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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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These pics are from one of our customers who got in on the sale we posted a while back. He went with the Matte finish and I think they turned out EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!








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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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How much are those wheels running ?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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I am definitely a fan of those wheels... Just wish they made a 10.0 X 18 front!

Those rear tires look a little wide for those wheels - What size are they? Either way, nice looking set up
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Those are my favorite wheels in the gunmetal gray.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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I am definitely a fan of those wheels... Just wish they made a 10.0 X 18 front!
Wow a 10 x 18 would be a serious wheel up front. You would have to run 8 or 9in brakes to clear the wheel and like a 635/35/10 tire though
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DannyG
I am definitely a fan of those wheels... Just wish they made a 10.0 X 18 front!

Those rear tires look a little wide for those wheels - What size are they? Either way, nice looking set up
The rear wheels are 18x11 with 305's. Why do you think they are too wide? Guys are running 305's on stock rear wheels.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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I was told that the centercap would not fit on the rear, is this not true?

Those are 18" F/R ?
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kerryt1
I was told that the centercap would not fit on the rear, is this not true?

Those are 18" F/R ?
18x9.5 F and 18x11 R No problems with centercaps
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Caps do not fit on the rear of mine... unless they changed the design...
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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For those wanting to run a BBK or the C6 Z06 brakes like I have, the front clear the calipers with at least 3/8 to 1/2 inch. The rears clear.. but I have now idea how... when you spin the rear wheel it does not contact the caliper.. but you can not see any space or gap between the two... I bought a very thin 1/8 spacer which gives me some comfort that if anything flexes..the wheel wont contact the caliper..
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bmg
Wow a 10 x 18 would be a serious wheel up front. You would have to run 8 or 9in brakes to clear the wheel and like a 635/35/10 tire though
That's funny... Only thing is I used to work for Fikse USA and dealt with professional race teams, OEM manufacturers, and numerous wheel/tire shops from whom work orders would come to us requesting wheel sizing in this fashion - Basically, what I'm saying is that I'm used to something a little different than what's typically seen at places like TireRack or Discount Tire.

However, as I said before, funny
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jdpiv
The rear wheels are 18x11 with 305's. Why do you think they are too wide? Guys are running 305's on stock rear wheels.
Really...? They just appear to bulge a bit... But maybe it's the lighting? Strange - That's the exact size tire you should be running on an 11.0".

Is that your car?
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Originally Posted by DannyG
Really...? They just appear to bulge a bit... But maybe it's the lighting? Strange - That's the exact size tire you should be running on an 11.0".

Is that your car?
Yes
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Yes
Do you have any info about what they weigh? Haven't been able to get an accurate figure from anyone, and can't even get a response from Forgestar.
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My front 18x 9.5's weigh 19lbs and the rear 19x11's weigh 24lbs. each
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Originally Posted by NicksZ
My front 18x 9.5's weigh 19lbs and the rear 19x11's weigh 24lbs. each
Thanks, Nick - That front weight is helpful. Did you weigh them yourself?

I'm also trying to find the weight on the 18 X 11.0 rears, as that's what I'm interested in running. Although, with my old company back in action, I'm probably going to wind up with a set of Fikses... Still, I'd like to know.
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Yes I weighed them myself... highly sophisticated method... had my wife stand on the scale... handed her each wheel and noted the difference...lol...
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Those wheels look sweet!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NicksZ
Yes I weighed them myself... highly sophisticated method... had my wife stand on the scale... handed her each wheel and noted the difference...lol...
wow, not too many people would let you do the math.........knowing a womans weight is taboo (no matter how thin or thick they are).
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