I finally got my rims and tires fitted on my Fox and I must say, i was a little suprised at how close these were to the inner wheel wells. First off I searched and searched these forums before I bought these rims and tires to make sure I didn't run into any problems during install but I couldn't find much help with pictures, so I decided to put this up for everyone who wanted to know how a 15X10 inch rim 6.5" BS will fit on a fox. I got that rim and decided to go with the new MT ET Street Drag Radial 275/50/R15.
This is what I had to do to get these to fit:
1. MUST remove quad shock.
2. you have to pound the wheel wells by the spring perch and along the edge in front of that.
3. After endless pounding It was still rubbing, so I went out and bought 1/4" spacers and fit them on.
4. Parking brake cable had to be adjusted and secured with hose clamp to prevent from rubbing on rim.
I did not have to roll fender lips at all like I thought I would (so far), this is probably because I went with Moroso Trick Drag springs in the rear. It sits up much higher than stock.
If I had a chance to redo this again, I would have went with the 15X10 5.5" BS. I will include some pics now to show you the fitment BEFORE I added the 1/4" spacers and while still on jacks(no spring load).
Wheels on with car on stands:
Rear shot:
View looking from infront of the rear tire looking up at the spring perch(drivers side), notice the pounded metal:
Another view from same angle, notice how close it is, when dropped down off stands it would rub here... had to put on spacers because If I pounded anymore it would pinch the spring in the perch and I wouldn't be able to get it out.
After all that I got the things to finally fit on there with the spacers but they still are very close, and I think the passengers side might still be rubbing but I didn't have a chance to look at it tonight. In conclusion, It can be done, BUT if I would have went with the 325/50/15 tires that I first planned on using that it would have been almost impossible I think, because it has a section width of 13 inchs instead of the 11 inches the 275 has. I might not have pounded as much as other people or not because I cant really compare since no one else shows pics of their beat up fenderwells, but anyway it was a pain. I think I know now why most people end up going with the 15X8 4.5BR with the 275 tires because it probably fits a little better. Well, there you have it, it is late and I can't really think of much else to say, so if you need to know anything else, just let me know and ill be glad to answer.
OH and here are some shots of the car with them on. (15X3.5, 15X10 6.5"BS)
This is what I had to do to get these to fit:
1. MUST remove quad shock.
2. you have to pound the wheel wells by the spring perch and along the edge in front of that.
3. After endless pounding It was still rubbing, so I went out and bought 1/4" spacers and fit them on.
4. Parking brake cable had to be adjusted and secured with hose clamp to prevent from rubbing on rim.
I did not have to roll fender lips at all like I thought I would (so far), this is probably because I went with Moroso Trick Drag springs in the rear. It sits up much higher than stock.
If I had a chance to redo this again, I would have went with the 15X10 5.5" BS. I will include some pics now to show you the fitment BEFORE I added the 1/4" spacers and while still on jacks(no spring load).
Wheels on with car on stands:
Rear shot:
View looking from infront of the rear tire looking up at the spring perch(drivers side), notice the pounded metal:
Another view from same angle, notice how close it is, when dropped down off stands it would rub here... had to put on spacers because If I pounded anymore it would pinch the spring in the perch and I wouldn't be able to get it out.
After all that I got the things to finally fit on there with the spacers but they still are very close, and I think the passengers side might still be rubbing but I didn't have a chance to look at it tonight. In conclusion, It can be done, BUT if I would have went with the 325/50/15 tires that I first planned on using that it would have been almost impossible I think, because it has a section width of 13 inchs instead of the 11 inches the 275 has. I might not have pounded as much as other people or not because I cant really compare since no one else shows pics of their beat up fenderwells, but anyway it was a pain. I think I know now why most people end up going with the 15X8 4.5BR with the 275 tires because it probably fits a little better. Well, there you have it, it is late and I can't really think of much else to say, so if you need to know anything else, just let me know and ill be glad to answer.
OH and here are some shots of the car with them on. (15X3.5, 15X10 6.5"BS)
. Now it looks as if you should get some new control arms to go along with that new suspension and wheels.
That's what makes me want to do it so bad 
