In the next couple of weeks I am looking to get some new wheels and tires. Currently I am torn between performance and looks. These are the 2 I am currently deciding between but I am open to any suggestions.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=WGFV40ESS&wheelMake=Gram+Lights&wheelModel=57F&wheelFinish=Silver+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=RX-8+6-speed&autoYear=2004&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=Gram+Lights&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

or

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/WheelDetails.cfm?IDNumber=GT1&SKU=3700&VehicleMakeFinal=Mazda&VehicleYearFinal=2004&VehicleModelFinal=RX-8&VehicleOption=6%20Speed%20Manual

Let me know what you think.

personally the grams lights are nicer but most likely they are stock width with the tire specs it had, your second choice is a nice staggered setup and meshies looks good too and a better fitment

there's no comparison. The SSR's by far.

2 questions though.

1. If you're going with the SSR's, why only 18x8 +40? That's pretty much stock.

and

2. Your second set of wheels is price tagged at $1300 - for that amount of money, you could go with a better look - have you looked around for better deals on styles??

I added the poll with the specs I am looking at. Open to any other suggestions.

I like the grams bettter!

Grams. They made me think about buying them, lol.