1973 Chevrolet Nova Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, Custom
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Your 1973 Chevrolet Nova Base and Custom models roll on a 5x120.65 bolt pattern with stock wheels measuring 14x5. ThreePiece.us offers a carefully curated selection of compatible wheels from trusted brands including American Racing, US Mag 1PC, Performance Replicas, Vision, E5 Wheels, WELD Performance, Forgestar, and Ridler. Every wheel we offer is verified to bolt on securely and ships free throughout the lower 48 states.
Upgrading your Nova's stance opens up numerous sizing options, from 14-inch to 15-inch diameters with widths ranging across the lineup. Whether you're after classic muscle car aesthetics or modern performance looks, our inventory delivers the fitment flexibility your project deserves. Shop with confidence knowing each set has been tested for proper installation on your specific vehicle.
1973 Chevrolet Nova Base Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1973 Chevrolet Nova Base bolts up with a 5x120.65 pattern and ships with a 14x5 wheel at 14mm offset. You can fit fourteen- and fifteen-inch wheels in widths ranging from 5 to 7.5 inches, all within safe parameters for your vehicle. Since the Nova runs square fitment, you have flexibility choosing any compatible size that suits your driving and styling goals.
Hub-centric rings are required because your Nova's 70.3mm center bore means most aftermarket wheels will need proper spacing to center correctly. The 5x120.65 bolt pattern accepts only wheels designed for that specification—confirm fitment before ordering. Going significantly wider than stock or running aggressive offsets risks interference with fenders and suspension components, so stay within the listed compatible widths.
All wheels listed here are verified to bolt on your Base or Custom Nova and ship free to the lower 48 states. American Racing, Ridler, and Performance Replicas maintain solid in-stock availability for your 1973, with options ranging from classic to modern designs.
1973 Chevrolet Nova Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x120.65 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your vehicle, while the 70.3mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this vehicle with 14x5 wheels at a +14 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
7/16 UNF
Torque Spec
70 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1973 Chevrolet Nova Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14x5 | -5 to +20 | 195/75R14, 205/70R14, 7.35-14 | — |
| 15x5 | -5 to +20 | 195/70R15 | — |
| 14x5.5 | -5 to +20 | 195/75R14, 205/70R14, 215/70R14 | — |
| 15x5.5 | -5 to +20 | 195/70R15, 205/65R15 | — |
| 16x5.5 | -5 to +20 | 195/60R16, 205/60R16 | — |
| 17x5.5 | -5 to +20 | 205/50R17, 205/55R17 | — |
| 14x6 | -5 to +30 | 195/75R14, 205/70R14, 215/70R14 | — |
| 15x6 | -5 to +30 | 195/70R15, 205/65R15, 215/60R15 | — |
| 16x6 | -5 to +30 | 195/60R16, 205/60R16, 215/55R16 | — |
| 17x6 | -5 to +20 | 205/50R17, 205/55R17, 215/50R17 | — |
| 14x6.5 | +null to +30 | 195/75R14, 205/70R14, 215/70R14 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +null to +30 | 195/70R15, 205/65R15, 215/60R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +null to +30 | 195/60R16, 205/60R16, 215/55R16 | — |
| 17x6.5 | +null to +30 | 205/50R17, 205/55R17, 215/50R17 | — |
| 14x7 | +null to +25 | 205/70R14, 215/70R14, 235/60R14 | — |
| 15x7 | +null to +25 | 205/65R15, 215/60R15, 215/65R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +null to +25 | 195/60R16, 205/60R16, 215/55R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +null to +25 | 205/50R17, 205/55R17, 215/50R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +null to +25 | 215/45R18, 225/45R18 | — |
| 14x7.5 | +5 to +15 | 235/60R14 | — |
| 15x7.5 | +5 to +15 | 205/65R15, 215/60R15, 215/65R15 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +5 to +15 | 205/60R16, 215/55R16, 225/55R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +5 to +15 | 205/50R17, 205/55R17, 215/50R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +5 to +15 | 215/45R18, 225/45R18, 225/40R18 | — |
| 19x7.5 | +5 to +15 | 225/35R19 | — |
| 16x8 | +10 to +15 | 225/55R16, 245/50R16 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x8 | +10 to +15 | 225/50R17, 235/45R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 18x8 | +10 to +15 | 215/45R18, 225/45R18, 225/40R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 19x8 | +10 to +15 | 225/35R19, 235/35R19, 245/35R19 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 20x8 | +10 to +15 | 225/30R20, 245/30R20 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
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Complete Your 1973 Chevrolet Nova Base Build
- Chevrolet Nova suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Chevrolet Nova brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers