Calling all Forgestar F14's
01-11-2012, 03:16 PM
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There's a good chance that at full load w/some weight in the car you might end up rubbing or worse; grabbing the fender.
Slimming down to 255/35's would give you a better chance (slight) of not grabbing...
imo, pay a reputable shop to roll your fenders just to be safe. I'd rather pay $100 to roll my fenders and get the proper tires than run a risk of accidently grabbing a fender n' damaging it...which will end up costing a ****-ton more.
w/a fender roll you can probably go up as far as 285's w/out any worry.
Slimming down to 255/35's would give you a better chance (slight) of not grabbing...
imo, pay a reputable shop to roll your fenders just to be safe. I'd rather pay $100 to roll my fenders and get the proper tires than run a risk of accidently grabbing a fender n' damaging it...which will end up costing a ****-ton more.
w/a fender roll you can probably go up as far as 285's w/out any worry.
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01-11-2012, 03:32 PM
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01-11-2012, 05:58 PM
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On tire rack it's about 90(?) more for a set which isn't bad. If i roll the fenders i shouldn't have rubbing issues with the 265 right? And naw I'm gonna get the gunmetal, not really into the complete black look. lol Forgestar said i could order directly from them so that will probably be what i do.
01-11-2012, 06:14 PM
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Did you ever figure out what was up with your rear camber? With that camber are you getting the full contact of a 265?BTW- sorry for the thread jack.lol
01-11-2012, 06:15 PM
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Well forgestar just e-mailed me saying it would be 1360+ 155 shipping. They have a set ready right now but i gotta wait for my tax return. Did you ever figure out what was up with your rear camber? With that camber are you getting the full contact of a 265?
BTW- sorry for the thread jack.lol
Did you ever figure out what was up with your rear camber? With that camber are you getting the full contact of a 265?BTW- sorry for the thread jack.lol
01-11-2012, 06:36 PM
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Well forgestar just e-mailed me saying it would be 1360+ 155 shipping. They have a set ready right now but i gotta wait for my tax return. Did you ever figure out what was up with your rear camber? With that camber are you getting the full contact of a 265?
BTW- sorry for the thread jack.lol
Did you ever figure out what was up with your rear camber? With that camber are you getting the full contact of a 265?BTW- sorry for the thread jack.lol
- when i first went to the shop to fix my camber after i got these wheels they were JACKED! i almost had -2 on one of my rears n' -1.1 on my front lol - Last i recall - i had it dialed in @ -1.2F n' -1.5R. I had some issues w/my rear springs/shocks because i'm experiencing some spring sag...
I hope to get a fat tax return to jump on some new coilovers for the spring...
01-11-2012, 06:44 PM
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yeah man, i have no issue w/contact patch/scrub, full contact like the NFL - when i first went to the shop to fix my camber after i got these wheels they were JACKED! i almost had -2 on one of my rears n' -1.1 on my front lol -
Last i recall - i had it dialed in @ -1.2F n' -1.5R. I had some issues w/my rear springs/shocks because i'm experiencing some spring sag... I hope to get a fat tax return to jump on some new coilovers for the spring...
- when i first went to the shop to fix my camber after i got these wheels they were JACKED! i almost had -2 on one of my rears n' -1.1 on my front lol - Last i recall - i had it dialed in @ -1.2F n' -1.5R. I had some issues w/my rear springs/shocks because i'm experiencing some spring sag...
I hope to get a fat tax return to jump on some new coilovers for the spring...
01-11-2012, 08:23 PM
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That is a good price, I think mine were $1320 shipped from DV8 motoring, and they came in less than 6 weeks. I love these rims, I can't wait to put them on again in the Spring! I think I saw pics of your car a few posts back, looks really good.
My camber specs are -1.7 in front -1.9 in rear with zero toe and depending on how much room I have with the taller tire in front, I may throw on 5mm spacers all around.
My camber specs are -1.7 in front -1.9 in rear with zero toe and depending on how much room I have with the taller tire in front, I may throw on 5mm spacers all around.
I am running 1.7F and 1.8R, I was surprised when the shop guy told me factory was 2.0...seems high for street tires but my Michelin pilot sport a/s plus have held up great for 3 sets now.
