Forgestar Wheels: Suitable for track use?
09-02-2015, 12:03 PM
#1
Forgestar Wheels: Suitable for track use?
I am wondering if anyone has any experience with track use of Foregstar wheels and if they are strong enough to withstand the load, curbs, etc.
I have just been quoted $1,550 for a set of wheels, which seems suspiciously low for a forged wheel (vs. CCW prices of ~$3,000 and Finspeed of ~$4,000).
What do you think?
I have just been quoted $1,550 for a set of wheels, which seems suspiciously low for a forged wheel (vs. CCW prices of ~$3,000 and Finspeed of ~$4,000).
What do you think?
09-02-2015, 12:17 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
I have been using them for over two years. I have three sets. Many others in SoCal are racing on them, too. I cracked a spoke on one of my more heavily used and abused wheels last October. I think it was due to the abuse the wheel incurred. The others are doing fine so far.
It is important to note I have cracked and bent CCW and OEM wheels as well. In most cases of cracked spokes on wheels I have been able to suspiciously tie the cracking to a wheel that was very previously not properly or fully torqued before going out on track and where I had to pit to tighten the wheel when I noticed the clicking sound of a loose wheel.
These wheels are called Forgestars, but don't confuse that with forging in the conventional sense. I think they are made in a process known as spin forging. I have run some wheels from 949 Racing that were spun forged and they have proven to be the strongest wheels I have.
It is important to note I have cracked and bent CCW and OEM wheels as well. In most cases of cracked spokes on wheels I have been able to suspiciously tie the cracking to a wheel that was very previously not properly or fully torqued before going out on track and where I had to pit to tighten the wheel when I noticed the clicking sound of a loose wheel.
These wheels are called Forgestars, but don't confuse that with forging in the conventional sense. I think they are made in a process known as spin forging. I have run some wheels from 949 Racing that were spun forged and they have proven to be the strongest wheels I have.
09-02-2015, 02:13 PM
#3
Supporting Vendor
Forgestars are a great value for the money, they're light/strong, and many of my customers use them for hardcore track setups.
The difference in price vs CCW is because the wheels are not cold forged multi-piece wheels like CCWs. They are a flow formed is a more advanced method of casting, and gives you a lighter/stronger one piece cast wheel without the $1000/wheel price point of 3piece wheels.
Check out our Forgestar thread here for more info and photos!
The difference in price vs CCW is because the wheels are not cold forged multi-piece wheels like CCWs. They are a flow formed is a more advanced method of casting, and gives you a lighter/stronger one piece cast wheel without the $1000/wheel price point of 3piece wheels.
Check out our Forgestar thread here for more info and photos!
09-02-2015, 09:07 PM
#5
Supporting Vendor
I carry Forgestar, and own a set myself. I run them on Z06 on track and to autocross on (with Hoosier A7's). Lots of customers on them on cars up to 4100 pounds race weight (Gen 5 1LE Camaro) too.
I would be happy to take care of you on some and that price wouldn't be a problem. Depending on a few details maybe I can do a little better.
But I'm out of the office until 9/14 racing myself. Either way, the wheels aren't going to snap.
I would be happy to take care of you on some and that price wouldn't be a problem. Depending on a few details maybe I can do a little better.
But I'm out of the office until 9/14 racing myself. Either way, the wheels aren't going to snap.