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Re: Fikse wheels
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Looking forward to seeing them on the car. |
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02-17-2019 | #52 | |
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Re: Fikse wheels
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How much did you have to trim the inner fender well?
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02-17-2019 | #53 |
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Re: Fikse wheels
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.
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02-20-2019 | #54 |
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Re: Fikse wheels
Front tires are in went with 295 for the fronts and 345 for the rear Michelin pilot super sport Image1550706458.367055.jpg
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02-20-2019 | #55 |
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Re: Fikse wheels
Awesome! Can’t wait to see the pics! You’re going to love the Michelins 👍🏻
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03-28-2019 | #56 |
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Re: Fikse wheels
Getting closer!57550400937__61407281-5159-4CBB-8128-50BFC93F3296.JPG57550395444__F136D90C-C96D-454D-9D4D-EBC5402A0EFD.JPG
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03-28-2019 | #57 |
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Re: Fikse wheels
Congrats!
I bought a whole car to finally get some too. Ted |
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Re: Fikse wheels
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Caps on the way? Gonna look great with that finish combo.........
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03-29-2019 | #59 |
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Re: Fikse wheels
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.
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03-29-2019 | #60 |
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: McLean, VA
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Re: Fikse wheels
Looks great Charlie!
1/8" spacer should be no issue. |
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