17x10 on the back of a fox???

DSkeet · 03-26-2008, 03:04 PM

I really want the stern reps that Wheel Replicas has out. Will a 17x10 fit the back of a fox gt vert? What size tire? 275 or a 285? Thanks
Dave

Italian LX · 03-26-2008, 03:05 PM

Probably not without mini-tubing it.

89five0Gt · 03-26-2008, 03:11 PM

you can run a 275. thats what my drag radials are. but they are on 17x9

Italian LX · 03-26-2008, 03:12 PM

Yep, a 17x9" wheel fits great... but a 17x10" would be pushing it.

QWKSNKE · 03-26-2008, 03:15 PM

17x10's will work but you will have to remove the quad shocks. This would require the purchase of some aftermarket upper and lower control arms.

I do not recall the correct backspacing though.

EDIT... A 10" wheel would more than likely require at least 285 wide tire

Italian LX · 03-26-2008, 03:23 PM

It would also require a BFH for the inner fender and likely a removal of the tail pipes.

QWKSNKE · 03-26-2008, 03:31 PM

This car has 10" wheels on back and disc brakes I believe..

I noticed the tail pipes are missing though

DSkeet · 03-26-2008, 06:36 PM

Hmmm, I really want as much lip as possible, I have always been big on staggered wheels. I planned on doing some dumps under the car. I'll have to think long and hard on this one. May have to end up going 17x9 in the end.

qkjuicedpony · 03-26-2008, 06:42 PM

A 10" wheel will fit on a fox and you can even keep the quad shocks...however it is all in the backspacing.

They make 10-10.5" bullitt and fr500 wheels with the specific backspacing for a Fox.You can run a 275 tire on them as well

DSkeet · 03-29-2008, 10:41 AM

I have almost convinced myself not to go deep dish in the back. I keep looking at the original Saleen cars with the stern wheels and for some reason I like the wheels better with a smaller lip. It's like the deep dish takes away from the classic look or something. I can't explain it. Like it takes away from how flat and broad the wheels look. So I guess I may go ahead and do x9's all around. Gonna order next week.

03-26-2008, 03:04 PM	#1
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	17x10 on the back of a fox??? I really want the stern reps that Wheel Replicas has out. Will a 17x10 fit the back of a fox gt vert? What size tire? 275 or a 285? Thanks Dave __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

03-26-2008, 03:05 PM	#2
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Probably not without mini-tubing it. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

03-26-2008, 03:12 PM	#4
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Yep, a 17x9" wheel fits great... but a 17x10" would be pushing it. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

03-26-2008, 03:15 PM	#5
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	17x10's will work but you will have to remove the quad shocks. This would require the purchase of some aftermarket upper and lower control arms. I do not recall the correct backspacing though. EDIT... A 10" wheel would more than likely require at least 285 wide tire __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

03-26-2008, 03:23 PM	#6
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	It would also require a BFH for the inner fender and likely a removal of the tail pipes. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

03-26-2008, 03:11 PM	#3
89five0Gt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: behind Skillet Posts: 1,356	you can run a 275. thats what my drag radials are. but they are on 17x9

03-26-2008, 03:31 PM	#7
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	This car has 10" wheels on back and disc brakes I believe.. I noticed the tail pipes are missing though __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

03-26-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Hmmm, I really want as much lip as possible, I have always been big on staggered wheels. I planned on doing some dumps under the car. I'll have to think long and hard on this one. May have to end up going 17x9 in the end. __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

03-26-2008, 06:42 PM	#9
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	A 10" wheel will fit on a fox and you can even keep the quad shocks...however it is all in the backspacing. They make 10-10.5" bullitt and fr500 wheels with the specific backspacing for a Fox.You can run a 275 tire on them as well __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

03-29-2008, 10:41 AM	#10
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	I have almost convinced myself not to go deep dish in the back. I keep looking at the original Saleen cars with the stern wheels and for some reason I like the wheels better with a smaller lip. It's like the deep dish takes away from the classic look or something. I can't explain it. Like it takes away from how flat and broad the wheels look. So I guess I may go ahead and do x9's all around. Gonna order next week. __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--