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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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need help filling in the gaps

Hey guys I am trying to run a set of forgestar F14 19inch rims without the use of spacers. I have been in contact with the company and received the following email..."Chris, do you happen to have a set of specs for max widths and backspacing for the 3rd gen? I don't have this info handy, the last guy ordered them built to his own specs. With that info, I can do some calculations and see what works..." Does anyone happen to know this info off hand to save me time? I tried to message fast337 who ran a setup like this but no response. I read through his build and he only gives the rim sizes and tire sizes that he ran but no further info. thanks.

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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Re: need help filling in the gaps

What widths are you looking at? Thats kind of important
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Re: need help filling in the gaps

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What widths are you looking at? Thats kind of important
Agreed, but I think you first have to decide if this is for looks, or for performance. If you just want 19s, then 8" will impress most non-enthusiasts. I think wider looks better, and if you're gonna spend on custom wheels, why not go as wide as possible?
Also, 19s will look wrong unless you spend to put 14" brakes behind them, and this will affect the offset. And are you swapping a 4th gen rear axle?
You can fit 10.5" width in the front if you get everything right, and likewise 11" in the rear.
So finalize your brakes and axle, then find a "wheelmate" to determine the offset you want, then order your wheels, in that order.
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