Rim Question & Pic request
12-25-2007, 08:49 PM
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Rim Question & Pic request
So I have an 88 Fox with a 5-lug conversion and I was wondering if anybody knows if I can fit GT rims from a 95. Im not sure what the name of the rim is, Its the 17" Five star rims with the opening in the middle of each spoke.
I know I have seen pictures of people with that rim on there fox but I think I remember they couldnt put on the center caps, I cant find the pics though
Thanks
I know I have seen pictures of people with that rim on there fox but I think I remember they couldnt put on the center caps, I cant find the pics though
Thanks
12-25-2007, 10:38 PM
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RE: Rim Question & Pic request
i have those rims pro, but the only way to run those rims is to use the 21mm lug nuts that come from the 99+ GT. The fox lug nuts are too long and the cover will not be able to be put on.
12-25-2007, 10:44 PM
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RE: Rim Question & Pic request
So if I change the lug nuts I can put the center cap on?
Im not sure what spindles I have, I bought the car with the conversion already done. How can I check?
Thanks guys
Im not sure what spindles I have, I bought the car with the conversion already done. How can I check?
Thanks guys
12-25-2007, 11:32 PM
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RE: Rim Question & Pic request
I think your talking about these wheels... they came out on the 1996 GT's
If you use the SN-95 hubs pictured above in primetime5.0's post and spindles they will fit fine.
If you have the SVO/Lincoln like on my 87 or Ranger conversion (next pictures) You will have issues with the dust cap because of the hub depth. I came up with a creative solution with mine by fabricating spinners to my center caps.
Ranger hub...
SVO/Lincoln on my car with 5/16" spacers attached (for inner wheel well clearance)...
With these hubs if you use extended length studs and I believe it is 1/2" spacers they will clear the hub.
As you can see here with the 5/16" spacers there is still not enough clearance and the factory length studs are at their safety limit.
The wheels do look great on the Fox body I know one other person personally who has these on a GT with the SN-95 conversion, which I am in the process of doing to my car soon. But here is a couple picts of my car with them on it.
If you use the SN-95 hubs pictured above in primetime5.0's post and spindles they will fit fine.
If you have the SVO/Lincoln like on my 87 or Ranger conversion (next pictures) You will have issues with the dust cap because of the hub depth. I came up with a creative solution with mine by fabricating spinners to my center caps.
Ranger hub...
SVO/Lincoln on my car with 5/16" spacers attached (for inner wheel well clearance)...
With these hubs if you use extended length studs and I believe it is 1/2" spacers they will clear the hub.
As you can see here with the 5/16" spacers there is still not enough clearance and the factory length studs are at their safety limit.
The wheels do look great on the Fox body I know one other person personally who has these on a GT with the SN-95 conversion, which I am in the process of doing to my car soon. But here is a couple picts of my car with them on it.