I wouldn’t consider myself a “hater”, as I like the look you’ve achieved there. In all the years and Foxes I experimented with however, I never found anything larger than 17 with a ride quality that was as good as the various 17s I’ve used.
Yea im not a hater either looks wise I think they're great but ride wise and performance wise I prefer smaller wheels with beefy tires like he used to run on it. The drag pack look because it's the lightest and hooks best and rides best and it also looks pretty damn cool too imo. 18s look wicked as well but don't ride or perform as good (unless you're building a car for the twisties and don't care as much about straight line stuff by all means go 18).
I just did fitment on Bilstein quad shocks on my 93 LX with J&M Jackers and SVE 10”x17” 5 lug Pony’s and they where biting the tire in normal installation and reversed installation. Others say quads aren’t necessary when tubular lower control bars are utilized. That quads counter wheel hop in stock lower control arms. I’ll have to post a video when my 5 lug conversion is done.
I'm running 03 Cobra R's 17x9 all around with 245/40/ZR17's on my 88 gt. Only time anything rubs is when I happen to hit a pothole that I didn't see,then the fronts just get a slight scuff mark on the outside of the tire. I like this setup, because I can still rotate them for slightly longer life. Really like both the retro fox and the calypso! Keep on foxing around ya'll! 👍👍
Btw... I still have all 6 shocks and no rubbing.. I do have lowering Springs and pan-hard bar absolutely no problems or issues with getting them on my 86 Saleen Tribute.. 4 eye 4or life!!!!
Brew, with those wheels Calypso looks like a totally different car. Just when I didn't think you could make an already awesome car look any better you knocked it out of the park. What kind of tire shine is that? Love it!
Thanks brother! It does look like a completely different car with these wheels. It’s called superior tire shine. It’s a blue liquid in a regular spray bottle that I apply with a sponge 🧽
@@BREW2LFOXBODY You're welcome. I'll have to check out Superior Tire Shine. I sometimes use the old sponge trick. Works well with Black Magic tire shine and even Armor All.
I don't get too many haters with my set up. 19 x 8.5 with 245 35 19, front, and 19 x 10.5 with 275 30 19. Wheels are KMC district's, I like them. I also have a set of 17x9 bullets I like with 245 45 17s. To each their own.
Also running, eibach 2" lowering springs all around and tokico blue shocks and struts. Handles way better than stock, even with almost 300,000 km's on it. Also installed new quad shocks at the same time as the rest of the suspension system. Simple, fun, daily in summer when not raining too much.
when i was younger i had a 89 red gt the rear end went to the passenger side which looked like a full 2 inch's. WISH THIS VIDEO WAS AROUND BACK THEN 05 06
It's great we have so many choices! Personally, I don't like "rubber band" tires on anything, and the 18's just look out of pace on older cars. But if you love em, then that's OK!
Love the 18” Saleen reps on my ‘93 Cobra - same sizing as yours. And definitely not the cheapest solution but another option is to run a panhard bar instead of quad shocks - have the MM setup with torque arm and it really plants the rear end.
@@BREW2LFOXBODY do you have lowering springs? New to the foxbody community, and trying to eventually get my fox set up like your red one. I have a ways to go, but I love the stance.
I have 18x9 with 265/35/18 on my front and 18x10 with 285/35/18 rears! I bought the fr500 set from American muscle. I have 97 front hubs and moser racing fox length 5 lug rear axles! The is dropped 1.5” on SR coil overs and SR upper and lower control arms from American muscle also. The car handles like a go cart! I have a video on my channel if anyone wants to see how it looks.
Thanks for telling people about the quad shocks. Bought my car PO had removed them long story short got on it and changed lanes by accident went home and ordered been great ever since. Edit also those wheels do look dope AF!
I flipped the quad with these wheel and I’m still rubbing any other option instead of removing the quad shock also replace the rear shock and springs with the SVE springs 1.2 and 1 inch drop. Also the grease cover on the front wheels without spacer pushes out the SVE wheel cover.
