My 18" Forgestar F14 wheels finally arrived . . .
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My 18" Forgestar F14 wheels finally arrived . . .
. . . but they won't be mounted until Sunday evening. 
Fronts are super-light @ 17.90-lbs, rears are a bit heavier @ 20.33-lbs. Specs are in my sig. I'll post a full write-up and a ton of photos in a couple days.
For now, here's a shot of them in their boxes.
Fronts are super-light @ 17.90-lbs, rears are a bit heavier @ 20.33-lbs. Specs are in my sig. I'll post a full write-up and a ton of photos in a couple days.
For now, here's a shot of them in their boxes.
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Yes, Gun Metal finish and a very close match to Steel Grey.
Seriously. Thanks again, James.
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those wheels are smoking hot. They fit perfectly the bad boy look of the c63.
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No kidding. I knew going in the wait was going to be ridiculous. James @ ACGSD kept me updated throughout the wait. Thankfully I've been focused on other mods for the past 15-weeks. 
You could go wider and they'll fit the rims nicely but likely will rub without fender rolling, liner cutting, etc.
The 285/35-18 Nitto NT555R Drag Radials I have now barely fit. They are doing fine on the stock 9" wheel but they are only 11.22" wide and have very soft/round sidewalls. Definitely the exception and not the norm.
Anyhow, the offsets I chose are not too extreme as to cause additional rubbing or fitment concerns with any tire combo that is working with the OEM wheels. I'll know more and post more after I get them mounted up.
You could go wider and they'll fit the rims nicely but likely will rub without fender rolling, liner cutting, etc.
The 285/35-18 Nitto NT555R Drag Radials I have now barely fit. They are doing fine on the stock 9" wheel but they are only 11.22" wide and have very soft/round sidewalls. Definitely the exception and not the norm.
Anyhow, the offsets I chose are not too extreme as to cause additional rubbing or fitment concerns with any tire combo that is working with the OEM wheels. I'll know more and post more after I get them mounted up.
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Aren't the 18s borderline dangerous with the weight of our car? They can handle 1200lbs per wheel (maximum load). Just sitting there, the load is 1000lbs on each corner for our car. Tracking the car will easily reach that load.
That's the advantage of the 19s, which can handle 1500lbs per wheel. But then they are heavier. What did Forgestar say about it?
I'd also love 18s!
That's the advantage of the 19s, which can handle 1500lbs per wheel. But then they are heavier. What did Forgestar say about it?
I'd also love 18s!
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Anyhow, I'll get into the whole load rating thing in my write-up tonight. More to come there.
