F14 fitment

rarwz · 03-15-2011, 12:36 PM

although i have everything quoted out and ready... the funds is just not quite there yet. Hopefully in the next 6 months or so.

speedworks · 03-15-2011, 12:44 PM

I think I have finally decided on mine, and it looks like Forgestar finally has added a 19x9.5 size:

This is what I just ordered in Bronze Burst:

19x9.5 offset 30 with 275/35/19 Hankook
19x11 offset 23 with 305/30/19 Hankook

I think with this setup it will make the wheels more flush, but won't stick out of fender, or have any potential rub issues with full suspension compression during aggressive driving. I also chose this offset since most Z buyers are getting the fronts 19x9 24 - this is equivalent to 19x9.5 30. I wanted 34 for the front, but Forgestar says it won't clear the brakes.

I went with Eric at Getyourwheels.com, gave the best price.

Anybody got thoughts on this?

rarwz · 03-16-2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedworks

I went with Eric at Getyourwheels.com, gave the best price.

I didn't see any forgestars on their website. is that a call only thing?

speedworks · 03-16-2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarwz

I didn't see any forgestars on their website. is that a call only thing?

Definately give him a call, I always found that quotes online/email were ok, but once you talked to them, you got the best price. I think they just started carrying the wheels - either way give him a call, nice crew there.

rarwz · 03-18-2011, 02:54 PM

Good call on the 9.5s now being avail!

If i change out my 9 for a 9.5 should I keep the +32 for a NON DROP?

Funds are coming in, so I am hoping to order sometime next week!!!!!

rarwz · 03-22-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedworks

I went with Eric at Getyourwheels.com, gave the best price.

Ordered mine:
19x9.5 + 30
19x11 + 28
is what forgestar recommended, Eric said +23 on the back, but I went with what forgestar said.

He said he just talked to forgestar and they are on a 3-4 week order right now.
Fingers crossed!

speedworks · 03-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Sounds good - Eric is a nice guy with great prices. Not sure how much Forgestar really knows on what fits best (as well as everyone else

) - it really does come down to preference. With your offsets, it is like adding a 23mm spacer to the front and 15mm spacer to the rear - you might want to rethink what Eric advised you with. Yeah, I got the 3-4 weeks from Eric last week, so I am down to 2-3 wheels. Which color did you go with?

rarwz · 03-22-2011, 06:12 PM

I went with matte black. After seeing the double down pix, i knew what i wanted.

I did some *rough* measurements outside, and it looks like the front could go ~20mm to be flush.

I'll see if its not too late to adjust to +36, which should put me at 17mm farther out. 3mm to be on the safe side.
The backs are fine, i would rather be 'safe' and just add a 5mm spacer later on if need be. EDIT: got a reply back from Eric saying that +36 won't clear the brakes

are the touring and sport wheels the same offsets? There should be a post with all these specs, maybe i'll start it if i get some input! try to help other idiots like myself not throw away 2k

Mike · 03-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarwz

He said he just talked to forgestar and they are on a 3-4 week order right now.
Fingers crossed!

maybe mine are coming soon then, I ordered them on 2/15

NISMOFO · 03-19-2011, 08:15 PM

That is definitely something else that basically voids everything I just wrote above, it looks like on their site the 9.5" are the "deep concave" just like the rears. I'm not a fan of the front/rear faces being identical, but this means the spokes do in fact curve in more aggressively than mine.....and just like you said, probably won't clear.

This is frustrating because I'm spending my time trying to help, but there are limitations...LOL. I'd rather spend my time helping right now, rather than anyone wasting their money on something they don't like.

rarwz · 03-20-2011, 08:23 AM

lol.
and here i thought i was going to post my pre-researched numbers, get a few

and be good to go.

I have an email, but will prob end up calling anyways, in with forgestar and muteki to make sure everything goes and fits right.

This is quickly turning into a nightmare. stupid rims

rep for all though!

rarwz · 03-20-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISMOFO

it looks like on their site the 9.5" are the "deep concave" just like the rears.

Good call, i failed to notice that on the site. I do like the stock non-sport wheels and how the backs are deeper than the front. SO i guess i'm back to 9 up front instead of 9.5. M0 options m0 problems.

Edit: I think there should be a thread that lists all of this stuff in an organized fashion. something like

Stock Height:
--------------------
18x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.
19x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.
20x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.

xyz Springs:
------------------
18x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.
19x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.
20x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.

abc Springs:
------------------
18x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.
19x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.
20x? offset threashold: a to b. Offset a may want +mm spacers, offset b may want +mm spacers.

Links to pictures: (keept seperate to keep the top looking well)

NISMOFO · 03-20-2011, 10:05 AM

If you're going back to a 9" front, then there is very good hope that they will fit.

19x9" +33
19x11" +29

This setup puts the outside edge of the wheels 0.5mm farther out front/rear than the Nismo 370Z wheels.

