ForgeStar 18" 17-20lbs

The__J__Factor · 07-05-2009, 04:25 PM

Hey just thought i would give you guys the heads up that Forgestar has made 18" version of their wheels for the 350z guys and i think they will make 18" for people who ask now with different cars.
The price i think is around $1300-1400 for a set. But the best part is the weight. With fronts starting at 16.9lbs and the heaviest 10" rim is 20lbs.

Here are the weights that forgestar has calculated.

Quote:

The lower the offset, the more material is needed to make the wheel.

Widths and offset ranges:
18x8.5" - +26 to +48
18x9" - +20 to +42
18x9.5" - +26 to +48
18x10" - +16 to +42
18x11" - +23 to +55
18x12" - +42 to +68

Weight Ranges:
18x8.5" - 16.9 to 18.92 lbs.
18x9" - 18.7 to 20.9 lbs.
18x9.5" - 19.1 to 21.3 lbs.
18x10" - 18.6 to 20.9 lbs.
18x11" - 19.5 to 22.3 lbs.
18x12" - 20.0 to 23.0 lbs.

Example of their wheels 19" version

Original Thread from http://forums.evolutionm.net/vendor-...ar-wheels.html

Im sure some will pick up a set, for the weight, cost and looks they are really good.

mimsterzx7r · 07-07-2009, 06:19 AM

Those weights are impressive, I would have considered these, but just picked up a set of ZCP wheels.

These wheels are made by flow forming vs forged huh? (I guess forgestar has to change their name.) I've never heard of flow forming for wheels until now, but apparently BBS has been using this method for several years for Formula 1 and Indy cars.

Its supposed to be cheaper than forged rims, just as strong and much lighter than cast wheels.

I found this link and read about it..

http://wheelblogg.com/?p=6

aus · 07-21-2009, 11:12 PM

That's a crazy price and weight.

Anyone know what happend to that GB? Did they ever make the wheels?

b0bab0i · 07-24-2009, 02:39 AM

heres more pics of the 370z!

The__J__Factor · 07-24-2009, 07:07 AM

Yep it looks amazing.

I think the 18s are supposed to be delivered sometime in the last quarter of this year.

E82tt6 · 07-24-2009, 07:53 AM

Wow, good looking too... I was thinking RPF1s, RE30s, or some Prodrives, but these look like a better option. Cheaper, lighter, and at least as good looking. Furthermore, it would have been a long wait on the Volks or Prodrives in Z4MC fitment.

The__J__Factor · 07-24-2009, 07:03 PM

Yep so far these are on the top of my list for new wheels when the time comes.

FASTTOYS · 07-25-2009, 08:12 PM

I love the wheels factory look with BMW caps. Most people think they came with the car, fits the lines of the Z4M
When the car is moving they look very nice the back has a very deep concavity on the 10 inch. The 19 is 23lb 19X10 25lb not bad

My car is the black z4m on the Forgestar web site under http://www.forgestar.com/gallery/mai...emId=31:cool!:

GALLERY/BMW

aus · 08-07-2009, 10:39 PM

**********s has the exclusive on the 18" version.

Anyone know if a 380mm BBK will fit in an 18" F14?

07-07-2009, 06:19 AM	#2
mimsterzx7r Private First Class 5 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 07 M Roadster, 03 Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Those weights are impressive, I would have considered these, but just picked up a set of ZCP wheels. These wheels are made by flow forming vs forged huh? (I guess forgestar has to change their name.) I've never heard of flow forming for wheels until now, but apparently BBS has been using this method for several years for Formula 1 and Indy cars. Its supposed to be cheaper than forged rims, just as strong and much lighter than cast wheels. I found this link and read about it.. http://wheelblogg.com/?p=6 __________________ ZHP knob/Zeckhausen CDV/ESS Tune/More to come
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-21-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	That's a crazy price and weight. Anyone know what happend to that GB? Did they ever make the wheels? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2009, 02:39 AM	#4
b0bab0i Major 24 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 03 TiAG z4 3.0i w/ hardtop Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	heres more pics of the 370z!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2009, 07:07 AM	#5
The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep it looks amazing. I think the 18s are supposed to be delivered sometime in the last quarter of this year. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Wow, good looking too... I was thinking RPF1s, RE30s, or some Prodrives, but these look like a better option. Cheaper, lighter, and at least as good looking. Furthermore, it would have been a long wait on the Volks or Prodrives in Z4MC fitment. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep so far these are on the top of my list for new wheels when the time comes. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-25-2009, 08:12 PM	#8
FASTTOYS Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Audi R8, X3M, XC60 R-Line Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA TEXAS iTrader: (1)	I have the 19 inch fitment I love the wheels factory look with BMW caps. Most people think they came with the car, fits the lines of the Z4M When the car is moving they look very nice the back has a very deep concavity on the 10 inch. The 19 is 23lb 19X10 25lb not bad My car is the black z4m on the Forgestar web site under http://www.forgestar.com/gallery/mai...emId=31:cool!: GALLERY/BMW Last edited by FASTTOYS; 08-09-2009 at 01:00 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#9
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	**********s has the exclusive on the 18" version. Anyone know if a 380mm BBK will fit in an 18" F14? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
	Appreciate 0 Quote