacer for a total of 5.25" or just the 5". some use p295 with that 5.25" backspace trick, although car craft did tire fitting tests with novas also and i believe they had to use the 15x8 or 9 to help flatten the p275 for better clearance its less bulgier on the side walls. i had the magazine and the tech article is on the internet probably still. Honestly i have more actual usable tire with a 275 on a 15x10 than a p295 on a 15x8 for sure.
Been running 275/60-15 since you were in high school, on my 71 Nova. Small block pump gas NA engine going 10.28 at 128 driving it 2500+ miles a year. Now, go beat the track. Oh yeah have fun.
Who's to say we weren't in HS at the same time? Haha. That's a strong engine! Mine is simple heads cam intake setup running 11.6 @113 on pump gas. I wanted to stroke it out to a 383 but wasn't in the cards at the time
@@automotiveantics That's pretty stout for a 355.(I'm guessing) Fun cars to drive and nice to look at.
Legend say that tire still rolling...
was trying to figure that out for my 71 nova it has 14" rims on it and small tires i like the look of the 275 156 on those 7" rims thats the route i wish to go. i dont wish to move my shocks to the other side of the leaf or do any fender bending/rolling. so that might be a deal breaker for me. but i like the look for sure.
I run the American Racing 17” rally wheels. I believe they are 17x8 but backspacing sucks. On the front I run 235 45 17 with no issues. On the rear I measured a ton of times and got some 275 40 17s. They looked badass. I put the driver’s side on and it tucked perfectly, I was so excited! Perfect spacing, I nailed it! Then I got to the passenger side. All bad. The rear end is shifted over roughly 3/4” and I couldn’t even make it out of the garage. So now I have crappy 245 45 17 in the rear and I hate it. What’s with the stupid offset rear end thing? So many people have it from my understanding.
Mine is a 73 SS btw with “bigger wheel wells”
Subbed and liked. Very nice car. I hope you keep posting.
Burning Rubber Garage def will thanks!
Pretty much any chevy with an 8" wheel and 4.5" back spacing can fit a 275-60r15. I've had Monte carlo, z28 camaro, and 2 first-generation S10 with 275. The hard one to fit is a 295-50-15.
Sorry guys when I say off-set I'm really talking about the backspacing. Don't want to get that confused
What brand of wheels are those
@@dailydip6704 billet specialties
They fit to my 75 trans am. I am changing to 295/55/15. Rims are 8 inch. 4 inch backspace..
Off topic but are you running the stock height or do you have lowering springs? Looking to get that exact rear stance with the 275/60 tire tucked up in the well.
Lowered on Hotchkis suspension
1-1/2 or 3in drop spring?
@@jakepoling7713 1.5
Awesome I appreciate it man
@@jakepoling7713 NP 😊
Greetings! I’m wanting to do some 275/60/15 Mickey Thompson in the back and 26x6-17 in the front of my 73 nova. Got my tires figured out but I’m having issues finding rims for those tires. What offset would I need for a 15x8” rim with 5.5” backspacing? I can’t find any information on what offsets people are using along with the 5.5” backspacing. Thank you!!!
I've found wheels are measured with either offset OR backspacing. Not both. Essentially they are the same idea where one is measured from the from of the wheel and the other the back of the wheel. That being said as long as you have 5.5 backspacing you're good to go
Looks perfect!
When you rolled it did you basically just roll the inside lip flat against until you couldn't anymore..?
Or...
Did you heat the whole outside to get what I mentioned plus push the whole flare out further...
I just rolled the inside lip up. Didn't even need to go completely flat. Little more than halfway up was enough
Looks great novas have that modern wheel offset look because of the fender well design its all nova here, some have been known to put a different wheel arch in, although the nova's natural look is very distinguished.
Backspacing is the distance from the flat wheel mounting pad and the inner further most edge and lip of the wheel. backspacing and offset are different measurements, i measure the backspacing first, then i work with offsets as a secondary measurement for other purposes, and really it is only to decipher to what backspacing i need. They are both useful especially on things that list offset instead of backspacing or even backspacing listed as an 'offset' and backspacing universally is a kind of 'offset' although the term 'offset' in a non universal meaning means a different measurement location. And that is mind boggling to me. so offset cannot truly mean backspacing, although backspacing is a type of offset. Strange? Very! :o) Another thing you could do like i am is doing; is weld an X tie brace between the rear leaf spring mounts this eliminates the wiggly movement, however bolt in first get the car going perfectly straight on straight edge surfaces then weld in place.
Get 68-72 ELCO🔥
Got 295’s rear on NASCAR race rims😎
Great video. Do you know if the measurements you mention will work for a 69 Nova? Thanks and keep the videos coming?
Thanks! And yes it will work on a 69 Nova
I have 275 60 15 on my 78 nova and there's plenty of space. 75 to 79 no problem.
