Yeah, I've seen only a handful, but I notice are becoming increasingly more popular. SSRs (I believe are japanese-not sure though) have always been popular amongst the euro crowd.

SSR is a japanese company.

Yes weighing the issues right now...

those volks do not look right on that beamer, oh and saw one of those last nigth on the freeway, never got a good look but they are not that impresive visually to me, have to wait till i see one in person.

might be cuz the racing beat springs aren't very stiff either so the compression and expansion plays a lot when driving. enough to still rub.

Volk RE30 Colors
 

Not sure why these havent been posted on here yet, got the image from the Z forum.

and a few more

last 2

they look hott. someone go pick up a set!

colors are gunmetal, mecury silver, magnesium blue, gold and flat black i think.

i'd take the flat black or gold. lol

Well...I do own 18x7.5 RAYS g-Games Wolf 77 for my P5.

https://altspace.com/p5/zzl1.jpg

damn the gold looks nice! does anyone know what the color code for the gold is? i have a set of ce28 in titanium silver and might want a shop to paint it gold for me...

Here are my Volk GT-7s 19X8.5(f), 19x9.5(r)
Toyo Tires 235/35

Sorry so late...enjoy. Thanks to kwescott for the offset advice.-VC

congradulations...looks great.

did the preload technique with the RB springs and the ride height in the front is much improved. I think he is still having rubbing issues though.

Well havent had issues for some time, not sure if it is becasue lighter people are in my car or is has been north pole cold in the area lately. Maybe they are juts finally settleing in. The front still rubs but that is no matter what (just on full tilt).

My ray's wheels
 

Finally here you go! heh, although the lips are now shot cause someone put degreaser on them... :( you can read the other thread about it. I really need to get some new lips and if at all possible I would like them to be black or the same color as the rest of my wheel.

looks good fox what about a pictures of your whole car.

Sorry, here is my car!
 

Sorry about that, I was at work when I posted that, anyway my wheels have since been cleaned improperly(by a shop) and are starting to rust... they also have a wierd hazing on that outer lip... :( you can read all about it on my other post about my ro-ja's needing help.

What kind of polish do you guys use on your Ray's wheels? I mean they mostly have that same lip... I'm real curious what type of polish is safe, even though my wheels may be irrepairable.

Make a habit of first washing the wheels when washing your car.

Do not use household cleaners or other detergents to clean your wheels. The best wheel cleaning solution is a mild soap and water solution (whatever you would trust on the paint of your car).

Clean with a soft, un-abrasive cloth. Only on polished wheels can you use aluminum wheel polish. If you use this polish on chrome, painted, or clear coated wheels, you will only scratch the finish.

Do not use steam cleaners in automatic car washes.

Do not use any tire cleaners on your wheels.

Clean wheels when they are cool. Heat can effect the soap, causing it to dry on the wheel and become difficult to rinse off.

Clean one wheel at a time. This also prevents the soap from drying on to the wheel.

After the wheels are clean and dry, apply a coat of soft paste style wax to them. This will create a moisture barrier and help ensure the finish lasts as long as possible.

I just bought the volk te37 19x8.5 & 19x9.5. What would be good peformance tires so I can take my car to the track once in a while? Any suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks for the detailed info I will have to remember this for my next set of wheels :(

I think these ones are shot... if the seal is gone isn't the metal still ok? couldn't I just polish the hell out of it or something?

You could have it buffed and re-cleared that would be the best for the long run.

Polishing only would last so long and what it does is takes a layer off of the item being worked on. ;)

I'm looking for a more do it yourself style fix... the wheels are also bent on one side now cause I hit a pothole goin' 40... it was like a jarring CRUNCH and when I looked... there they were.. anyway I don't have the cash to get them fixed up but if it is something I can do myself... anyway I dunno.

If it is already messed up you can only make it better right?

You could do a light polish on them. Not sure a good one off the top of my head that would use though.

Do you know if those are a multi-piece rim?

after my volk nightmare, i vowed to never let anyone clean my car again.

i went 3 months without my wheels.

you should dry them with a towel too after you clean them instead of letting them air dry. if you let them air dry you might notice a slight haze from leftover soap and also the hard water.

im getting these installed tomorrow volk gt-av

Front 19 X 8.5 +35 with 255 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

Rear 19 X 9.5 +40 with 285 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

I have eibach springs installed
will I have any rubbing issues

thanks guys
pics coming

You mean toyo proxes right? haha

congrats on moving up to some real rims!

I want to put these on my FX, 20",now only if I can convince the wife.

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/da...E37_20/big.jpg

I have gone thru this whole thread and I only see one other member with gt -av

do you guys think they are that ugly or what??


just kidding

Congrats! Welcome to the most prestigious club within a club! ;) What color?

haha finally mike! lol

i got the silver color with chrome lip
im really excited and i hope they dont rub

Here are my specs, as comparison...

19x8.5 + 46 (with 245 series tires)
19x9.5 + 40 (with 275 series tires)

Back looks fine....but I'm seriously questioning your front. Who did you get the wheels from?

EDIT: I'm lowered 0.8 with MS components

my fronts are 19x8.5 +30 w/245 and i barely rub when the wheel is completely turned, and when i do rub, its seriously not bad at all, but my car sits lower than yours so it may not rub.

I run 19x8.5 +40 255/35 and do not rub and no fender roll. I can lock out the wheels both ways and it is lowered 1.5" up front.

thanks guys
i feel better now
i got the rims in the for/sale thread from another rx8 user

they were used once for a photoshoot

Mine aren't Volk but I have 19x8.5 35mm 245/35 in the front and when the wheels are at full turn I'm about a half inch from rubbing. Rubbing is no good, so I hope the 255 end up working for you.

Quick question, those of you with +38 offset, do you guys did any fender rolling or shaving at all? I don't know how to use the offset calculators so spare me the flame. Thanks in advance

Not any problem with the stock tires.

link to shots?

guys
I need some help
here is two night time pics
i will take more pics in the daytime


my back tires rub on tight turns and bumps

the tires are 285/30/19
rims are 19inch by 9.5

im having issues with just the rear

i have eibach springs
what can i do
should i buy new springs

looks tight mike..you might have to get your fenders shaved..i know a shop in redondo beach that does a good job..they did mines, ngorx8, and FE3P's.

or just get it cambered

looks good!

Shaving or rolling your fenders would be an easier solution than new springs. Unless the rates are really stiff, it might not even fix the rubbing.

ok thanks guys
cuz my inside of the fender is hitting the top of my rear tires

i have a 1.2 drop and was thinking i would get racing beat springs cuz they are .5 drop
but would that not help

i dont care about the money
i just want to fix it

should i get springs or just shave it more

it wont help much. just get the fender shaved and you should be fine.

It wont help Mike. Had the same problem with Lesper4's ride. He bought a set ofVolks from another forum member, who bought them originally off a guy with an EVO....the offsets were not perfect. He had Tein S techs, switched to Racing Beats, still rubs.

+1 for "rolling"/"shaving".