Alternate Wheel Options to Forgestar F14? Need some help picking and sizing
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He's rolling on Forgestar f14's bro
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See this thread
https://www.infinitiscene.com/search/1/?q=24922-My-Forgestar-F14-thread
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See this thread
https://www.infinitiscene.com/search/1/?q=24922-My-Forgestar-F14-thread
So I reviewed the post. How do you like the Nexen's FxMonkey? Any regrets about the wheels?
Any particular reason to do the 285/35 vs 285/40's I was thinking the 40's fill the fender a tad more at stock height, give a little more wall for wheel protection.
In some of the pictures they look flush. In others it looks like they stick out some maybe its just the angle of the picture?
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illestFX35
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So I reviewed the post. How do you like the Nexen's FxMonkey? Any regrets about the wheels?
Any particular reason to do the 285/35 vs 285/40's I was thinking the 40's fill the fender a tad more at stock height, give a little more wall for wheel protection.
In some of the pictures they look flush. In others it looks like they stick out some maybe its just the angle of the picture?
I have no regrets about the wheels. They weigh very little and they look amazing on the fx. and for the price i couldnt be happier about the desicion i made. the nexens are great so far but moving from a 50 to a 35 tire made a big difference in ride quality. i wouldve gone 285/40 if i wasnt lowering and the 40s look too beefy imo. at stock height the wheels in the back are exactly flush and in the front they poke out a tad bit. its hard to even tell at stock height
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Yeah I doubt I will lower it I want to be as flush as possible. Maybe I should go with the 22 x 9 with 265/40R22 tires like Meduza. I just wanted the deep concave at 10.5 but want it to be flush all around
See Meduza's looks real good flush like they where made to be on the car from factory looks real good just wish it was the deep concave, bummer!
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illestFX35
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Yeah I doubt I will lower it I want to be as flush as possible. Maybe I should go with the 22 x 9 with 265/40R22 tires like Meduza. I just wanted the deep concave at 10.5 but want it to be flush all around
See Meduza's looks real good flush like they where made to be on the car from factory looks real good just wish it was the deep concave, bummer!
i mean you can do the 10.5 at a higher offset. mine is a 32 offset and you could go 40 or even 45 if you want
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You can get the same flushness with wider wheels by adjusting the offsets. Every inch a wheel gets wider is equal to adding 12.5mm to the offset. An inch is 25.4mm and it's added to both sides so a 10.5" wheel at +45 offset is basically the same fit as a 9" wheel at +32 offset. Personally, I think deep concave looks way better as it adds depth to the wheel and looks of the car. Flat wheels don't look as aggressive. Keep in mind that if you go lower, the wheel cambers in so it will look less flush. What's flush at stock height will be tucked when lowered. I run a +0 offset in rear and at stock height, it sticks out over an inch but it's almost flush at my drive height.
I appreciate the explanation makes more a bit more sense now. I am guessing FXmoney is planning on lowering or other mods. Makes it bit more difficult for me since I have to tell the retailer what offset I want and not knowledgeable about it.
I want to get the 22 x 10.5 all the way around with 285/40R22 or wider if I can go 305 without rubbing or sticking out the fender.
What would be the best offset so I am flush and won't sickout at stock height?
Thanks for any help in advance looking to order these up soon!
The retailer is saying go 22 x 10.5 with ET30 or ET31 what do you guys think?
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Shadow if I go with 22 x 10.5 with +40 offset I am guessing will be bit more flush than say +32. I am playing with the tire calculators what is the acceptable range offset when running 285/40R22 or do you guys recommend different size tires with the 10.5?
Haven't really though about lowering the car any figured I didn't want to sacrifice any more ride comfort.
illestFX35
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if you don't want poke go +40 if you want more flush go +35 or +30. I was in a 2nd gen on H&R spring and i have to say they ride better than stock imo. the only thing is the camber wear on the tires is not to good and you will go through tires a lot quicker.
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I'd suggest going with an offset closer to 30 than 40. It looks WAY better IMHO and will still tuck nicely, even with a drop. 285/35r22 looks the best with 10.5" rims on a square setup. You can go wider in the back and roll with a 305 or you might be able to squeeze a 315. But if you are like me, you may want to be able to get more treadlife via rotation. Good luck with the purchase!
