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jimbobrand · 06-28-2012, 10:32 AM

This last weekend I was able to do a test fit of a set of wheels and tires I had picked up a few months ago from a friend that was parting out his STI. They are Rays Gram Light 57 Maximums in 18x8.5" with a +45 offset running 245/40/18 BFG R1's.

I put about 30 miles on the setup and only experienced slight rubbing when I had the wheel turned all the way to the right driving in tight circles (this didn't happen when turning left). The car is still on stock suspension and I think this combo might rub the fender if lowered since the tires stick out a little ways from the fender. Also, I think a +42 or 40 offset would be better for this combo of width and tire. I'm planning on refinishing the wheels, since several have curb rash, and going with a 225/40/18 or a 235/40/18 street tire when I get back from a TDY in August.

ultra · 06-28-2012, 11:32 AM

Meaty. I like the look.

DrDuquette · 06-28-2012, 12:27 PM

They look bald?

Nice wheels!!!
1/2-1" inch drop and smaller series tires whould make them Beautiful!!

Jdogg180 · 06-28-2012, 01:20 PM

They're BFG R1 DOT R-Comps so yeah they are essentially slicks. Used to have those wheels on my 180sx. Love em dude!!!

jimbobrand · 06-28-2012, 02:35 PM

Yeah, they only have a couple grooves cut into the tread so they can be DOT legal. Thanks guys.

Eric@GetYourWheels · 06-28-2012, 02:42 PM

If you run a +42 or +40 this will push the wheel out further than the +45 you have now.

DrDuquette · 06-28-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbobrand

Yeah, they only have a couple grooves cut into the tread so they can be DOT legal. Thanks guys.

Now that explains that!! Thanks. How are try in the rain?

jimbobrand · 06-28-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric@GetYourWheels

If you run a +42 or +40 this will push the wheel out further than the +45 you have now.

I know. The tire wasn't rubbing on the fender.

jimbobrand · 06-28-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDuquette

Now that explains that!! Thanks. How are try in the rain?

I have no idea but I know that I wouldn't want to do it. I was just test fitting the tires and wheels since they are at my parent's house 500 miles away from me while I was visiting last weekend. I still need to figure out what tires I'm going to run on the street and get started on the refinishing work for the curbrash.

DarrenDriven · 06-30-2012, 05:26 AM

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Frenchy86 · 06-30-2012, 05:46 AM

looks tough!!
could you get a side pic please?
like so we can see if they stick out the guards?
thankyou!!!!!!

armythug · 06-30-2012, 06:10 AM

Meaty. Like a muscle car look.

Razz · 06-30-2012, 02:19 PM

The only thing wrong with those wheels is; it looks like your still 4 wheelin

Get it lowered.

jimbobrand · 07-02-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy86

looks tough!!
could you get a side pic please?
like so we can see if they stick out the guards?
thankyou!!!!!!

That's about as close as I can get for just over a month. The wheels are 500 miles away and I'll be in Florida till the first part of August.

06-28-2012, 10:32 AM	#1
jimbobrand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 240 Thanks: 29 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wheel Directory: Gram Lights 57Maximum 18x8.5 +45 This last weekend I was able to do a test fit of a set of wheels and tires I had picked up a few months ago from a friend that was parting out his STI. They are Rays Gram Light 57 Maximums in 18x8.5" with a +45 offset running 245/40/18 BFG R1's. I put about 30 miles on the setup and only experienced slight rubbing when I had the wheel turned all the way to the right driving in tight circles (this didn't happen when turning left). The car is still on stock suspension and I think this combo might rub the fender if lowered since the tires stick out a little ways from the fender. Also, I think a +42 or 40 offset would be better for this combo of width and tire. I'm planning on refinishing the wheels, since several have curb rash, and going with a 225/40/18 or a 235/40/18 street tire when I get back from a TDY in August. Last edited by DarrenDriven; 03-17-2014 at 02:31 PM.

06-28-2012, 11:32 AM	#2
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Meaty. I like the look. __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

06-28-2012, 02:35 PM	#5
jimbobrand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 240 Thanks: 29 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, they only have a couple grooves cut into the tread so they can be DOT legal. Thanks guys. __________________ Jim Brand 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT WRBP Oklahoma Subaru Crew-OKSC.org TXIC San Antonio

06-30-2012, 06:10 AM	#12
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Meaty. Like a muscle car look. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

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Jdogg180 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2008 Fit Sport Location: Canada Posts: 35 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They're BFG R1 DOT R-Comps so yeah they are essentially slicks. Used to have those wheels on my 180sx. Love em dude!!!

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