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Mar 30, 2019 | 06:23 PM

J Anz

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Forgestar CF5 Wheels?

Anyone running these on their C5? Read alot about these. What are your thoughts? I am looking to do a 18/19 setup. Pics would also be great so I can see how they look on the car.

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Mar 30, 2019 | 07:25 PM

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Mar 30, 2019 | 09:03 PM

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Check out post #22. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-wheels-2.html

Apr 1, 2019 | 09:03 AM

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Thinking about these myself over the f14s, I love the f14 also but seems like the CF5 are a little less popular and match the 90s theme a bit better. Very tough decision between the 2 though

Apr 1, 2019 | 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck2323

Thinking about these myself over the f14s, I love the f14 also but seems like the CF5 are a little less popular and match the 90s theme a bit better. Very tough decision between the 2 though

I really like the CF5's, with the Brushed finish option.

Apr 1, 2019 | 01:11 PM

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Jan 26, 2022 | 10:21 AM

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Can you confirm those are CF5's, and what finish and size? Looking to upgrade to something similar.

Jan 26, 2022 | 11:16 AM

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Can you confirm those are CF5's, and what finish and size? Looking to upgrade to something similar.

Yes, these are Forgestar CF5s, 18x9.5 and 19x11. I had them painted GM Sandalwood Metallic. They compliment my Light Oak interior nicely.

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Jan 26, 2022 | 11:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by J Anz

Anyone running these on their C5? Read alot about these. What are your thoughts? I am looking to do a 18/19 setup. Pics would also be great so I can see how they look on the car.

J

18/19 is definitely the right way to go if you want bigger rims than OEM.

It's a different wheel than your asking about but I can tell you that my car with Forgestar cf5v at 19/20 is certainly a bit much with how low profile the tires end up needing to be. The fronts are 175/30 and rears 305/25 IIRC which is within 2-3mm of overall height of OEM wheels plus tires.

Adding in an edit: I have CF10 wheels, not cf5v.

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Jan 26, 2022 | 12:45 PM

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Awesome, thanks for the feedback. It's been a long search for the right wheel set-up for my Polo Green Metallic C4, and I think this it.

Cheers!
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Jan 26, 2022 | 10:42 PM

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Here's 19/19 on front/rear widebody. 18/19 fits the C5 better IMO.

Jan 27, 2022 | 05:38 PM

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Awesome, thanks for the feedback. It's been a long search for the right wheel set-up for my Polo Green Metallic C4, and I think this it.
Cheers!
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Just understand that a base C4 does not have the same amount of room inside the rear fenders, as a C5.

Jan 27, 2022 | 05:43 PM

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Just understand that a base C4 does not have the same amount of room inside the rear fenders, as a C5.

I do, which is another factor in making this difficult. I'll likely stay 9.5 wide all around with 18/19 stance. Really like the CF5 look!

Thanks for the comment!

Jan 27, 2022 | 07:17 PM

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I do, which is another factor in making this difficult. I'll likely stay 9.5 wide all around with 18/19 stance. Really like the CF5 look!
Thanks for the comment!

Just a suggestion but an 18x9.5 front with +56 offset and a 19x10 rear with +50 offset would be a good starting point. That rear spec would allow a 295 width tire.

Jan 28, 2022 | 10:22 AM

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Jan 28, 2022 | 05:22 PM

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I had them painted GM Sandalwood Metallic.

indeed looks very nice with the green and light oak. I may do something similar for a navy blue set of wagon.... I can see the barrel is black right?
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