FR500 Rims

1997Stang · December 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Hey guys, I have a set of FR500 rims that i ordered for my last mustang before i got the cobra. They are 17" silver and they are deep dish (10.5in) in the back and regular (9in) in the front. My question is will the deep dish in the back fit with 315s or will it hit because of the IRS? I put the rims on but i couldnt let it down because they have no tires on them. Do any of you have deep dish rims in the back with 315s?

Mike

1StockGT · December 26th, 2009, 07:06 PM

They'll fit but you may need to swap out the IRS bolts for the slim line version. You really won't know for sure until you get tires on them. I didn't have any problems with mine, but I've read situations where people have had the problem with the tires hitting the IRS bolts.

1997Stang · December 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Alright thanks!

1997Stang · December 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Does anyone run sumitomos?

1StockGT · December 27th, 2009, 06:12 PM

I had 315/35 R17 Sumotomos on mine when I went to the 10.5" rims. Now I have a 19x10 with a 295/30, which is just a hair wider than the 315 on the 17" rim.

1997Stang · December 28th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by 1StockGT

I had 315/35 R17 Sumotomos on mine when I went to the 10.5" rims. Now I have a 19x10 with a 295/30, which is just a hair wider than the 315 on the 17" rim.

What did you think of them? Did you like them?

NorCalWhtHrse · December 28th, 2009, 01:55 PM

I have sumitumos right now... I got them slightly used (the guy said about 3k miles but who really knows)

they have been alright i guess... If you want a better performance tire i would go with maybe a Falken... That's what I'm going to switch to when I get my new rubber

1StockGT · December 28th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by 1997Stang

What did you think of them? Did you like them?

I bought a couple sets. They worked better on my 03 Gt with 302 rwtq, than on my 03 Cobra with 517 rwtq. You get what you pay for, and they are decent tires for the price. However my Continentals don't hook up either. If you're looking for a cheap everyday tire then go with the Sumitomos, but if you want something that hooks better then I say look in another direction.

1997Stang · December 29th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by 1StockGT

I bought a couple sets. They worked better on my 03 Gt with 302 rwtq, than on my 03 Cobra with 517 rwtq. You get what you pay for, and they are decent tires for the price. However my Continentals don't hook up either. If you're looking for a cheap everyday tire then go with the Sumitomos, but if you want something that hooks better then I say look in another direction.

Thanks! I think im going to try them out

1997Stang · March 2nd, 2010, 10:33 AM

Another question guys, im ordering my tires now and i wanted to order the low profile irs bolts with them but how many do i need? I know this might be a stupid question but i have never really looked to see how many i need. They come as a set of 2 so is their 1 on each side or 2 on each side?

Thanks,
Mike

1997Stang · March 2nd, 2010, 10:41 AM

Also, i am getting wheel spacers along with the bolts. Would you guys recommend quarter inch wheel spacers or half inch?

topless281 · March 2nd, 2010, 10:44 AM

Nitto NT-05R 315/35/17s stock height just for referance.

December 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#1
1997Stang Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	FR500 Rims Hey guys, I have a set of FR500 rims that i ordered for my last mustang before i got the cobra. They are 17" silver and they are deep dish (10.5in) in the back and regular (9in) in the front. My question is will the deep dish in the back fit with 315s or will it hit because of the IRS? I put the rims on but i couldnt let it down because they have no tires on them. Do any of you have deep dish rims in the back with 315s? Mike __________________ 2001 Lazer Red Metallic Cobra: Just a few mods... MM New Edge Cobra Crew #13

December 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#3
1997Stang Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright thanks! __________________ 2001 Lazer Red Metallic Cobra: Just a few mods... MM New Edge Cobra Crew #13

December 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#4
1997Stang Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone run sumitomos? __________________ 2001 Lazer Red Metallic Cobra: Just a few mods... MM New Edge Cobra Crew #13

December 28th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#7
NorCalWhtHrse Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 2,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have sumitumos right now... I got them slightly used (the guy said about 3k miles but who really knows) they have been alright i guess... If you want a better performance tire i would go with maybe a Falken... That's what I'm going to switch to when I get my new rubber __________________

March 2nd, 2010, 10:33 AM	#10
1997Stang Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Another question guys, im ordering my tires now and i wanted to order the low profile irs bolts with them but how many do i need? I know this might be a stupid question but i have never really looked to see how many i need. They come as a set of 2 so is their 1 on each side or 2 on each side? Thanks, Mike __________________ 2001 Lazer Red Metallic Cobra: Just a few mods... MM New Edge Cobra Crew #13

December 26th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#2
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 628 iTrader: 1 reviews	They'll fit but you may need to swap out the IRS bolts for the slim line version. You really won't know for sure until you get tires on them. I didn't have any problems with mine, but I've read situations where people have had the problem with the tires hitting the IRS bolts.

December 27th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#5
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 628 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had 315/35 R17 Sumotomos on mine when I went to the 10.5" rims. Now I have a 19x10 with a 295/30, which is just a hair wider than the 315 on the 17" rim.

March 2nd, 2010, 10:41 AM	#11
1997Stang Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also, i am getting wheel spacers along with the bolts. Would you guys recommend quarter inch wheel spacers or half inch? __________________ 2001 Lazer Red Metallic Cobra: Just a few mods... MM New Edge Cobra Crew #13

March 2nd, 2010, 10:44 AM	#12
topless281 Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 475 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nitto NT-05R 315/35/17s stock height just for referance. __________________ Vert Crew Co-Founder White Mustang Crew Member #7

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