Ccw's
Not only do they look awesome but not many people have them. I don't like fitting in with the crowd and would rather stand out.
My wheel timeline on my car(s) goes like this
Stock - AM Rebels - Firehawks - TTII's - TTM's - and finally Fikse FM5's.
Most people can't afford teh Fikse's or just don't wanna spend that kind of money on them so I'm sure I will be keeping them for awhile!
My wheel timeline on my car(s) goes like this
Stock - AM Rebels - Firehawks - TTII's - TTM's - and finally Fikse FM5's.
Most people can't afford teh Fikse's or just don't wanna spend that kind of money on them so I'm sure I will be keeping them for awhile!
I love the wheel timeline- that is soooo true. My car went like this
Stock chrome 5 spokes> Early WS6 polished> Gray TT2's> now I have some CCW Classics waiting to go on the car, after I customized them a little.
CCW's are just some of the sweetest wheels out IMO, that also happen to be available in the steamroller widths that we love so much! Mine are gonna be 18x12's out back when I am done...and prolly more narrow, maybe 18x9's or even 8's in the front. I love the big staggered width look.
Stock chrome 5 spokes> Early WS6 polished> Gray TT2's> now I have some CCW Classics waiting to go on the car, after I customized them a little.
CCW's are just some of the sweetest wheels out IMO, that also happen to be available in the steamroller widths that we love so much! Mine are gonna be 18x12's out back when I am done...and prolly more narrow, maybe 18x9's or even 8's in the front. I love the big staggered width look.
There is a misconception that CCW wheels are "one piece". SOME of the CCWs are indeed one piece, however CCW originally entered the wheel marketplace in the early-mid '90s with a line of 3 pc. wheels.
I had a set of those early "BBS-style" CCWs on my Z-28 for a number of years. I spoke extensively with John back then, as he was going through some initial "growing pains" with his business, which caused some deivery delays (which caused the extensive conversations). Fortunately, those days are long past. I later bought a set of his "street classics", also a 3 pc. wheel, for my Corvette.
Yes, CCW also makes one piece wheels, now that they spent a TON of money obtaining the CNC machining centers that are used to make the wheels. HOWEVER, they were multi-piece wheel makers first.
Somebody needs to do some 'splainin......
There is a misconception that CCW wheels are "one piece". SOME of the CCWs are indeed one piece, however CCW originally entered the wheel marketplace in the early-mid '90s with a line of 3 pc. wheels.
I had a set of those early "BBS-style" CCWs on my Z-28 for a number of years. I spoke extensively with John back then, as he was going through some initial "growing pains" with his business, which caused some deivery delays (which caused the extensive conversations). Fortunately, those days are long past. I later bought a set of his "street classics", also a 3 pc. wheel, for my Corvette.
Yes, CCW also makes one piece wheels, now that they spent a TON of money obtaining the CNC machining centers that are used to make the wheels. HOWEVER, they were multi-piece wheel makers first.
There is a misconception that CCW wheels are "one piece". SOME of the CCWs are indeed one piece, however CCW originally entered the wheel marketplace in the early-mid '90s with a line of 3 pc. wheels.
I had a set of those early "BBS-style" CCWs on my Z-28 for a number of years. I spoke extensively with John back then, as he was going through some initial "growing pains" with his business, which caused some deivery delays (which caused the extensive conversations). Fortunately, those days are long past. I later bought a set of his "street classics", also a 3 pc. wheel, for my Corvette.
Yes, CCW also makes one piece wheels, now that they spent a TON of money obtaining the CNC machining centers that are used to make the wheels. HOWEVER, they were multi-piece wheel makers first.
-Mike
I won't argue that the TT2 is timeless and they look great on both Camaros and Trans Ams. My only complaint with them is that it seems like everyone either has or had a set. There's nothing wrong with them. They fit great, they look great, and that's why they're so popular. Personally, I wanted something more unique, which is why I went with DPEs.
I've joked with people before that there is a timeline for wheels on F-bodies:
Camaro: Stock -> ZR1 -> Z06 -> TT2 -> CCW/Fikse/Iforged/etc.
Trans Am: Stock -> Z06 -> TT2 -> CCW/Fikse/Iforged/etc.
Seems like most people I talk to have gone one of those two routes.
