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Old 06-06-2010, 10:20 PM
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GTS Viper: New wheels - Fikse FM/5's

I had CCW Classics on the car before but the mesh pattern was so familiar to me that I wanted to change (I've had 3 cars with almost the exact same pattern as the CCW's). I changed to some Fikse FM/5's. I had Fikse FM/10's on my previous car and I loved the quality/finish and it was something the CCW's lacked. I think these wheels fit the era of the car (stepped lip, simple 5 spoke etc.) and the color. The car is in desperate need of a catback and some better tips, but I'm not going to mess with it until the turbos are in and I know how my exhaust is going. Let me know what you guys think!

EDIT: Type/measurements: Fikse FM/5's 18x10 and 18x13's with Michelin Pilots.

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A few better pics from today:









 
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Like I said bro...you got good taste. Both wheels kick *** and I love the FM5's on just about anything. Thumbs up!
 
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Great looking wheel and a classic combo with the GTS.
 
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Thanks fellas .
 
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Muchhhhh better bro. I like!
 
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I really like the look of the FM5 on the Viper. Thank you for the compliments regarding fit and finish. Can you send the photos of your car to me so we can use them in our new web site?


[quote='Trust';2866113]I had CCW Classics on the car before but the mesh pattern was so familiar to me that I wanted to change (I've had 3 cars with almost the exact same pattern as the CCW's). I changed to some Fikse FM/5's. I had Fikse FM/10's on my previous car and I loved the quality/finish and it was something the CCW's lacked. I think these wheels fit the era of the car (stepped lip, simple 5 spoke etc.) and the color. The car is in desperate need of a catback and some better tips, but I'm not going to mess with it until the turbos are in and I know how my exhaust is going. Let me know what you guys think!

EDIT: Type/measurements: Fikse FM/5's 18x10 and 18x13's with Michelin Pilots.
 
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Looks great! Both wheels for that fact. I've always loved the FM5's, always said if I bought a C4 those would be the wheels I'd want. What did you do with the CCW's?
 
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Very Nice. How do you like the Kumho Tires?
 
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Thanks guys. The Kuhmos were ok, nothing great though.

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I really like the look of the FM5 on the Viper. Thank you for the compliments regarding fit and finish. Can you send the photos of your car to me so we can use them in our new web site?
Will do, just to the email in your sig?
 
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Car looked good in TX with those CCWs. Love the FM/5s just as much. Really can't go wrong with either wheel, but the car looks very clean with the Fikse bling.
 
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Car looked good in TX with those CCWs. Love the FM/5s just as much. Really can't go wrong with either wheel, but the car looks very clean with the Fikse bling.
Thanks man, I like both. I if I don't sell the CCWs I'll keep them for drag and road race wheels.
 
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Congrats on the new wheels. The Fikse FM5 look great on there!!
 
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FM5's FTW -- one of the best classic looking wheels out there
 
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I don't know why, but I thought I read recently Fiske went out of business? Guess not....good news.
 
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looks great... i think the wheels really compliment the car.
 


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