I really hope they come out with this combo in a bronze or gold center with that polished lip !! whoo they are hot 🔥 gonna look great on my jewel green LX can't wait to order a set
I like 17s I like to run a little more meat on the rear tires for traction prefer 305/45/17 for better traction over an 18 but that’s my preference everyone is different 18s do look better tho but I like when the beefyer tire hooks
I like the old school deep dish look, like the old hammers! I'm wondering what the car or any foxbody would look like with the deep dish front and back? I doubt it would work on the front being 10 inches wide, im just curious what it would like! I think it would look sick!!
These wheels with the rivets are 🔥 🔥🔥 I really like those gold mesh wheels on the retro but these too! Also let me just say the retro is my favorite car. I enjoy them both I’m just a red fan, and a supercharger fan. But both very nice cars! Keep up the great content
I wanted them wheels with the rivets. By the time I was getting ready to order them they stop making them. So I got the 17's silver regular and still love them.
Love the Saleen SC style wheels just got some for my car a month ago but I got the ones with the black star and machined finished lip in the 17’s they really set the car with style and stance.
I'm a huge fan of the anniversary wheels. Esp chrome. Currently I'm rocking the 93 cobra on mine. Not my absolute favorite but I have $150 and some time in them.
I have 17x9 all the way around on my fox. My fronts poke a little & rub if I turn too tight. I only have a 245 on the front of mine. Mine are 99 cobra replicas I believe.
My friend has a FOX BODY vert thats been dropped on 19x10 inch rims out back! His FOX is the first one that I have ever seen lowered on 19's! th-cam.com/video/3LzTuuDfA3M/w-d-xo.html
hey how come u get everything in one box........ I want to order for my Lamar It's always separate boxes big old boxes I would like to order from there I ordered the door handle armrest two of them to spin nuts for the headlights and they came in two separate boxes so to spend the nuts for about 11 bucks cost me $40 for shipping and the armrests came in a different box cost me 50 dollars for shipping so how can we get them to put shit all in one box like you got.lol.....
I personally Think the retro looks good with the gold mesh wheels.. Thoses wheels are money on the calypso ... When I ordered my series 3 wheels LMR got my fitment perfect...
Got the same rims... they look even better on your Cobra Tribute if you can imagine that then on my 86 Saleen Tribute.. . I do have an short unboxing video and on car video of the staggered 18" Saleen rims and my first really real reaction of seeing those beauty's out the box and in person.. the video does not do it justice... I get even more compliments then my 17" cobra R Replicas rims.. I didn't think that was possible. But yeah, ya'll get bored take a look..🙏
Hi Brew. Are those SVE 18's Gun Metal or Silver on the Calypso at the begging of the video? Thanks for all the videos you make. Very informative. Happy Holidays.
I’ve got 17x9 pony rims want to put 255/50/17 on back & 225/50/17 on front will this combo work without mods it’s a 1985 also if that doesn’t fit please let me know a combination I can use without mods Factory stance. Thank you very much.
What year is the calypso ? I want to use the same set up but im worried about clearance since my car is a 1990 and I was told that the 90 and older have smaller fenders. Let me know what you think please. I really love you’re content. Thanks
First of all love the content you continuously provide. I have a 347 in my coupe and purchased the performer rpm 2 intake. Would love a video explaining the hookup of lines on the upper intake and again love the content.
I have the same size up front BUT I’m running a 285 40 R18 in the back on a 9.5” wheel. Mine doesn’t rub either and the ride is great imo. I posted a pic on your FB page maroon notch.
The quad shocks are to prevent wheel hop these cars were known for. If you look at the older models 1984 and older, they literally have a traction bar on the right side. I don't think it was intended for side to side nor would they do much to prevent any movement. That's what a panhard bar is for. Want to get rid of your quad shock? As long as you have a decent lower control arm you'll be fine. I will say those wheels are sick and likely be putting a set on my GT (painted in 93 Bright Teal metallic-the Cobra color).