Agreed I want to keep the same wheel size and tires all the way around makes it much easier on rotation and tire treadlife.
I checked out your garage your setup looks great very flush! is the last picture with the 22's with or without the H&R springs?
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If someone can post me some shots at side angle of 22 x 10.5 wheels with 285 tires (No drop), just so I can compare flush vs sticking out.
I can run a free CarFax for you in return
( I have the unlimited plan for another 5 days) just need your a license plate and state via PM.You should be fine at +30 or so. The lower the number, the further out the wheel sits. So +0 sticks out further than +30 which sticks out further than +40. Offset is measured from the center line of the wheel. So positive offset means the centerline is closer to the face of the wheel which means the wheel itself sits further inboard and vice versa. Stance guys love to talk about how they're in the negatives which means their wheel sticks way out. I'm at +0 in rear and +5 in front on 10.5" rims which on a first gen means my rims actually stick out past the fender slightly. Before spacers, I was at +35 and +20 which meant the wheels tucked inside the fender.
If you're really concerned, I would get a more conservative offset like +40 or +35 and play with spacers. The face of the wheel will be the same concavity as that's not dependent on offset. That way you can adjust your offsets as needed for stock height and when you lower. On a cast wheel, they're just machining the backpad to adjust offsets so adding a spacer is doing the same thing.
If you're really concerned, I would get a more conservative offset like +40 or +35 and play with spacers. The face of the wheel will be the same concavity as that's not dependent on offset. That way you can adjust your offsets as needed for stock height and when you lower. On a cast wheel, they're just machining the backpad to adjust offsets so adding a spacer is doing the same thing.
So I ened up putting my 50% deposit on set F14. I am excited. I told the retailer I need the evening to decide the offet. What you guys think ?
The 3 retailers I am working with all said different offset numbers 32, 35 and 38. I contacted F14 to see what they recommend for offset as far most flush but have not heard back
The retailer I placed the deposit with is saying +32
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If I may consider lowering in future or get a Big Brake Kit. Should i go +30,+32 or +35 in order to be flush at stock but still accommodate for future mods?
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+32 is fine, there's minimal difference between any of those. 5mm difference is small, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference at stock height. You could only tell an offset difference like that if slammed since the fender is much closer. If you get BBK some day, worst case is you may need small spacer which isn't a big deal. At +32 I doubt it though.
+32 it is! I am just need to decide on size tires now and start shopping. I am thinking 285/40R22 since I want a bit more comfort then the 35's
I wish I could but it takes 4-8 weeks to custom build the wheels.
looks like my wheels are done and on there way to me should be on in 5-7 days
Just need to pick a set of tires. I have it down to 2 tires 285/40R22 either the Falken Ziex S-TZ05 or Nitto NT420S
My local Discount tire will do either of them about $800 a set so price is not a factor.
Falken Ziex S-TZ05
50,000 Miles 460AA Speed rating H
Nitto NT420S
No mileage warranty 420AA Speed rating V
What do you guys think ? The Falkens have better warranty and longevity. The Nittos look better and would handle a bit better?
I am leaning toward the Nittos for the review they get over the Falkens but not sure about road noise. The guy at discount tire thinks they won't be to bad.
I have my wheels coming in next week need to make a choice pretty quick. Any help is appreciated !!!
Just need to pick a set of tires. I have it down to 2 tires 285/40R22 either the Falken Ziex S-TZ05 or Nitto NT420S
My local Discount tire will do either of them about $800 a set so price is not a factor.
Falken Ziex S-TZ05
50,000 Miles 460AA Speed rating H
Nitto NT420S
No mileage warranty 420AA Speed rating V
What do you guys think ? The Falkens have better warranty and longevity. The Nittos look better and would handle a bit better?
I am leaning toward the Nittos for the review they get over the Falkens but not sure about road noise. The guy at discount tire thinks they won't be to bad.
I have my wheels coming in next week need to make a choice pretty quick. Any help is appreciated !!!