handling with 9" and 11" wheels

vortrex · 01-15-2010, 02:21 PM

is the handling going to get all out of whack with running 9's and 11's? I don't want to introduce any more understeer than it has now. I guess the fronts would be 255/265 and the rears 305's. if the handling is going to suffer, what are the fixes? this will be a street car only, but I still want to retain the performance it has now.

vipor · 01-15-2010, 02:56 PM

why such a weird size difference? typically you'll see about an inch apart, not two.

shabarivas · 01-15-2010, 03:09 PM

why not run 10'' up front like Vipor pointed out?

vortrex · 01-15-2010, 03:48 PM

the Forgestar F14's only come in 9's and 11's for the 370z fitment it seems (for something to fill out the wheel wells). yeah, I don't like the idea of a 2" stagger either but I like those wheels.

ChrisSlicks · 01-15-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vortrex

the Forgestar F14's only come in 9's and 11's for the 370z fitment it seems (for something to fill out the wheel wells). yeah, I don't like the idea of a 2" stagger either but I like those wheels.

Forgestar is making 10" Fronts for the 18" diameters but not the 19" apparently.

shabarivas · 01-15-2010, 06:15 PM

Dude... Seriously... stay the heck away from forgestar - you will be glad you did eventually...

vortrex · 01-15-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

Dude... Seriously... stay the heck away from forgestar - you will be glad you did eventually...

yes I've heard all the nightmares. I wouldn't buy until the certain vendor on this forum has them in stock.

ChrisSlicks · 01-16-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

Dude... Seriously... stay the heck away from forgestar - you will be glad you did eventually...

7 1/2 months and counting.

vortrex · 01-16-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

7 1/2 months and counting.

hmm, the vendor here says he is getting a shipment in 3 weeks....

speedoflife · 01-19-2010, 06:14 PM

Beware Forgestar (My personal story)
If you read that and still want to buy from them, I don't really know how to judge your sanity and judgement making skills.

vortrex · 01-19-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by speedoflife

Beware Forgestar (My personal story)
If you read that and still want to buy from them, I don't really know how to judge your sanity and judgement making skills.

as I said, I will wait until they are sitting in front of the vendor before I hand over any cash.

01-15-2010, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
vortrex Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 199 Drives: '09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	handling with 9" and 11" wheels is the handling going to get all out of whack with running 9's and 11's? I don't want to introduce any more understeer than it has now. I guess the fronts would be 255/265 and the rears 305's. if the handling is going to suffer, what are the fixes? this will be a street car only, but I still want to retain the performance it has now.

01-15-2010, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	why such a weird size difference? typically you'll see about an inch apart, not two. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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