Shopping for 18" Wheels - Suggestions?
#31
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Anyone try the Enkei race wheel NT03+M, available in 18x10 and 18x8.5, POrsche 5x130 bolt pattern, i know it fits the 968, and usually wheels for the 964 and 993 also fit
See RSBarn.com, a 968 specialist or Tirerack carries them but they do not list a Porsche fitment, also Vivid racing
See RSBarn.com, a 968 specialist or Tirerack carries them but they do not list a Porsche fitment, also Vivid racing
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Fikses
I am surprised (disappointed) with this. I have always loved FM-10's and was saving up for set... is fragility a widely held experience with Fikses?
fikses, yes big name, i got 3 sets or was it 4 sets, they bent like paper i can't keep track of how many i chucked away. and it takes a long time to repair. more than 10 day of turn around time is not really acceptable to me. on avg, i am on rack every 10 days or so. i dont like their service.
fikses, yes big name, i got 3 sets or was it 4 sets, they bent like paper i can't keep track of how many i chucked away. and it takes a long time to repair. more than 10 day of turn around time is not really acceptable to me. on avg, i am on rack every 10 days or so. i dont like their service.
#33
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What do you guys think of this CCW C10? I am not sure of the scalloped look.
#35
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CWay27 - That RSA looks good with black wheels, I'm starting to dig that look!
WHO makes those wheels??
Yes, the Jongbloed wheels have long been respected, I think they started out in the dragster industry - no?? The wider wheel halves are funky with that "diamond-cut/corrugated" pattern which I assume is for strength?? Just not in love with the look.
As for the Fikse "haters" I just don't see it, I've had ONE friend that had a crack and Fikse took care of it for him, he's on Rennlist as well, so maybe he'll chime in.
I ordered my 17" FM-10s new and beat the holy hell out of them, curbing the car, a few offs, you name it, not one crack (knock on wood) I figure if I can't bend/break them that these people who are bending/cracking them are ANIMALS!!
I would like to be able to afford a set of Mach Vs as previously mentioned, in 18" but the price is up to $4K now...jeeeeeez!!
Mooty, how is it that you can describe bending Fikses like "paper"?? Not challenging you, just curious as to why you figure you've had so much bad luck with them?? I do understand the customer service can be SLOW and EXPEN$IVE...but that's life in the BIG industry, I guess...I just wonder what you're doing to bust 'em up so bad??
How heavy is your car? What tracks are you driving?? These are primarily track wheels so if they're driven on the street, over railroad tracks in a car setup with stiff springs, etc. I can see the problem...otherwise????
MDRUMS, I can say I would despise the "scalloped" look for one reason only...cleaning...maybe 1.5 reasons, not a big fan of the look but wouldn't rule against it altogether.
WHO makes those wheels??
Yes, the Jongbloed wheels have long been respected, I think they started out in the dragster industry - no?? The wider wheel halves are funky with that "diamond-cut/corrugated" pattern which I assume is for strength?? Just not in love with the look.
As for the Fikse "haters" I just don't see it, I've had ONE friend that had a crack and Fikse took care of it for him, he's on Rennlist as well, so maybe he'll chime in.
I ordered my 17" FM-10s new and beat the holy hell out of them, curbing the car, a few offs, you name it, not one crack (knock on wood) I figure if I can't bend/break them that these people who are bending/cracking them are ANIMALS!!
I would like to be able to afford a set of Mach Vs as previously mentioned, in 18" but the price is up to $4K now...jeeeeeez!!
Mooty, how is it that you can describe bending Fikses like "paper"?? Not challenging you, just curious as to why you figure you've had so much bad luck with them?? I do understand the customer service can be SLOW and EXPEN$IVE...but that's life in the BIG industry, I guess...I just wonder what you're doing to bust 'em up so bad??
How heavy is your car? What tracks are you driving?? These are primarily track wheels so if they're driven on the street, over railroad tracks in a car setup with stiff springs, etc. I can see the problem...otherwise????
MDRUMS, I can say I would despise the "scalloped" look for one reason only...cleaning...maybe 1.5 reasons, not a big fan of the look but wouldn't rule against it altogether.
#36
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I am headed towards a set of CCWs but want a pretty good deal on them and BLACK...not into the idea of paying $3K for a set of monoblock wheels...that's a 3-piece price in my book.
I agree that 3-piece wheels seem to be a thing of the past with the direction some manufacturers are headed...no bolts/nuts for added weight, a one-piece monoblock CNC design seems to be ultra-strong and lightweight...just a simple design for the most part...you're paying for the machining time, no doubt.
I like my CCWs but it took a few events because of the "outward" look, I got a lot of "bro" comments and I think it's mainly because I have an older model 911, they look awesome on a 996 and above...but I agree they possibly look out of place on a 964??
I honestly would try a set of the OZ Allegeritas (SP??) if they were in stock, due to the reviews on here...for $1,600 a set and the modern styling they posses.
Mooty, to answer your earlier questions, I am looking for strength/durability, price and styling in that order...customer service has rarely been an issue for me because it seems I just don't bend/break wheels...hopefully I didn't just "vex" myself!
