FR500 Wheels for 3rd Gen.

Hey guys,

I have a Black 2002 Limited Explorer and was wondering how much luck I would have fitting some chrome 18X9 FR500 wheels on? I tried doing a search buy did not find any info. Thanks!!!

 

[ExplorerDMB]

What are you worried about? The width or bolt pattern or how much it's going to stick out (backspacing)?

-Drew

 

[Limited02]

Everything. I do not want to spend a lot of money for them not to fit. Just any useful information about what I can expect. Thanks.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

search for bolt pattern on the forums. Find the specs of the wheel from the manufacturer and post them here and we'll help you out

-Drew

 

[Limited02]

5X4.5 bolt pattern, +24mm offset, 18X9

http://www.wheelreplicas.com/fr500.htm

Thanks again!

 

[justin146]

They should fit fine.

if you buy them and dont like them, drive down here and I'll trade you my 20's for them.

 

['00XLT5.0]

The center hub hole was too small and too shallow on the FR500's to fit my wife's 2nd gen on the front, so you might check that out. I found out the hard way after I had ordered and received them.

 

[justin146]

The center hub hole was too small and too shallow on the FR500's to fit my wife's 2nd gen on the front, so you might check that out. I found out the hard way after I had ordered and received them.

That is usually a problem with 2wd 2nd gens, easily correctable with a 1/4" spacer. I have never heard of problems on AWD/4WD when using 9" wide ~+24mm offset wheels.

 

[Limited02]

Thanks for the info guys. I am still debating on whether I want FR500s or some wheels that look like the ones on the ford GT supercar. They look similar to the FR500s but are are smoother looking. I just need to go to a wheel shop and see if they have any that I can try out.

Here are the GT replicas-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-0...ryZ43958QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also, I have a picture that I did a chop of FR500s if someone would be willing to post it for me? The idea I am going for is something along the lines of an SRT-8 Cherokee or Trailblazer SS. Just a sport looking SUV that can still haul my boat and 7 people and haul a$$