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04-04-2009, 03:12 AM
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15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
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 
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04-04-2009, 04:58 AM
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Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
Mark, If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? You can PM me too, thats fine.
-Dan
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04-04-2009, 11:00 PM
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Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
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
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04-05-2009, 01:14 AM
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Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
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.
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04-05-2009, 01:58 AM
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Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
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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... [/ QUOTE ]
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04-05-2009, 02:04 AM
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Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
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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04-05-2009, 06:59 AM
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Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best
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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 [/ QUOTE ] 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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