Forgestar F14 17x9 +35...yes, 17" Forgestars!

[2016 Camaro SS]

Originally Posted by Shutter

currently on ST coilovers dropped 1.25".

Looks a little different because the back tire is 245/45 vs 245/40 for the front. No reason for this other than these were some tires that I had.

When the time comes, I'll replace the back tires with matching 245/40 or replace all tires(if the fronts are worn) with 255/40/17.

I'm just a tad lower than you at about 1.4". I would stick with 245/40/17 squared. A lot of people suggest that tire spec for a street setup and the squared setup lets you rotate them which is always nice with expensive tires like the PSS. 245 also shouldn't be stretched on a 9" width. It's just slightly stretched on my 9.5" 18's. 255's would be more suited on 9.5 for sure, but you'd have to recalibrate the speedo a little bit to compensate.

[x1UP]

Very nice! I love the ride!

[Timmy_Jones]

So the rear tire is taller? I think it contributes to the look, really looks awesome!

Which set of wheels does your speedo run from? Rear? Curious if it threw your speedo/odo off?

[cycleboy]

I've had the 17X8.5 for a year and a few months and I love them. I got the textured gunmetal finish. I finally got around to dropping it a bit just recently.

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Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

So the rear tire is taller? I think it contributes to the look, really looks awesome!

Which set of wheels does your speedo run from? Rear? Curious if it threw your speedo/odo off?

Yeah, rear tire is bigger. I kinda like the look too haha. My co-worker was like "dude always run this setup!".

I think its the rear for speedo. Its off by a little bit (2mph at 60)...so I'm really going 62mph, but car says 60mph.

Not really a big deal for me, plus I'm not "stock" so the slight negative gearing change by running the wrong size tire isnt a huge deal to me.

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Originally Posted by cycleboy

I've had the 17X8.5 for a year and a few months and I love them. I got the textured gunmetal finish. I finally got around to dropping it a bit just recently.

Sweet! I looked at your thread about 10 thousand times while waiting for my wheels haha. What are you lowered on? Throw up some more pics!

So far, you and I are the only ones on this forum I've seen running 17" Forgestar F14 wheels. There's a couple on F14F Forgestars, and a bunch on 18's...I almost went with 18's too.

[Pat]

Originally Posted by cycleboy

I've had the 17X8.5 for a year and a few months and I love them. I got the textured gunmetal finish. I finally got around to dropping it a bit just recently.

I'm not typically a fan of silver twins, but yours really looks fantastic. Perfect ride height and fantastic wheels. Very nice work.

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Originally Posted by Pat

I'm not typically a fan of silver twins, but yours really looks fantastic. Perfect ride height and fantastic wheels. Very nice work.

I'm normally not a fan of silver cars myself, but the twins in Silver actually look pretty good.

The ride height he's at is the perfect lowered-but-daily-friendly level.

[cycleboy]

Thanks guys, I'm on RCE Yellows so about 3/4" lowered. It feels close to stock in most cases except one dip I hit on the commute is a tad harsh.

I'm usually not a silver car guy either, but on this car I really like how it shows the lines and nuances of the design.

I went with the 17" F14 because as you said the ability to customize as you wish, price is reasonable (especially for that level of customization), and wanted to keep the weight at or below stock even while adding width.

I'll try to get some more pics. I haven't had a lot of time lately to get out and drive to good spots to do so.

[x1UP]

Are those with spacers? I'm thinking about getting 25mm wheel spacers for all four on 235/40/18 tires.

Wondering if the spacers are really needed or will the 235's be wide enough for that flush look.

Also note that for now, I'm on stock suspension.

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Originally Posted by cycleboy

Thanks guys, I'm on RCE Yellows so about 3/4" lowered. It feels close to stock in most cases except one dip I hit on the commute is a tad harsh.

I'm usually not a silver car guy either, but on this car I really like how it shows the lines and nuances of the design.

I went with the 17" F14 because as you said the ability to customize as you wish, price is reasonable (especially for that level of customization), and wanted to keep the weight at or below stock even while adding width.

I'll try to get some more pics. I haven't had a lot of time lately to get out and drive to good spots to do so.

Good choice on the springs.

Like you said, the triple threat of price, weight and customization options are killer with these wheels. If I was more brave, I would've gone for a crazy color haha.

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Originally Posted by x1UP

Are those with spacers? I'm thinking about getting 25mm wheel spacers for all four on 235/40/18 tires.

Wondering if the spacers are really needed or will the 235's be wide enough for that flush look.

Also note that for now, I'm on stock suspension.

nope, definitely no spacers...I'm about as flush/aggressive you can get without rubbing.

What wheels are you getting(well, more specifically what size/offset)? 25mm is a pretty big spacer, imo.

Done right, you can certainly have a flush look with 235 tires.

[x1UP]

Originally Posted by Shutter

nope, definitely no spacers...I'm about as flush/aggressive you can get without rubbing.

What wheels are you getting(well, more specifically what size/offset)? 25mm is a pretty big spacer, imo.

Done right, you can certainly have a flush look with 235 tires.

I'm getting wheels in the size of 18x8.5 + 42 offset. So I'm thinking 235/40 would be the best option on stock suspension.

What's the right way to go about this?

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Originally Posted by x1UP

I'm getting wheels in the size of 18x8.5 + 42 offset. So I'm thinking 235/40 would be the best option on stock suspension.

What's the right way to go about this?

you could probably go more aggressive with the wheels, but not another 25mm.

I would ask around on the "will this fit" forum area or check out the threads/links here so you can see various wheel sizes and what it looks like. You might even find the wheels you're looking to pick up.

My post HERE has photos of my 18x9 +40 with 245/40/18 on stock suspension, which was fairly flush.