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86SupraMKII
03-17-2003, 02:24 PM
I was interested in the Fikse wheels after seeing them on the message board here. I just finished e-mailing the company on compatible sizes for our MKII Supra with all the specs and sizes of our bolt patterns. Hopefully I'll get a responce back from them and I'll post it with a rough idea of prices. I was interested in the FM/5 and FM/10 wheels, so that's what I asked about.

Here's a link to a nice view of an FM/5 wheel on a Camaro...the closest boxy car I could find that would have similar lines to the Supra.

http://www.fikse.com/yourcar/street8.html

Andrew
03-17-2003, 04:10 PM
I would be interested in hearing about it... I've been interesed in the Fikse FM/10s for a while now..

Malloy
03-17-2003, 04:22 PM
Remember guys, these wheels in 18" variety are typically 4500, without tires. I bet the 17s are $4,000...then add tires.

$5k for wheels? Wow.

86SupraMKII
03-17-2003, 04:38 PM
I hope they aren't that much, but I asked them about 17" sizes....18 would leave little if any tire to keep from changing the revolutions on the wheel/tire.

Andrew
03-17-2003, 05:23 PM
i'm looking for 17s. I also hope they're not that much..

-Andrew

skip
03-17-2003, 05:30 PM
actually mike priced them just about right. :D

Malloy
03-17-2003, 06:44 PM
Yea, they are def. in that ballpark. That is common fitments too. They may hose us more due to the weird config we need.

They are pretty much the top of the food chain.

zank
03-17-2003, 07:30 PM
:shock: $4K for 17" rims
man if you buy those you would be rolling around on a $2K (Estimated)car with $4K rims :)

SilverMk2
03-17-2003, 07:39 PM
I'd guessestimate about $3500 for 17x8 and 17x9s. Add about $1500 for a decent set of tires.

quick
03-17-2003, 08:10 PM
To be clear you can get Fikse's for a better deal. Contact SW on Supraforums if you're interested.

You will save a substantial amount less than the $4500 that Mike's talking about. I've heard rumors of as much as thirty percent less...

Malloy
03-17-2003, 09:24 PM
If you can get 17" Fikse FM10s for <3800 in mk2 fitments, I will eat my dirty stinky New Balance sneakers ;)



To be clear you can get Fikse's for a better deal. Contact SW on Supraforums if you're interested. You will save a substantial amount less than the $4500 that Mike's talking about. I've heard rumors of as much as thirty percent less...

quick
03-17-2003, 09:26 PM
If you can get 17" Fikse FM10s for <3800 in mk2 fitments, I will eat my dirty stinky New Balance sneakers ;)

I don't think they make a 4-hole wheel. If they do you're right -- you perhaps wouldn't get a huge discount.

However, It's going to be more like $4000 tops IMO. ...unless they have to do some wacky shit for MkII fitment (which I doubt).

quick
03-17-2003, 09:29 PM
If CCW wheels come in MkII fitment they're a good deal for a 3-piece forged setup. Something like $1800 IIRC. ...get 'em powder coated and they'd look real nice.

Malloy
03-17-2003, 09:54 PM
A friend just mounted a set of 17x8 and 17x10 Fikse FM10s on his Datsun 510. It was converted to 5 lug. They cost him right under 4k. HE has another 1200 in rubber.

I have never seen a 4lug Fikse wheel, but that doesnt mean they do not have them. They were too much $ for me to consider, so I never looked into them.

Re: CCW> I talked to John @CCW a while back, and he quoted me ~425 a wheel. Not a bad deal for argubaly the strongest and cheapest race wheel available. Decent looking, but for our 17" he works with a 15" wheel center :\

It would look like this: http://www.ccwheel.com/cars/blue_viper_front.jpg

Not this:
http://www.ccwheel.com/cars/red_viper_front.jpg




I don't think they make a 4-hole wheel. If they do you're right -- you perhaps wouldn't get a huge discount.
However, It's going to be more like $4000 tops IMO. ...unless they have to do some wacky shit for MkII fitment (which I doubt).

86SupraMKII
03-17-2003, 10:00 PM
I never got a responce back, but I believe you. I was thinking spending $3800 on your set up Mike was a bit high. Don't get me wrong they are wicked wheels and they look awsome on your black Supra, but I really didn't want to spend too much on a set of rims.

I want to find a decent set of 17s with a bit harder tires. I'm taking my Supra to Omaha, NE this summer to race circut, but wanted the stiffness of a skinnier walled tire. At the same time having a sweet looking rim.

I guess maybe if were less than $600 for all four rims I'd consider buying something. (granted they look decent)

Malloy
03-17-2003, 10:06 PM
My point is that Fikse is the big leagues, way at teh top of the food chain. They make my wheels look like Konigs :)

I think Panasports are the best deal going for the $$$ right now, and they look cool on a mk2. (esp if the wheels are black) :twisted: Compomotives are also kickass wheels, but less of a racing wheel IMO. It seems like you are looking for a race wheel.

I never got a responce back, but I believe you. I was thinking spending $3800 on your set up Mike was a bit high. Don't get me wrong they are wicked wheels and they look awsome on your black Supra, but I really didn't want to spend too much on a set of rims.

I want to find a decent set of 17s with a bit harder tires. I'm taking my Supra to Omaha, NE this summer to race circut, but wanted the stiffness of a skinnier walled tire. At the same time having a sweet looking rim.

I guess maybe if were less than $600 for all four rims I'd consider buying something. (granted they look decent)

Andrew
03-17-2003, 10:59 PM
I've seen a 4 lug FM/10, but I can't seem to find a picture right now. :(

-Andrew


I have never seen a 4lug Fikse wheel, but that doesnt mean they do not have them. They were too much $ for me to consider, so I never looked into them.

quick
03-18-2003, 12:35 AM
If/when I get the MkII back Compomotives will be on order. They combine the old school look, a bearable price, and good sizes.

I agree re: Fikse, Mike. They are very expensive and exclusive.

Andrew
03-19-2003, 07:51 AM
So? Whats the price on them?????

-Andrew

86SupraMKII
03-19-2003, 10:19 AM
I got a responce and they are $800.00 for the rims a piece, and $100.00 to customize for our offset. Well if you've got the means go for it, but I think spend 4 grand on wheels is a bit crazy.

Supra GTR
03-19-2003, 10:35 AM
You would be hard pressed to get that wheel (FM5) in a 4-lug pattern. Due to the center area not being big enough. You will more than likely be offered the FM10 or Aro in 4-lug.

Andrew
03-19-2003, 10:51 AM
Well, thats worth more than my car is worth. Only options for me are the Braid GTs or the Compomotives... I think i'm going to go with the Braids

-Andrew

82Spearco
03-23-2003, 11:36 PM
So you will be sporting Braid's at the Toronto meet as well, Andrew? Cool. Guess we will have to lineup yours, George's and my Supra for a Braid Shot 8)

Well, thats worth more than my car is worth. Only options for me are the Braid GTs or the Compomotives... I think i'm going to go with the Braids

-Andrew

Andrew
03-24-2003, 01:31 AM
Nah, i'm too poor to get them right now.. Next year maybe...


-Andrew