For comp purposes: 18" Fikse FM-10 wheels
11-08-2014, 07:07 PM
#17
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Yes. It sounds like your buyer was willing to assume the risk, and pay more than I would have. The Fikses I've been seeing for sale are between 10 and 12 years old, and have had thousands of fatigue cycles. Most Fikse original owners paid $3600 for their new set, so $1800, maybe $1850 plus shipping would be what I'd offer anyone on this forum for their set. Perhaps the smartest money is to buy a brand new set of wheels as Doug Neilson suggests in the October Pano article https://www.pca.org/panorama/edition...a-october-2014 I've had my eyes on BBS LM 099 and LM 100 for some time. I just don't like how heavy they are, but since they'll strictly be road wheels, I might be able to live with their extra heft. http://www.bbs-usa.com/road-wheels-d...fm?CLID=6&WF=7
Although I fully understand the inherent dangers of buying used wheels, you sound like someone who really needs to buy new rims, meaning I'm surprised you'd find $1,850 for used Fikses to be remotely tenable given your concerns.
11-08-2014, 09:16 PM
#20
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A question"
Would an X Ray of the rims address concerns of buying a used rim?
Resposes are welcomed.
No I have not read the article, yet - But I will
Thanks TJ
Would an X Ray of the rims address concerns of buying a used rim?
Resposes are welcomed.
No I have not read the article, yet - But I will
Thanks TJ
11-08-2014, 10:02 PM
#21
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(This going to blow up because of an I'll written article into the non-996 intermediate shaft bearing hysteria??????)
11-08-2014, 11:17 PM
#22
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11-16-2014, 02:14 PM
#26
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Mine are 8x18 51mm offset with 225/40 18 tires and 10x18 57 mm offset with 265/35 18 tires (Sumitomo HTRZ) 18 in tires will also fit easily. The rear fenders have not been rolled. The car is at RS height.
11-16-2014, 10:26 PM
#28
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When I bought this car, one of the inner barrels was cracked on the Fikse's that came with it. I got the replacement part from Alan@Fikse, and fixed it myself. Pretty straightforward, if you have a small torque wrench. I also bought new hardware, even though Alan said it was unnecessary. He was right. The hardware was like new.
Love the wheels.
Love the wheels.
11-17-2014, 01:01 AM
#29
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When I bought this car, one of the inner barrels was cracked on the Fikse's that came with it. I got the replacement part from Alan@Fikse, and fixed it myself. Pretty straightforward, if you have a small torque wrench. I also bought new hardware, even though Alan said it was unnecessary. He was right. The hardware was like new.
Love the wheels.
Love the wheels.
That being said I have owned several sets and currently have 2 on hand. I had to replace inner rim halves twice due to cracking around the bolt hole. Both times I can recall road surface causing the problem. I have yet to a problem with the fronts or centers. I know there was a bad batch running around from 2003 era. Other than that I think they are solid wheels.
I have bought and sold them between $2k and $2,700 depending on condition and color. Silver was the cheapest and black the most expensive.