19x9" +33 is 9mm farther in than my 19x9" +24. And there appears to be about 16mm gap between my spoke and front calipers. So to me, this setup appears like it'll work just fine (to me).

Nitex · 03-20-2011, 11:32 AM

Not sure why, but i have F14s 19x9F 19x11 R with +24 all around and my rear is no were near as flush as nismofo, and its been bothering me... Im lowered with Tein S Techs that have a very subtle drop. I was able to get back to spec allignment with out adjustable arms.

Edit: I bet i just need some more drop and some camber arms.

oleg · 03-20-2011, 03:17 PM

I Finlay ordered my forgestar last week in 19x9F +24 and 19x10R +20. Ill be dropping the car on swift springs most likely in the beginning. i just wanted to know what size spacer would i need for the rear to match the front and have a flush look and would it be OK to drive with the front initially being wider than the back?

03-15-2011, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 18	I think I have finally decided on mine, and it looks like Forgestar finally has added a 19x9.5 size: This is what I just ordered in Bronze Burst: 19x9.5 offset 30 with 275/35/19 Hankook 19x11 offset 23 with 305/30/19 Hankook I think with this setup it will make the wheels more flush, but won't stick out of fender, or have any potential rub issues with full suspension compression during aggressive driving. I also chose this offset since most Z buyers are getting the fronts 19x9 24 - this is equivalent to 19x9.5 30. I wanted 34 for the front, but Forgestar says it won't clear the brakes. I went with Eric at Getyourwheels.com, gave the best price. Anybody got thoughts on this? Last edited by speedworks; 03-15-2011 at 02:33 PM.

03-22-2011, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 16	I went with matte black. After seeing the double down pix, i knew what i wanted. I did some rough measurements outside, and it looks like the front could go ~20mm to be flush. I'll see if its not too late to adjust to +36, which should put me at 17mm farther out. 3mm to be on the safe side. The backs are fine, i would rather be 'safe' and just add a 5mm spacer later on if need be. EDIT: got a reply back from Eric saying that +36 won't clear the brakes are the touring and sport wheels the same offsets? There should be a post with all these specs, maybe i'll start it if i get some input! try to help other idiots like myself not throw away 2k Last edited by rarwz; 03-22-2011 at 06:14 PM. Reason: eric email

03-20-2011, 11:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	Not sure why, but i have F14s 19x9F 19x11 R with +24 all around and my rear is no were near as flush as nismofo, and its been bothering me... Im lowered with Tein S Techs that have a very subtle drop. I was able to get back to spec allignment with out adjustable arms. Edit: I bet i just need some more drop and some camber arms. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 03-20-2011 at 11:39 AM.

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03-15-2011, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 16	although i have everything quoted out and ready... the funds is just not quite there yet. Hopefully in the next 6 months or so.

03-18-2011, 02:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 16	Good call on the 9.5s now being avail! If i change out my 9 for a 9.5 should I keep the +32 for a NON DROP? Funds are coming in, so I am hoping to order sometime next week!!!!!

03-22-2011, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 18	Sounds good - Eric is a nice guy with great prices. Not sure how much Forgestar really knows on what fits best (as well as everyone else ) - it really does come down to preference. With your offsets, it is like adding a 23mm spacer to the front and 15mm spacer to the rear - you might want to rethink what Eric advised you with. Yeah, I got the 3-4 weeks from Eric last week, so I am down to 2-3 wheels. Which color did you go with?

03-19-2011, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
NISMOFO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	That is definitely something else that basically voids everything I just wrote above, it looks like on their site the 9.5" are the "deep concave" just like the rears. I'm not a fan of the front/rear faces being identical, but this means the spokes do in fact curve in more aggressively than mine.....and just like you said, probably won't clear. This is frustrating because I'm spending my time trying to help, but there are limitations...LOL. I'd rather spend my time helping right now, rather than anyone wasting their money on something they don't like.

03-20-2011, 08:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 16	lol. and here i thought i was going to post my pre-researched numbers, get a few and be good to go. I have an email, but will prob end up calling anyways, in with forgestar and muteki to make sure everything goes and fits right. This is quickly turning into a nightmare. stupid rims rep for all though!

03-20-2011, 10:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
NISMOFO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	If you're going back to a 9" front, then there is very good hope that they will fit. 19x9" +33 19x11" +29 This setup puts the outside edge of the wheels 0.5mm farther out front/rear than the Nismo 370Z wheels. 19x9" +33 is 9mm farther in than my 19x9" +24. And there appears to be about 16mm gap between my spoke and front calipers. So to me, this setup appears like it'll work just fine (to me).

03-20-2011, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	I Finlay ordered my forgestar last week in 19x9F +24 and 19x10R +20. Ill be dropping the car on swift springs most likely in the beginning. i just wanted to know what size spacer would i need for the rear to match the front and have a flush look and would it be OK to drive with the front initially being wider than the back?