Fikse wheels

[Demps]

Fikse is supposedly back under new management. I have 17” FM5s but I bought them from others that had gone through the trials. I’d like 18s but they are pricey...even with Black Friday deal. I’ve heard folks have had headaches ordering new ones.

Anyone with experience?

Anyone with 18s that have lessons learned and/or final fitment sizes?

What tires & sizes?

Ted

[-=Jeff=-]

I have 18x10 and 18x12 Shelby wheels and I have found tire sizes are limited for these too..

I saw the Fikse post on CF, Danny that worked there before is Consulting for them. I did not inquire regarding cost and it is out of my range currently

[Jagdpanzer]

I went with 10x18 front and 12x19 rear Fikse Profil 10 wheels. Deciding factor was much better choice of excellent rear tires available in 19”.


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[Z51JEFF]

I went with a 19 on the rear of my car only because of the limited tire sizes. The sizes I think are limited to a 335-30-18.

[Demps]

Thanks for the info. I have 17” FM5s but alway jonesing for 18s.

I can make a car go a lot faster on my stockers for the $3,500 plus tires that they want on a deal for the 18s. Always dreaming...

Ted

[Z51JEFF]

I forgot to add back when I bought my wheels I looked into a set of Fikses but the info from Fikse was too unreliable.

[G8nightman]

I ordered a set fm5’s yesterday 18 front 19 rear let’s see how it goes I did get Black Friday deal


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[Demps]

I ordered a set fm5’s yesterday 18 front 19 rear let’s see how it goes I did get Black Friday deal


Cool! Didn’t know they made FM5s in 19”. Can’t wait to hear about your experience and see it.

Will the stagger upset the ABS any?

Ted

[G8nightman]

I feel the same lol abs shouldn’t be affected mph might be off by 2 to 5 mph


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[Jagdpanzer]

If it does I can make you up a pair of rear ABS reluctor wheels with a tooth count that will correct it.
Had to do it on mine with 345/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.


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[G8nightman]

That’s the rear tire size I will be going with how much will the wheels cost?


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[Jagdpanzer]

I’ll have to check on what the stainless steel material is running these days.


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[G8nightman]

Great let me know I ordered a big brake kit as well so I can do everything at the same time


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[henryr]

what does a set of 18/19s run ?


i'm also debating a BBK but wondering if i should step up wheel size to go all out.. and whether the 17's are going to be NLA eventually

[G8nightman]

18/19 ran me 4252 shipped to nyc
18/18 would have been 35xx with out shipping


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[Jagdpanzer]

Long term availability of your better quality/performing rear tires was my main concern . In my research found scarcer selection in 17”. 18” not much better. However, plenty to choose from in 19” thanks to our C6 brothers and Viper friends.


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[Jagdpanzer]

18/19 ran me 4252 shipped to nyc

You got a excellent deal

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[XfireZ51]

I was able to find my 19” Michelin SS for $500 for the pair.

[Jagdpanzer]

Dom,
Hell of a score!
Were did you get them?


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[XfireZ51]

Dom,
Hell of a score!
Were did you get them?


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Its Chicago Phil. Somebody knew somebody.😉😇

[G8nightman]

Can you get anymore?


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[XfireZ51]

Can you get anymore?


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This was a while ago.

[JimZRyd]

I’ve got a set of 18x10 and 19x12 Profil 5’s running 285/35 up front and 345/30 out back. Had to do a little trimming of the inner rear wheel well so they wouldn’t rub. Looks great!

Hope the new management does a better job than the last. They really let me down. Had to return my set 3 times before I got a set that was blemish free😩. If you are going to pay that kinda price, you shouldn’t have so much trouble getting a set that is right🙄

[G8nightman]

Hope I don’t have to go through that.


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[-=Jeff=-]

I’ve got a set of 18x10 and 19x12 Profil 5’s running 285/35 up front and 345/30 out back. Had to do a little trimming of the inner rear wheel well so they wouldn’t rub. Looks great!

Hope the new management does a better job than the last. They really let me down. Had to return my set 3 times before I got a set that was blemish free😩. If you are going to pay that kinda price, you shouldn’t have so much trouble getting a set that is right🙄

Would love to see pictures of that setup

[JimZRyd]

Here you go

[lfalzarano]

Fantastic look for the car!!!!


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[JimZRyd]

Fantastic look for the car!!!!


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Thanks!

[-=Jeff=-]

Ah those at the Profil 5 not the 5s .. still look good though

Edit I thought it was the 5s style (attached a picture)

[GOLDCYLON]

Fikse is supposedly back under new management. I have 17” FM5s but I bought them from others that had gone through the trials. I’d like 18s but they are pricey...even with Black Friday deal. I’ve heard folks have had headaches ordering new ones.

Anyone with experience?

Anyone with 18s that have lessons learned and/or final fitment sizes?

What tires & sizes?

