Fikse wheels
 

I think by the end of summer I will be in the position to finally buy the second choice wheels I want. Does anyone know of any Fikse dealers, or know when they hold the annual sale?

Also I am not sure what the difference is between the Profil series and the FM series. They both seem to be a multipiece wheel with forged centers and spun(?) hoops? The description for either series is quite vague and I am not sure what the difference is.

Choice is between FM5's and Profil 5's :drool: and I am not sure if I want the hard anodize black centers or Titanium black centers

http://www.bodymotion.com/


They are a Fikse dealer in Ocean Township. I do not know anything about sales, but since they are local maybe you can save on shipping (if it's a lot less than tax).

I think shipping would be a lot less than sales tax @~$950 (or more) per wheel = ~$280 in tax, but I could be wrong.

That place seems like they are high end, probably wont even want to talk to me

Easy question first : Titanium black

Second question of profile vs. classic : http://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tir...rofile-5s.html

I will keep searching for discounts/ annual sale

Edit: just pm'ed the fiske rep on ls1 tech. I'll forward his reply

Thanks Mike. That thread is helpful.

I really really like the ano black though, but I am not sure what the titanium black looks, it is also paint, so it can be scratched. Anodize type 3 is hard, almost as hard as diamond on the rockwell scale.

I called the place above for now, see what the pricing on some 18x9's are. Once I finish the front suspension on the Camaro I will break out the wheelrite and see what kind of sizing I can fit.

I dunno. Maybe they would M&B tires for free or something too. Probably worth at least a phone call.

You have a pro-touring ride. Remind them that The Mule is the background of Fikse's web site.

lol, OK, I'll tell them that!


I called the place above, they said they would get me pricing on the 18x9's on both, I hope but it looks like I'll probably go with the Profil's over the FM's since the center size follows the wheel size compared to the FM designed on a fixed size center and a hoop or "rim" :kneeslap: to fit the wheel

They got back to me already $889 plus tax each. Thats about $70-90 less than I was expecting. Black anodize centers are a standard finish, Titanium black is $100 per wheel.

$3804 with the tax, not too bad, I was expecting upwards of $4500. Practically a steal!

FYI last years annual sale only took pricing direct through fiske to 34xx for 4 in standard colors. So that shop seems good right off the bat

Going to need new lug nuts too, anyone know any companies that make lot of varieties?

$3800 for wheels???

Fiskes are big money, but quality. I think that you will be happy with them, but have you looked at Forgeline, HRE, and other too - similar pricing, but different styles?

:pimp:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ps00d067d5.jpg

As I said Fikse was my SECOND choice. HRE STARTS around $1,200 a wheel and finishing options make the ones I wan around $1,500 each. I can do $4,000, but not $6,000.

Honestly I only like about 5 different wheels from all the companies I have looked into. I like the 5's and the 5S's too and two wheels from HRE, my GTA crosslace, my Ronal R15's and thats about it :rofl: Oh CCW has one wheel that I dont hate, but why settle when in the same price range? :shrug:

Your question is?

When you see a cast wheel blow up you may understand why. :kneeslap:

Also have you seen the other things that I have bought? I know you havent seen all the body panels yet.....

when did you get one of these?

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6...3pk1o1_400.jpg

I dont have a wife or kids to make me have a limit on what I or how I can spend my money. Wheels are a few months away and I like to eat Ramon noodles.....

Wheels can really make a car and I think either would look great. Hope they are strong enough for our wonderful roads.

not going to have rubber bands for tires, should be ok

Didn't see that Fiske was your second choice - my bad...

$1,500 each - ouch!

What about Formula 43? They may have some wheels that you may like too...

Pics are too funny

Not a question, more of just shock at price.

You sir, better chain them things to the car and or to a big ass immobile object. :rofl:

These are the "cheap wheels" too, look at some of the more expensive brands............

I do have a locked garage and I know who has access :shifty: otherwise, that is what insurance is for

Those too are more expensive, just looked them up

i might suggest having all the receipts and such, add them up and get your coverage upped if you haven't done so already.