Nova mini tubs

[blown69nova]

Does anyone know what the tallest/widest 15" tire will fit with the DSE mini tubs in a 69 Nova?
Thanks, Steve

[MrQuick]

on a 15...your pretty limited. I'd say 295 50 15.

[blown69nova]

Thanks, anyone else have experience with this?
Thanks, Steve

[ponjohn]

My car is mini tubbed but not dse. I currently fit with no issues a 295/65 on an 8" rim.

The first point of contact is the leaf spring even though they are moved in 1 3/4". I have 14" of space in the wheelhouse area. If i went to a ladder bar suspension I could use the whole 14".

Rear is narrowed 1.5" per side. 57" overall width.

71 Ventura.

[blown69nova]

Thanks for the info Ponjohn. Can you post a side view of your car? I would like to see the ride height.
Nice lookin car by the way.
Thanks, Steve

[ponjohn]

Thank you.

From the ground to wheelwell lip is 24-25".

I dont have a picture square from the side. I can take one over the weekend.

John