What is the smallest diameter wheel for a FX50

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Denis McGuire

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2009 FX50 AWD
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Denis
Does anyone know what the smallest diameter wheel would fit on a FX50 without spacers? If you could also provide info on the original vehicle the wheels came from.

I am looking to replace the 21" stock wheels with something smaller and run a larger sidewall.
 
The FX50 has much bigger brakes. I don't know if FX35 18s will clear the calipers. Unfortunately FXs are pretty rare here in the Halifax area so finding a wheel to try is difficult.
 
If you cannot fit the 18's due to the brakes, then 19's might be the smallest you can fit.
 
You can fit 18s. I have a set for winter. Just have to be mindful of the offset (I dont remember the numbers). And if you can find the right bore size you wont have to use hub centric rings.
 
i have heard that the oem 18" will not fit the fx50 with the big brake akebono i think you need at list 20" or 21" inch rims
 
18" will fit with the proper offset even with the Akebono brakes. The spare wheel/tire is 18".

OEM is 21 x 9.5 with a 50mm offset.
 
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Well it looks like that plan is on hold. I just had the safety inspection done. Passed no problem but my rear tires are getting close to the wear bars, I knew this in advance. I went ahead and ordered new Atturo AZ850 tires in 275/45/21. I went with a slightly larger size. My speedo consistently reads 5% low so the new tires should bring it closer to actual speed. It looks like I have a few years to figure out the wheel issue.
 
I received the Atturo tires last week and was about to have them mounted and balanced when I got a call offering me almost new Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires in 295/40/21 for $300. The tires were removed from a 2020 Landrover immediately after purchase and have about 5 km on them.. With the crazy low price I couldn't pass them up. I had the Pirelli tires installed today and am quite happy with them. I will store the Atturo tires till I need them.
 
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