rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova

rpmrcn7616 · 08-01-2011, 01:44 PM

trying to figure out the right wheel spacing for a 71 nova gonna run a 10 inch rim building it to be a stocker it has a 10 bolt rear end in it with drum brakes

James Perrone · 08-01-2011, 07:10 PM

15 by 10 .... 6 inch back space
Not east to do...Takes some work$$$

rpmrcn7616 · 08-01-2011, 07:31 PM

why is it hard to do?? or is it that its hard to find a 6 inch backspace?

Jim Cimarolli · 08-01-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rpmrcn7616

why is it hard to do?? or is it that its hard to find a 6 inch backspace?

James is right, it can be done, but it takes a bit of work. First off, if you are going to use a radial tire it will be easier for sure. Besides that, you will need to relocate the bottom point of the shock, and also massage the leading and trailing edge of your fenderwell as well as to cut off the inner lip of the outside fenderwell.
Have fun!

rpmrcn7616 · 08-01-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

James is right, it can be done, but it takes a bit of work. First off, if you are going to use a radial tire it will be easier for sure. Besides that, you will need to relocate the bottom point of the shock, and also massage the leading and trailing edge of your fenderwell as well as to cut off the inner lip of the outside fenderwell.
Have fun!

i currently am running a 8 inch rim with a hoosier drag radial 30x9x15 ive already folded in the outer lip and everything clears ok but everyone i talk to says for stock i should run a 10 inch rim car is just gonna be a small block car

Joe DeMarzo · 08-01-2011, 09:53 PM

Listen to both James's they have had Nova's in stock for a long time. Also not sure what SB combo you are running but you really don't need a 10 inch tire if your suspension and weights are right.

Mickey Whaley · 08-01-2011, 10:02 PM

james doesnt know anything about nova's hello?????

Todd Boyer · 08-01-2011, 10:10 PM

I've heard a stock racer say that you don't really need a 10 inch wheel with a stocker tire, they say it doesn't matter much between 8" 9" or 10" - just their experience and opinion.

1299 · 08-01-2011, 10:13 PM

ya he built the wrong one lol right james

greg fulk · 08-02-2011, 02:35 AM

I went from a 10" to 8" wheels on my car no trouble? I run Hoosier 9x30 lightweight C06 94" roll out. (I'm thinking 8" rim will be fine)

08-01-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
rpmrcn7616 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova trying to figure out the right wheel spacing for a 71 nova gonna run a 10 inch rim building it to be a stocker it has a 10 bolt rear end in it with drum brakes

08-01-2011, 07:10 PM	#2
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,677 Likes: 3,381 Liked 1,823 Times in 426 Posts	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova 15 by 10 .... 6 inch back space Not east to do...Takes some work$$$ __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

08-01-2011, 07:31 PM	#3
rpmrcn7616 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova why is it hard to do?? or is it that its hard to find a 6 inch backspace?

08-01-2011, 09:53 PM	#6
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova Listen to both James's they have had Nova's in stock for a long time. Also not sure what SB combo you are running but you really don't need a 10 inch tire if your suspension and weights are right. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

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Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova james doesnt know anything about nova's hello?????

08-01-2011, 10:10 PM	#8
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova I've heard a stock racer say that you don't really need a 10 inch wheel with a stocker tire, they say it doesn't matter much between 8" 9" or 10" - just their experience and opinion.

08-01-2011, 10:13 PM	#9
1299 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: howell,nj Posts: 125 Likes: 309 Liked 54 Times in 12 Posts	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova ya he built the wrong one lol right james

08-02-2011, 02:35 AM	#10
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: rear wheel back spacing on a 71 nova I went from a 10" to 8" wheels on my car no trouble? I run Hoosier 9x30 lightweight C06 94" roll out. (I'm thinking 8" rim will be fine) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"