Ted


I had headaches getting a new replacement wheel made this year. But I was still glad they were able to make the wheel. Everything is out of Canada and it took about 7-8 months to get the wheel sorted out which is just... Yeah

[-=Jeff=-]

I had headaches getting a new replacement wheel made this year. But I was still glad they were able to make the wheel. Everything is out of Canada and it took about 7-8 months to get the wheel sorted out which is just... Yeah

Better than if I had an issue with a Shelby Wheel.....

[henryr]

i still think the dymag II are the baddest wheels for this car

havent seen a set for sale in a long time

[bowtiguy]

i still think the dymag II are the baddest wheels for this car

havent seen a set for sale in a long time

agreed! I've got a set on my fathers quasar 91'

[henryr]

pics pls

[bowtiguy]

pics pls

Will do, in time. It’s currently in storage but will be making its final trip home to Colorado next year. I’m pretty sure the rear 11, s have a 50mm grand sport offset, so we will be correcting that while we replace the injectors.

Funny thing is, he used to race and 86’ world challenge clone with Callaway engraved dymags on it through NCCC. I convinced him to sell those in the early 2000‘s. He got 10 K for the set.

[G8nightman]

Got an update on my order. My wheels are getting closer to being done8866


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[carter200]

Got an update on my order. My wheels are getting closer to being done8866


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:dancing:dancing:dancing

[JimZRyd]

Those centers look GREAT!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you Brother!

[GOLDCYLON]

Got an update on my order. My wheels are getting closer to being done8866


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Whom are you working with ? At Fikse ?

[G8nightman]

Whom are you working with ? At Fikse ?

Brant G.

[GOLDCYLON]

Brant G.



yep same guy.... Kodiak


Technpolished centers ?

[G8nightman]

yep same guy.... Kodiak


Technpolished centers ?

Did you order a set as well? anodizing the centers

[GOLDCYLON]

Did you order a set as well? anodizing the centers



No, I already had a set for 10 years. I had to replace a damaged wheel.

[G8nightman]

Finally got my wheels today now time to buy tires 9063


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[GOLDCYLON]

Finally got my wheels today now time to buy tires 9063


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Hmm I keep getting a forbidden error with this link:confused:

[carter200]

Finally got my wheels today now time to buy tires 9063


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Congrats on the new wheels :)

[JimZRyd]

Looking good👍🏻

[Ccmano]

Hmm I keep getting a forbidden error with this link:confused:

Me too...
H

[G8nightman]

Me too...

H



That’s strange I posted the picture using the app on the iPhone


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[Demps]

Congrats. Three months—Not bad. Satisfied?

Kind of wish I’d have pulled the trigger.

Ted

[BigJohn]

Finally got my wheels today now time to buy tires 9063


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They look great!
Looking forward to seeing them on the car.

[Flyman 27]

I’ve got a set of 18x10 and 19x12 Profil 5’s running 285/35 up front and 345/30 out back. Had to do a little trimming of the inner rear wheel well so they wouldn’t rub. Looks great!

Hope the new management does a better job than the last. They really let me down. Had to return my set 3 times before I got a set that was blemish free😩. If you are going to pay that kinda price, you shouldn’t have so much trouble getting a set that is right🙄

Did the tires rub in the front or rear?
How much did you have to trim the inner fender well?

[JimZRyd]

Did the tires rub in the front or rear?
How much did you have to trim the inner fender well?

Just the rears. Not much trimming. I just road around the block a few times to let the tires leave a scrub mark on the liner and then just trimmed that part away with a dremel tool.

[G8nightman]

Front tires are in went with 295 for the fronts and 345 for the rear Michelin pilot super sport 9114


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[JimZRyd]

Awesome! Can’t wait to see the pics! You’re going to love the Michelins 👍🏻

[G8nightman]

Getting closer!92929293


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[Demps]

Congrats!

I bought a whole car to finally get some too.

Ted

[carter200]

Getting closer!92929293


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Caps on the way? Gonna look great with that finish combo.........

[dredgeguy]

I am also joining the FM5 club. Purchased a used 15 year old 17" set with ZR-1 offsets last fall but they were in rough shape. Met the seller last fall at Ye Old Wheel Shop and had them check out the rims to confirm running true and if they could work their magic and clean them up. In the end they polished them all and painted the back. Looking 100% better. Got my order in from Costco for new Michelin PS2's 275/40/17 in front and 335/35/17's on the rear. Back tires mounted up no problem and look great but fronts are fighting me all the way. I have C5 brake calibers up front and the Fikse's do not clear the caliber. The small nuts on the inside of the Fikse's are hitting the caliber. They will clear with no issues with stock J55.
Long story short, after consulting with my Wazoo brothers, decided best to do some grinding on the caliber. Got together with my neighbor and Wazoo member Dan yesterday who has a lift and grinder and went at it. After grinding and painting just about there and doubt anybody will notice. Still am going to need a small 0.125" spacer and will have that on order today. Hopefully I can use my stock wheel lugs with the spacer, I think it should be fine. Can't wait to get it all back together with the new rubber. After all is done will see if I can find a new home for my chrome A-molds. They are aftermarket and in decent shape for a daily driver.

