Forgestar F14's w/ Nitto NT05's

[tadams72]

New track setup. 18x10s w/ 305 45R18s. One tire required almost no balance weight but the other required a lot. Shouldn't be an issue at 1/4 mile at a time though.

Did need to zip tie parking brake cables to avoid rub but fit is good. Now we'll see what they are worth in 60ft reduction.

Travis

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[Caliman93230]

How much do these wheels weigh ? and how much $

[tadams72]

Originally Posted by Caliman93230

How much do these wheels weigh ? and how much $

I'll get back to you on the weight. Wanted to get the test fit done so didn't put them on the scale the first time. Going to be a track only setup sp I'll be swapping them on and off at the track. I'd guestimate 15-20 lbs lighter per wheel under vs stock 20's.

Price can't help you with since I bought these from private party but there are several vendors on here that can give you a quote. They are significantly less than a Weld or Bogart but your not getting a full forged wheel either.

[ChargedCamaro]

Looks good man, Did you guys go on the cruise today?

[tadams72]

Thanks. No cruise here. Too many chores around around the house this weekend. Just couldn't put off mounting the new setup for a quick look.

Travis

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[SUX2BU]

These are NT05Rs not NT05s. Pet peeve of mine that people leave the "R" off of Nitto drag radial names.

[tadams72]

Yeah I caught that after I submitted it. Tapatalk on the phone is a little tough to get things typed right sometimes.

Travis

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[tadams72]

Ok so finally got both stock and aftermarket wheels/tires on the scale (bathroom so some error possible in the numbers). Stock: 76.6 rears F14 with Nitto NT-05R's 55.4

21.2 lbs per wheel lighter. Should make a significant improvement in accelleration!

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by tadams72

Ok so finally got both stock and aftermarket wheels/tires on the scale (bathroom so some error possible in the numbers). Stock: 76.6 rears F14 with Nitto NT-05R's 55.4

21.2 lbs per wheel lighter. Should make a significant improvement in accelleration!

Get some matching fronts to really make a difference. Swapping to 18s is by far the best mod I have done to my car, lost 66 lbs total!

[Nessal]

SUX2BU, what are your tire specs? Also it looks like your car only has a 1" drop? Looks very low.

[tadams72]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Get some matching fronts to really make a difference. Swapping to 18s is by far the best mod I have done to my car, lost 66 lbs total!

Yeah I'll get there eventually. Just got good deal on the rears with DR's so I jumped on them. I also shaved 17 lbs with the new clutch setup. Total rotating mass saved so far: 59 lbs.

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by Nessal

SUX2BU, what are your tire specs? Also it looks like your car only has a 1" drop? Looks very low.

The ones in my sig pic are 245/45 18 (26.7" tall) fronts and 295/40 18 (27.3" tall) rears. Here is some better pics. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151258 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152827

Now I'm running the same fronts but 335/30 18 (25.9" tall) BFG G-Force KDW rears. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198653

My track set up is 185/50 18 (26" tall) skinnies and 315/30 18 (26" tall) Hoosier drag radials. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181059 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198150

Yeah, I also have a 1" BMR drop. But, with my drop and short tires my car is almost 3" lower than stock.

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by tadams72

Yeah I'll get there eventually. Just got good deal on the rears with DR's so I jumped on them. I also shaved 17 lbs with the new clutch setup. Total rotating mass saved so far: 59 lbs.

What clutch did you go with?

[tadams72]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

What clutch did you go with?

RPS Carbon Street Twin. Done a little canyon carving with it and it is awesome so far. Next will be some road track running in a couple weeks and then drags again about 3 weeks from now.