View Poll Results: RS-GT's vs. Fikse FM-10's, NB fitment
BBS
32
53.33%
Fikse
28
46.67%
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Help me spend money I don't have! RS-GT vs. Fikse Fm-10's
09-11-2009, 09:32 PM
#47
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UPDATE
Was chatting with a Fikse dealer (I won't disclose who, or where) and getting a preliminary quote on FM-10's. By the subsequent call, he'd sourced the fitment data, finish options and prices directly from Fikse... and... After patiently sourcing the wheels and pricing, and before I could ask the question that was next on my lips ("BTW, how do find Fikse wheels hold up, in your opinion, for track and some street use?"), he unilaterally volunteered the following:
He has sold multiple sets of wheels over the last year and had MULTIPLE failures reported. Everything form cracked barrels to cracked centers. A high ratio. Apparently these are being fixed by Fikse, but without definitive answers on what has gone wrong with either their process or materials.
There's a recent thread in the DE forum about some pretty strange customer service from Fikse of late - not getting straight answers, changing stories, unreasonable delays - just not what they used to be. This dealer confirmed they too have been experiencing the same delays and nonsense first hand.
Good lesson/reminder to check around and ask questions...
Matt
He has sold multiple sets of wheels over the last year and had MULTIPLE failures reported. Everything form cracked barrels to cracked centers. A high ratio. Apparently these are being fixed by Fikse, but without definitive answers on what has gone wrong with either their process or materials.
There's a recent thread in the DE forum about some pretty strange customer service from Fikse of late - not getting straight answers, changing stories, unreasonable delays - just not what they used to be. This dealer confirmed they too have been experiencing the same delays and nonsense first hand.
Good lesson/reminder to check around and ask questions...
Matt
09-11-2009, 10:02 PM
#48
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Matt - there have been no failures of spiders (centers) of the FM 10. On the other hand I had cracks in the barrels on mine. Fixed free. The problems seem to be on units made two years ago and used on cars raced on slicks. So, unless you plan to use racing slicks, I'd say you are OK. Note, the repair on mine was prompt. New barrels sent within a week.
FWIW several GT3 guys are using CCW wheels with no issues. Not as pretty mind you but they seem to stand up well.
Best,
FWIW several GT3 guys are using CCW wheels with no issues. Not as pretty mind you but they seem to stand up well.
Best,
09-12-2009, 09:18 AM
#49
Seared
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He has sold multiple sets of wheels over the last year and had MULTIPLE failures reported. Everything form cracked barrels to cracked centers. A high ratio. Apparently these are being fixed by Fikse, but without definitive answers on what has gone wrong with either their process or materials.
There's a recent thread in the DE forum about some pretty strange customer service from Fikse of late - not getting straight answers, changing stories, unreasonable delays - just not what they used to be. This dealer confirmed they too have been experiencing the same delays and nonsense first hand.
There's a recent thread in the DE forum about some pretty strange customer service from Fikse of late - not getting straight answers, changing stories, unreasonable delays - just not what they used to be. This dealer confirmed they too have been experiencing the same delays and nonsense first hand.
Andreas
09-12-2009, 11:17 AM
#52
Hey Matt, I was in Hershey for the swap meet and there were at least 3 guys selling BBS rs-gt wheels with tires for 2250-2500$. The wheels were all in great shape.(like new)
Good Luck
Dwane
Good Luck
Dwane
09-12-2009, 11:51 AM
#53
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I then sold my set (10" rears with 15mm spacers) for $2300.
A new set of (4) BBS RS-GT's in Diamond Black list out at about $3,900.
For me a used set of either (Fikse or BBS) is hard to pass up considering they sell for about 40% less then new.
09-12-2009, 02:19 PM
#54
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Matt - there have been no failures of spiders (centers) of the FM 10. On the other hand I had cracks in the barrels on mine. Fixed free. The problems seem to be on units made two years ago and used on cars raced on slicks. So, unless you plan to use racing slicks, I'd say you are OK. Note, the repair on mine was prompt. New barrels sent within a week.
As for running slicks, you are right, I do not intend to run them. However Fikse markets itself as a motorsports wheel, supplier to Rolex series cars, etc. If their wheels are not suitable for running pure track tires, they should state as much and not have folks driving at high rates of speed on wheels that will/may fail. I bet there are a bunch of racers using Fikse wheels with slicks that would not be too thrilled with that limitation/disclaimer.
We can chat further at Calabogie later this month.
PS - I've always loved the Fikse wheels (and still do), and would hope these issues can be satisfactorily resoloved.
Cheers
Matt