[secondchance]

Looks great Charlie!
1/8" spacer should be no issue.

[Scrrem]

I’m running 3/8 spacers on my front FM5’s
Rich.

[Z51JEFF]

Did the tires rub in the front or rear?
How much did you have to trim the inner fender well?

There is an area in the rear wheel well liner that will need to be trimmed. I’ve got a new wheel liner loose that I can get a picture if anybody needs it.

[Z51JEFF]

Got an update on my order. My wheels are getting closer to being done8866


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Those centers are gorgeous,it would be interesting to know what Fikse uses to
get that finish,that has got to be the best looking surface finish I’ve seen on a wheel. I’ve got a machine I made years ago I use to put a brushed finish on a wheel and using a green scuff pad with WD40 almost has the same look but not the sheen. Fikse is the only wheel I’ve ever seen that has this look,it’s what makes the wheel unique and stand out from the other wheel manufacturers out there.

[G8nightman]

There is an area in the rear wheel well liner that will need to be trimmed. I’ve got a new wheel liner loose that I can get a picture if anybody needs it.



Please post I would like to see it.


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[XfireZ51]

As some additional info, when I first put even 325s on the rear, I did have a rubbing on the inner tire at the wheel well. Over abrupt dips, I could hear the wheel rub behind me. So 345s exacerbate that. However, I converted over to both the DRM trailing arm and rear camber brackets. These helped to nearly eliminate the rubbing altho it will happen. Previously I would get out of the car and have a slight rubber smell. That doesn’t happen any longer.

[Z51JEFF]

Please post I would like to see it.


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https://i.postimg.cc/V6Fxm5LG/BE52-B343-06-E1-4363-8399-5-E1-BE1-C40-E35.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vgcqvYnf)
This is on the forward are on the liner,picture does help much you can get an idea where the spot is. On my car the rear tire will skin the inner backside of the liner occasionally but my car is lowered so it shouldn’t rub on a car at OEM height.

[Z51JEFF]

https://i.postimg.cc/W3VBB0jq/E4809012-7176-4-AE8-A6-A2-857-BA6-D4-AA66.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3yLfp4k3)
The area you need to trim is the squared off area opposite the hole for the bolt. I only trimmed off the edge that stuck out. This liner is for the left side.

[RICKYRJ1]

I bought a set of Alfa1 wheels in 19" front and back need to get some Mich SS also now

[G8nightman]

https://i.postimg.cc/W3VBB0jq/E4809012-7176-4-AE8-A6-A2-857-BA6-D4-AA66.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3yLfp4k3)

The area you need to trim is the squared off area opposite the hole for the bolt. I only trimmed off the edge that stuck out. This liner is for the left side.



Thanks for the pic[emoji1360]


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[USAZR1]

The inner fender fenders on the later cars, have a few significant projections/nubs on the inside edge. These will cause clearance issues, also. On my 94, I used a little angle grinder to remove them. On my 90 & 91, the inner fenderwells didn't have the problem.

[RHanselman]

I have the 18's FM5's on my Ruby. Was thinking of going back to the stock wheels if I can find them in great condition. Doing this when Brett gets time to start on the Convertible conversion...

Cheers,
Ron

[dredgeguy]

The used 17" Fikse FM5's I purchased last year got a nice polish from Ye Old Wheel shop and they mounted and force balanced the new PS2's special ordered from Costco. We had to do a little grinding off the C5 front brake calibers (thanks Dan) and use a 1/8" spacer on the fronts. Now all done and ready for MR7 and BG. Counting down the days!

[Ccmano]

Very nice Charlie!


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[mcich7781]

Getting closer!92929293


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[mcich7781]

Fikse's on my mini-me. 93309331

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[-=Jeff=-]

where did you find them? (for the mini-me)

[mcich7781]

Ebay. Not a perfect match, but very close.

GMP 18839 Street Fighter 1:18 Scale Wheel and Tire Set.







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[G8nightman]

Finally got mine on 98669867


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[carter200]

Finally got mine on 98669867


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No ZR-1 center caps going on?

[G8nightman]

No ZR-1 center caps going on?

Hi Carter going to leave it as is for now.

[carter200]

Hi Carter going to leave it as is for now.


When you are ready give me a holler.......

[cvette98pacecar]

If it does I can make you up a pair of rear ABS reluctor wheels with a tooth count that will correct it.
Had to do it on mine with 345/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.


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Phil, I can use a set of these for the 91 Spyder it has the same wheels as yours.

[XfireZ51]

If it does I can make you up a pair of rear ABS reluctor wheels with a tooth count that will correct it.
Had to do it on mine with 345/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.


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Phil,

I have same tires but have not had any issues showing up w ABS.

[G8nightman]

Same here took mine out for a drive no issues no rubbing either


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[Jagdpanzer]

You where luckier than me

[Jagdpanzer]

Phil, I can use a set of these for the 91 Spyder it has the same wheels as yours.

Have you tried them out yet?
Several report they are not having issues with this wheel/tire setup.