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bumblebeerx8 03-18-2011 09:05 AM

its not they don't go high enough i just like the top of tire to match the wheel well..

if i go with 40 i will gain 1.18" on the bottom and i have 1.5 of height to play with on the coilovers so overall just shy of 2.5 keeping the look i had/have.

if i go with the 35 i would only gain about half the height and not sure if it is enough while doing the same.

either way i know the set up i have now looks good with some wheel gap .25" but will not last without tearing stuff up.

bumblebeerx8 03-18-2011 09:53 AM

well 265/40/19 seems to be a odd ball size so either 275/35 or 255/40. I may just raise the coils and see where im at with the height and size it from there. I plane to rework the charge pipe to get the clamps somewhere else which should help me gain a 1/2"

9krpmrx8 03-18-2011 10:06 AM

You guys are getting way too caught up on the numbers on the tires. They are accurate to a degree but tires of the same size vary by almost two inches between different brands. You need to look at the specific tire specs. I compiled this list of specs for the "will it fit" thread, check it out.


For instance, a 265/35-18 Toyo R888 has a section width of 10.80" and a 265/35-18 Falken Ziez ZE-512 has a section width of only 9.10"


http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5518553136/

J8635621 03-18-2011 10:51 AM

Race tire versus DD tire. It's not really that HUGE of a difference when comparing similar tires.

J8635621 03-18-2011 10:52 AM

265/40/19 will look so huge it's not even funny. 265/35 is already taller than stock and I wouldn't run that in the front if you are lowered.

9krpmrx8 03-18-2011 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by j8635621 (Post 3917141)
Race tire versus DD tire. It's not really that HUGE of a difference when comparing similar tires.


Yeah i know, I was just surprised when looking at overall diameters and such how they vary.

Ross_Dawg 03-18-2011 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8 (Post 3916988)
the only reason im thinking 40 on the tire over 35 is with the 40 i will gain around 2" of clearence underneath. With the 35 i wil only gain 1-1.25" and im not sure that is enough. I have about 1.5-2" now and have rubbed the t bolt clamps a few times.

I think you'll find you will have to remove a lot of the inner fender liner up front to get those to fit without rubbing. If you don't mind that then go for it :)

bumblebeerx8 03-18-2011 12:21 PM

yeah im not sure i want to go crazy with the liners and all that. I know i like the flushness i have now. i like the stance but i know i have to do something about the height while keeping the look. I also do not want to go staggered or go crazy camber but also need some rubber with the turbo.

Kusanagi 03-21-2011 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by WinningRX8Chick (Post 3914538)

Your OEM wheels look pretty flush with the guard, and the F14 seems to have more poke than others, are you running any spacers?

J8635621 03-22-2011 06:53 AM

That's because she isn't very low, minimal camber, and the angle of the photo I bet.

Greenblurr93 03-24-2011 06:40 PM


Originally Posted by j8635621 (Post 3920296)
That's because she isn't very low, minimal camber, and the angle of the photo I bet.

Shes lowered on h-techs... so no, not that low... and as far as camber goes.. i believe i set it to -1.5* but that was last year i did the alignment... ill be doing it again soon and will post the specs..

bowser 04-03-2011 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by tiltmode43 (Post 3718814)

What are the details of these Tilt? they look unreal

J8635621 04-03-2011 07:25 PM

It's this guy. Be sure to post on his page and send a PM every few minutes until he answers.

https://www.rx8club.com/members/the-reverend-51688/

2tone 04-04-2011 07:02 PM

ahhhh rev those look wicked!!!!!!!!!!!!

first high quality pics i've seen of them

hoss -05 07-05-2011 08:12 AM

hmm cant wait to see 285s. Why so much tire?

fuztupnz 07-05-2011 01:40 PM

Woah,

You switch plans again James? FWIW, i like the f14's over the RPF1's. Should look pretty badass.

