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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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|  Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best 
			
			WHAT BACK SPACING? 
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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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|  Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best 
			
			I took a quick look but it looks about 4 inches of back spacing. Mark Sheppard | 
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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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|  Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best 
			
			205-70 frt 225-70 rear 
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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. A photo...  
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|  Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best 
			
			[ QUOTE ] 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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|  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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|  Re: 15 inch tires on 70 Nova what size is best 
			
			[ QUOTE ] 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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