Would you say theirs enough room to go 295/60-15? I have a 78 also and want a bigger tire
@@frankieiuculano7620 295 60 15 have a dia of 28.9" and 11.6 width. You're going to have to make room.
What rim size and back space?
Thanks brother I know this video is old but yeah, thanks for the size and brand Imma Try It be cool stay Nova
Love your car
Thanks! 😁
they make a 5.5 backspacing for 7 inch wide weld wheels, also Newer springs hanger etc will take slop out of going around corner rubbing
I wish I could find a good looking 8 inch wide rim with 5.5 backspacing that is reasonably priced any suggestions?
@@rjmzz430 Jegs has some with their logo on the center caps and they are very reasonable and very goodlookin wheels.
@@glockman8091 yep, jegs got plenty rims
Looks great .
How did you roll the lip? I’ve heard of guys using a baseball bat or there is a tool Eastwood sells that does it too. What did you do to keep your paint from getting damaged? Thanks!
Actually I used a piece of 1.5" PVC pipe. I justed rolled it very slowly and in small increments on a hot day so the paint wasn't brittle
I like your style ! I've been wanting some meats for my 70 Pontiac LeMans . I think your Nova looks Bad Ass ! I hope the 275 60 15 on 15x8 with 4.5 back space , will fit mine . thanks
Did it fit?
How’d the 4.5 bs work out?
Exactly what Wheels do you have on that car I was calling an interest of some torque thrust 2 Wheels and am told they would have to be custom-made because they only have a four and a half inch backspace?
The wheels on the car in this video come in many different backspacing options. These particular are 15x7 with 4.5" backspacing
Helped a lot
I'm glad to hear it!
What brand are those wheels? Nice.
Billet specializes
Nice review
Are the rear shocks in the stock location? If so what lower shock plate are you using? I have 15x7 with 4.5bs and have less than 1 inch before the rim would hit the lower shock bolt. I have a mono leaf plate but have also tried a multi leaf plate with no luck.
Yes they are in the stock location. The whole suspension came in the kit from Hotchkiss
@@automotiveantics Leaf springs? Any pics of the shock mount location?
@@joepanichella1319 yes leaf springs. Sorry no I don't have pics. I've since sold the car. If you watch the video of the rear sway bar install you may catch a glimpse of it
I really want to run 275x60 but don't want to roll my fender. I also can only find my rim in 4.5 backspace so I'm thinking I may try a 15x8 4.5 BS with a 255x60 tire....
That would fit just fine 🙂
@@automotiveantics getting ready to pull the trigger. What do u think about 15x7 4.5 BS with a 255x60x15? Really would love to run a 275 but I don't want to roll or cut any of my quarters.
I think i might have messed up. I have a 18x9.5 with 5.5 bs now im trying to figure out what tire can i fit. I already rolled the lip
If I were you, I would roll the fender lips and put a 265/35/18 tire on it. I think you would be completely fine with that
I have a question for you I have a 70 El Camino will I be able to fit 15 x 10 rallies all the way around on that car
I dont know much about el caminos but I haven't seen any car from that Era that can fit 10" wheels up front
Is there any consideration or comment on how it works with three passengers on board? when cornering ?
I have my wife and 2 kids in the car all the time and have never rubbed
I have 275/65r15 on my 73 chevelle and I actually have so much room left I can probably fit a 295 or a 305.
rudy garcia wow thats crazy!! Your wheel wells must be twice that size of mine!
SS Deuce haha yea man, I just burn too much rubber I don't wanna spend 200 a tire every other month!!
rudy garcia i hear that!
15x10 on a 295/50 I had on my 70 Malibu
Hey, so to be clear on this, if I do a 15x7 with 4 3/4 backspace, I would not have to roll the outside lip??
I had 4.5" and had roll the lip. If you have a 4.75 you might be ok but it will be TIGHT for sure
@@automotiveantics Thanks! I'll give it a shot and let everyone know.
Who makes a 15x7 with 4 3/4 backspacing positive offset?
What brand of wheels are those
Hey man what kind of rims?
Billet specializes
I am trying to figure out what tires to run on my 74 nova probably try to go with d window 8 inch front and back maybe 255/60/15 back and 215 or 225/50/15 front?
I would run the 225 up front. 255/60/16 is a great size to run in the back. I believe the 74 has bigger wheels wells so you could run a 275/50/15 if you have a high horsepower car. If not than 255 would work great
@@automotiveantics thank you! Just not sure about the offset
@@crashnburn3980 225 were too big on the front of my 73 and rubbed. I reccomend a 205
I got some 15x10 on the back will that set up fit on my 69 el camino
Sorry I don't know anything about the El Camino
On this video, is it lowered, and if so, how much on rear? Front?
Yes its lowered 2" in the front and 1.5" in the rear
That's great, what brand and style are your wheels?
