15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best

**92646** · #1 04-04-2009, 03:12 AM

I just bought a set of 15"x6" Kelsey Hayes Stripper wheels and I am thinking of putting them on my 1970 Nova for the summer. I think bias ply tires would look the best but they are out of my budget. Any ideas on what size radial tire would look best?
Mark Sheppard

BUIZILLA · #2 04-04-2009, 03:26 AM

WHAT BACK SPACING?

**MosportGreen66** · #3 04-04-2009, 04:58 AM

Mark, If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? You can PM me too, thats fine.

-Dan

**92646** · #4 04-04-2009, 08:03 AM

I took a quick look but it looks about 4 inches of back spacing.
Mark Sheppard

**92646** · #5 04-04-2009, 11:00 PM

Dan I sent you the information. How about 215/65/15 fronts and 235/60/15 drag radials on the back? Would the rears be too wide for a 6" wide wheel? I know Joe runs a 275 or 295 50 series TA with 15"x7" wheels on the back of his silver 1969 SS350 Nova and you just can not beat the look.
Mark Sheppard

BUIZILLA · #6 04-04-2009, 11:25 PM

205-70 frt
225-70 rear

**MosportGreen66** · #7 04-05-2009, 01:14 AM

I went with a 235x15 on my Strippers when they were on my old '70 Camaro. The wheel wells on a second generation Camaro are more accommodating than Nova wheel wells but nonetheless, the 235 is a skinny tire.

A photo...

pSYCo · #8 04-05-2009, 01:58 AM

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I went with a 235x15 on my Strippers when they were on my old '70 Camaro. The wheel wells on a second generation Camaro are more accommodating than Nova wheel wells but nonetheless, the 235 is a skinny tire.
GREAT look !!!!!!!!!!!!
A photo...

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**92646** · #9 04-05-2009, 02:04 AM

Dan are the knock offs from Kelsey Hayes? I have never seen a set but they really add to the look of the wheels. Great looking car in a great color.
Mark Sheppard

**MosportGreen66** · #10 04-05-2009, 06:59 AM

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Dan are the knock offs from Kelsey Hayes? I have never seen a set but they really add to the look of the wheels. Great looking car in a great color.
Mark Sheppard

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I did not mean to steal the thread Mark. Sorry. Those are not knock offs, just spinner center caps. They have a backing plate and screws just like your "Kelsey" caps. Try finding the original lugs for the strippers, very hard to find! I sold my NOS lugs shortly after selling my '70 Camaro. Unfortunately I no long own that car.

Let me know if you need more pics.

-Dan

PS - Kim Howie is the resident KH Stripper expert. I bought my old set from his good friend.

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