-Mike
I've joked with people before that there is a timeline for wheels on F-bodies:
Camaro: Stock -> ZR1 -> Z06 -> TT2 -> CCW/Fikse/Iforged/etc.
Trans Am: Stock -> Z06 -> TT2 -> CCW/Fikse/Iforged/etc.
Seems like most people I talk to have gone one of those two routes.
-Mike
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Verdad Gallardo It may very well be, however I haven't kept up on their latest offerings. As I mentioned, the CNC centers that they invested in let them expand their business, and as a result, that allowed them to start making one piece wheels.
My wheel timeline looks like this...
Chrome stock 16" t/a wheels -> chrome Zr1's (17") -> Hyperblack HP EVO's (19") -> Hyperblack Ruff 278s (19")
I was considering a set of CCW's, but decided to do the Ruff's and a lift. One day after I finish the basement, and put in another 2+ car garage, and go bigger cubes, I'll think about a $4000 set of wheels. But for now, I couldn't justify expensive wheels for a car driven less than 1000 miles a year.
Chrome stock 16" t/a wheels -> chrome Zr1's (17") -> Hyperblack HP EVO's (19") -> Hyperblack Ruff 278s (19")
I was considering a set of CCW's, but decided to do the Ruff's and a lift. One day after I finish the basement, and put in another 2+ car garage, and go bigger cubes, I'll think about a $4000 set of wheels. But for now, I couldn't justify expensive wheels for a car driven less than 1000 miles a year.
I was torn between CCW and IForged at the time I ordered my wheels...I had heard way too many horror stories about IForged's customer service (or lack thereof), so I decided to give CCW a shot. I had my wheels in a little over one week, and they are very nice. I hate how they've become so popular...kinda makes me feel a little less unique, but oh well. You can't argue with the clean lines that they offer in their wheel lineup. That and my 18x11 rear wheel/tire combo weighs only 5 pounds more than my stock ZR1s with tires.
chupr0kabra basically covered it. It is the quality that matters, its hard to explain if you haven't owned a premium set of wheels. My time line goes like this:
Blue car: Stock > ZO6's > ZR1's > Boyd Coddington Rebels
White Car: Stock > ZR1's > Fikse FM/10's
Black Car: Stock > Fikse FM/10's
In short, I'll never buy a replica wheel again, unless I'm selling the car and want to keep the nice ones, lol.
Blue car: Stock > ZO6's > ZR1's > Boyd Coddington Rebels
White Car: Stock > ZR1's > Fikse FM/10's
Black Car: Stock > Fikse FM/10's
In short, I'll never buy a replica wheel again, unless I'm selling the car and want to keep the nice ones, lol.
I recently decided to step up to 17" rims on my Z-28, and shopped around a bit. I briefly considered ZR-1s, as they ARE a nice looking design. I didn't buy them, however, primarly because you DON'T know where they come from. I have a strong suspicion where they come from, and I don't have faith in that country's ability to consistantly produce good metals.
I recently decided to step up to 17" rims on my Z-28, and shopped around a bit. I briefly considered ZR-1s, as they ARE a nice looking design. I didn't buy them, however, primarly because you DON'T know where they come from. I have a strong suspicion where they come from, and I don't have faith in that country's ability to consistantly produce good metals.
The reason I'll never go to a replica wheel again is because I like to be unique (I know FM/10's aren't exactly unique, but how many people are running around any of our local area's, probably less than a handful, hell, how many are running around with ZR1's?).
I'll tell you right now 99% of replica wheels out there come from China.....
The reason I'll never go to a replica wheel again is because I like to be unique (I know FM/10's aren't exactly unique, but how many people are running around any of our local area's, probably less than a handful, hell, how many are running around with ZR1's?).
The reason I'll never go to a replica wheel again is because I like to be unique (I know FM/10's aren't exactly unique, but how many people are running around any of our local area's, probably less than a handful, hell, how many are running around with ZR1's?).
I agree, however I refuse to use a Chinese wheel. But, a Fikse wheel not unique? I think I've seen 2 sets in person, ever. Where I live, I was the ONLY one who ever had a CCW wheel....
The last two posts are EXACTLY why I bought my DPEs. I originally set out to replace my black FM5s with Technipolished FM5s. When Tony (damn junkie crack dealer that he is) showed me I could get the 18" DPEs for within a couple hundred of the 17" FM5s I was after, it was a no-brainer.
-Mike
-Mike
