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Old 03-04-2007, 08:25 PM
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OK so I was looking around all the threads and I really like both the Fikse's and the rebels. However I was thinking of getting them in black since Im going with a blacked out theme. Does anyone Know if they make either of these wheels in black and if so anyone seen them on a black car? pics woud be greatly appreciated!! thanx alot!
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You can order Fikse's with anodized black centers. But I'm pretty sure AR doesn't offer a black center option.

Besides, there is really no comparison between the two.
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Originally Posted by 99SS'Vert
You can order Fikse's with anodized black centers. But I'm pretty sure AR doesn't offer a black center option.

Besides, there is really no comparison between the two.
werd.. search for CRAGER on here. he's got a pewter ss on black fikse fm-5s
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they do make black american raceing rebels... but i cant beleive you would compare the two its like comparing a zo6 to a civic do the fikse's just for the fact that if you can afford em do it car will look worlds better than the AR's
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Get the AR's and then give me the money you saved But yeah if you can afford them I would go with the Fikse's
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ask and you shall recieve, black ar rebels on 245/45/17 front 285/40/17 rear let me know if you want more pics
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Yeah these two models of wheels are worlds apart. I'm going to assume you haven't looked into cost yet if you're grouping these two wheels in the same class?
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You are comparing a Hyundi Tiburon with a Corvette Z06 . . . worlds and prices apart.

Fikse, high end high quality made to order lightwieght wheels . .

American Racing, cookie cutter, mass production . . .

The first question is how much are you willing to spend?
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Originally Posted by transmaro93
i cant beleive you would compare the two its like comparing a zo6 to a civic


No offense to AR, I just thought that was a funny comment! If anybody has questions about Fikses, please don't hesitate to email me or send me a PM.
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Yea thanks for the info guys....i do know the prices and am deciding if I wanna spend more on the fiske's cuz i love the look or go with the cheaper rebels and do some other stuff at the same time......mainly i was jsut wondering if either were made in black because these are the two wheels that i like.....sorry shouda stated that before......and thanks for the pics and does anyone have pics of the fikse with black centers on a black car??
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wow, comparing rotten apples to expensive well worth the price high end oranges
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Originally Posted by Blknight6989
Yea thanks for the info guys....i do know the prices and am deciding if I wanna spend more on the fiske's cuz i love the look or go with the cheaper rebels and do some other stuff at the same time......mainly i was jsut wondering if either were made in black because these are the two wheels that i like.....sorry shouda stated that before......and thanks for the pics and does anyone have pics of the fikse with black centers on a black car??
Here's a picture of the wheel, no car...



Or on a black Viper...



I guess it really depends on what you want the wheels for. If you just want them for looks, our wheels are quite a bit more expensive. But if you care about fit/finish/rigidity, then you won't be dissapointed in your investment whatsoever.
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Damn, that is one badass Viper.
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Originally Posted by Fikse USA
. . . you won't be dissapointed in your investment whatsoever.
Amen to that! I love my Fikse wheels.
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i have never seen a black set of rebels
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Damn, comparing these two brands is like comparing those AR Rebels to wooden spoke wagon wheels.
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Oh be nice guys...
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Not to mention the Fikse wheels will be much lighter.

Don't make me pull out the inertia equations again....you will be noticeably faster on the Fikse rims.
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Hey SS4Luck, those are some nice looking rims, do you have more pictures of the car?
Also were did you order them from? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
You are comparing a Hyundi Tiburon with a Corvette Z06 . . . worlds and prices apart.

Fikse, high end high quality made to order lightwieght wheels . .

American Racing, cookie cutter, mass production . . .

The first question is how much are you willing to spend?
WHEN YOU SAY HYUNDI TIBURON WITH A CORVETTE, IT IS STILL GOING TO BE INSTALLED ON A GM VEHICLE AND NOT A ROLLS OR BUGGATTI. WE ALL DRIVE GM CARS AND THE AR REBELS ARE GOOD FOR US PEOPLE WHO SPEND OUR MONEY ON MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE. THEY ARE AROUND 250+ EACH AND THEY'RE GOING TO DO THE SAME THING! TAKE US FROM POINT A TO POINT B! WAKE UP EVERYBODY, WE ALL HAVE THE SAME VEHICLES AND LEAVE IT AT THAT!



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