I agree that 3-piece wheels seem to be a thing of the past with the direction some manufacturers are headed...no bolts/nuts for added weight, a one-piece monoblock CNC design seems to be ultra-strong and lightweight...just a simple design for the most part...you're paying for the machining time, no doubt.
I like my CCWs but it took a few events because of the "outward" look, I got a lot of "bro" comments and I think it's mainly because I have an older model 911, they look awesome on a 996 and above...but I agree they possibly look out of place on a 964??
I honestly would try a set of the OZ Allegeritas (SP??) if they were in stock, due to the reviews on here...for $1,600 a set and the modern styling they posses.
Mooty, to answer your earlier questions, I am looking for strength/durability, price and styling in that order...customer service has rarely been an issue for me because it seems I just don't bend/break wheels...hopefully I didn't just "vex" myself!
#37
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Anyone try the Enkei race wheel NT03+M, available in 18x10 and 18x8.5, POrsche 5x130 bolt pattern, i know it fits the 968, and usually wheels for the 964 and 993 also fit
See RSBarn.com, a 968 specialist or Tirerack carries them but they do not list a Porsche fitment, also Vivid racing
See RSBarn.com, a 968 specialist or Tirerack carries them but they do not list a Porsche fitment, also Vivid racing
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Service from CCW is very good but I have problems spinning the tires around on the wheels. I tried dimpling and even cut bi-directional chards in the bead area and all to no avail. It's not as bad with the Michelin slicks but the Hoosiers moved a lot; front from braking and rear from acceleration.
Anyone else have this problem with CCW? I have 2 sets of C10,'s and another set -- I forgot the model.
Anyone else have this problem with CCW? I have 2 sets of C10,'s and another set -- I forgot the model.
the only time it goes off balance is when i lose wheel wts. but that's just vibration. i just ignore it and some of my fast laps were done with unblanced wheels. just hold on tight.
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not into the idea of paying $3K for a set of monoblock wheels...that's a 3-piece price in my book.
==> sorry, but there are NO new 3 pcs wheels worth using that's at $3k range in 18".
I honestly would try a set of the OZ Allegeritas (SP??) if they were in stock, due to the reviews on here...for $1,600 a set and the modern styling they posses.
==> cast wheels.. good luck.
Mooty, to answer your earlier questions, I am looking for strength/durability, price and styling in that order..
==> then CCW is your only choice. it's the only wheel i failed to bent.
.customer service has rarely been an issue for me because it seems I just don't bend/break wheels...hopefully I didn't just "vex" myself!
==> you track your car without driving over the berms? you will save a lot of time if you would just run over the berms.
as for fikses, they did take care of me. but at a very slow pace. patience is not my strong point. last time my dealer needed a week to work on my car, i told them to keep it and bought a new one.
==> sorry, but there are NO new 3 pcs wheels worth using that's at $3k range in 18".
I honestly would try a set of the OZ Allegeritas (SP??) if they were in stock, due to the reviews on here...for $1,600 a set and the modern styling they posses.
==> cast wheels.. good luck.
Mooty, to answer your earlier questions, I am looking for strength/durability, price and styling in that order..
==> then CCW is your only choice. it's the only wheel i failed to bent.
.customer service has rarely been an issue for me because it seems I just don't bend/break wheels...hopefully I didn't just "vex" myself!
==> you track your car without driving over the berms? you will save a lot of time if you would just run over the berms.
as for fikses, they did take care of me. but at a very slow pace. patience is not my strong point. last time my dealer needed a week to work on my car, i told them to keep it and bought a new one.
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Mooty, how is it that you can describe bending Fikses like "paper"?? Not challenging you, just curious as to why you figure you've had so much bad luck with them?? I do understand the customer service can be SLOW and EXPEN$IVE...but that's life in the BIG industry, I guess...I just wonder what you're doing to bust 'em up so bad??
==> not just me. 4 other GT3's total of 6 sets all had hairline cracks. and two of these gt3 are doing sub 2:00 at TH.
i drive on all the CA track except fontana.
these are track wheels, rarely driven on street.
stock springs.
Mooty, how is it that you can describe bending Fikses like "paper"?? Not challenging you, just curious as to why you figure you've had so much bad luck with them?? I do understand the customer service can be SLOW and EXPEN$IVE...but that's life in the BIG industry, I guess...I just wonder what you're doing to bust 'em up so bad??
==> not just me. 4 other GT3's total of 6 sets all had hairline cracks. and two of these gt3 are doing sub 2:00 at TH.
i drive on all the CA track except fontana.
these are track wheels, rarely driven on street.
stock springs.
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i can only use my own experience and those whom i track with often.
i dont read consumer reports or ask others, i find something i like, i buy, i test it myself. and i didn't like them. but they are very well made. and they have many admirers, but i am not one of them.
#44
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Couple more pics of the Enkeis. An undervalued wheel in my book.
#45
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I am buying Motty's black C10's so these scalloped looking C10 are for sale at CCW. The fronts are not scalloped just the rears.