slick for 1970 nova

70 468 nova · 02-27-2011, 01:00 PM

I have a 1970 nova and want to find out whats the biggest slick i can fit.
the car has stock width rear,shocks are in stock location. also need to
know what size rim and back space i would need. I am just bracket racing it. any information would be helpful thanks!!!

Mark70Nova · 02-27-2011, 05:43 PM

I have M/T 29.5x9" slicks mounted 15x8' wheeles with a 5.5" backspace.

70 468 nova · 02-27-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark70Nova

I have M/T 29.5x9" slicks mounted 15x8' wheeles with a 5.5" backspace.

thanks for the info! are you using any spacers? how close is tire to inner wheel well?

novassdude · 02-27-2011, 08:35 PM

I run the 30/9 hoosier radial on a 8 inch wheel I think it is a 4.5 back space but not positive. The hoosiers have a little narrower than most other brands.

Mark70Nova · 02-28-2011, 12:24 PM

I have a 1/4" spacer on each side, and yes it's a tight fit.

02-27-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
70 468 nova Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	slick for 1970 nova I have a 1970 nova and want to find out whats the biggest slick i can fit. the car has stock width rear,shocks are in stock location. also need to know what size rim and back space i would need. I am just bracket racing it. any information would be helpful thanks!!!

02-27-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
Mark70Nova Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 33 Likes: 92 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: slick for 1970 nova I have M/T 29.5x9" slicks mounted 15x8' wheeles with a 5.5" backspace.

02-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#4
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: slick for 1970 nova I run the 30/9 hoosier radial on a 8 inch wheel I think it is a 4.5 back space but not positive. The hoosiers have a little narrower than most other brands.

02-28-2011, 12:24 PM	#5
Mark70Nova Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 33 Likes: 92 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: slick for 1970 nova I have a 1/4" spacer on each side, and yes it's a tight fit.