17x9 front, 17x10.5 rear FR500 Replicas on a FOX?

[Mateo90-351-EFI]

IMO the black FR500 wheels will look sweet on a fox. I have yet to convert my '90 lx to 5 lug. Like those prior, I've read all about how to convert to 5 lug on a budget. I haven't found out, however, if the '00 front brake assembly would work on my stang. The 17x9 wheels have a 24mm offset, while the 17x10.5 wheels have a 27mm offset.

Would the deep dish wheels work if the quad shocks are removed? How could I retain rear stability?

Any help guys?

 

[Mateo90-351-EFI]

Here's a pic of the wheels...

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[Blandnuts]

I thought they were just in 18 inch...?

 

[Mateo90-351-EFI]

I thought they were just in 18 inch...?

You can find a variety of sizes at http://www.mustangtuning.com/fr500wheels1.html

 

[rflow50]

i was trying to put the same setu up but with the Cobra R's same back spacing on a 91 gt. I drop the project becasue i think it is a lot of work. I am going with 17X9 all around. If you want to keep back stability go with a good set of upper and lower control arms.

 

[tjm73]

They will not fit without major work to create clearence. I investigated this also. The wheel will hit the inner fendewell. If you add a spacer it will stick out past the edge of the fender. Both situations that are just not acceptable.

Just go with 17x9's it'll be far cheaper and still look pretty dam good. 255/40 up front and 275/40 out back.

 

[Mateo90-351-EFI]

Does anyone know if the '00 front brake assembly (i.e. hubs, spindles, rotors, calipers, brake lines, etc.) would work on a fox body?

 

[tjm73]

Does anyone know if the '00 front brake assembly (i.e. hubs, spindles, rotors, calipers, brake lines, etc.) would work on a fox body?

Yes they can. Search "5 lug swap". You'll find many threads already talking about the swap.