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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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New wheel problem?

Ok, I had a set of Ronal (Firehawk) wheels on order. I know they were discontinued, but the place still had them for sale, so I placed my order. I was contacted saying they did not have any more. I checked another place and they definitely have 4 sets left, 1 light silver, 1 dark silver, and 2 chrome. The chrome are $400 more, but look great. I found a great deal on some comp TAs for $400, so I can have chrome and tires for only $400 more than wheels and tires before. But, while I was looking for some other options I ran across some very nice Fikse wheels I really like, too. I know which way I'm leaning, but I would like to hear some other opinions. Does anyone have experience with Fikse? Anyone have ideas of their prices, I cannot find any prices anywhere I look for the Fikses? Has anyone ever seen the chrome Ronals on a 3rd gen TA or even Camaro? Anyone have any pics of the chrome Ronals on a 3rd gen? Thanks.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Fikse FM5s on a 3rd gen Camaro.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Those fiske's look good, never seen em before. I do like the ronals alot tho.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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I have been debating which wheels to get for a long time, since I need to ditch my 16 x 8 polished IROCs.

Anyway, I absolutely fell in love with the Ronal wheels, which was then eclipsed by the Fikse FM5 wheels. They are pure sex! Perfect for the 3rd Gen -body that has style without wanting to be too flashy... which is just my style.

But... I did some research and a set of 17" Fikse wheels would cost me $2500. A little more than I want to spend.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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those Fikse are gonna cost ya near 4K wheels and tires if you get mad cheap tires. Those Fikse wheels are thechni polished and that maro is awsome! hooker cat back headers an so on!!
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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I guess my mind is made up. They really are alot of dough. I guess they are worth it though if you have that kind of money. I just saw Thunder Racing had them for $675 per wheel.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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Yup... I decided to go the much cheaper route of Weld ProStar XP's. Once again, they look nice (5-spoke is best way to go with 3rd gens) and aren't flashy. Plus, the price is pretty good.

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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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ohhhh the prostar's are the best wheels for fbodies, HANDS DOWN!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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Everytime I see those chrome ronals, I get a funny feeling in my pants. I wish I could afford them.
The wheels I have are the ones in my avatar. If wouldnt have them though if my car had the IROCs on it when I bought it........stupid steel wheels.
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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I posted this on the ther site Bill, but since we can't get on it right now...I say buy a set of the regular ones, and paint the spoke part where its silver, paint it white to match your car. That my vote anyways.
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