16's on to Nova , The gen please

[Pete R]

Mk1 E Reg Nova , lowered 35 mm with arches trimmed back , Whats the score with getting 16" wheels on a ET45 offset onto it? the tyres are 205/45/16 at rear and 195/50/16 at front (obviously exchangeable) vice - versa ..

I though there wouldnt be many problems with it - any ideas please

[Freak]

Get 195/45/16 tyres. 205s r too wide for the nova (in terms of arch clearance and also driveability.
45 offset?
hmm
If the wheels r 6" or 6.5" wide you should b ok.
If they r 7" wide then you will get rubbage.

[Cris Rose]

put the 195s on the back for a start

secondly when you've got 205s it's like running 17s, as it's the width not the diameter that matters.

17s on my Nova, down 30, and it rubbed horribly on one side even though i have NO arch lips.