Forgestar D5 wheels?
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Forgestar D5 wheels?
Looking to see if anybody runs the Forgestar D5 fronts and rears on their cars. Looking for some pics as well. I'm thinking about getting some 17/18x5s for the front and 17x10 or 11 for the rear. Not sure what tire size exactly will be the best for me but I'm thinking a 305 or 315/45-17. I don't think ill need bead locks either.
Currently have a set of CF5s in 18x10 and 18x12. Just want to try and shed a bit of un-sprung weight.
Currently have a set of CF5s in 18x10 and 18x12. Just want to try and shed a bit of un-sprung weight.
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For the rear of a GS or Z06 ... If you want a set of 17s, I would go with 17x11.
An offset of +45mm will keep the outer edge of these wheels the same distance from the outer / upper edge of the rear fenders as it was with the stock wheels (won't stick out or tuck in)
... and a set of 305/45 -17 Drag Radials
An offset of +45mm will keep the outer edge of these wheels the same distance from the outer / upper edge of the rear fenders as it was with the stock wheels (won't stick out or tuck in)
... and a set of 305/45 -17 Drag Radials
Instructor
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Here's a link to my thread with the Forgestar D5 drag pack if you want to check them out: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rip-shoes.html
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Looking to see if anybody runs the Forgestar D5 fronts and rears on their cars. Looking for some pics as well. I'm thinking about getting some 17/18x5s for the front and 17x10 or 11 for the rear. Not sure what tire size exactly will be the best for me but I'm thinking a 305 or 315/45-17. I don't think ill need bead locks either.
Currently have a set of CF5s in 18x10 and 18x12. Just want to try and shed a bit of un-sprung weight.
Currently have a set of CF5s in 18x10 and 18x12. Just want to try and shed a bit of un-sprung weight.
My buddy has these on his ZL1 and likes them. Welds are so expensive!
Burning Brakes
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Weld owns forgestar, keep that in mind. I believe that is why they made the D5.
Intermediate
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y’all are in luck. Just put mine on. 28/6/17 tire. They do rub some. Will mess with lowering bolts and see what works best for rubbing.
Burning Brakes
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From: Wentzville, MO
Just pulled the trigger on some 18x10/18x12 D5's from TPS. 1345 to my door.
I'm going to try the Hoosier drag radial because they're so light. Has anyone run the 18in setup and have input on front tire size? Wondering if my 315/30 and 295/30 will trigger any active handling/abs issues, the ratio puts me at 1.016.
I'm going to try the Hoosier drag radial because they're so light. Has anyone run the 18in setup and have input on front tire size? Wondering if my 315/30 and 295/30 will trigger any active handling/abs issues, the ratio puts me at 1.016.
Cruising
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hey man, just made an account here to literally ask you what your exact setup is 😂 can’t message you so… can you tell me what tires and offsets your have on these wheels? They look so good! And if you have more pics!
Cruising
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hey man, just made an account here to literally ask you what your exact setup is 😂 can’t message you so… can you tell me what tires and offsets your have on these wheels? They look so good! And if you have more pics!
Burning Brakes
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Offset is what ever they are from forgestar. Tires are 275/40/18 front and 335/30/17 Hoosier dr2