@@tiffany52007 they are Billet specialties wheels
What size is the front
Do width numbers change with 18" wheels? im trying to find out if I can stuff a 18x10 in the back of a 71
I eventually took those wheels off and put on 18x8 in the rear. After seeing that I can assure you that 18x10 will NOT. You might be able squeeze a 18x9 but your offset and backspacing will have to be dead on
@@automotiveantics Is this a wheel tub issue or a shock/leaf issue? I'm willing to relocate my shocks, but I wouldn't get into tubbing. Thank you for sharing your experience, much appreciated.
@@bubupianisimo it's a leaf spring issue unfortunately
What does it run in the quarter?
12.2 @113
Is your Nova lowered in the rear?
Yes. It has Hotchkis lowering springs front and rear
@@automotiveantics
I tried 275x60 on 15x8 w/4 1/2 bs they did not fit… going to try a 5.5 bs, I have the same rear leaf springs
@@ajrichards5121 5.5 is what you need. I was running 15x7 which is why I ran 4.5
@@automotiveantics you have any something I can test out
@@ajrichards5121 I dont sorry. Have since sold the car
How did you roll the fender lip? TIA!
Honestly...PVC pipe lol. Worked rather well actually
I fit a 295/50/15 with eagle alloys
good information
Thanks!
@@automotiveantics now lets see a 295...
@@theshark2804 going to have to mini tub these to fit a 295. I believe the 73's and up had bigger wheel wells so it might fit in them
@@automotiveantics good info. So im looking at a set of foose wheels that are 275/35r20 with a 9.5 rim. Im being told that the it has an offset of 35mm. It seems like i shold be able to fit them with a mallet and cutting the fender lip. Any thoughts
@@theshark2804 that will be tight for sure! Haha. Honestly I'm not good with offsets and mm's BUT with a 5.5 inch backspacing, or even 5.75" I think you could make it work by rolling the fender
Is nova stock height or is it lowered?
Its lowered on Hotchkis springs. 2" drop in the front and 1.5" in the rear
What size tires did you use on the front
215/65/15
Hello from Germany, can you please werite the backspace which is possible on my 70 Nova for front and back regarding 15 inches? Thanks again!
I'm not sure if the front since I didn't go really wide but the "go to" for the back is 15x8 with 5.5 bs
Thank you! What was it for 15x7? Right now I am riding 18x8 in the rear with 235/40/18
@@German_Nova_1970 i believe the front was 4.5. I later switched to 18's and ran 18x8 in the back with a 255 tire
So, then I need 15x7 for front with 4.5 bs but which tire size? For the rear 15x8, 5.5 bs and 275/60/15 tire.
@@German_Nova_1970 i ran a 215/65/15
What 60ft u getting best I got was 1,48 with my v6
scott smith im in the middle of prepping for a motor swap at the moment so haven't been at the track to test my 60' times yet. Hoping for good times tho! Are you running Nittos as well??
SS Deuce mt dr,s
I want to run a 10 inch wheel but don’t want to notch my frame ,, it makes the g body’s dent the 1/4,s ::: only problem I’ve had is my hard top has cracks in the top a pillars from flex
How wide are your rims? 8, 9, or 10
7. I know it's small for the tire but it came with the car haha
On my 72 nova, I have a 15x8 rim with a 5.125" back space. This allows me to use a 275/60. No way could I use a 5.5" back space.
they are all different
weld pro star 15 x 7, 5.5 back space
I have 8 inch ralleys with 5 inch backspacing 275 60 15 nitto drag radials fit nicely on my 72. It's also has a 79 Z28 rear 10 bolt 373 posi !,about an inch or so wider.
be my hero and tell me how to fit 325/50-15 without tubbing.......
If I could do that I would be everyone's hero lol. I wish. Our wheels wells aren't that big unfortunately
@@automotiveantics lol. Yea. I'm thinking about tubbing mine. Just not sure how much. Thought about 325s but if I'm gonna do it should I go bigger? That's what I'm trying to decide. Probably go with ladder bar.
@@bobistuff if it were me I wouldnt go bigger. 325 is more than enough. Anything bigger is just going to cost you more drivetrain lose and probably cause you to go slower
@@automotiveantics this is true. I'm planning on building a 496 down the line. Should be 650 - 675 hp. I was thinking of making the tubs bigger than I need just in case I would need a bigger tire in the future. I would rather be able to go bigger just to avoid doing it twice.
Thanks for that it heloesbalot
Add a panhard rod.
What about 15x10
Thats to big. They won't fit
Bulges . 😈
they do not fit ,unless you bend up the wheel lip of car, you would only be able to get Weld makes them 15x7 with 5.5 inch back space
You only need to roll the lip if your car is lowered like mine. If you have the stock ride height there are no issues. I ran them for quite a while before lowering the car with ZERO clearance issues
I went 8 inch wide
Thats a 15×7 on 275s
Yes
Thanks
Just buy different rims and do it correctly
G body’s can