Write-up & Photos :: 18" Forgestar F14 Wheels & Nitto NT05 Tires :: 2010 C63
09-17-2010, 01:01 PM
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http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/karbon3.jpg
http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/karbon2.jpg
I was thinking of getting these but I was still deciding
if they are really worth the money.
http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/karbon2.jpg
I was thinking of getting these but I was still deciding
if they are really worth the money.
09-17-2010, 03:23 PM
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Get it...it looks hot and unique....
I wish they had it when i got mine..i would have pulled the trigger
i wouldn't worry about the durability...painted wheels would chip easier
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09-17-2010, 03:25 PM
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Holy ****! 
The wheel is $300 and the CF finish is another $250!..... I do love the look though but again I would be concerned about the durability of the finish. I could see the tire shop peeling of the finish while mounting the tire. There should be lots of wheel options out there for $550 per wheel.
The wheel is $300 and the CF finish is another $250!..... I do love the look though but again I would be concerned about the durability of the finish. I could see the tire shop peeling of the finish while mounting the tire. There should be lots of wheel options out there for $550 per wheel.
09-17-2010, 03:49 PM
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Holy ****! The wheel is $300 and the CF finish is another $250!..... I do love the look though but again I would be concerned about the durability of the finish. I could see the tire shop peeling of the finish while mounting the tire. There should be lots of wheel options out there for $550 per wheel.
The wheel is $300 and the CF finish is another $250!..... I do love the look though but again I would be concerned about the durability of the finish. I could see the tire shop peeling of the finish while mounting the tire. There should be lots of wheel options out there for $550 per wheel.luck, some inexperienced wheel shop ruining them when mounting tires.
Callmiro, I love the unique look too.
Deciding between 18" or 19".
I prefer 18" for the obvious weight savings but I always felt
our cars should have came with 19's from the factory.
Super, my apologies for hijacking your thread.
09-17-2010, 03:59 PM
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Thats why I haven't ordered them yet. $550 per wheel + with my
luck, some inexperienced wheel shop ruining them when mounting tires.
Callmiro, I love the unique look too.
Deciding between 18" or 19".
I prefer 18" for the obvious weight savings but I always felt
our cars should have came with 19's from the factory.
Super, my apologies for hijacking your thread.
luck, some inexperienced wheel shop ruining them when mounting tires.
Callmiro, I love the unique look too.
Deciding between 18" or 19".
I prefer 18" for the obvious weight savings but I always felt
our cars should have came with 19's from the factory.
Super, my apologies for hijacking your thread.
If you're not gonna track your car, then get the 19's...
$550/wheel for a carbon wrapped look is not alot at all....
Same style wheel through other manufacturers, that we all know of, are easily $1000/wheel (just comparing style/not quality or brand)
09-18-2010, 01:03 PM
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No issues at all when combined with my Nitto NT05 tires. hhughes1 is also using these offsets with Advan 888 tires and a mild drop on H&R springs. No issues there.
I'm going with a "slightly" more aggressive offset on my next set, but only by 3-4mm.
As long as you pick the right offsets and widths you'll be OK.
11-06-2010, 04:16 PM
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The time has come for me to get my summer wheels. I'll be putting winter tires on my OEM wheels in a few weeks and I want my summer setup ready to go so I can swap 'em on quickly.
18" Brushed Titanium F14s are top of my list right now.
@super - I need your expert opinion. You've confused me by ordering a 2nd set with different offsets. I was just going to get what you originally got. I will not be lowering my car, but I do want to go as beefy as possible without rubbing. Can you suggest the appropriate offsets? I am assuming i'm going with 275s... thanks man.
18" Brushed Titanium F14s are top of my list right now.
@super - I need your expert opinion. You've confused me by ordering a 2nd set with different offsets. I was just going to get what you originally got. I will not be lowering my car, but I do want to go as beefy as possible without rubbing. Can you suggest the appropriate offsets? I am assuming i'm going with 275s... thanks man.
12-06-2010, 07:56 PM
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super,
Have you ever run your Nitto DR's on these Forgestar wheels?
If so, did you ever have issues with rubbing?
I'm close to ordering a set of F14's with Nitto 285/35ZR18 DR's
for the rear and was wondering if you had any experience
running them together.
I know there was a thread with your DR's mounting on stock
wheels but I couldn't find anything about mounting them on
your Forgestar's.
Thanks.
Mike
Have you ever run your Nitto DR's on these Forgestar wheels?
If so, did you ever have issues with rubbing?
I'm close to ordering a set of F14's with Nitto 285/35ZR18 DR's
for the rear and was wondering if you had any experience
running them together.
I know there was a thread with your DR's mounting on stock
wheels but I couldn't find anything about mounting them on
your Forgestar's.
Thanks.
Mike
12-06-2010, 11:57 PM
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No and no. I hand-picked these offsets based on measurements I took.
No issues at all when combined with my Nitto NT05 tires. hhughes1 is also using these offsets with Advan 888 tires and a mild drop on H&R springs. No issues there.
I'm going with a "slightly" more aggressive offset on my next set, but only by 3-4mm.
As long as you pick the right offsets and widths you'll be OK.
No issues at all when combined with my Nitto NT05 tires. hhughes1 is also using these offsets with Advan 888 tires and a mild drop on H&R springs. No issues there.
I'm going with a "slightly" more aggressive offset on my next set, but only by 3-4mm.
As long as you pick the right offsets and widths you'll be OK.
