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Dec 2, 2020 | 03:47 AM

902066

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Fiske FM5 wheels

Anybody have pics. of 17 inch Fiske FM5 wheels on a c4 corvette? I know 18 19 inch combos are more common, but I have already seen those. Thanks Jim

Dec 2, 2020 | 08:46 AM

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I mostly see 17inch Fikse's on C4's. But here you go. My previous c4. 275's and 315's

Dec 3, 2020 | 11:27 AM

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if you're gonna buy, go with 18s. Your tire selection will be much better.

Dec 3, 2020 | 01:38 PM

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if you're gonna buy, go with 18s. Your tire selection will be much better.

Dec 3, 2020 | 01:52 PM

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Anybody have pics. of 17 inch Fiske FM5 wheels on a c4 corvette? I know 18 19 inch combos are more common, but I have already seen those. Thanks Jim

Ain't anyone that can show you FISKE
Fikse? Yes many can and it seems one has!

https://www.fikse.com

Dec 4, 2020 | 11:35 AM

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I went with 18s, because I think they look better. 17s Fikse, and 17 inch tires will be a lot cheaper though. So there's that.
Currently getting rid of that black.

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Dec 4, 2020 | 07:42 PM

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If your going to spend the $$$ on Fikse wheels, go 18. With 18 x 9.5 front and 18 x 11 rear you have many more tire choices available.

Dec 4, 2020 | 10:40 PM

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If your going to spend the $$$ on Fikse wheels, go 18. With 18 x 9.5 front and 18 x 11 rear you have many more tire choices available.

your car looks amazing!

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Dec 5, 2020 | 11:25 AM

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Fikse FM5

Dec 8, 2020 | 11:32 AM

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If your going to spend the $$$ on Fikse wheels, go 18. With 18 x 9.5 front and 18 x 11 rear you have many more tire choices available.

did you have to do any modifications to fit wheels that wide on it?

Dec 8, 2020 | 07:41 PM

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Nope. The wheels are set up with the correct offset.

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did you have to do any modifications to fit wheels that wide on it?

Dec 8, 2020 | 08:41 PM

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Nope. The wheels are set up with the correct offset.

what offset is that on the rear

Dec 9, 2020 | 07:17 PM

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what offset is that on the rear

Dec 10, 2020 | 04:20 AM

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I have a question about offset, if I wanted to buy a set of 18" rims for the GrandSport wouldn't I copy the factory 17" wheel offsets of 56mm front and 50mm rear?
If I am correct it shouldn't change going from 17" to 18," should it?

Dec 10, 2020 | 01:19 PM

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Yes, you are correct^

Dec 10, 2020 | 06:49 PM

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Yes, you could keep the same offsets. If you change up the lip size for deeper looking wheel, that could change the offset measurement.

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Dec 10, 2020 | 10:52 PM

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Yes, you are correct^

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Yes, you could keep the same offsets. If you change up the lip size for deeper looking wheel, that could change the offset measurement.

Thank you!

Dec 11, 2020 | 08:31 AM

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Just curious. Would you have black fm5 centers, since you have a GS? I want to wrap my CE like a GS.

Dec 11, 2020 | 09:27 AM

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Just curious. Would you have black fm5 centers, since you have a GS? I want to wrap my CE like a GS.

Yes, that is what I would get but I was even thinking about the Fikse FC305 with the black face. I think they might look just a tad better than the FM5 with black face. I am undecided and a little short on cash right now. But it is a perfect time to make a decision before I pull the trigger on the near future.
Anyone have the FC305 on their C4?