1970 nova tire size

[Jenkins]

Will a 245/45/18 fit on the front with stock sub frame lower a lot top of fender to top of rim with no rubbing . Wheel is 18-9 with 5/5 bs any help would be great before we order

[Jenkins]

That's a 18-8 wheel sorry

[rchaskin]

I have a 245/45/17 on a 8" rim with 5.25 backspace.
It fits inside the fender / fender well / frame very good.
My set up does not rub on the road at all.
I also run -1 deg camber as well. This helps to keep the tire away from the top of the fender edge.

Randy

[Jenkins]

Thanks randy anymore info would be great just starting to build a nova and want to get the stance right.would like to get it as low as possible

[Bad94]

With the right parts you can run a 275.

[rchaskin]

Thanks randy anymore info would be great just starting to build a nova and want to get the stance right.would like to get it as low as possible

I have DSE: UCA, LCA, 2" Drop Coil Springs, Koni Shocks, 2" Drop Leafs & 1-1/8" block in rear.
I actually have a 3/8" coil spacer to get the car back up a little in the front.
My drivers side header is about 2-3/4" off the ground. Frame is at least about 4-1/2" off the ground.
I am looking to do a motor swap soon, and will be looking for a tighter fitting header to the body.

Randy

[rchaskin]

With the right parts you can run a 275.

Absolutely!!
I put some on my wheels and they were a little to close to the outside lip. If i went to a 9" wide & changed the BS, this would definately work.

I will run 255s on the rear when my KDWs wear out.

[Jenkins]

Randy do you have any pic you could send to bryanjenkins1969@gmail .com. I'm trying to get the look like billy ulteys nova

[rchaskin]

Randy do you have any pic you could send to bryanjenkins1969@gmail .com. I'm trying to get the look like billy ulteys nova

Check your inbox!!

[Jenkins]

Thanks randy for the pic

[BBC71Nova]

I am currently mocking up a 245/45-17 mounted on a 17x8" 4 7/8" backspace wheel on my '71. I do have a Wilwood brake setup that pushes the wheel out some small amount as I understand it. I haven't gotten back to it yet to run the wheel through the range of travel but just from eye-balling it I think it's going to be extremely close to getting into the fender when the wheels turn. I'm hoping I'll have some time to work on it this weekend. However with a newborn that time is hard to come by :).

Randy, do you have any pictures that show how far your wheel sits in from the fender edge?

Thanks,
John

[Jenkins]

I'm trying to get a look like billy ulteys nova he said he runs a 18-8 on front with a 5.5 bs. Just trying to get mine low