Re: Fikse Wheels

["Carl Buckland" <buckland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,
I would go with the 8.5" front and back.  the 235 is "slightly" small for a 8.5"
rim, but close.  The 9" rim in the rear "could" rub.  Either way, with the 8.5 or
the 9", you may have to do some flaring, but that is easy.  

The ONLY reason to go with the 8" front is if one insists on the OE 225 tires.
Otherwise, go with 8.5 all around, or 9 all around.


Rear camber at 1.8 degrees, front, add a 5mm or so spacer, and get some 
adjustable  KMac camber plates from Will Turner.

From:           	JTaguiam@domain.elided
Date sent:      	Tue, 10 Nov 98 18:09:44 UTC
To:             	<buckland@domain.elided>
Send reply to:  	<JTaguiam@domain.elided>
Subject:        	Fikse Wheels

> Carl, I'm considering getting some Fikse FM5 wheels. I am trying to decide 
> on what wheel size to go with. The car will be set up for street driving 
> and maybe an auto-x event. I read what you had to say about Fikse wheel 
> fitment.
> I have asked Fikse what they recommend and they said 8x17 in front and 
> 9x17 in the rear. I would be using 235/40/17 in front and 245/40.17 in 
> rear. If I go with the 9's in the rear from what you said. I will have to 
> had a lot of rear camber and flare the fenders more than what is stock on 
> an 95' M3??
> 
> What alignment spec's do you recommend for a street set up using the above 
> mention wheel and tire sizes.
> 
> Thanks
> Jack Taguiam
> 95///M3
> 
> 


Carl Buckland
Salt Lake City, Utah
FAX 801-531-6690 
   

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