01-12-2012, 12:46 PM
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There's a good chance that at full load w/some weight in the car you might end up rubbing or worse; grabbing the fender.
Slimming down to 255/35's would give you a better chance (slight) of not grabbing...
imo, pay a reputable shop to roll your fenders just to be safe. I'd rather pay $100 to roll my fenders and get the proper tires than run a risk of accidently grabbing a fender n' damaging it...which will end up costing a ****-ton more.
w/a fender roll you can probably go up as far as 285's w/out any worry.
Slimming down to 255/35's would give you a better chance (slight) of not grabbing...
imo, pay a reputable shop to roll your fenders just to be safe. I'd rather pay $100 to roll my fenders and get the proper tires than run a risk of accidently grabbing a fender n' damaging it...which will end up costing a ****-ton more.
w/a fender roll you can probably go up as far as 285's w/out any worry.
18x10 +42 with 265/35's and a fendor roll in the back. With 800 lbs of people in the car it rubbed slightly when going up a shopping center driveway but thats it. To solve this there is a plastic tab that needs to be shaved down and thats it.
01-12-2012, 01:00 PM
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P.S. I paid $1286 from a local shop here called Autoglitz. I suggest you do a google search and give them a call. They are located in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Not sure what shipping will be but thell them Chris with the Rx8 sent ya.
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01-12-2012, 01:31 PM
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LMAO!! Copy Cat! Exactly what I have installed. The tires believe it or not are a good amature autocross tire as they are very intuitive and easy to learn from. Not the stickiest tire but definatly worth the money and awesome in the rain.
P.S. I paid $1286 from a local shop here called Autoglitz. I suggest you do a google search and give them a call. They are located in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Not sure what shipping will be but thell them Chris with the Rx8 sent ya.
P.S. I paid $1286 from a local shop here called Autoglitz. I suggest you do a google search and give them a call. They are located in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Not sure what shipping will be but thell them Chris with the Rx8 sent ya.
I tried to go on their website but it wasn't working for me. I was able to send them an e-mail so hopefully they can help me out. Thank you for the referral!
01-20-2012, 09:08 PM
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The reason why i like these tires is that they will be good as a daily but i will be able to have grip during spirited driving. Especially for when i got up to deals gap. I tried to go on their website but it wasn't working for me. I was able to send them an e-mail so hopefully they can help me out. Thank you for the referral!
I tried to go on their website but it wasn't working for me. I was able to send them an e-mail so hopefully they can help me out. Thank you for the referral!
01-21-2012, 08:03 AM
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I've sent them two e-mails and I still have not heard anything from them.
Update: So i ended up just calling them because my e-mails have gone unanswered. They said they are going to call me back with a quote. If nothing happens by the time my tax return comes in I'm just going to order from the factory.
Update: So i ended up just calling them because my e-mails have gone unanswered. They said they are going to call me back with a quote. If nothing happens by the time my tax return comes in I'm just going to order from the factory.
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01-24-2012, 06:06 PM
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I've sent them two e-mails and I still have not heard anything from them.
Update: So i ended up just calling them because my e-mails have gone unanswered. They said they are going to call me back with a quote. If nothing happens by the time my tax return comes in I'm just going to order from the factory.
Update: So i ended up just calling them because my e-mails have gone unanswered. They said they are going to call me back with a quote. If nothing happens by the time my tax return comes in I'm just going to order from the factory.
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01-24-2012, 06:10 PM
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They are extremely busy but there in person customer service is very good. I never had to deal with them over e-mail so I dont know. Plus it's a small company. So if you go a little out of your way and call them I am sure the price should be good. Did you mention me? If you get any difficulty I can call and find out whats up.
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01-24-2012, 06:15 PM
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I called them and they gave me the price for everything. Thanks for the referral they gave me a better deal then forgestar was going to give me. Did you get black lug nuts from them? If so were they all locking? I forgot to ask when i talked to them. I should be ordering everything next week.
Was the price more or less in line with what I told you?
01-24-2012, 06:22 PM
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The price you told me was spot on. The only decision i gotta make is if i should have the wheels and tires sent to them and have them mount the wheel on the tire. Or just have everything sent to me and have a local shop do it.