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Nine Ball · 07-20-2010, 09:06 PM

I finally had some spare time today, so I mounted/balanced a set of Forgestar F14 wheels along with some Nitto INVO tires on my Camaro SS. I took plenty of photos, and weighed everything. Hopefully this thread becomes everything you need to know about the Forgestar F14 wheels.

First of all, the Forgestar wheels are flow-formed cast wheels. This is a higher quality casting process, which results in a lightweight and strong wheel. The same technology is used on Formula1 racecar wheels. Best of all, they only cost about the same as a cast wheel. And, these come in maximum widths for the 2010 Camaro, so you won't have to run around on puny narrow tires.

Here is the info about the setup shown below.

Forgestar F14 Flow-Formed, finish is "Brushed Titanium". Basically a silver powdercoat with a machined face. In between the spokes is silver.
Factory TPMS sensors. No adapters required.
20x9.0 fronts with 275/40-20 Nitto INVO tires
20x11.0 rears with 315/35-20 Nitto INVO tires

Yes, this combo is wider and lighter than the OEM 20" wheels! You end up with max width tires front and rear, and a lighter overall combo. Here is how they compare:

OEM 20x8 front wheel with Pirelli 245/45-20 tire = 63.5 lbs each
OEM 20x9 rear wheel with Pirelli 275/40-20 tire = 68.5 lbs each

F14 20x9 front wheel with INVO 275/40-20 tire = 60.5 lbs each
F12 20x11 rear wheel with INVO 315/35-20 tire = 64.0 lbs each

Total Savings = 15 lbs rotating mass (with much wider tires!)

Thanks for taking a look. I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Tony

ajp · 07-20-2010, 09:30 PM

Those look good! Wish you had mounted the gun metals though

khislop007 · 07-20-2010, 09:31 PM

Looks nice Tony! I am actually starting to like how these look!

NinoSS · 07-20-2010, 09:42 PM

I want the last set of Piano Black... I just need more cash. Will you take an IOU?

2010 SSRS · 07-20-2010, 09:46 PM

looks awesome

khislop007 · 07-20-2010, 10:15 PM

I would really like to see them on IOM!

GunnaBe2ss · 07-20-2010, 10:52 PM

Congrats on finally getting time. Your car looks great. Is it lowered? I love my set. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

1CAMSS · 07-20-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

I finally had some spare time today, so I mounted/balanced a set of Forgestar F14 wheels along with some Nitto INVO tires on my Camaro SS. I took plenty of photos, and weighed everything. Hopefully this thread becomes everything you need to know about the Forgestar F14 wheels.

First of all, the Forgestar wheels are flow-formed cast wheels. This is a higher quality casting process, which results in a lightweight and strong wheel. The same technology is used on Formula1 racecar wheels. Best of all, they only cost about the same as a cast wheel. And, these come in maximum widths for the 2010 Camaro, so you won't have to run around on puny narrow tires.

Here is the info about the setup shown below.

Forgestar F14 Flow-Formed, finish is "Brushed Titanium". Basically a silver powdercoat with a machined face. In between the spokes is silver.
Factory TPMS sensors. No adapters required.
20x9.0 fronts with 275/40-20 Nitto INVO tires
20x11.0 rears with 315/35-20 Nitto INVO tires

Yes, this combo is wider and lighter than the OEM 20" wheels! You end up with max width tires front and rear, and a lighter overall combo. Here is how they compare:

OEM 20x8 front wheel with Pirelli 245/45-20 tire = 63.5 lbs each
OEM 20x9 rear wheel with Pirelli 275/40-20 tire = 68.5 lbs each

F14 20x9 front wheel with INVO 275/40-20 tire = 60.5 lbs each
F12 20x11 rear wheel with INVO 315/35-20 tire = 64.0 lbs each

Total Savings = 15 lbs rotating mass (with much wider tires!)

Thanks for taking a look. I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Tony

how much and does it come in black?

