Anir

In response to several e-mail requests, I am posting pics of my Fikse FM-10s with the "race satin anodized" centers and lips. Fikse also offers polished lips, but I was trying to avoid a "shiny" look and also keep the maintenance as low as possible.

The wheels are 8.5 x 18 and 10.5 x 18 (i.e. a half-inch wider than stock front and rear) with Pirelli P-Zero C's 245/35-18 front (two sizes wider than stock) and the stock 285/30-18 rear. I went wider in front to dial out some understeer for the track.

I've been most impressed with the street performance of the R-compound P-Zero C's - so much so that I plan to use them (or possibly the Michelin Cups) from now on as summer street tires. The dry grip makes my previous S-02s and S-03s look very weak by comparison, and so far, the wet performance has been totally adequate as well.

Hope the pics help! I can send higher-resolution versions by e-mail if anyone needs them.

Viken

Your car looks really cool, Anir. Is the finish on the outer rims about the same sheen as the spokes now? I can't tell whether the spokes are also the "blasted" satin finish or not.

Anir

Thanks, Viken. The finish of all three pieces of my wheel is identical, i.e. both the center and the visible outer rim are both race satin anodized.

Here are a couple of pics of other cars with race satin anodized finishes on both the centers and lips:





For comparison, here is a pic of the FM-5 with a race satin anodized center but a polished lip. I know it's not the best pic, but I hope it helps.

GaryK

Anir - where did you get the Pzero-C's from? Is this the new Corsa advertised in European Car, Panorama, etc? I've called Pirelli in an attempt to locate them, but have had no luck.

eugene

Gary.

Call Eurotire here in New Jersey.

You can get P Zero C from them.

They are a Pirelli Distributor

973-575-0080 Bill or Chris

They are PCA members

eugene

THey can get you the Corsa as well.

GaryK

Thanks, Eugene. I called Eurotire, but unfortunately the Pzero C is not yet available in 17" sizes.
Gary

Anir

Gary,

Sorry for the late reply, but I purchased my four new P-Zero C's for $950 from Kim Crumb (PCA 928 Technical Advisor) via the PCA or Rennlist website classifieds (can't remember which). I believe it was an extra set he had for his track 928 (i.e. I don't think he would have any more).

I did find the following website that I might try when my current ones need replacing: <a href="http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/pzeroc.htm" target="_blank">Bob Woodman Tires</a>. They do list a few 17" sizes for the P-Zero C on their website.

GaryK

Thanks Anir. I was told the 17" Corsa's will be available in a couple months.
Gary