11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*?
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Melting Slicks
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11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*?
So, what's the dang deal ???
Is John at CCW the only one on the planet that has broken the code on this? Don't get me wrong now, CCW wheels rock. I would just like another choice of design. With all of the seriously expensive, custom and non-custom, wheel fitments for the C5 and no one else can get me 335's under the fender? I don't get it? What am I missing?
It ain't rocket science, believe me.
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Is John at CCW the only one on the planet that has broken the code on this? Don't get me wrong now, CCW wheels rock. I would just like another choice of design. With all of the seriously expensive, custom and non-custom, wheel fitments for the C5 and no one else can get me 335's under the fender? I don't get it? What am I missing?
It ain't rocket science, believe me.
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (MySea5)
Dang Ken,
Were you reading my mind? I was wondering the same thing? I am trying to get this setup worked out with some Fikse's, but they say they can't do it!
Were you reading my mind? I was wondering the same thing? I am trying to get this setup worked out with some Fikse's, but they say they can't do it!
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (MySea5)
seems, HRE and Fiske promote either 11s or 12s, and nothing in the middle. i am waiting to hear back on this...
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (Nate@xtreme)
Thanks Nate! I talked to Cliff at Fikse and he said they can't do it for some reason or another. I had previously spoke with Travis and he said they could. I am not sure what the problem is. When I first spoke w/ Travis a few weeks ago he said he could do it, but that wasn't for their new Profil 5S. I am not sure if that makes a difference or not.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (JWSchmidt3)
Damn Ken, you STILL don't have your wheels?? :confused: That's :bs how long you've been waiting!!! Hope you get something soon. :cheers:
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (MySea5)
Damn Ken, you STILL don't have your wheels?? :confused: That's :bs how long you've been waiting!!! Hope you get something soon. :cheers:
The XMS wheels should be here this week. :cool:
The XMS wheels should be here this week. :cool:
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (rschiltz)
I guess we are screwed unless we tub but I refuse to pay $2500 for such an easy job, although time consuming. We could wait for cooler weather and do Corey's first. :p: :p: :crazy: :p: :p:
It would look good on his! :lol:
It would look good on his! :lol:
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (C5Cemo)
I can't wait to see your car with some wheels Ken. At least I know they'll be clean as hell :lol:
Seeya soon :seeya
Seeya soon :seeya
I agree with Rick (see above). Most know that I don't mind polishing now and then (:rolleyes:) but I'd have to quit my job and go full time to keeping the CCW's looking good. Besides, I would just like another choice in design...or two.......or three.....or more. This is one of the very few issues I have with the C5. The fact that it was not designed to handle wider rear tires. :confused: :nonod: :confused:
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (MySea5)
Ken, I've had several sets of wheels that have spokes like CCWs. They are not easy to clean, but not as hard as you might think. I know how **** you are, but I would not rule it out.
The nice thing about CCW is that John apparently tells you it WILL work, then he makes it right. Everyone else is gonna tell you that you are on your own if they rub. I agree that it's not rocket science. It's just width and back spacing (and ride height).
I don't blame you for getting frustrated. I think your supplier owes you a huge apology for the time it's taking. Maybe a little help on the pricing as well. It's just not right! And if he wants to blame the manufacturer, he needs to get them to do something for you. Just my .02.
The nice thing about CCW is that John apparently tells you it WILL work, then he makes it right. Everyone else is gonna tell you that you are on your own if they rub. I agree that it's not rocket science. It's just width and back spacing (and ride height).
I don't blame you for getting frustrated. I think your supplier owes you a huge apology for the time it's taking. Maybe a little help on the pricing as well. It's just not right! And if he wants to blame the manufacturer, he needs to get them to do something for you. Just my .02.
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (jschindler)
I agree with Jim! What's the deal with these things taking so long Ken? I called 3 forum vendors last Monday to price some wheels and talked to someone at each place. It is now Friday evening and I have not gotten a call back from anyone except Shawn at L.A.P.D. This is not very good business when I am considering spending that kind of cash. I would think I would get a call from the other two to let me know they are still talking with the supplier about my special backspacing.
I hope you get them soon Ken!
I hope you get them soon Ken!
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Re: 11.5's with 335's ?*?*?*? (MySea5)
I am going through the same problem since I am not crazy about the CCW,
and I wanted to get a set of MT ETs.
Well I called MT and asked them if they were coming out with some 17s,
that way I could get a set of front rims for the back,
keeping he stock look.
They told me YES, and they expect them to come out in September,
which I thought was awesome news.
I am not sure if you are looking for something to drag race with,
or just for looks, so I am just passing this info on.
AlFromSD :flag
and I wanted to get a set of MT ETs.
Well I called MT and asked them if they were coming out with some 17s,
that way I could get a set of front rims for the back,
keeping he stock look.
They told me YES, and they expect them to come out in September,
which I thought was awesome news.
I am not sure if you are looking for something to drag race with,
or just for looks, so I am just passing this info on.
AlFromSD :flag