A day with Fikse
04-06-2007, 03:10 PM
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A day with Fikse This is a repost from the wheel/tire section, but I thought you all would be interested.
I went down to try on my new shoes the other day. I have ground/rolled rear fenders and was trying for 17x8.5 +38 255/45/17 up front and 17x9.5 +44 285/40/17 in back. Tires are GS-D3. Here's the results:
Pic 1 - The wheels
Pic 2 - Close-up of left rear
Pic 3 - Shot from behind, serious beef
Pic 4 - Closer shot of just how beefy
Pic 5 - Pulling out of the garage
So, then I did a little testing to see if they were gonna rub.
Pic 6 - Starting to launch
Pic 7 - Full acceleration
Pic 8 - Right side
Pic 9 - Left side
Pic 11 - See what rubbing looks like on a new tire
So, now we've got some 275/40/17's coming. It's too bad the 285's rubbed.
Since Fikse is a sponsor I just want to add that they have given me 100% customer service and satisfaction. They are eating the cost of the extra pair of tires. When they say they guarantee fitment(when they to the measurements in house), they mean it.
I went down to try on my new shoes the other day. I have ground/rolled rear fenders and was trying for 17x8.5 +38 255/45/17 up front and 17x9.5 +44 285/40/17 in back. Tires are GS-D3. Here's the results:
Pic 1 - The wheels
Pic 2 - Close-up of left rear
Pic 3 - Shot from behind, serious beef
Pic 4 - Closer shot of just how beefy
Pic 5 - Pulling out of the garage
So, then I did a little testing to see if they were gonna rub.
Pic 6 - Starting to launch
Pic 7 - Full acceleration
Pic 8 - Right side
Pic 9 - Left side
Pic 11 - See what rubbing looks like on a new tire
So, now we've got some 275/40/17's coming. It's too bad the 285's rubbed.
Since Fikse is a sponsor I just want to add that they have given me 100% customer service and satisfaction. They are eating the cost of the extra pair of tires. When they say they guarantee fitment(when they to the measurements in house), they mean it.
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04-06-2007, 03:21 PM
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Yup, 6851 220th, that's just East of West Valley. They're in the very back building of the complex and the only sign is a smallish one right at their business office. Danny and Will are the guys in the front office.
FWIW, I went with 9.5 in the rear in the hopes of the 285s fitting. If I had planned for 275s I would have stuck with 9.0 in the rear to save an extra pound and give a little more clearance.
FWIW, I went with 9.5 in the rear in the hopes of the 285s fitting. If I had planned for 275s I would have stuck with 9.0 in the rear to save an extra pound and give a little more clearance.
04-06-2007, 05:38 PM
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Looks awesome Pat! I love those wheels and your going to Love those tires...I love mine...
Are your rear wheels out of alignment? They look like the bottom of the wheel/tire is sticking out further than the top. Might just be the way the pictures are taken though...
I love those wheels and your going to Love those tires...I love mine...Are your rear wheels out of alignment? They look like the bottom of the wheel/tire is sticking out further than the top. Might just be the way the pictures are taken though...
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I already rolled the edges, that's how I got 275's under there.
As for alignment, the rear is supposed to have a good bit of camber. That's normal for an IRS car.
I am getting used to the GS-D3's up front. Coming home from the track today, in the rain, was odd. Normally when you hit a puddle at 60+ it's the front end that drifts. Nope. Those GS-D3's held firm and it was the Nitto's in the rear that were floating on me.
Time to put some normal tires back on before I hurt myself.
Thanks for all the comments. The more I see them on the car the more I like them.
As for alignment, the rear is supposed to have a good bit of camber. That's normal for an IRS car.
I am getting used to the GS-D3's up front. Coming home from the track today, in the rain, was odd. Normally when you hit a puddle at 60+ it's the front end that drifts. Nope. Those GS-D3's held firm and it was the Nitto's in the rear that were floating on me.
Time to put some normal tires back on before I hurt myself.Thanks for all the comments. The more I see them on the car the more I like them.
04-08-2007, 01:33 AM
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Funny about the rain..
I was just telling Ellis the other day that I was going down 522 in the rain one day last month and had a car that kept riding my butt...I hate when they do that, so I just started driving in the ruts where all the water was, they backed off and I didn't have that problem anymore.
These GS-D3's do Rock!
I was just telling Ellis the other day that I was going down 522 in the rain one day last month and had a car that kept riding my butt...I hate when they do that, so I just started driving in the ruts where all the water was, they backed off and I didn't have that problem anymore.
These GS-D3's do Rock! 