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NOVA 10-13-2015 10:50 AM

Will a 325/30/19 Tire Work on a DSE Mini Tubbed 3rd Gen 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 10-13-2015 01:02 PM

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 10-13-2015 03:19 PM

Tub it. That other stuff can wait.

NOVA 10-13-2015 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketzer (Post 619109)
Tub it. That other stuff can wait.

Thanks for the feedback

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab (Post 619098)
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 10-20-2015 08:33 AM

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

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...va/null-20.jpg

NOVA 10-20-2015 05:31 PM

tubs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyNova (Post 619706)
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 10-21-2015 05:16 AM

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

Jakespeeds 10-21-2015 12:23 PM

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 01-25-2016 06:56 PM

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


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