Ordering wheels for my 69 Nova - sizing help!

[69LT1Nova]

Ok, so I'll straight up admit that I'm clueless as to what size to go with on my 69 Nova. I want to go with 18" Foose Nitrous II's for the rim. Car specs:

• Stock wheel wells all the way around (no mini-tub)
• Do not want to roll/grind the wheel lip
• Keeping the inner fenders in the front (I live where it rains all the time)
• Rear-end set-up is a 8.5" 10 bolt from a '74 Nova (same width as the stock 8.2")
• Currently rear drums, but I will upgrade to disc in the future to match the front (see below)
• Front control arms are Speed Tech
• Car has the full Hotchkis TVS kit (2" drop in front, 1.5" in back)
• Front control components replaced with all-new Moog stuff
• Front brakes are SSBC Force-10

So I'm thinking (based on 1st gen Camaros) that I'll want to go with this combo:

Front: 18x8, 5" BS with a 235-40-18 tire
Rear: 18x9, 5.25" (??) BS with a 275-40-18 tire

I got one of those "wheel rite" thingys, so I'll be able to get the rear nailed hopefully (it's almost in the car), but I won't have the engine/trans front sheetmetal on the car before the time that I need to order the wheels (plan to order next week).

HELP!

[NvrDun71]

PM strtlegal. He is running a similar setup on his Nova and can give you the answers you need. You might want to run a little more BS up front tho maybe a 5.25-5.375. With an 18x9 in the rear you should be safe w/ a 5.75-5.875 BS.

[69LT1Nova]

strtlegal has been PM'ed. Any other Nova guys have opinions?

[69LT1Nova]

Any help guys? Time is running thin for me. I've been talking with another Nova owner that suggests using 4.5" BS up front...

[strtlegal]

i can still help you out with specs...i have not been on this site in a very long time!

[JayR]

All you had to do was call Jon at www.DriverzInc.com /P-T screen name DriverzInc/ 951 609 3483 and he has all the fitments for most cars as well as great prices on Foose wheels. We'd love to get you in a set of Rushforths but if you have your heart set on the Nitrous, Jon can make it happen and it will fit right even with their "popular fitments" as opposed to our specific to the vehicle fitments.

[DriverzInc]

Thanks JayR!

As said above, just give us a call and we'll fit you up perfect with a set of Nitrous II's and tires. We have a great working relationship with the guys at Foose, and we're one of the largest dealers in the country for their wheels, so you know you are dealing with someone who knows their product. Toll Free if you need it: 866-694-5940