largest wheel tire untubbed 3rd Gen Nova ?

[NOVA]

Nova 3rd Gen Mini Tubbed - looking at 325/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport tire as an example (19X11 Wheel) I hear and see some 335's, I am going a bit smaller hoping for no issues - - Michelin Pilot Sport tire example - This is a street car, driver.
Feedback / questions Please.

Thank you

[Vince@Meanstreets]

If you nail the back space it can be done. You may get some rubbing on the inner tub while going into a drive way.
Set to clear 5/8" from the outer quarter lip. There is a raised portion just above the lip that you have to clear but since its a large diameter wheel with a low profile aspect tire you should be fine. I have been closer than that (1/2") with no issues.
The only other part you will have to watch is the lower shock mount and bracket.

[Ketzer]

Tub it. That other stuff can wait.

[NOVA]

Tub it. That other stuff can wait.

Thanks for the feedback

If you nail the back space it can be done. You may get some rubbing on the inner tub while going into a drive way.
Set to clear 5/8" from the outer quarter lip. There is a raised portion just above the lip that you have to clear but since its a large diameter wheel with a low profile aspect tire you should be fine. I have been closer than that (1/2") with no issues.
The only other part you will have to watch is the lower shock mount and bracket.

Thank you

[IndyNova]

I've got an 18x8.5 with a 275 tire on a lowered stock suspension 69 Nova. Rubs a little on the inner, but not bad. Will be mini tubbbing this winter to fit a 335 tire

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[NOVA]

I've got an 18x8.5 with a 275 tire on a lowered stock suspension 69 Nova. Rubs a little on the inner, but not bad. Will be mini tubbbing this winter to fit a 335 tire

Nice, it will look killer with the wide meats back there. what wheel size (18 or 19 ?) will you be going with after the tubs are installed ?

[IndyNova]

I will be doing dse tubs and will prob go 19x10, it really all depends on what my budget is at that point.

[Jakespeeds]

I have a 73 Nova SS with custom 15 X 8 Rally wheels in the back all tucked with no rubbing issues. But it was not easy with the leaf springs in the stock position. I had to make custom lower spring shackles that moved the shock mounting position up an into the wheel a bit. Took some fiddling but it worked. Of course this was done back in the 90's before I had ever heard of DSE.

Jake

[Yenko68]

I have a 70 with 15x7 and dunlop 255/60/15. When I take any turns with speed the outer lip shaves the side wall. I'm running GM rallys so I'm sure the back spacing is off. I thought I measured it once and only measured roughly 10.5" from lip to inner fender well