what size rear wheel 73 nova

et7333 · 09-11-2012, 10:14 PM

Will a 10 inch wheel with a 4.5 inch back space and a 9x30 slick fit in the stock wheel tube and do you have to modify the inner lip on the fender well?
Thanks

Todd Bailey · 09-12-2012, 10:05 AM

Since a '73 is still pretty close to a 68-72, you will need more offset. With an 8" rim, you need a 5" backspace. With a 10" rim, you are looking at close to 6" of backspace. Rolling the lip will greatly help with clearance. I am looking at 10" rims for my '70 but don't know if I want to deal with the aggravation of trying to make it fit. Hit search on this site for Nova wheel widths and a ton of information will come up.

lareagle · 09-12-2012, 11:11 AM

I have set of M/T drag et wheels I had on 1973 Nova for sale.
8in wide 5 in back space like new . Very light wheel. $300. for the pair.
Phone 740 633 1333 days
Phone 740 782 1166 evenings
Thanks
Larry

Todd Bailey · 09-12-2012, 12:56 PM

Larry,

You have a PM.

et7333 · 09-16-2012, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the info.

Run to Rund · 09-17-2012, 11:54 AM

The tire section width will be around 3/4" wider with the 10 inch wheel than with the 8" so you will have an easier fit with the narrower wheel.

09-11-2012, 10:14 PM	#1
et7333 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 155 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	what size rear wheel 73 nova Will a 10 inch wheel with a 4.5 inch back space and a 9x30 slick fit in the stock wheel tube and do you have to modify the inner lip on the fender well? Thanks __________________ http://stevecoxracing.com

09-12-2012, 10:05 AM	#2
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 309 Likes: 26 Liked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Re: what size rear wheel 73 nova Since a '73 is still pretty close to a 68-72, you will need more offset. With an 8" rim, you need a 5" backspace. With a 10" rim, you are looking at close to 6" of backspace. Rolling the lip will greatly help with clearance. I am looking at 10" rims for my '70 but don't know if I want to deal with the aggravation of trying to make it fit. Hit search on this site for Nova wheel widths and a ton of information will come up.

09-12-2012, 11:11 AM	#3
lareagle Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 297 Likes: 10 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: what size rear wheel 73 nova I have set of M/T drag et wheels I had on 1973 Nova for sale. 8in wide 5 in back space like new . Very light wheel. $300. for the pair. Phone 740 633 1333 days Phone 740 782 1166 evenings Thanks Larry

09-12-2012, 12:56 PM	#4
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 309 Likes: 26 Liked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Re: what size rear wheel 73 nova Larry, You have a PM.

09-16-2012, 02:34 PM	#5
et7333 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 155 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: what size rear wheel 73 nova Thanks for the info. __________________ http://stevecoxracing.com

09-17-2012, 11:54 AM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what size rear wheel 73 nova The tire section width will be around 3/4" wider with the 10 inch wheel than with the 8" so you will have an easier fit with the narrower wheel.