Love your cars man !! Did you have to roll your fenders ? I have a 90 and I want to run either 18s or 17s with 10 wide in the back. Let me know please. Thanks
Ive got 17x9 on the front with 245/45 tires, lowered 1.5 inches and im rubbing the controls arms i think. 17 inch ponies from LMR. Help a brother out please
Oh SNAP! Those look NICE! Thanks for this info Now I have another option to think about. I like those. I'm planning on new wheels this year. To bad we are so far away from each other. I have a Hunter Alignment Maching in my home garage. And I know how to use it. 😉👍
I got a 89 lx and it has 8 inch wheels all around and I’m wanting to put wider wheels and tires on it what do you think I could run on it I’m wanting something thats wider in the back and it has all new tabular a arms
I just looked at LMR, and they only offer these in 17” with 5 lugs. 17x9, and 17x10”. What are the tire sizes on the Retro Fox? I’m thinking that is the way I’ll end up with.
I’m a fan of a little taller tire in the rear so it has slight rake. Think it looks cool. But this look really nice. I have a pair of BBS rk’ on the way. Just need to find 2 more for the rear
Do you have spacers on the retro wheels? I’m struggling to fit my 17x10 cobra Rs, they’re on a 275/40 also. It doesn’t rub the fender but It rubs somewhere on the inside of the wheel. Wondering if you knew any fixes to it. Or maybe I missed a video of yours where you explain this exact question.
Get rid of the quad shocks and add a Panhard bar, Night and day difference for these cars.
Right. The quad shock is for wheel hop.
Calypso is looking beyond sublime sitting on those! These cars keep pulling me in even still!
I wouldn’t consider myself a “hater”, as I like the look you’ve achieved there. In all the years and Foxes I experimented with however, I never found anything larger than 17 with a ride quality that was as good as the various 17s I’ve used.
Yea im not a hater either looks wise I think they're great but ride wise and performance wise I prefer smaller wheels with beefy tires like he used to run on it. The drag pack look because it's the lightest and hooks best and rides best and it also looks pretty damn cool too imo. 18s look wicked as well but don't ride or perform as good (unless you're building a car for the twisties and don't care as much about straight line stuff by all means go 18).
I agree.. the ride does suffer some
I agree!
Plus, it's not "period correct" since fox body Mustangs didn't run 18's around 25 years ago...
It wasn't really a thing.
@@Kev27RS I got my FOX also lowered on 18 inch rims and I love the look and the ride is still pretty good
th-cam.com/video/3_tVwBKTGhI/w-d-xo.html
I've been rocking the 18's on my calypso coupe for about 15 years now. Always loved them. Glad the 18's getting some love. Love the cars man!
I just did fitment on Bilstein quad shocks on my 93 LX with J&M Jackers and SVE 10”x17” 5 lug Pony’s and they where biting the tire in normal installation and reversed installation. Others say quads aren’t necessary when tubular lower control bars are utilized. That quads counter wheel hop in stock lower control arms. I’ll have to post a video when my 5 lug conversion is done.
I'm running 03 Cobra R's 17x9 all around with 245/40/ZR17's on my 88 gt. Only time anything rubs is when I happen to hit a pothole that I didn't see,then the fronts just get a slight scuff mark on the outside of the tire. I like this setup, because I can still rotate them for slightly longer life. Really like both the retro fox and the calypso! Keep on foxing around ya'll! 👍👍
Btw... I still have all 6 shocks and no rubbing.. I do have lowering Springs and pan-hard bar absolutely no problems or issues with getting them on my 86 Saleen Tribute.. 4 eye 4or life!!!!
Brew, with those wheels Calypso looks like a totally different car. Just when I didn't think you could make an already awesome car look any better you knocked it out of the park. What kind of tire shine is that? Love it!
Thanks brother! It does look like a completely different car with these wheels. It’s called superior tire shine. It’s a blue liquid in a regular spray bottle that I apply with a sponge 🧽
@@BREW2LFOXBODY You're welcome. I'll have to check out Superior Tire Shine. I sometimes use the old sponge trick. Works well with Black Magic tire shine and even Armor All.
Absolutely perfect on that color!!
I don't get too many haters with my set up. 19 x 8.5 with 245 35 19, front, and 19 x 10.5 with 275 30 19. Wheels are KMC district's, I like them. I also have a set of 17x9 bullets I like with 245 45 17s. To each their own.
Those wheels will look good on either car!!
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Installation of window motor is what I need! Can't wait
It’ll be in Wednesdays video 👌
The 18s modernize the look of the Fox and it Looks great. I’d love to see those Drag Comps on the Retro Fox!
