Fikse wheels - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 09:26 AM

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

and I am not sure if I want the hard anodize black centers or Titanium black centers

WildBillyT · 04-26-2013, 09:32 AM

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).

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 09:36 AM

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

Mike · 04-26-2013, 09:42 AM

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

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 09:48 AM

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.

WildBillyT · 04-26-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PolarBear

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

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.

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

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"

to fit the wheel

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

http://www.bodymotion.com/

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!

Mike · 04-26-2013, 10:11 AM

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

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 10:32 AM

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

LTb1ow · 04-26-2013, 10:48 AM

$3800 for wheels???

Paul Huryk · 04-26-2013, 10:54 AM

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?

Mike · 04-26-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LTb1ow

$3800 for wheels???

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Huryk

HRE,

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

Oh CCW has one wheel that I dont hate, but why settle when in the same price range?

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LTb1ow

$3800 for wheels???

Your question is?

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

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

BonzoHansen · 04-26-2013, 10:59 AM

when did you get one of these?

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 11:01 AM

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when did you get one of these?

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.....

Blackbirdws6 · 04-26-2013, 11:13 AM

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

WildBillyT · 04-26-2013, 11:30 AM

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

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

Paul Huryk · 04-26-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PolarBear

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

Oh CCW has one wheel that I dont hate, but why settle when in the same price range?

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

LTb1ow · 04-26-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PolarBear

Your question is?

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

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

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.

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 12:05 PM

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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.

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

otherwise, that is what insurance is for

PolarBear · 04-26-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Huryk

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

Those too are more expensive, just looked them up

BonzoHansen · 04-26-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PolarBear

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

otherwise, that is what insurance is for

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