Roen 07-14-2011 06:55 PM

How would I fit 265/35/18's on a 18x9.5 wheel in the front without rolling the fenders on a stock bodied S2 R3? What offset would I need?

hoss -05 07-15-2011 12:05 AM


Originally Posted by Roen (Post 4031254)
How would I fit 265/35/18's on a 18x9.5 wheel in the front without rolling the fenders on a stock bodied S2 R3? What offset would I need?

Hey Roen, I would not go with these rims in 9.5 you will not get the concave face that makes them so popular. The concave face starts at 10" or better.

With a stock none lowered R3 you can push those rims out a ways. I bet with a 265/ 35 on a ten inch rim you could push out to +35 with no rub issues.

I chose to stay conservative with +42 with 265/30/r18 and have gobs of room on my S1. If some day I need more rubber I have the room.

Why would you replace those nice R3 rims? On my R3 I just plan on pushing the stock rims out a bit with 20mm spacers and adding 245 rubber.

hoss -05 07-15-2011 06:47 AM

I ordered 10mm offset spacers for my +42 forgestars, that should put me where I want to be and I can take them off for track days.

I also ordered 20mm offset spacers for my R3 and that should make them just about flush.

I cant wait to do some photos.

Roen 07-16-2011 01:56 AM


Originally Posted by hoss -05 (Post 4031434)
Hey Roen, I would not go with these rims in 9.5 you will not get the concave face that makes them so popular. The concave face starts at 10" or better.

With a stock none lowered R3 you can push those rims out a ways. I bet with a 265/ 35 on a ten inch rim you could push out to +35 with no rub issues.

I chose to stay conservative with +42 with 265/30/r18 and have gobs of room on my S1. If some day I need more rubber I have the room.

Why would you replace those nice R3 rims? On my R3 I just plan on pushing the stock rims out a bit with 20mm spacers and adding 245 rubber.

Tracking the car, rules state I can't change outside of fender (i.e. flaring), but can modify or remove inner fender lip / liner.

Trying to see what's the widest I can fit given those constraints, and would like to be square or at the very most, slightly staggered. This car will be lowered on coilovers.

It would be nice if I could fit 18 x 10, 275 or 18 x 10.5, 285 without having to flare or otherwise modify the outside of the stock fenders.

hoss -05 07-16-2011 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by Roen (Post 4032433)
Tracking the car, rules state I can't change outside of fender (i.e. flaring), but can modify or remove inner fender lip / liner.

Trying to see what's the widest I can fit given those constraints, and would like to be square or at the very most, slightly staggered. This car will be lowered on coilovers.

It would be nice if I could fit 18 x 10, 275 or 18 x 10.5, 285 without having to flare or otherwise modify the outside of the stock fenders.

I know for a Fact 18x10 +42 with 275s fit with Zero work. I bet you would not have a problem with the 285s with a +40 rim.

Maybe if you ask Real nice brilliantblackrx8 could check fitment in the front and back when his set comes in.

angeljoelv is running 275 +42s check it :https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=375

shadycrew31 07-16-2011 08:21 AM

so what color do y'all think would look best on a winning blue? I got matte black right now I was thinking like a lighter gunmetal, I can go with any color I want becuase I will be getting them powder coated.

Any Ideas???

hoss -05 07-16-2011 08:31 AM

I am running gun metal, Hmmm well if you really want to be different you could go Matt white...... but have fun keeping it clean.


I like the regular silver that Angel has on his WB. You will be more happy with the rims long term if you keep the color simple.

shadycrew31 07-16-2011 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by hoss -05 (Post 4032545)
I am running gun metal, Hmmm well if you really want to be different you could go Matt white...... but have fun keeping it clean.


I like the regular silver that Angel has on his WB. You will be more happy with the rims long term if you keep the color simple.

So basically you are saying go day glow orange?

haha

I guess I wanted a different shade if I'm paying the money I might as well stand out a little. A part of me whats to go with something crazy like a dark cherry basically black with a glimmer of red here and there.

The other part wants a simple dark gunmetal.

