275/50/15 on 1971 Nova

[sbcnova]

Ok guys I have a 1971 Nova with a stock width 8.5 10 bolt. I was wondering if I could fit a 275/50/15 mt street radial under it. I currently have the shocks moved to the inside of the springs and the outer lips are rolled. I would be using a 15x10 w/ 5.5 backspace. Is this possible?

[Luis]

My friend has a 72 with 275-60-15 M/T drag radials on a 8in wheel. think his b/s is 4in. They fit fine. Close on the inside.

[sbcnova]

Well Im currently running a 275/60/15 on a 8 inch wheel with 4.5 inchs of backspace. I just need to see if I can get the 275/50 under it.

[sc racing]

The 10" rim will move the tire out 1" and in 1" plus the extra sidewall which should be about 1/2" each side so do some measuring before you but the new stuff.

[nova6911]

if its anything like my 69 nova. They will not fit without serious mods. My car is mini tubbed ( and lowered)and will not fitt 275/50s unless i relocated the leafs. I tried a pair of m/t et streets on a 10 inch rim that a friend let me borrow and they did not fit. I have 275/60/15 et streets on a 10 inch wheel and they fit.

[stracer859]

i had a 275/60/15 m/t drag radial under my car with a 15x8 with 5.5 backspacing, fit perfect with plenty of room on both sides.

[79 Camaro]

Will a MT 28.0/10.5/15 on a 8" wheel fit on a 1972 Nova? It has a MT drag radial 275/60/15 with 8" wheel and fits fine. I dont think this car is mini tubed, but the rear shocks are moved to the inside of the springs.

Thanks

adam

[stracer859]

i think its possible with one of those offset rear hangers and the shocks moved inboard. im gonna try it if i can ever get me another set of wheels

[79 Camaro]

I have it all, wheels and slicks, I just have not tried(or had time) to mount them up. I will let you know when I get it done.