New Wheels 19" Forgestar F14s Matte Blk
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New Wheels 19" Forgestar F14s Matte Blk
So after a year of repeatedly repairing cracks and bends on my 20" Wald wheels, I've decided to downgrade to 19s for now. I use this car daily and with these NJ/NYC roads, 20s are simply impractical.
After some research and reading helpful threads from this board (
The Godfather), I settled on 19x8.5 fronts and 19x10 rear Forgestar F14s Matte Black wrapped with Toyo 275/30/19 245/35/19. For the price, these will work as a perfect spare/winter set 
I will post better pics later but for now here are some quick shots:
After some research and reading helpful threads from this board (
The Godfather), I settled on 19x8.5 fronts and 19x10 rear Forgestar F14s Matte Black wrapped with Toyo 275/30/19 245/35/19. For the price, these will work as a perfect spare/winter set I will post better pics later but for now here are some quick shots:
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Great wheel for the price. And people that drive these cars on 20's are just insane. I don't care what anyone says, 20's absolutely ruin the ride on these cars and your wheels will spend more time getting repaired, than on your car.
Hell, sometimes the 19's I had, I thought were killing the ride. There's a reason I'm back on 18's. But, 19's are the best compromise between comfort and looks, and is what I recommend for people looking to upsize the wheels on their W211.
Hell, sometimes the 19's I had, I thought were killing the ride. There's a reason I'm back on 18's. But, 19's are the best compromise between comfort and looks, and is what I recommend for people looking to upsize the wheels on their W211.
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You can buy the wheels directly through me. $1,399 for the set of 4! Stefan got his through different channels, but I can get you guys the very same wheels. They are the ones I had on my E55 as seen here (I had glossy black instead of matte black):
My current set seen in my signature are the Forgestar F10 in 20's.
My current set seen in my signature are the Forgestar F10 in 20's.
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Godfather@ONE Autosport: Thanks for all your help even though I didnt go through you directly, you still were my inspiration
Few of my NIM members been inquiring about Forgestar so gonna snd them over to you Loving your new 20" set up btw!
Godfather@ONE Autosport: Thanks for all your help even though I didnt go through you directly, you still were my inspiration
Few of my NIM members been inquiring about Forgestar so gonna snd them over to you Loving your new 20" set up btw!
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Great wheel for the price. And people that drive these cars on 20's are just insane. I don't care what anyone says, 20's absolutely ruin the ride on these cars and your wheels will spend more time getting repaired, than on your car.
Hell, sometimes the 19's I had, I thought were killing the ride. There's a reason I'm back on 18's. But, 19's are the best compromise between comfort and looks, and is what I recommend for people looking to upsize the wheels on their W211.
Hell, sometimes the 19's I had, I thought were killing the ride. There's a reason I'm back on 18's. But, 19's are the best compromise between comfort and looks, and is what I recommend for people looking to upsize the wheels on their W211.
And people who race prep cars will tell you the same thing (I switch to spare 17" rims when I track my P-car.)
18s are waaaay better for better handling, not only ride comfort. And these cars need all the help they can get in the chassis department. 19s and 20s just add more unsprung weight, too.
btw, the AMG OEMs are actually some of the best made OEM rims out there, and are made by Otto Fuchs.
But if it's looks you want, then you just have to compromise. No way around it. I'm personally interested in performance over looks with any of my cars, but I totally understand other people's priorities.
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