These wheels look awesome on this car!
Also running, eibach 2" lowering springs all around and tokico blue shocks and struts. Handles way better than stock, even with almost 300,000 km's on it. Also installed new quad shocks at the same time as the rest of the suspension system. Simple, fun, daily in summer when not raining too much.
I have the 17” mesh kit from LMR on my hoopty . 245 front 275 rears looks good .
I remember back in 1998 I wanted to put some 18" centerlines on my 93 mustang. Everybody told me it couldn't be done.
Looking good. Can't wait om the 65', and father/daughter project.
Your gonna love the next video ❤️
They killer. I’m diggin the Rivets. I’m running the black with polished sc staggered. Now I want them with rivets!
I was never a rivet guy but they do look good on this wheels imo
when i was younger i had a 89 red gt the rear end went to the passenger side which looked like a full 2 inch's. WISH THIS VIDEO WAS AROUND BACK THEN 05 06
It's great we have so many choices! Personally, I don't like "rubber band" tires on anything, and the 18's just look out of pace on older cars. But if you love em, then that's OK!
The 65 is coming to life I had a 64 1/5. Right shock tower frame twisted sold the car this happened in 1980
Love the 18” Saleen reps on my ‘93 Cobra - same sizing as yours. And definitely not the cheapest solution but another option is to run a panhard bar instead of quad shocks - have the MM setup with torque arm and it really plants the rear end.
Sweet brew2l I had 285 40 17 on rear turn quad shocks around but needed new tires an could only get 275s now could not find 285 in nittos ohwell.
I actually prefer the 275s myself
@@BREW2LFOXBODY the 285s came on the wheels I bought.
@@BREW2LFOXBODY do you have lowering springs? New to the foxbody community, and trying to eventually get my fox set up like your red one. I have a ways to go, but I love the stance.
I have 18x9 with 265/35/18 on my front and 18x10 with 285/35/18 rears! I bought the fr500 set from American muscle. I have 97 front hubs and moser racing fox length 5 lug rear axles! The is dropped 1.5” on SR coil overs and SR upper and lower control arms from American muscle also. The car handles like a go cart! I have a video on my channel if anyone wants to see how it looks.
I like em. Would like to see the non riveted in 18" too.
Looking sweet, love those wheels & tires on the Calypso, they should look just as sweet on the RetroFox, screw the
haters! They have no taste.
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Damnnnn!! The calypso looks soooooo good with that set up!!
Imo rear needs a wider tire maybe a 285-295. I like a 275 on a 9" wheel. You are right the wheels need to change cars.
Thanks for telling people about the quad shocks. Bought my car PO had removed them long story short got on it and changed lanes by accident went home and ordered been great ever since. Edit also those wheels do look dope AF!
👀✊
Looks stunning! Perfect job! That's probably the biggest wheel you can fit and still drive it on the real road!
My homeboy has his FOX dropped on 19 INCH rims and he has no clearance issues... th-cam.com/video/3LzTuuDfA3M/w-d-xo.html
All I can say is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro!
I flipped the quad with these wheel and I’m still rubbing any other option instead of removing the quad shock also replace the rear shock and springs with the SVE springs 1.2 and 1 inch drop. Also the grease cover on the front wheels without spacer pushes out the SVE wheel cover.
I really hope they come out with this combo in a bronze or gold center with that polished lip !! whoo they are hot 🔥 gonna look great on my jewel green LX can't wait to order a set
I like 17s I like to run a little more meat on the rear tires for traction prefer 305/45/17 for better traction over an 18 but that’s my preference everyone is different 18s do look better tho but I like when the beefyer tire hooks
What wheels are u running and backspacing to run 305's?
I like the old school deep dish look, like the old hammers! I'm wondering what the car or any foxbody would look like with the deep dish front and back? I doubt it would work on the front being 10 inches wide, im just curious what it would like! I think it would look sick!!
Anything is worth a try ✊✊
Quick tip, if you are running kyb shocks and quad shocks, they will rub together
Lots of info… great video BREW2L!
Thanks bud!
Hey man I found you some nice factory red seats for the fox!
