Question 4 Ruby6spd
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 341
Likes: 1
From: Cave Creek AZ
Question 4 Ruby6spd
You stated in a previous thread "If this is any help I am running 17x11's on the rear. When I ordered them from Fikse I told them I didn't want them to stick out at all with 315 tires. In my case I am using Michelin Pilot SX tires that have a fat lip on them and they don't stick out at all. My car is also lowered and there are no rubbing problems. With a custom offset and someone who has done it before I believe it is possible to get the 12 under the stock body work. It may take some trial and error along with the consideration of which tire your running."
Can you supply the specs for your Fiske wheels (offset, backspacing). I want to install 11" wheels on the rear of my '96 but I don't want them to stick out.
:)
Can you supply the specs for your Fiske wheels (offset, backspacing). I want to install 11" wheels on the rear of my '96 but I don't want them to stick out.
:)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,877
Likes: 7
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (lead_foot)
I will have to get that for ya tonight, all of my paper work is at home.
When I ordered I told them that I wanted a modified GS offsett, so it is close to that..
I will get you some pics of where they sit in comparison to the fendor also.
:cheers: :cheers:
When I ordered I told them that I wanted a modified GS offsett, so it is close to that..
I will get you some pics of where they sit in comparison to the fendor also.
:cheers: :cheers:
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 341
Likes: 1
From: Cave Creek AZ
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (Ruby6spd)
Thanks. I really appreciate any info you can provide. I want to go with the 315 tires but I don't want them sticking out of the fender. So the more that can be tucked inboard the better.
BTW, how do you like those FM/5s? :)
BTW, how do you like those FM/5s? :)
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 341
Likes: 1
From: Cave Creek AZ
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (Ruby6spd)
ttt
Thanks. I really appreciate any info you can provide. I want to go with the 315 tires but I don't want them sticking out of the fender. So the more that can be tucked inboard the better.
BTW, how do you like those FM/5s? :)
Thanks. I really appreciate any info you can provide. I want to go with the 315 tires but I don't want them sticking out of the fender. So the more that can be tucked inboard the better.
BTW, how do you like those FM/5s? :)
Elite Torch Red Member
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 57,805
Likes: 23
From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (lead_foot)
ttt
Ruby, Just moved this to the top to make it easier to find. :)
Ruby, Just moved this to the top to make it easier to find. :)
It makes posts that you are interested very simple to find, because when a reply is made, it finds you.
BTW I have 11" wheels on the back with 315 tires, there barely stick out at all. I got mine from AFS, I forget what the measurements are though.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,877
Likes: 7
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (lead_foot)
no problem, I didn't have the info in the paper work I have so I put a call into the guy at Fikse that I delt with. He is suppose to be calling me back today, they are in seattle so it will be a few hours before they are in. I will get the info to you when I hear from him..
:cheers:
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,877
Likes: 7
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (lead_foot)
Leadfoot,
I just talked with Travis at Fikse and the offset is 56mm on the 17x11 wheel I am using, I believe that this is the same as the grandsport but for some reason they do not stick out at all. I think they must build the wheel slightly different to compensate..
I am having trouble with my digital camera but I will post the pics of how mine looks when I get if figured out. Let me know if you need anything else.
I just talked with Travis at Fikse and the offset is 56mm on the 17x11 wheel I am using, I believe that this is the same as the grandsport but for some reason they do not stick out at all. I think they must build the wheel slightly different to compensate..
I am having trouble with my digital camera but I will post the pics of how mine looks when I get if figured out. Let me know if you need anything else.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,877
Likes: 7
Re: Question 4 Ruby6spd (lead_foot)
I have the standard technipolish finish on mine, it has the polished unclearcoated lip and the clearcoated center. I am really satisfied with them, I wanted them for years and then finally last spring I bit the bullet. They are a great choice.
I will get those pics asap
I will get those pics asap