Wheel Directory: Gram Lights 57Xtreme 18x9.5 +40
 

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New rims finally came in. Loving them so far.

Gram Lights 57Xtreme 18 x 9.5 +40 all the way around
225/40/18, its stretched a lot more then I wanted it to be but was kind of the only option. When they wear out I'll consider going up to probably 235/40/18. Right now though I'm not sure if any other tire will fit. There isn't much clearance to the airbags from what I can tell. I'll need to check from under the car.
AirRex Digital Air suspension, set all the way down.

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Yes you can. You can also do a 235/40/18 tire for a bit more meat. The wheels also have plenty of clearance for big brakes.

Center caps and lugs! haha. Thank you again! They add that finishing touch to the rims.

uh, Five Axis

Those look like rota grid.. Mayb since its poking 18 x 9.5

Um no, looks like Work Meisters to me.

You are correct haha They are one off (I believe, if not extremely rare in that setup/color) Work Meisters in 18 x 9.5 +30.

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Yup

Sure, I'll take pics when I get home from vacation. No rubbing issues with the height I ride at, which is just covering the thread on the tire. I definitely have to be careful though, one curb and the rims are done lol.

Sorry this took so long but I've been crazy busy. Not sure if this is the best representation as its tucked and not the best angle haha, but this is a pic my friend took. He's running 225/40 on his 9.5s and another friend of ours is also running the same setup but mines seems to be the most stretched. Not exactly what I wanted, but it does help it fit under when it tucks lol. So keep in mine that my tires are on the smaller side of 225 and I could very easily go up to 235.

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I'll shoot you a pm with some details haha.

Gram Lights Xtreme 18x9.5+40 Graphite
 

Hello Fellas,

Long time coming. Had these Gram Lights Xtreme installed for a month already, but haven't had the time to post up pics. Anyway, would like to thank Adam from No Limit Motorsports.com. Got hooked up with a great price on these including Tien coilovers. He even included free Muteki lug nuts and hub center rings. Special thanks to dudes like Hayashi and JoeBoxer for helping me out choose which size tires to get.

Hope to see you all soon at Irvine and Crossroad meets. Wanna cough up some new mods and ideas from you guys. Next mod is Perrin catback exhaust, filter, and inlet tube from Mike @ teamczp.com

These wheels look great in every size and color I see. What size tires are you running?

Thanks! Im sure you can. Another member on here is running 225/40 as well. Hayashi from Hawaii are running on that size, although he's going to 235 later on. You might wanna ask him how the ride is.

Hey Joe, thanks. Yes, running on Tien street basis. They run great, although i have this clunking noise on front passenger side. This noise comes when i make a turn on low speed. Seems like the coils dont sit and rattle. Its only that side

Yeah, hit up Adam. Very cool dude. Answers all your questions and very helpful.
Sorry, i don't know all the specifics. I didnt get to weigh em since i was stoked and in a hurry to put them on.

Yeah, they do poke out. But they also run 8.5, although it doesnt concave as much as the 9.5

Thanks! No rubbing issues at all. 9.5 width all around. Set all the way down on coilovers. No problems on making U-turns.

Thanks! Go for it! I first saw them in person on a whiteout.. Its lowered all the way down so can't get any lower. I think they just sit right. Concave gives that aggressive look with this set up even if it pokes out. Here's that pic of the whiteout that convinced me pick up these wheels the following day..

Thanks! PM sent..

Contact No Limit. I'm sure they'll hook you up for any package deals.

Combined topics: same wheels with same specs

18x9.5 +40 265/35/18 FITTED
 

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18x9.5 +40 semi gloss black Rays Gramlights 57xtreme
265/35/18 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

okay here are some recent updates so that people who run something similar dont run into surprises, might as well use my experience to help.

First of all, YOU WILL RUB at first. its the plastic part of the rear bumper, its not a big deal and will rub itself out of you can dremel it. (the corner to the bumper inside the fender)

Second i had an issue with my passenger fender, it rubbed on the part closest to the sidemarkers. if you feel the fender there, it isn't rolled anymore and flares out, you want to roll that part in to avoid any issues in the future or else you risk chipping the paint or gashing the tire....i luckily caught it early.

Third, and probaby most important. once we let the KW's settle we had to take camber out. it settle to around -3.5' in the rear. i did not want to run that much at all, nor do i need that much for clearance issues. we maxed out the camber arms (cusco) which net me a minimum or -2 degrees. once we set the camber to -2 the stock toe arms were simply not enough to fix the toe issue thus i had to order whitline adjustable toe arms.

