sorry for another tmps compatible rays noob question but im wondering...
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=107

 

i have the ce28s with 30+ front and 34+ rear wrapped with 245/40 front and 275/35 rear and rarely rub, but i still recommend fender roll.

 

first of all thanks guys for the input,

NgoRX8 can you please elaborate more on what causes DANomite's setting to rub? is it the offset or is it the tires?

Anyone can give me the perfect offset without any sort of fender rolling or rubbing for the CE28N rims for the 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 please let me know. TQ

 

I have 19x8.5 (f) +46 and 19x9.5 (r) +43 offsets with 245/35 and 275/30 respectively, lowered on Tein S-Tech, and my rear rubs on hard bumps and dips, and aggressive cornering. With rear passengers, every little crack. I will have to shave my rear fenders. If I would've known, I would've gotten more agressive offsets.

 

this is the reason why i recommended 235/40 and 265/35 tires. you won't rub...unless you SLAM it. you are slightly stretching the tires to where an acceptable height will not be a problem. you would be fine if you were on, for example, Tein S-Techs.

now, if you were to slam it, you would probably have to roll the fenders and go with a smaller tire. at that point, it'll be a good idea to get a camber kit.

 

how are people shaving the fenders

it seems my drivers rear rubs some. i was wondering if stiffer coilover settings would fix that?

 

I want to get the GTS in 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 but I'm still confused about offset. I want a deep dish yet I don't know if the C set of offsets will give sufficient room for brakes. I want to do a +37 rear yet I don't know if I can fit that in the back without some serious negative camber. I do plan on rolling the fenders but some input would be appreciated.

 

ac3mastch - according to my calculations you rear rims will be sticking about 1.37 inch further than stock (1/2 of 1.5 inch wider rim = .75 x 25.4mm (1") = 19 mm + the 13mm gained from the reduced offset = 34 mm (34mm / 25.4mm = 1.37")

I know the rears can hold 1 extra inch easily, but I would say you would have to roll or shave your fenders for these.

 

Volk Racing GT-S:
(f) 19x8.5 +30 (approx. 3.5" lip) or +34 (approx. 3" lip) 245/35-19 tire
(r) 19x9.5 +37 (approx. 3.75" lip) 275/30-19 tire

depending on how low you go, you might have to roll the fenders or not. the +30 offset for the front will be more aggressive. the +34 will be conservative. the +37 rear will be perfect.

 

you'll fit a +37 GT-S as long as you get your fenders rolled.

 

I heard the GTS are no longer in production....FE3P and I got the last two sets. Yeah, my friend's girlfriend's half brother's cousin's uncle who has a wife who does hair for the Rays' vice president's sister said so.

 

anyway, I wasn't worried about clearance because I was going to roll fenders. My question was if the rears can fit because of the C style offset. I know there is less room for the brakes because it gives a bigger lip. The B offset will fit but I'm not sure about the C.

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...?modelName=GTS

Oh, and for the front I was going to go with the +36 offset because I want to do a big brake kit up front. Plus, I like a big dish rear wheel. Much bigger than the front.

 

haha j/k.

 

you're evil

 

damn i see some sick rx-8s on this forum with some nice wheels. i myself got volk/rays engineering se37a's on my rx-7 (18 by 8.5 fronts and 18 by 9.5 rears), and they only weigh 16 pounds for the fronts and 16.5 pounds for the rears. I'm selling some brand new volk/rays engineering gt-av wheels with brand new tires if anyone's interested (check out my signature). you all have some nice wheels; good luck with your cars....
-erik

 

does anyone know if any of the grams light rims especially the T57-RC or the 57F Pro take the tmps? The T57's are casting one peice while the Pro's are Forged 2 peice. How about the regular 57Pro that is casting 2 peice? Any info would help and sorry for all the questions.

anyways, i cant find anyone on the forums with these rims... darn search tool is not helping me out on this...

 

Ever wonder how RAYS are made???

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAj7_x6HqS0

 

bumpN^

 

Some infor about volks: LE28N and LE37T will be discontinued and they are introducing a new wheel at SEMA RE30, a seven spoke.

"Mackin Industries: 1) Offering discounted SEMA Show special pricing for all lines from the Mackin Motorsport Parts Division for existing customers and new distributors as well. 2) Will be making SEMA Show the world debut of RAYS new forged one piece racing wheel—Volk Racing RE30. 3) Will also be making SEMA Show the world debut for the 20-inch version of the classic Volk Racing TE37—quite possibly the lightest 20-inch wheel in the world at 20lbs per wheel. 4) Will also be making SEMA Show the official USA launch of the R.M.P. (Rays Master Pieces) high end sport tuning wheel program for BMW, Mercedes and Porsche vehicles."

"Volk Racing announced a new wheel called the RE30. This forged wheel will be 30% more rigid than the CE28 and TE37 models. The weight will also be about the same as the CE28N and TE37 wheels. This new RE30 wheel is designed for the serious track user - Less Deflection. The RE30 will be a split seven spoke design and will be available in 18 inch for starters. The standard colors will be Bronze and Mercury Silver with a machined lip. The RE30 wheels will be available in 5 lug Japan and European applications. List Price starting at $740.00 per wheel. Please call for more information. We are taking preorders on this wheel. The RE30 wheels will be available in January 2007.
Volk Racing also announced the addition of the TE37 wheels in 20 inch!!! This New TE37 will be available from 20x8.5 to 20x11.0 in Japan, European and SUV applications! This 20 inch TE37 will come with a center cap and machined lip. The standard colors will be Mercury Silver and Bronze. Pricing to be announced. Call now to lock your set down before they land.
Volk Racing and Gram Lights issued price increase effective August 1st, 2006. All Volk Racing pages with date of 08/06 are updated List Pricing. Please call for current Sale Pricing!"

 

20" TEs? Baller...

 

good grief..suddenly my wheels arent so cool anymore =( haha

 

I'm willing to take your outdated wheels....just send me a pm when you're ready.

 

never!!!!!!!!!!lol

 

anyone got pics of these new RE30 wheels?

 

yea, taht i want to see