Nine Ball · 07-20-2010, 11:16 PM

Gunnabe2ss, my car has Pfadt drop springs on it. The nose sits a little lower though, since I added about 100 lbs of supercharger under the hood. Hence the license plate

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1CAMSS

how much and does it come in black?

Info and finishes here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92522

will69camaro · 07-21-2010, 12:26 AM

Tony we need to throw these on the white car for some photos! Just hope I can give them back...

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 07-21-2010, 10:04 AM

Very Nice.

ajp · 07-21-2010, 12:50 PM

NB - is the Titanium finish different on the Camaro wheel than the titanium on other F14s on other cars?

The f14s on the audi look darker, while the pics I have seen on Camaros are too bright for what I want.

Or is it just lighting?

Snake Slayer · 07-21-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajp

NB - is the Titanium finish different on the Camaro wheel than the titanium on other F14s on other cars?

The f14s on the audi look darker, while the pics I have seen on Camaros are too bright for what I want.

Or is it just lighting?

I noticed the same thing!

KnightRider · 07-21-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Slayer

I noticed the same thing!

Looks like the gun-metal finish to me.

07-20-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Forgestar F14 Weights & Photos on SS I finally had some spare time today, so I mounted/balanced a set of Forgestar F14 wheels along with some Nitto INVO tires on my Camaro SS. I took plenty of photos, and weighed everything. Hopefully this thread becomes everything you need to know about the Forgestar F14 wheels. First of all, the Forgestar wheels are flow-formed cast wheels. This is a higher quality casting process, which results in a lightweight and strong wheel. The same technology is used on Formula1 racecar wheels. Best of all, they only cost about the same as a cast wheel. And, these come in maximum widths for the 2010 Camaro, so you won't have to run around on puny narrow tires. Here is the info about the setup shown below. Forgestar F14 Flow-Formed, finish is "Brushed Titanium". Basically a silver powdercoat with a machined face. In between the spokes is silver. Factory TPMS sensors. No adapters required. 20x9.0 fronts with 275/40-20 Nitto INVO tires 20x11.0 rears with 315/35-20 Nitto INVO tires Yes, this combo is wider and lighter than the OEM 20" wheels! You end up with max width tires front and rear, and a lighter overall combo. Here is how they compare: OEM 20x8 front wheel with Pirelli 245/45-20 tire = 63.5 lbs each OEM 20x9 rear wheel with Pirelli 275/40-20 tire = 68.5 lbs each F14 20x9 front wheel with INVO 275/40-20 tire = 60.5 lbs each F12 20x11 rear wheel with INVO 315/35-20 tire = 64.0 lbs each Total Savings = 15 lbs rotating mass (with much wider tires!) Thanks for taking a look. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

07-20-2010, 09:30 PM	#2
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	Those look good! Wish you had mounted the gun metals though __________________

07-20-2010, 09:31 PM	#3
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	Looks nice Tony! I am actually starting to like how these look! __________________

07-20-2010, 09:42 PM	#4
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,623	I want the last set of Piano Black... I just need more cash. Will you take an IOU? __________________ Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon) SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315

07-20-2010, 09:46 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	looks awesome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-20-2010, 10:15 PM	#6
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	I would really like to see them on IOM! __________________

07-20-2010, 10:52 PM	#7
GunnaBe2ss Drives: '04 GMC 2500 9" lift, 2010 RJT 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 111	Congrats on finally getting time. Your car looks great. Is it lowered? I love my set. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. __________________

07-21-2010, 12:26 AM	#10
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	Tony we need to throw these on the white car for some photos! Just hope I can give them back... __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

07-21-2010, 10:04 AM	#11
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Very Nice.

07-21-2010, 12:50 PM	#12
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	NB - is the Titanium finish different on the Camaro wheel than the titanium on other F14s on other cars? The f14s on the audi look darker, while the pics I have seen on Camaros are too bright for what I want. Or is it just lighting? Attached Images __________________

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