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05-14-2008, 05:45 PM

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Fikse weight and pics

Just some useful info by request. I got a set of Fikse FM5 wheels in today for a customer, weighed them.

FM5 17x9.5 = 19.0 lbs
FM5 17x11 = 19.4 lbs

A few weeks ago on the same scale:

DPE R16 18x10 = 22.1 lbs
DPE R05-S 18x10 = 21.3 lbs

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05-14-2008, 05:59 PM

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damn, nice...

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05-14-2008, 06:04 PM

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Those 17x11's are LIGHT!

Thats some great info Tony, thanks!

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05-14-2008, 08:19 PM

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Those are my dream wheels. But I'd never drop that kinda dough on wheels.

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05-14-2008, 08:37 PM

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how much for the FM5 9/11 set

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05-14-2008, 09:14 PM

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how much for the FM5 9/11 set

Fikse FM-5 or FM-10
17x9.5 and 17x11 set is $3114 with standard Technipolish (machined) face. Full polish option is $125 per wheel. Free shipping in the 48 states

Here are some photos. These might help explain the level of detail and quality that go into a Fikse wheel. This is also why they are not cheap. You really need to see them in person, and compare them with a cheap cast 1-piece wheel to truly appreciate them. Yes, those spokes are hollowed out on the backside to reduce the weight even more. VERY detailed wheels.

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05-15-2008, 09:01 AM

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I love those wheels

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05-15-2008, 09:14 AM

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WOW those are very light.

Thanks for the info Tony.

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05-15-2008, 10:05 AM

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I knew they were light, but DAMN under 20 lbs even the 11" wide! . . .

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05-15-2008, 11:07 AM

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beautiful wheels and damn thats freaking light

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05-15-2008, 11:34 AM

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Not my #1 favorites -- #1 and #2 are both iForge while FM5's are #3 on my list -- BUT, they are my #1 choice for my car. Just a stunning wheel. Love the photography. 19 freaking pounds?! Gah!

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05-15-2008, 01:32 PM

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I've had a couple guys wave me down to ask what wheels they were while I was driving. That never happened when I had ZR1's

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what are some of the other weights?

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05-15-2008, 02:52 PM

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love that wheel

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05-15-2008, 03:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by staringback05

what are some of the other weights?

I was also wondering what the various style CCWs wieigh in 17 x 11 size??
I think the only reason so many road race peeps go with the CCWs instead of the FM5s is due to less $$$! (Especially IF the CCWs are heavier!)

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gorgeous...

someday

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05-15-2008, 04:16 PM

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Whats funny is, we were at a car show a year or so ago and saw a black LS1 era SS, lowered sitting on a set of FM5s. The thing is, those wheels right then and there and that car looked just as good as back when I first saw 4th gens with FM5s in the late 90s. 10 years later and those wheels have yet to look dated. I know a lot of the HREs and what not from the same period look old as hell now, but for what ever reason not the FM5s.