Forgestar F14's (18x11) [PICS]
07-03-2016, 04:36 PM
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The total weight is not that bad. I have 18x10.5 CCW classics on my thirdgen. With Hoosier R6's(315-30r18 squared) and combined weight is like 44lbs. The classics themselves weigh 20lbs a piece. I would kill to have the OP's combo on my bird some day. The trade off on grip is well worth it. The Vorshlag guys run those(Forgestar) wheels on almost all of their cars and they hold up very well.
07-03-2016, 05:06 PM
#42
So far the R888's have been great. Stick like glue and they're no where near as noisy as everyone make them out to be. We'll see how many miles I get out of them.
Yes if anything these tires make my car feel underpowered. But now I can build my motor knowing my suspension can handle it. Seen too many people build their motor with stock suspension then wonder why they end up in a ditch
Yes if anything these tires make my car feel underpowered. But now I can build my motor knowing my suspension can handle it. Seen too many people build their motor with stock suspension then wonder why they end up in a ditch
07-03-2016, 08:56 PM
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So far the R888's have been great. Stick like glue and they're no where near as noisy as everyone make them out to be. We'll see how many miles I get out of them.
Yes if anything these tires make my car feel underpowered. But now I can build my motor knowing my suspension can handle it. Seen too many people build their motor with stock suspension then wonder why they end up in a ditch
Yes if anything these tires make my car feel underpowered. But now I can build my motor knowing my suspension can handle it. Seen too many people build their motor with stock suspension then wonder why they end up in a ditch
07-06-2016, 03:38 PM
#45
Just start with full bolt on's and don't go to crazy yet. I somewhat regret doing mild heads/cam (i made 433rwhp/420ft.lbs on a mustang dyno) and it makes the car a handful at autox, where as before with bolt ons the car was rediculously well balanced. I'm fighting oversteer with 315s nt05s on the rear and same tire 275s on the front.
Next you will see you differential giving up
09-13-2016, 08:04 AM
#47
Forgestar F14 I was thinking of doing the same setup with 18x11 f14 super deep concave rims and Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 295 (I read they are a very wide 295, as wide as some 315's, also they don't make a 315 pss in 18'). Any reason you didn't go super deep concave? I don't think anyones done it yet on an f body, they can be built with a 40mm offset like yours.
Awesome car and congrats!
Awesome car and congrats!
09-13-2016, 09:25 AM
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I was thinking of doing the same setup with 18x11 f14 super deep concave rims and Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 295 (I read they are a very wide 295, as wide as some 315's, also they don't make a 315 pss in 18'). Any reason you didn't go super deep concave? I don't think anyones done it yet on an f body, they can be built with a 40mm offset like yours.
Awesome car and congrats!
Awesome car and congrats!
09-13-2016, 10:36 AM
#49
Forgestar F14 Super Deep Concave Yes sir I definitely will be posting pics as soon as I get them, just waiting for my nt05's to wear out, which will most likely happen by next summer. If that's the case I'll be picking up the Michelins and Forgestars then.
09-13-2016, 11:06 AM
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I was thinking of doing the same setup with 18x11 f14 super deep concave rims and Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 295 (I read they are a very wide 295, as wide as some 315's, also they don't make a 315 pss in 18'). Any reason you didn't go super deep concave? I don't think anyones done it yet on an f body, they can be built with a 40mm offset like yours.
Awesome car and congrats!
Awesome car and congrats!
My 285/35/18's on 18x10.5's can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/chevrolet...ld-thread.html
My brother has them on his c6 z06 (275 front and 325 rear)... they a good but wider than the Goodyear Supercar tires he replaced, for sure.
My buddy has them on his M3 in 275 width on a 18x10, same thing... fatter than other brands in same size.
09-13-2016, 02:51 PM
#51
Tire Width All PSS sizes run pretty fat.
My 285/35/18's on 18x10.5's can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/chevrolet...ld-thread.html
My brother has them on his c6 z06 (275 front and 325 rear)... they a good but wider than the Goodyear Supercar tires he replaced, for sure.
My buddy has them on his M3 in 275 width on a 18x10, same thing... fatter than other brands in same size.
My 285/35/18's on 18x10.5's can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/chevrolet...ld-thread.html
My brother has them on his c6 z06 (275 front and 325 rear)... they a good but wider than the Goodyear Supercar tires he replaced, for sure.
