Wheel Directory: Gram Light 57Xtreme: 18x8.5 +33 / 18x9.5 +40

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by white_knight

Matt graphite.

that colour looks really good with white - very nice!

[landon_John]

Originally Posted by shiumai

Contributing pics of this set up for 57xtremes on DGM BRZ - 1" drop on swift springs, Front 18x8.5 +33, 235/40/18, Rear 18x9.5 + 40 265/35/18 toyo proxes T1 sport.

Had to quote this again, these are incredible!

Quick question. Stock/lowered handling won't be affected with these correct? I'm planning on dropping the car an inch and wanted to double check!
Also, where did you pick these up from?

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by landon_John

Had to quote this again, these are incredible!

Quick question. Stock/lowered handling won't be affected with these correct? I'm planning on dropping the car an inch and wanted to double check!
Also, where did you pick these up from?

any time you change anything, handling will be affected - depends on what you want. these are wider wheels and tires; it does change the handling. for me, i wanted more grip over the stock setup, at the possible expense of some acceleration (which i have not really noticed), or understeer (which i also haven't noticed). i like the way this set up handles vs. stock, but YMMV.

[landon_John]

Originally Posted by shiumai

any time you change anything, handling will be affected - depends on what you want. these are wider wheels and tires; it does change the handling. for me, i wanted more grip over the stock setup, at the possible expense of some acceleration (which i have not really noticed), or understeer (which i also haven't noticed). i like the way this set up handles vs. stock, but YMMV.

Awesome, thanks for letting me know. Has there been any fender rubbing or anything of that sort?

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by landon_John

Awesome, thanks for letting me know. Has there been any fender rubbing or anything of that sort?

no rubbing so far, and i've driven on some pretty curvy/bumpy mountain roads. with only a 1" drop, there's still quite a lot of clearance to the fender. i got everything from evasive.

[OICU812]

The 57s and the TE37s are the two that never get boring on this car, for me at least. They look good in almost in any color on any color.

[mrdanyo]

Anyone have comparison pics between Matte Graphite and SG Black on WRB?
I can't decide on a colour.

Also, what's the full lineup of colours anyway?

[Myv]

Originally Posted by mrdanyo

Anyone have comparison pics between Matte Graphite and SG Black on WRB?
I can't decide on a colour.

Also, what's the full lineup of colours anyway?

My favourite is the Winning Blues. Matte Graphite is my pick for WRB.

[mrdanyo]

Originally Posted by Myv

My favourite is the Winning Blues. Matte Graphite is my pick for WRB.

I can't decide between the two (Matte Graphite and SG Black). It's killing me, haha.

[nosi9frs]

Thoughts on 18x8.5 semi gloss black 57xtreme gram lights with 245/35R18 tires on raven frs?

[IAmNotTheDriftKing]

I think these are some of the best looking wheels on this car. So you have made an excellent choice. I would see if you can find pictures of the face 2 design which apparently look more concave...

[vanetix]

Originally Posted by IAmNotTheDriftKing

I think these are some of the best looking wheels on this car. So you have made an excellent choice. I would see if you can find pictures of the face 2 design which apparently look more concave...

Agreed, also another option for a concave look is going wider, which leaves you with a 18x9.5. However to do this you need coil-overs or spacers.

[nosi9frs]

will the 8.5x18's fit without issues on stock setup?

[IAmNotTheDriftKing]

Originally Posted by nosidda9

will the 8.5x18's fit without issues on stock setup?

They should, I have seen a few people do it without problems. And they should be plenty wide for however much power you will have(unless of course you are doing 400+hp).