Really? 🤔
@@BREW2LFOXBODY yes sir Ill send you picture of them
Those wheels look right at home on the Calypso 👍😎
I listened and got the suggested tire sizes now the back looks smaller than the front. I gotta get different back tires.
These wheels with the rivets are 🔥 🔥🔥 I really like those gold mesh wheels on the retro but these too! Also let me just say the retro is my favorite car. I enjoy them both I’m just a red fan, and a supercharger fan. But both very nice cars! Keep up the great content
Looks awesome! Saving up for my own set!!!
👌👌
Bad ass wheels bro!
Thanks brother!
I wanted them wheels with the rivets. By the time I was getting ready to order them they stop making them. So I got the 17's silver regular and still love them.
Love how the 18's fill out the wheel-wells 😍😍😍 " 'dat fitment tho' " 👌😎
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I guess this weekend I'll get to see how bad my SVE liquid gold wheels rub😅 265/35/18 on the front & 285/35/18 on the rear.
Love the Saleen SC style wheels just got some for my car a month ago but I got the ones with the black star and machined finished lip in the 17’s they really set the car with style and stance.
👌
Those wheels are wicked!
✊😎
The Saleen/Stern wheels look the best on a Fox!
I'm a huge fan of the anniversary wheels. Esp chrome. Currently I'm rocking the 93 cobra on mine. Not my absolute favorite but I have $150 and some time in them.
Good clean look with those wheels! Yes, add about 2 degrees of negative camber and you will be set.
I have 17x9 all the way around on my fox. My fronts poke a little & rub if I turn too tight. I only have a 245 on the front of mine. Mine are 99 cobra replicas I believe.
Nitrous Express sent me one of their hoodies and I love it. Might become a hoodie guy myself.
I love a nice hoodie ❤️
Killer wheels and, tires! Thanks for the tech tips on that!
Anytime! Thanks for watching
@@BREW2LFOXBODY always our pleasure as interested viewers watching your content! Always great stuff!
Looks great with the 18" SCs. I just picked up a set of SCs as well. Do you have a link to the lug nuts that you are running with these wheels?
My friend has a FOX BODY vert thats been dropped on 19x10 inch rims out back! His FOX is the first one that I have ever seen lowered on 19's! th-cam.com/video/3LzTuuDfA3M/w-d-xo.html
hey how come u get everything in one box........ I want to order for my Lamar It's always separate boxes big old boxes I would like to order from there I ordered the door handle armrest two of them to spin nuts for the headlights and they came in two separate boxes so to spend the nuts for about 11 bucks cost me $40 for shipping and the armrests came in a different box cost me 50 dollars for shipping so how can we get them to put shit all in one box like you got.lol.....
I personally Think the retro looks good with the gold mesh wheels.. Thoses wheels are money on the calypso ... When I ordered my series 3 wheels LMR got my fitment perfect...
i run 2018 gt rims on my 88 t top with cobra IRS, I love the look
I really need quad shocks. my oem were shot. I have weld drag lights 10 inches wide.hope they work when I go to buy them
Got the same rims... they look even better on your Cobra Tribute if you can imagine that then on my 86 Saleen Tribute.. . I do have an short unboxing video and on car video of the staggered 18" Saleen rims and my first really real reaction of seeing those beauty's out the box and in person.. the video does not do it justice... I get even more compliments then my 17" cobra R Replicas rims.. I didn't think that was possible. But yeah, ya'll get bored take a look..🙏
I’ll check you out 😎
please, let me know the offset of the green foxbody front and rear.
Cool! Thxs for the tip on the lug nuts👍
Those are the wheels for that car it looks so good
Hi Brew. Are those SVE 18's Gun Metal or Silver on the Calypso at the begging of the video?
Thanks for all the videos you make. Very informative.
Happy Holidays.
I’ve got 17x9 pony rims want to put 255/50/17 on back & 225/50/17 on front will this combo work without mods it’s a 1985 also if that doesn’t fit please let me know a combination I can use without mods Factory stance. Thank you very much.
