CCW SP500's or Fikse FM5's
04-14-2010, 05:54 PM
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CCW SP500's or Fikse FM5's I am looking at the following setups:
CCW SP500's Front 18 x 10 and rear 18 x 11
Fikse FM5 Front 17x9.5 and rear 17x11
Both setups would be within $150 of each other
I know its like picking from two prom queens but I am having a hard time choosing. Here is what I'm thinking:
CCW's -
Pro's
More of a "flashy" wheel.
Great customer service.
18's look great on the 4th gen.
Neg
Heavier
Tires are more money
Harsher ride
Fikse
Pro's
Light
3 piece construction
IMO best looking wheel on 4th gen
Neg
Company History
Size limits any future brake upgrades
I know its ultimately up to me but am I missing anything?
Thanks
CCW SP500's Front 18 x 10 and rear 18 x 11
Fikse FM5 Front 17x9.5 and rear 17x11
Both setups would be within $150 of each other
I know its like picking from two prom queens but I am having a hard time choosing. Here is what I'm thinking:
CCW's -
Pro's
More of a "flashy" wheel.
Great customer service.
18's look great on the 4th gen.
Neg
Heavier
Tires are more money
Harsher ride
Fikse
Pro's
Light
3 piece construction
IMO best looking wheel on 4th gen
Neg
Company History
Size limits any future brake upgrades
I know its ultimately up to me but am I missing anything?
Thanks
04-14-2010, 07:08 PM
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These are not NBM like my car but are two very sharp examples of each. The red car is the CCW's the Black SS has the Fikse.
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04-14-2010, 07:40 PM
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I say Fikse. I wish I could own some. Maybe one day. We'll see. I agree if the CCW's were a bit wider I'd rock em. But I love that fat lip on the Fikse wheels ugh!
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04-15-2010, 09:39 AM
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I just ordered a set of SP500's for my car 2 weeks ago (01 SS). Customer service is awesome! 18x9.5 front and 18x11 rear. Had light weight reduction performed at no extra cost (front and rear). Mainly performed for future front brake upgrade. I like em both, but think the 18" look better. The only way I'd worry about tires, is if you burn em up quickly. I bought Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's, but I can control my right foot too. lol.
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i dont know how you guys afford these things. id love to have a set from any of these companies but damn they are high dollar. if i accidentally curbed one or something id definitely just have to kill myself lol
04-15-2010, 05:28 PM
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GrimreaperSS - I totally agree, in just asking some simple questions they were very helpful and explained everything without any rushing.
Why did you go with the 9.5 in the front?
They recommended to go 10 in wide to me.
Why did you go with the 9.5 in the front?
They recommended to go 10 in wide to me.
