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    1. 03-15-2008 #1
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      Nova front wheels.

      Whats a typical front 17" wheel/backspace/tire sizing for a stock chassis 3rd gen nova? How big can you go without having issues? Also note that I have 2" drop spindles.

      *EDIT* I meant 3rd gen not 2nd gen......im an idiot

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    3. 03-15-2008 #2
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      nice nova,kinda looks like mine
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      17X7, 4.25 bs with drop spindles, or 17X8 with 5.0 or 5.5 bs.
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      Sweet!


      Quote Originally Posted by novaracer_2000
      nice nova,kinda looks like mine
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      Quote Originally Posted by Novaguy73
      Whats a typical front 17" wheel/backspace/tire sizing for a stock chassis 3rd gen nova? How big can you go without having issues? Also note that I have 2" drop spindles.

      *EDIT* I meant 3rd gen not 2nd gen......im an idiot

      What kind of wheels are you thinking about?
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      re

      I dont know, Im taking suggestions. I want a "muscle car" looking wheel and reasonably priced....any 17" wheel ideas??
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      Quote Originally Posted by Novaguy73
      I dont know, Im taking suggestions. I want a "muscle car" looking wheel and reasonably priced....any 17" wheel ideas??


      coy c5s would look cool and muscular.
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      Quote Originally Posted by carguy502
      17X7, 4.25 bs with drop spindles, or 17X8 with 5.0 or 5.5 bs.
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      can't beat the price and look of coys
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    11. 04-07-2008 #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by wwolfe
      can't beat the price and look of coys
      I agree
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      What do you guys think of this nova? Centerline,225/45/17 front, 255/45/17 rear??
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      I just ordered four 17x9 KMC Hot Wheels Sixty-Eights for my 72.


      Only $548 shipped.
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