I'll go to the shop and look through the catalog, see what my options are.

rickeo 07-16-2011 10:04 AM

Damn, I just spent 20 minutes going through this thread in hopes I would find a Ti Gray with these wheels... booo ;)

hoss -05 07-18-2011 12:56 AM

9krpmrx8 workout some issues with my coil overs and gave it a good wash today:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C...b073b723_o.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-z...4cb91ae7_o.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Y...306c71b6_o.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5...c9420392_o.jpg

My 10mm spacers are on back order and will not be in till late next month :( I think it still look good though~!

Kusanagi 07-18-2011 03:43 AM


Originally Posted by rickeo (Post 4032582)
Damn, I just spent 20 minutes going through this thread in hopes I would find a Ti Gray with these wheels... booo ;)

There's a thread dedicated for the Forgestar F14, here you go, here's mine:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=148

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b...0/DSC_2086.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z...DSC_2087_b.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y...0/DSC_2088.jpg

Kusanagi 07-18-2011 03:46 AM


Originally Posted by hoss -05 (Post 4033644)
9krpmrx8 workout some issues with my coil overs and gave it a good wash today:

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My 10mm spacers are on back order and will not be in till late next month :( I think it still look good though~!


Holy moly... look nice on the red! I agreed +42 seems a little conservative as I'm thinkng about spacer too, not much may be 5mm, can't wait to see yours with spacer on!

hoss -05 07-18-2011 04:02 AM


Originally Posted by Kusanagi (Post 4033701)
Holy moly... look nice on the red! I agreed +42 seems a little conservative as I'm thinkng about spacer too, not much may be 5mm, can't wait to see yours with spacer on!

Thanks Kusanagi: was just thinking the same thing about your car :boink:

Roen 07-18-2011 08:42 AM


Originally Posted by hoss -05 (Post 4032478)
I know for a Fact 18x10 +42 with 275s fit with Zero work. I bet you would not have a problem with the 285s with a +40 rim.

Maybe if you ask Real nice brilliantblackrx8 could check fitment in the front and back when his set comes in.

angeljoelv is running 275 +42s check it :https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=375

Thanks for the help!

Do the fenders allow for more or less clearance on an S2 R3 compared to S1 models?

J8635621 07-18-2011 09:09 AM

same

9krpmrx8 07-18-2011 09:22 AM

I wish I had waited until the sun went down a little more but I think the pics came out decent :) Hoss-05, did you notice the exhaust tips? Man those things were nasty, you need to ditch those finishers, they are a PIA to clean.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5948651165/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5949208828/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5948653453/

hoss -05 07-18-2011 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4033789)
I wish I had waited until the sun went down a little more but I think the pics came out decent :) Hoss-05, did you notice the exhaust tips? Man those things were nasty, you need to ditch those finishers, they are a PIA to clean.

You mean these Finishers?

https://www.rx8club.com/picture.php?...ictureid=11559

I agree, but i do think they look nice with the stock tips. It all looks great Scott!

J8635621 07-18-2011 09:58 AM

I'm so glad I don't have the stock tips anymore

9krpmrx8 07-18-2011 10:02 AM


Originally Posted by hoss -05 (Post 4033814)
You mean these Finishers?

https://www.rx8club.com/picture.php?...ictureid=11559

I agree, but I do think they look nice with the stock tips. It all looks great Scott!


Yes, those. The stock tips seem so tiny to me.



Originally Posted by J8635621 (Post 4033816)
I'm so glad I don't have the stock tips anymore

:lol: me too, but if you are going to have them, keeping them shiny makes a huge difference.

J8635621 07-18-2011 10:20 AM

I'm not sure if it's the darker color of my tips or the size of them, but they do not get dirty like those freaking stock ones.

hufflepuff 04-12-2016 04:51 AM

Forgestar F14 17x10, data thread - S2KI Honda S2000 Forums

This guy's Forgestar F14's cracked and failed at the track.


As with all wheels, periodically check for cracks.

delhi 04-18-2016 10:54 AM

Ouch! Driver seemed pretty nonchalant about it. Read other car owners also seeing some cracks with their Forgestars. Wonder how widespread this issue is. Stay safe everyone!


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