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[ZR1] Forgestar F14 19 fronts 18 rears on ZR1 Anyone has this setup?

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Old 03-22-2016, 04:27 PM
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Default Forgestar F14 19 fronts 18 rears on ZR1 Anyone has this setup?

i like the Forgestar F14 but I also want 18 inch rear wheels for my 345 MT drag radials. do you think it will look awkward with 19x10 inch wheels in front and 18x12 rears? i can go with 18s all around if i choose the Forgestar CF5 but i like the F14 better. What you guys think? Anyone done it before? Does the option of going with 19 inch F14s all around sound better? But then will I get as good of traction from the Nitto NT05R 345/30/19, that i would get from the 345/35/18 MTs? Help me out bros.. running about 735 whp..
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I have 672whp and the 19" NT05R setup doesnt hook nearly as good as the 18" M/T setup.
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I have 672whp and the 19" NT05R setup doesnt hook nearly as good as the 18" M/T setup.
i think you just solved my problem then. I think i will just go with the 18inch Forgestar CF5 all around. I will have more choice on the tires i can put on, wether its drag or road course. what tire size do you recommend on the front with the 345/35/18 MT on back?
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Personally I run Hankook V12 275/35/18 with them. The 19" NT05R setup is ok and good for stock to ~600whp but the 18s just hook much better when u get to either of our power levels

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Originally Posted by whiteghostZR1
i think you just solved my problem then. I think i will just go with the 18inch Forgestar CF5 all around. I will have more choice on the tires i can put on, wether its drag or road course. what tire size do you recommend on the front with the 345/35/18 MT on back?
Because of your thread, I went ahead and put a deposit of the same 18X12 Forgestar CF5 wheels LOL!

Are you sure that 345/35/18s are the correct size for these wheels?
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Originally Posted by whiteghostZR1
i think you just solved my problem then. I think i will just go with the 18inch Forgestar CF5 all around. I will have more choice on the tires i can put on, wether its drag or road course. what tire size do you recommend on the front with the 345/35/18 MT on back?
Where can I get Mickey Thompson E/T Streets from? Most places like Jegs are saying they no longer have any in stock in those sizes because Mickey Thompson is ending production of those and promoting their new SS model line which isn't as sticky, but ok to drive in rain.
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Where can I get Mickey Thompson E/T Streets from? Most places like Jegs are saying they no longer have any in stock in those sizes because Mickey Thompson is ending production of those and promoting their new SS model line which isn't as sticky, but ok to drive in rain.
summit racing still has them in stock it says http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-3788r/overview/
i'm bout to order them too

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Originally Posted by NYOverlord
Where can I get Mickey Thompson E/T Streets from? Most places like Jegs are saying they no longer have any in stock in those sizes because Mickey Thompson is ending production of those and promoting their new SS model line which isn't as sticky, but ok to drive in rain.
i found them on jegs also
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...oductId=753925
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Originally Posted by NYOverlord
Because of your thread, I went ahead and put a deposit of the same 18X12 Forgestar CF5 wheels LOL!

Are you sure that 345/35/18s are the correct size for these wheels?
from reading about what all the rest of these guys on here use, yea i think we're good.
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Originally Posted by whiteghostZR1
from reading about what all the rest of these guys on here use, yea i think we're good.
Great! Cuz I told the guys at Need for Speed Motorsport in Glendale, CA (retailers for Forgestar that gave me a better price $325 per 18x12 CF5 wheel) to go ahead and order, mount and balance those same M/T tires in that Summit link you sent me also LOL!!!

I'll finally be ready to put down 1200rwhp!!

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By the way, should I get tire pressure monitor sensors for these rims as well, considering they'll have Mickey Thompson drag radials on them?
I have a Pro EFI 128 stand alone ECO and boost-by-mph set up, so I don't even know if I should run the 1/2 roll race events with traction control on or off...
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Did the 18" F14's fit ZR1 brakes all around, or do you have to run the 19" up front? Post some pictures!
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Originally Posted by EnginerdVT
Did the 18" F14's fit ZR1 brakes all around, or do you have to run the 19" up front? Post some pictures!

I would like to know if 18's will clear our front brakes also
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Originally Posted by EnginerdVT
Did the 18" F14's fit ZR1 brakes all around, or do you have to run the 19" up front? Post some pictures!
They will fit all around you just need to be careful where the wheel weights are put or they will scrape very slightly. Its a very tight fit
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Originally Posted by LS9Drew
They will fit all around you just need to be careful where the wheel weights are put or they will scrape very slightly. Its a very tight fit
I couldn't fit my 18" f14 rims over my Zr1 brake calipers ... not even close
Maybe the 18" cf5 will work but now I need to
Also stagger 19" in front with my 18" f14 rear or go to the cf5
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325 a wheel is a great price. I need me some DR's
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Originally Posted by c5wolf
I couldn't fit my 18" f14 rims over my Zr1 brake calipers ... not even close
Maybe the 18" cf5 will work but now I need to
Also stagger 19" in front with my 18" f14 rear or go to the cf5
Did you have a problem with the front brakes or rear brakes?

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Originally Posted by c5wolf
I couldn't fit my 18" f14 rims over my Zr1 brake calipers ... not even close
Maybe the 18" cf5 will work but now I need to
Also stagger 19" in front with my 18" f14 rear or go to the cf5
There is a solution for this now sir if you would like for me to help you resolve that I would be more then happy to do so.
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Originally Posted by PK Auto Design
There is a solution for this now sir if you would like for me to help you resolve that I would be more then happy to do so.
Yes please pm me your solution..?
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Originally Posted by borlavette
Did you have a problem with the front brakes or rear brakes?
With the Front Zr1 brakes not fitting with a 18" f14


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