Paging Jeffvette/Fikse barrel swap

[Sgreg]

I have enough Fikse wheels to put together a 9.5 inch wheel with a 89-96 C-4 /ZR-1 offset. Question for those who may know. Is it possible for a layman to change out the barrels on the 3 piece Fikse and not have a problem. Bunch of screws on the inside to break loose and redo. Looks like a job for Superman !! Just asking in case I cannot locate (2) 9.5 inch X 17 Fikse FM/5 wheels.

[RICKYRJ1]

I have had my 3 peice wheels apart twice in the past 2yrs, No problem!
40 little bolts per wheel PITA! I can't see how you wouldn't be able to switch them up. :thumbsup:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Not sure about Fikse 3 piece and how different from CCWs, but as Ricky stated not difficult and here are videos from CCW (gotta love their service).

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/technical.php

Click on the wheel repair videos.

[Aurora40]

FYI, a friend of mine bought some used 17x13" wheels for his Z. The previous owner used them for racing, so they needed some cleaning. He called Fikse to ask how easily the barrel can be taken apart.

They said that they are put together with some special process/tools, and if you took them apart by hand you would not get them back together properly.

I thought most 3-piece wheels could be taken apart with no prob, but that is not what Fikse said. It could be it's true, could be the guy on the phone didn't know what he was talking about (my friend hardly got good service from them when ordering fronts to go with the used wheels he bought). I don't know. Just passing on what they said.

[Sgreg]

Not sure about Fikse 3 piece and how different from CCWs, but as Ricky stated not difficult and here are videos from CCW (gotta love their service).

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/technical.php

Click on the wheel repair videos.

Cool. Doesn't look that bad. Of course the tech. has all the stuff to make it look easy. I can do that !! Apparently my concern about the wheel being off center can't happen if you do it right. :mrgreen:

[Locobob]

I took apart my Shelby Series 1's and resealed them with silicon caulking, worked fine.

[GOLDCYLON]

Greg if you do it carefully I bet you could break it down. May need to know the torque when you need to put it back together

[HAWAIIZR-1]

To add to my experience I took apart and reassembled 3 piece HREs for outer rim repair and no problems. I'll be taking out the centers of my CCW classics to be powder coated black next month.

[Z51JEFF]

Years ago I took a set of 3 piece wheels apart and nicked the sealant in the center seam,didnt pay too much attention and got a leak.As long as the torque sequence is followed and the seal is made I dont think there would be a problem.

[Jeffvette]

The big thing is the difference in the inner and outer barrel pieces. And the hubs being machined for a different thickness.

Most of the time, the way they are put together, you will not need to reseal them.

[RICKYRJ1]

The big thing is the difference in the inner and outer barrel pieces. And the hubs being machined for a different thickness.

Most of the time, the way they are put together, you will not need to reseal them.

On my wheels, I had to reseal the barrels back together. Yours may be different but on my wheels the offset is determined by the front barrels.

[Sgreg]

Rick, I have two 11 inch barrels Fikse FM-5 wheels which fit the front. I prefer a 9.5 inch front not to mention I just bought tires and don't want to have to buy two more wider front tires. Stupid question, If I take the front barrels and centers off the 11 inch wheels and put them on the back barrels of the 9.5 inch wheel that lacks ZR-1 offset, will it work ??? Your opinion and anyone else's would be appreciated. I guess I could just do it and see ??

[Sgreg]

On my wheels, I had to reseal the barrels back together. Yours may be different but on my wheels the offset is determined by the front barrels.

Rick, see post above.

[RICKYRJ1]

Rick, I have two 11 inch barrels Fikse FM-5 wheels which fit the front. I prefer a 9.5 inch front not to mention I just bought tires and don't want to have to buy two more wider front tires. Stupid question, If I take the front barrels and centers off the 11 inch wheels and put them on the back barrels of the 9.5 inch wheel that lacks ZR-1 offset, will it work ??? Your opinion and anyone else's would be appreciated. I guess I could just do it and see ??

Take the measurements off the rear barrels only of the 11 & 9.5 rims. Are they the same? What is the width of the fronts barrel & centers of the 11's? Try to spec it out before you take them apart. I just did this on a set of HRE's. If the offset is a little off you might be able to live with it. If they need to be pushed out a little Carter could hook you up with a quality spacer. If you want to call me feel free to PM me and I will shoot you my #. :handshak: