Negative Experience with Forgestar?

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illestFX35

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has anyone had a negative experience with forgestar? i heard some bad stories about the custom powdercoats and customer sevice. i know some people might chime in on this. can anyone help me before i order a set of 22x10.5 f14s?


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I have the wheels in question. I have no issues with it, it's strong. Look for the tire puncture thread and you'll see the monstrous bolt that pierced my tire and damaged my barrel. No repair needed and to this day I have zero issues. Also smashed into a huge pothole at speed and one wheel has a slight bend it it, but still no issues with shakes and vibrations. Bought my set from B2.
 
PMG 705 said:
I have the wheels in question. I have no issues with it, it's strong. Look for the tire puncture thread and you'll see the monstrous bolt that pierced my tire and damaged my barrel. No repair needed and to this day I have zero issues. Also smashed into a huge pothole at speed and one wheel has a slight bend it it, but still no issues with shakes and vibrations. Bought my set from B2.
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Thank you! when did you buy your wheels? Did you have issues with the buying process and how long did they take to make?
 
If you buy a "standard" wheel that there is a lot of stock of, you'll be fine. If you get a SDC with a unique offset or custom powdercoat, I wouldn't even bother. Too many horror stories of people being told 6-8 weeks and then 6 months later the story is always "next week". And if you do need a replacement wheel, the color might be off since they say that there are slight variations between batches even on their standard colors like gunmetal.

But they're not any worse than most other wheel companies. Plenty of the high dollar forged wheel companies run months behind schedule after taking your deposit as well. It's just the nature of the business.

I considered SDC F14's for my other car, but I would never special order them after the stuff I saw. I'd only buy what someone had in stock at that time.
 
shadow191 said:
If you buy a "standard" wheel that there is a lot of stock of, you'll be fine. If you get a SDC with a unique offset or custom powdercoat, I wouldn't even bother. Too many horror stories of people being told 6-8 weeks and then 6 months later the story is always "next week". And if you do need a replacement wheel, the color might be off since they say that there are slight variations between batches even on their standard colors like gunmetal.

But they're not any worse than most other wheel companies. Plenty of the high dollar forged wheel companies run months behind schedule after taking your deposit as well. It's just the nature of the business.

I considered SDC F14's for my other car, but I would never special order them after the stuff I saw. I'd only buy what someone had in stock at that time.
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yea i have to call them again and see whats up. my dealer (Need4Speed) had no issues and im going with the standard piano black anyways.


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Bought mine about 3 years ago. Was delayed a few weeks and did become a bit frustrating. I want to say 3 weeks late...?
 
i really like the forgestars and i dont have a problem waiting. i am going to be out of the country for a month anyways.


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soooo ive been very busy and barely touched the forums a couple times. i havent gotten a chance but these are the F14 setups i am considering.

Option 1: 22x10.5 + 32 offset 285/35/22 squared

Option 2: 22x10.5 +32 front/ 22x12 +45-49rear 285/35/22 and 305/35/22

thank you


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i leaning towards the squared setup but if there is a better offset i can run please correct me. i may lower on hr springs in the future. so i would not like to run into rubbing issues


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Unless the 12" rear wheel comes in a deeper concave, just get the square setup. The 12" width doesn't really do anything if you're not getting a deeper concave or need the traction of a bigger tire. Also, 285 on a 10.5" and 305 on a 12" aren't even stretch. The 305 will be much more stretched on the 12" and it may look weird. +32 is fine on a 10.5" front and rear, the rear might be a little more sunken in than the front, but worst case, if you don't like the look, you can get a small spacer.
 
shadow191 said:
Unless the 12" rear wheel comes in a deeper concave, just get the square setup. The 12" width doesn't really do anything if you're not getting a deeper concave or need the traction of a bigger tire. Also, 285 on a 10.5" and 305 on a 12" aren't even stretch. The 305 will be much more stretched on the 12" and it may look weird. +32 is fine on a 10.5" front and rear, the rear might be a little more sunken in than the front, but worst case, if you don't like the look, you can get a small spacer.
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yeah. thanks. i decided to go with the 22x10.5 all around +32. these wheels will take 6-8 weeks to manufacture and hopefully ill get them in the middle of summer so i can show them off. and regarding tires, i decided to go with a 285/35/22 nexen rodian hp. i hope this setup works well and i will keep my stock 20s with me.


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ok the order has finally been place on the f14s in gloss black!!!!! 22x10.5 squared setup. and now the wait. HUGE THANKS TO TIKO AT NEED 4 SPEED MOTORSPORTS FOR THE ASSISTANCE!


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