Does anybody know how much does Ray's Gram light wheels weight in 18" and 19"? In particular the 57S-pro.

Are they lighter compared to wheels such as Volk's TE37's, SF-series or the GT-series. I was curious because they are suppose to be a light weight concept wheel and because I haven't seen many people put these wheels on their Z.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

 

I'd bet they're pretty close in weight to the TE37's...

 

I think they are not even close to forged VOLK weights.

For instance the 57Spro in an 18x9.5 weigh 25.0 lbs
The 57S (non pro) in the same size weigh 22.5 lbs
The 57C (non pro) same size five spoke weigh 22.0 lbs

I got these numbers from the tirerack website, they did not list the weight for the 57Spro though.

So it seems the only thing "Light" about Gram Lights is the name. I really wanted the 57S but I want light weight even more.

Chris

 

Keep in mind that all gram light wheels are not created equal. Only the “F” series are forged.

 

I've been wondering about this too. My buddy swears up and down to me that Gram Lights are 'by far' the lightest wheels Rays makes. He want's to get a set for his Evo.

 

most of gramlights wheels are cast and heavy (57F and 57F-pro are the only ones forged)

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...cgi?maker=GRAM

lightest wheels rays make are forged magnesium, something like 12lbs for 18x9.5

 

I noticed too, the ony forged rims in this series is the 57F. And we all assume forged rims should be lighter than cast rims. I guess it's all marketing.

Also when I looked at the price, I wondered. They are cheaper than other Volks! Shouldn't the lighter they get the more difficult they are to make. The logical conclusion would be they should be more expensive. Like the MAG TE37's and Nismo LM GT MAG (for the R34 GTR), they are close to doubling the normal TE37's in price!

 

Your bud is mistaken. He hasn't did his homework evidently. I tend to research a product over and over before i make my decision to purchase. I believe i should know more about whats on my car then some stranger or someone that would walk up to me at a carshow ya know.

Its common knowledge in the import community(at least those that know their wheels) that Gram lights are not that light. Monoblock forged volks are lighter.....te37, le28's, etc. I had the le28n's on my Evo

 

Does anyone know the weight and price of the gramlights 57C precisely?

Instead of the gramlights cast wheels, a good alternative might be the 5Zigen FN01RC. It's a great track wheel, cheap, great fitment and relatively light and durable. A nice 18x8.5, 18x9.5 set can be bought for ~$1K (around 250$ per wheel).

I am considering buying a set of these for the track.

21.5lbs front and 22.5lbs rear I think... pretty good for a cast wheel

 

If you are specifically buying track wheels, wouldn't 17s be better?

Chris

 

yeah, but in my case they won't fit the 14" brakes

 

The 57F IS forged monoblock. Didn't realize he was looking at the 57S

 

CE28N is the lightest Volk wheel. Followed by the TE37. Gram Lights are'nt even in the same league.

 

i bought gramlight's 57Pro 18x9 18x10 and if i remember correctly i remembered that they weighed as much as the OEM 18's for the Z....they're not that light but i think they made my Z look awesome...just my $0.02

 

have any pics skitoles?

 

I have 57cs and they are not the lightest wheel out there, but they are light compared to other brands, and hell of alot lighter than stock wheels. Without tires in 18" 9.5 should be around 22lbs and 8.5 around 21 lbs i beleive.

 

how does the nismo lmgt4 weigh compared to the 57s pro?

 

Forgeline makes the best, lightest, strongest, best looking aluminum monoblock wheels.

 

damn, sir. What a thread revival.

 

pretty common occurrence lately, they dont read the last post dates