I WILL UPDATE WITH MY FINAL ALIGNMENT SPECS...for now i'm waiting for a few things to be done/come in for the car until i get to drive it and get it back on the alignment rack...



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some photos from the cars and coffee meet sunday, car was filthy :lol:

photo credit to: http://www.facebook.com/ColorCinemaProductions

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kw v3's
whitline com C front top hats
2011 sti rear top hats
cusco lower control arms.

running -2 all around. NO issues. the only place it rubbed was the rear bumper, but that rubbed itself out :lol:

i plan on taking some camber out of the rear. -2 is too much IMO.

Thanks, definite one of the best looking brz simple and clean

I look forward to seeing this with less camber, not a huge fan of that look. Even so it looks great right now. With this setup would a 275 or 285 wide tire work in the rear? Any pics of clearance to the coilover front and back?

275/35s could def fit the rear without any camber or drop at all on the car, I currently run 265/35-18 on a 18x9.5 +38 wheel and there's alot of room

looks sick!

how much of a drop?

I'd be quite conservative running 255\35\18 with same 57xtremes 9.5" ET40 in the rear )

I wounder how negative should I camber them

This is one of my top favourites on the entire forum, you've done a phenomenal job keeping it clean and classy looking, yet still very sporty and agressive. I'm really impressed, also the dark blue looks really good :)

Do you expect the rears to poke when you adjust the camber down on the rear? The stock camber at the front is 1.5deg correct? I've always wanted these wheels, they just always look so agressive on the fitment - I'd love to see them in person. Also, how do you like the KW's for around town driving?

Also, high res of this pic please :)
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i'll try to snap some shots for you. but in the rear if you go with a less aggressive offset you can easily fit 285's. i know one car running 285's all around actually...

its the Beatsonic

check my build thread for details. but i baked them and painted all the chrome black. pretty sure i was the first to pull the brz headlights apart :lol: i get bored.

you should be fine with -1.5, thats what i'll dial mine in to.

thank you! i absolutely love the kw's. they aren't harsh at all. but then when you push the car it becomes nice and stiff.

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beatsonic

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its the full lip kit from HPT motorsports. i had their front lip on my STi. i was their tester for this kit, which fits great! its supposed to be released tomorrow.

yes i used self tapping screws to mount the sideskirts and lip.

here is their link: http://www.hptmotorsports.com/subaru/2013-brz.html

i'll be at their WBM booth for those of you who will attend!

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thanks!

good thing you're not close to me! :lol:

yes square. its really simple, touch of camber and it fit nice.

So 18x9.5 can fit all around? I have a stock suspension so would this fit on the front with 255/35 without rubbing? I'm new to aftermarket wheels HELP ME

@Flako... Yes.

Hell my setup is 18x10

well for starters i HATE how they look staggered because the front isn't concave face.

further more, from a handling standpoint i wanted to keep it square instead of staggered.

thats Evo/Sti day. so i wont be in AC.

thanks!

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i just finished this up today:

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i didn't notice much of a difference if at all. still around 26mpg combined.

EXACTLY :lol: GRIP!!!

not a lot but there was a tiny bit...

dropped it down to the max. according tein website, the street basis max drop is 2 inches for the fronts and 2.3 inches in the rear.

225 rides pretty good IMO. I haven't had any issues. It even took on a dead bore and won.... Lol. I switch to stocks every now and then for scca and stuff but haven't really noticed a difference in ride quality.

no problem! always happy to answer any questions.

i've run into some issues with the 265s...front i had to roll a bit and touch up paint where it chipped :mad0260: and the rear bumper tabs have to be trimmed or you will rub them... :thumbdown:

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Looks fantastic!

Question for you: Do you have any plans to run mud guards/flaps? I have wider wheels as well (not as wide, but with lower offset, so the exposure is similar) and i'm struggling with spray and rocks and stuff. So i want to protect the side of the car.. However, I can't fit the stock guards with my side skirts.. they don't work together without some serious dremmel action. I don't want to pay the rediculous price for rally armor flaps (plus they stick out too far and look bad in my opinion).

Do you have any ideas or concerns, or plans?


I'm looking into a company called Flapatax.. hopefully they will have an alternative soon.