Forgestar sure does make good paperweights!
02-08-2013, 11:20 PM
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Forgestar sure does make good paperweights!
Long story short, my wheels were not even CLOSE to fitting. The front wheels wouldn't clear the dust cap on the hub, OR the brakes, and the rears offset was all wrong. It stuck out almost an inch from the fender... The Guy over at forgestar claims the wrong model of Mercedes got passed down to the production guys. SO. Now I get to wait another 4-6 weeks for the RIGHT wheels. 
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02-09-2013, 09:14 AM
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Why wait? Get another set, it's their **** up. Plus everyone has those wheels lol.
4-6 weeks of wait is a joke. You won't be happy with them in 18" anyway.
Get a set of 19" elsewhere.
4-6 weeks of wait is a joke. You won't be happy with them in 18" anyway.
Get a set of 19" elsewhere.
02-09-2013, 09:21 AM
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Im sure they have something in stock thats 18s.. Id complain until they get you a set in 2-3 weeks.. 6 weeks is ridiculous since it was there mistake.. Maybe they have some cf5's laying around.
02-09-2013, 09:36 AM
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how retarded! send 'em back, do business elsewhere!
if you continue to do business with them, that's rewarding
them for fookin' your hard earned money up!
should've of called HRE
if you continue to do business with them, that's rewarding
them for fookin' your hard earned money up!
should've of called HRE
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02-09-2013, 11:58 AM
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02-09-2013, 12:24 PM
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Damn that sucks. Does this mean your car is going to be off-road for a few weeks now, or do you have your original wheels to at least use?
Yeah I agree with the others, you should send them back for a refund and do business elsewhere...
Yeah I agree with the others, you should send them back for a refund and do business elsewhere...
02-09-2013, 12:51 PM
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Matte black Forgestar F14's in 18' 
I know! I don't know why things keep stopping me from the beast! Maybe karma from thinking about racing an SRT-4
For the sake of my crappy roads and ride comfort, I want to stay with 18s. But yes, it is completely 100% their fault this happened, and I have been in contact with them a lot today regarding it.
They actually tried to make me take a set of F10's in white over MY matte black F14s... I gave them a few four lettered words, and they droped that idea.. LOL
I know, but I just LOVE the look of black F14s on my tectite grey car. It's like its made to be that way. If it werent for dr_brains510, I might not have F14s. I just LOVED how his look, and I especially love mine. If they would fit that is...
My tire place ordered them from some wheel company that then gets their supply from Forgestar.
Yea. I ordered 285 rears too, do you have any rubbing?
I still have my stock rims and crappy dunlop/regal tires.
In my conversations w/ Forgestar, NOT the people who ACTUALLY ordered the wheels, they have been EXTREMELY helpful. They realized how long it took to get these, and were upset some one goofed. So here's what they're doing. They are making custom spacers for the rear the get them on, and are going to send me another 2 F14s that aren't painted to test for fitment over my front brakes and dust cap, then if they fit, take another 2 NEW F14s and hit em matte black. They told me I should have the trial spacers on Tuesday, and test wheel Monday. I just hope they didn't overlook longer lug nuts..
My tire place ordered them from some wheel company that then gets their supply from Forgestar.
In my conversations w/ Forgestar, NOT the people who ACTUALLY ordered the wheels, they have been EXTREMELY helpful. They realized how long it took to get these, and were upset some one goofed. So here's what they're doing. They are making custom spacers for the rear the get them on, and are going to send me another 2 F14s that aren't painted to test for fitment over my front brakes and dust cap, then if they fit, take another 2 NEW F14s and hit em matte black. They told me I should have the trial spacers on Tuesday, and test wheel Monday. I just hope they didn't overlook longer lug nuts..
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02-09-2013, 02:13 PM
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In my conversations w/ Forgestar, NOT the people who ACTUALLY ordered the wheels, they have been EXTREMELY helpful. They realized how long it took to get these, and were upset some one goofed. So here's what they're doing. They are making custom spacers for the rear the get them on, and are going to send me another 2 F14s that aren't painted to test for fitment over my front brakes and dust cap, then if they fit, take another 2 NEW F14s and hit em matte black. They told me I should have the trial spacers on Tuesday, and test wheel Monday. I just hope they didn't overlook longer lug nuts..
IMHO they will try the cheapest, for them, route to get out of this.
02-09-2013, 04:24 PM
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That's why theyre making spacers. A proper fitting wheel does not require spacers, especially when you order it to the specs of your car.
Edit: one more thing I don't understand is how they can give you spacers to make the rear wheels work when you said they stuck out more than an inch from the fender.
Edit: one more thing I don't understand is how they can give you spacers to make the rear wheels work when you said they stuck out more than an inch from the fender.
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02-09-2013, 04:39 PM
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Many tire chains will not even touch a car with spacers. I have run quality spacers on other cars in the past with no issues, just stating..... Hope it all works out.
