FR 500 wheels MK2 Roadster

[pelzerd]

I saw a great Black Friday deal on lmr. However, am I correct that on mk2 only 17x9s will fit on all 4 corners? That the 17x10.5 will not fit in back? Also, their website says 1994-2004 front spindles are necessary for front to fit? I believe mine are from an 89 mustang donor. Trying to swap out current 15x9 and 15x10 torq thrust 2s for the 17s. And I’ve seen a lot of roadsters on here have the fr500s.

Thank you for any thoughts!

[svassh]

I'm running these on my MK2: https://www.factoryfiveparts.com/black-25th-anniversary-wheels-tires/

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I believe a PO may have modifed my rear wheel wells though.

[pelzerd]

Wow, those look great! Yes, definitely thought those could not would not fit on a mk2.

[Badfish]

You’ll need to modify the sheet metal and shock mount for 10.5” rims to clear on a MKII. Not too complex, but it’s been a long time, so can’t remember the specifics! I’m sure there’s threads on the other forum that can provide some specifics. Definitely worth it!

https://i.imgur.com/z5FkY8A.jpg

[pelzerd]

Ok thank you, I’ll do a search on the rear mod.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Search tor “315 mod” on both forums. It will explain the changes to the tubing and aluminum that are necessary to fit the wider wheel and 315/35-17 tires. In front you can use mid 1980s 5 lug Lincoln Mk rotors. They work with your existing Fox spindles, bearings and calipers.

Jeff

[pelzerd]

Thank you Jeff! I did a search earlier without luck. I’ll search 315 Mod, thanks for the help!

[svassh]

This is a link I had saved, looks like what was done to my car. I assume this is what Jeff was referencing.

http://www.norcal-cobras.com/projects/FFR_1046-mods/tire-clearancing/

[Busamike]

I have an mk3, I used the lincoln rotors. Only issue was the center caps. all else was perfect fit. I painted the grease covers and put a little cobra sticker on them. I really like the look. Also Im running 9" wide 17's up front with 245s. Back I understand the mk 3 is different that the 2 but I have the 10.5 17s with 315s. All on the black FR500's. I dont know if this helps at all but I am rooting for you. I did a ton of research prior to putting this package together. Oh changed the rear axles and got the 5 lugs back there. Easy job all the way around.

[JeffP]

And if you want some nice center caps...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184101179993

[pelzerd]

Thanks for all the info! Probably going to hold off on doing the Black Friday buy until I decide on doing the 315 mod. As always, this forum is very helpful!