I understand the the Ray's ultra lightweight 18/19" forged rims that come on the Grand touring and track versions are lighter than say the 18" stock rims, but am I really going to be able to tell a difference between these two rims, or is it mostly an improvement on "paper" only?

Appreciate any thoughts on the matter.

 

One difference you might notice is the number of looks people give you. The new Rays are SICK!

 

anyone else have an opinion?

 

I have Ray's Track wheels (old style).
Lighter weight means better suspension reaction.
Car rides better too.

 

As was mentioned on previous posts, the '03-'05 Track's Rays had about an 8 lbs advantage over the stock rims, which translated roughly to a 0.3-0.5 second advantage in acceleration times to 60.

The '06 Rays promise to be lighter, but I've not seen any figures. Someone with access to them will have to weigh them (Jason@Performance? Just kidding) as well as the new 5 spokers (the old "standard" rims on the 35ths).

If the rim weight difference is significant, I'm thinking this means real/true gains in performance...that might all be offset/cancelled by the 150 lbs. gain in overall bodyweight.

Oops, Nissan.

 

i will weigh them once i change the tires.

 

i think you'll definitely notice a difference in braking.