02-09-2013, 06:55 PM
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Similar to the weight savings they first proclaimed only to have people find out afterwards that the wheels didn't have the correct load rating for their cars.
What I don't get here is the fact that they have built wheels for these cars in the past and therefore should have all the necessary specs; build and otherwise. Sounds like somebody is trying to blow smoke up you know what, hoping to catch someone unaware.
02-09-2013, 10:28 PM
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I will call them again to bring this up, I don't want spacers anymore... The rear wheel is an inch IN from the fender, not out, sorry for not being specific. But now I need to get a hold of them on this and get the RIGHT wheels or full refund...
02-10-2013, 12:49 AM
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Ok, I called Forgestar and left a message, but I want backup plans. Can you guys suggest wheels for me for close to the $1,800 I have into the forgestars? Post pictures in possible. I would LOVE HRE's but they are wayyyyyy expensive for the ones I like. I would really prefer to stay under $2000. Moneys tight after all these last minute problems... Thanks in advance!
02-10-2013, 06:54 AM
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Ok, I called Forgestar and left a message, but I want backup plans. Can you guys suggest wheels for me for close to the $1,800 I have into the forgestars? Post pictures in possible. I would LOVE HRE's but they are wayyyyyy expensive for the ones I like. I would really prefer to stay under $2000. Moneys tight after all these last minute problems... Thanks in advance!
02-11-2013, 01:42 PM
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Update: Turns out the people I have been in contact with are not even from Forgestar! They are a "Forgestar distributor"... I contacted the REAL forgestar about the issue, and they too say, that this is 100% distributor fault. He also pointed out that he has personally seen 2003 E55 AMGs with forgestar wheels, in size 20X10.5 (HUGE) with NO fitment issues or rubbing on their offsets. I am calling back these idiots (distributor) at around 1:30 to tell them to shove the spacers somewhere the sun doesn't shine.
I KNEW something was up with the spacers, especially when Forgestars own warranty card says running them WILL VOID the warranty.. So now I am pushing for refund and going DIRECTLY through the REAL forgestar. I should sue them for pain and suffering for teasing me with wrong sized wheels.
I KNEW something was up with the spacers, especially when Forgestars own warranty card says running them WILL VOID the warranty.. So now I am pushing for refund and going DIRECTLY through the REAL forgestar. I should sue them for pain and suffering for teasing me with wrong sized wheels.
02-11-2013, 11:17 PM
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Thought I might as well update again. I spoke with Forgestar for a good hour on the phone regarding the matter, and they took it in to their own hands, and will go after the distributor for the wrong wheels. But 3 more weeks, and I will have wheels that actually fit. He even let me keep the goodies that came with the wrong wheels. And said I will get more, including a different style center cap.
So far, I am blown away with the customer service at Forgestar! Through exchanging Emails and calls with them, I must say, they really do take care of customers. Five stars for Forgestar!
So far, I am blown away with the customer service at Forgestar! Through exchanging Emails and calls with them, I must say, they really do take care of customers. Five stars for Forgestar!
02-12-2013, 08:48 PM
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Wow, sorry to hear about all the problems. I thought most were pretty happy with thier Forgstar wheels and transactions. I need some wheels bad, but just never pull the trigger.
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02-14-2013, 12:36 AM
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Thought I might as well update again. I spoke with Forgestar for a good hour on the phone regarding the matter, and they took it in to their own hands, and will go after the distributor for the wrong wheels. But 3 more weeks, and I will have wheels that actually fit. He even let me keep the goodies that came with the wrong wheels. And said I will get more, including a different style center cap.
So far, I am blown away with the customer service at Forgestar! Through exchanging Emails and calls with them, I must say, they really do take care of customers. Five stars for Forgestar!
So far, I am blown away with the customer service at Forgestar! Through exchanging Emails and calls with them, I must say, they really do take care of customers. Five stars for Forgestar!
02-14-2013, 04:30 AM
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Nope. I was more concerned that my fronts would rub because I switched from 255s to 265s on my 18" wheels but the ride quality improved greatly. My car is lowered as well and I use to scrape my cf front lip with my 255s but with the 265s on, I have zero problems.
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02-14-2013, 11:30 AM
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Thought I might as well update again. I spoke with Forgestar for a good hour on the phone regarding the matter, and they took it in to their own hands, and will go after the distributor for the wrong wheels. But 3 more weeks, and I will have wheels that actually fit. He even let me keep the goodies that came with the wrong wheels. And said I will get more, including a different style center cap.
So far, I am blown away with the customer service at Forgestar! Through exchanging Emails and calls with them, I must say, they really do take care of customers. Five stars for Forgestar!
So far, I am blown away with the customer service at Forgestar! Through exchanging Emails and calls with them, I must say, they really do take care of customers. Five stars for Forgestar!