My buddy has them on his M3 in 275 width on a 18x10, same thing... fatter than other brands in same size.
That is one beautiful Camaro you got there! And thanks for the info. The Nitto NTO5 and NT05R on the other hand usually run narrow. My friend recently went from a Nitto NT05R 305 to a 295 Nitto Invo and the Invo's are actually wider lol. The width ratings are almost pointless there's so much discrepancy between sizes, even from the same manufacturer.
09-14-2016, 07:10 AM
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That is one beautiful Camaro you got there! And thanks for the info. The Nitto NTO5 and NT05R on the other hand usually run narrow. My friend recently went from a Nitto NT05R 305 to a 295 Nitto Invo and the Invo's are actually wider lol. The width ratings are almost pointless there's so much discrepancy between sizes, even from the same manufacturer.
Thanks.
And agreed, there's really no standard among manufacturers for "true" tire specs and dimensions
09-14-2016, 10:25 PM
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I was thinking of doing the same setup with 18x11 f14 super deep concave rims and Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 295 (I read they are a very wide 295, as wide as some 315's, also they don't make a 315 pss in 18'). Any reason you didn't go super deep concave? I don't think anyones done it yet on an f body, they can be built with a 40mm offset like yours.
Awesome car and congrats!
Awesome car and congrats!
09-15-2016, 11:08 AM
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Excellent point. I'm gonna go with the same setup you have. Have you looked into your options for bigger brakes? I'm wanting to go with the CTS-V 4 Piston Brembo's with 5th Gen SS Rotors up front or the Strano 4 Piston Wilwood/C5 Rotor Kit up front. If I do the Brembo's in front, I'd prefer to do the rear Brembo's in back for aesthetic reasons considering I have a strange 12 bolt with bolt in axles. Do you have any idea if any of these will clear these wheels?
09-17-2016, 11:54 AM
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Excellent point. I'm gonna go with the same setup you have. Have you looked into your options for bigger brakes? I'm wanting to go with the CTS-V 4 Piston Brembo's with 5th Gen SS Rotors up front or the Strano 4 Piston Wilwood/C5 Rotor Kit up front. If I do the Brembo's in front, I'd prefer to do the rear Brembo's in back for aesthetic reasons considering I have a strange 12 bolt with bolt in axles. Do you have any idea if any of these will clear these wheels?
) If you get the fronts with LESS than 40mm offset, you should be able to run pretty much any BBK with a 14" rotor and no spacers. Also if you're planning to do any sort of road racing I would leave the rear brakes alone as they will give you insane brakehop.
09-17-2016, 02:29 PM
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I was thinking of doing the same thing. I was even looking at the CTS-V 6 piston setup but they skyrocketed in price ($350 for one caliper WITHOUT pins )
If you get the fronts with LESS than 40mm offset, you should be able to run pretty much any BBK with a 14" rotor and no spacers. Also if you're planning to do any sort of road racing I would leave the rear brakes alone as they will give you insane brakehop.
) If you get the fronts with LESS than 40mm offset, you should be able to run pretty much any BBK with a 14" rotor and no spacers. Also if you're planning to do any sort of road racing I would leave the rear brakes alone as they will give you insane brakehop.
09-25-2016, 03:16 PM
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I was thinking of doing the same thing. I was even looking at the CTS-V 6 piston setup but they skyrocketed in price ($350 for one caliper WITHOUT pins )
If you get the fronts with LESS than 40mm offset, you should be able to run pretty much any BBK with a 14" rotor and no spacers. Also if you're planning to do any sort of road racing I would leave the rear brakes alone as they will give you insane brakehop.
) If you get the fronts with LESS than 40mm offset, you should be able to run pretty much any BBK with a 14" rotor and no spacers. Also if you're planning to do any sort of road racing I would leave the rear brakes alone as they will give you insane brakehop.
02-03-2017, 01:47 PM
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Shopping for some F14's, my buddy is working a deal on a '00 Z28 now, and if he gets it he immediately want to order them, due to the lead times associated.
Anyone have more Camaros pictured with them?
This Camaro is 18x10 +40 front and 18x11 +45 rear... pretty sure 315/30 square.
This is 18x11 +45 315/30 square (Precisely his fitment goal)
Anyone have more Camaros pictured with them?
This Camaro is 18x10 +40 front and 18x11 +45 rear... pretty sure 315/30 square.
This is 18x11 +45 315/30 square (Precisely his fitment goal)
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