My car isn’t lowered. Will this tire configuration work for me
What year is the calypso ? I want to use the same set up but im worried about clearance since my car is a 1990 and I was told that the 90 and older have smaller fenders. Let me know what you think please. I really love you’re content. Thanks
Clean set up. Hard to pull that off. Triple
Mine scrape on bumps guess I need new springs
First of all love the content you continuously provide. I have a 347 in my coupe and purchased the performer rpm 2 intake. Would love a video explaining the hookup of lines on the upper intake and again love the content.
Car been looking nice.
I clicked on the link, can’t find the 18’s. 😵💫
I have the same size up front BUT I’m running a 285 40 R18 in the back on a 9.5” wheel. Mine doesn’t rub either and the ride is great imo. I posted a pic on your FB page maroon notch.
The quad shocks are to prevent wheel hop these cars were known for. If you look at the older models 1984 and older, they literally have a traction bar on the right side. I don't think it was intended for side to side nor would they do much to prevent any movement. That's what a panhard bar is for.
Want to get rid of your quad shock? As long as you have a decent lower control arm you'll be fine.
I will say those wheels are sick and likely be putting a set on my GT (painted in 93 Bright Teal metallic-the Cobra color).
Although not intended for it they definitely help with the side to side issue when you have worn out sloppy bushings in your control arms.
@@BREW2LFOXBODY those wheels are likely going on my GT. Didn't realize they came in 18s.
How much did you cut the front and rear springs with this setup
Great content on the wheels man. 🤙🏼
Love your cars man !! Did you have to roll your fenders ? I have a 90 and I want to run either 18s or 17s with 10 wide in the back. Let me know please. Thanks
Ive got 17x9 on the front with 245/45 tires, lowered 1.5 inches and im rubbing the controls arms i think. 17 inch ponies from LMR. Help a brother out please
Oh SNAP! Those look NICE! Thanks for this info Now I have another option to think about. I like those. I'm planning on new wheels this year.
To bad we are so far away from each other. I have a Hunter Alignment Maching in my home garage. And I know how to use it. 😉👍
Great content on wheels. Subbed thanks for the info!
I like the rivets, and I LOVE the dish. Euro style, right up my alley.
The front wheels on my car seem to stick out way more than the rear. Im assuming its due to the 5 lug swap.
whats up with the 6 inch rotors
looks good
Can you do a video fitting 305 rear and 275 front or any advice on that
Great work
hey brewl can you put a 275-40-18 on a 18-10 wheel instead of a 35 to get more rubber
I just bought the same set of wheel, now I am asking what does spring I need for look like you? 1” drop or is too much?
Looks clean clean !!!!
Thanks brother 🙏
Looking good! Pushrod 5.0 I'm getting one! What size DOT slick should I use on stock 16 inch pony wheel with a 1 inch drop spring?
Seems like we used to run 26/10/16 or something close back in the day.
@@BREW2LFOXBODY 👍
Those looks perfect with Calypso. Right on.
I got a 89 lx and it has 8 inch wheels all around and I’m wanting to put wider wheels and tires on it what do you think I could run on it I’m wanting something thats wider in the back and it has all new tabular a arms
Great content as always.
Them wheels look great 👍
I like the wheels overall. I wish they could be a five lug setup to fit on an 23 Mustang GT. I'm so waiting to put a deposit on one.
have thought of the maxium motor sports panhard bar for the rear????? , i herd that stops the rear end from moving side to side
That look is gorgeous
I just looked at LMR, and they only offer these in 17” with 5 lugs. 17x9, and 17x10”. What are the tire sizes on the Retro Fox? I’m thinking that is the way I’ll end up with.
I’m a fan of a little taller tire in the rear so it has slight rake. Think it looks cool. But this look really nice. I have a pair of BBS rk’ on the way. Just need to find 2 more for the rear
Do you have spacers on the retro wheels? I’m struggling to fit my 17x10 cobra Rs, they’re on a 275/40 also. It doesn’t rub the fender but It rubs somewhere on the inside of the wheel. Wondering if you knew any fixes to it. Or maybe I missed a video of yours where you explain this exact question.
No spacers on the retro. It could be the quad shocks rubbing or the emergency brake cable making contact with the wheel.
I did this 15 yrs ago I'm thinking 19s now