Fikse FM5's are finally here!
12-02-2011, 05:51 PM
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You could also look for "touchless" installation too....
12-02-2011, 06:06 PM
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Had my local Discount Tire mount mine. I spoke with the manager straight away and said this mounting process will require some "attention". Opened the boxes and his face went pale, lol. They changed all the "bumpers" out that touch the wheel to ensure they were new.
You could also look for "touchless" installation too....
You could also look for "touchless" installation too....
12-02-2011, 06:37 PM
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12-02-2011, 09:57 PM
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I work at a tire store in the Champaign Illinois area and when we have a higher end wheel come in, we do a reverse mount install and leave the plastic covers around the lips. Or we have rubber clamps that grip the lip as well. As long as you make it aware to the manager that they are extremely expensive and high priority there shouldn't be any issues. Another option would be to have a rubber grommet run around the lip of the rim to make sure the equipment doesn't touch the wheel
12-07-2011, 04:56 AM
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i had some ccws on my cobra, took it to a wheel place down the street from me, they told me they do custom rims all the time and not to worry, pick up the car and there was a gash in one of the wheels, i fliped, and he said they do all there custom rims by hand, i said did you do these by hand , they said no lol, i said dont blow smoke up my *** about what you should have done, just make sure you take them to someone who knows what they are doing
12-07-2011, 06:21 PM
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^ agreed, make sure the shop is reputable and while they are getting mounted, stand over the manager and hawk them to make sure it all gets done correctly lol
in for some shots of these rims on the car!
in for some shots of these rims on the car!
12-09-2011, 04:11 PM
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I was very close to ordering that set...but I decided to spend a little more and get the set where each lug is a lock. Just felt more comfortable to have that extra security...but I'm always paranoid though 
This is the one off Thunder's website:
Part # 157-71633N
Gorilla Wheel Lock System, Acorn, Closed End, 20 PK (1 lock per stud), 12mm x 1.5
Regular Price: $44.99 - $4.50 (Black Friday discount)
I tried calling my local parts stores and no one stocks the Gorilla's. Only place local to me was Discount Tire but they were more expensive.
This is the one off Thunder's website:
Part # 157-71633N
Gorilla Wheel Lock System, Acorn, Closed End, 20 PK (1 lock per stud), 12mm x 1.5
Regular Price: $44.99 - $4.50 (Black Friday discount)
I tried calling my local parts stores and no one stocks the Gorilla's. Only place local to me was Discount Tire but they were more expensive.
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12-11-2011, 06:51 AM
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Wheels are ssmokin!! Let me ask you. Did Fikse send you a tracking # when shipped? Mine were to be shipped this past Friday and no number sent to me.
Thanks, Norm
Thanks, Norm
12-11-2011, 07:03 AM
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Mine were ordered Sept, 8th. This past Thursday made 13 weeks. I talked with Alan Friday morning by phone to confirm my address and was told they would ship that day. We will see!