PDA

View Full Version : 265/35/18's need your opinions


deak350
03-19-2009, 07:03 PM
I need your opinions for my 1963 Nova. I have 17x8.5" and 18x9.5" rims and I am considering 265/35/18 and 23/40/17 tires. I am concerned that they might look like O-rings.
69496
03-19-2009, 07:15 PM
Personally I would go 245 and 275 unless you have clearance issues.
DriverzInc
03-19-2009, 09:48 PM
Man, those Nova's are small, and 18's look like 20's on those cars. Are you dropping the car down too? I would say that the deciding factor is going to depend on ride height and overall clearance. Any photos?
PRRC
03-20-2009, 06:14 AM
Unless you have done some modification to the rear end a 18x9.5 will never fit. just not enough room. The leaf springs will have interference. A 18x8 is a tight squeeze on a stock car. even with a air bar and the leaf springs removed its pretty tight.
Tim
deak350
03-20-2009, 08:07 AM
Man, those Nova's are small, and 18's look like 20's on those cars. Are you dropping the car down too? I would say that the deciding factor is going to depend on ride height and overall clearance. Any photos?

Steve posted a pic from Good Guys in Costa Mesa, CA
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53700&page=3

I have very little clearance even with the mini tubs. I am really afraid of making the car look like its riding on o-rings and I am still concerned with handling. I might be able to fit 275's but I had 295's in there at first and they rubbed everytime I turned a corner.
redhead
03-20-2009, 01:26 PM
its really depends on you personal taste but I put 275/35/18's on
my camaro and when I do it again I will try 275/40's.
to me it needs more rubber.
deak350
03-20-2009, 01:35 PM
My thoughts exactly. Do you have pictures?
DriverzInc
03-23-2009, 10:47 AM
Steve posted a pic from Good Guys in Costa Mesa, CA
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53700&page=3

I have very little clearance even with the mini tubs. I am really afraid of making the car look like its riding on o-rings and I am still concerned with handling. I might be able to fit 275's but I had 295's in there at first and they rubbed everytime I turned a corner.

Sounds like you may have answered your own question.... A 275/40/18 would probably be the best fit.