Author Topic: Wheel Fitment Question (Read 21114 times)

spicy3480 · « **on:** March 16, 2011, 01:40:06 PM »

I am just about ready to change my wheels...I am getting a little bored of the ones on there and decided on the Forgestar CF5. It is their newest wheel, is lightweight, looks fantastic, and has either a semi or deep concave option. I will be getting them in paino black with a thin red line around the outer ring (like the picture). I want to run 19" in both the front and back...19x9.5 in front and 19x10 in the rear. The offsets available are the following:

19x9.5 offsets from +10 to +50
19x10 offsets from +16 to +56
19x11 offsets from +29 to +69
19x12 offsets from +42 to +82

They also can drill in the 5x110 bolt pattern.

My questions are the following:

1. Will I have rubbing issues?
2. What offset would work best on the front and back?
3. What size low profile tires can I run on the front and back?

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Steve

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Arabas · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:10:01 PM »

not sure about Q1.
but play a bit with this

www.willtheyfit.com

front i believe 275/35/19 9.5J ET35
but 12J i don't think they will fit. they will stand out.
and 9.5J for the front i believe will be difficult not to rub.

but that's just an estimation

SKY888 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:14:41 PM »

sent you a PM steve......

spicy3480 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:40:06 PM »

Also wanted to add that I have the BC Coilovers...so I can raise and lower the car if needed. I am not the best with knowing about wheel sizes, so I need some experts to chime in.

SKY888 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2011, 03:12:14 PM »

It's nice that you have adjustable coil-overs.

I really think that 9" is the widest that you can go at the rear.....and have no rubbing issues.

once you go wider, then you really need to roll out your fenders, and set your coil-overs to its stiffest.

With my previous 9" OZ wheels with 275/35/18 Nitto NT05 tires, there's a very limited space inside, and also by the rear fender....but no rubbing though.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:41:56 PM »

I have to fit a 10 inch in there or else I can not go with the deep concave which I would like....does anyone have a fender rolling tool if I need one for the mod meet?

wspohn · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:54:59 PM »

Most jurisdictions have a ban on anything that isn't a tractor having exposed tires sticking out of the wheel wells, so even if you could set the thing dead hard so the fenders wouldn't hit the tires, it might well be illegal.

Probably have to flair the fenders. Not sure that would look very nice.

Critterman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:56:12 PM »

Joe has a baseball bat we can stick between the wheel and the fender, and GJ will have his pink paint to prime it

spicy3480 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:09:24 PM »

Actually a 9.5" width will get me the deep concave...can I get away with that? I am running an 18x9 right now with no issues.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:17:57 PM »

Quote from: spicy3480 on March 17, 2011, 07:09:24 PM

Actually a 9.5" width will get me the deep concave...can I get away with that? I am running an 18x9 right now with no issues.

Steve #1,
PM SOB. I think he has 18X10's on his Sky and he races it, so I doubt there are rubbing issues. Not sure it there are "leagality" issues however...

GJ

SKY888 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on March 17, 2011, 07:17:57 PM

Steve #1,
PM SOB. I think he has 18X10's on his Sky and he races it, so I doubt there are rubbing issues. Not sure it there are "leagality" issues however...

GJ

I believe Bob rolled his fenders, and also lifted his coilovers and set it very stiff position as well.
If my memory is still intact

spicy3480 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:38:44 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on March 17, 2011, 07:17:57 PM

Steve #1,
PM SOB. I think he has 18X10's on his Sky and he races it, so I doubt there are rubbing issues. Not sure it there are "leagality" issues however...

GJ

Sent him a PM...thanks GJ!

SKY888 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:41:16 PM »

what size of tires will you be running?

I think if you run 275s.....with 9.5"....you might barely squeeze it in w/o issues. But not really sure.

But once you go wider tires........you gotta roll out those fenders...

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:44:02 PM »

Quote from: SKY888 on March 17, 2011, 07:38:29 PM

I believe Bob rolled his fenders, and also lifted his coilovers and set it very stiff position as well.
If my memory is still intact

I lost my memory a while back, I just can't remember where.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2011, 08:08:15 PM »

Quote from: spicy3480 on March 17, 2011, 06:41:56 PM

I have to fit a 10 inch in there or else I can not go with the deep concave which I would like....

Spicy in your dreams.

GJ I am disappointed in you. It appears that you missed this unfortunate quote.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2011, 09:10:07 PM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on March 17, 2011, 08:08:15 PM

Spicy in your dreams.

GJ I am disappointed in you. It appears that you missed this unfortunate quote.

Ah I just read it over and slapped myself for not checking how you sick minds would take it LOL.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2011, 02:29:06 AM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on March 17, 2011, 08:08:15 PM

Spicy in your dreams.

GJ I am disappointed in you. It appears that you missed this unfortunate quote.

yup, totally missed that one. That's why we are a team SA... thanks for picking me up when I was down

GJ

spicy3480 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »

Wheels are ordered! They take 1 month or so to get in and be drilled...I got CF5 19x9 in front and 19x9.5 in rear:) Piano black with a thin red stripe around circumference in same paint code as my stripes!!

SKY888 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2011, 08:01:19 PM »

I'm glad that Forgestar is your choice of wheels.

Don't be surprised if you receive your wheels in 2 weeks

but since you have the thin red stripe customizations....it might be 3 weeks or less

They're very fast!

DirtyMike · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2011, 08:07:15 PM »

Nice, should look awsome!

GASNGO · « **Reply #20 on:** March 22, 2011, 11:26:40 PM »

Steve, What size and make tires do you plan to use?
What offset do the front and rear wheels have?
Jerry

spicy3480 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:53:00 AM »

Quote from: desk305 on March 22, 2011, 11:26:40 PM

Steve, What size and make tires do you plan to use?
What offset do the front and rear wheels have?
Jerry

I think Forgestar said they are using a forty something offset in front and thirty something in rear. I plan on probably getting Hankook Ventus Evo's (but they're on 8 week backorder). They are the most affordable and have the best ratings for the money. I will be calling Tire Rack today to see what they think will fit best.

UPDATE: Tire Rack suggested I use 245/40-19 in front and 275/35-19 in rear.

SKY888 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:20:37 AM »

275 front and 295 rear?

fat tires!

spicy3480 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:22:54 AM »

Quote from: SKY888 on March 23, 2011, 09:20:37 AM

275 front and 295 rear?

fat tires!

I asked him about that and he said I might run into rubbing issues and have to roll the fenders...I'd rather not worry about it.

I am looking at Vredestein Ultrak Sessanta tires.

SKY888 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:53:47 AM »

Vredestein Ultrak Sessanta tires, I believe are based in New Jersey.

great tires

You don't want to try NT05s?

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