We are just reaching out to see if anyone is interested in a group buy for Gram Light wheels. We are offering a few different models and sizes. Please comment below with the choice of wheel you made, along with desired color. We have done quite a few of these in the past and they have turned out to be very successful. I want to be able to get the forum members the best possible deal.:rugby:
We would need a total of 5 Sets of wheels (20 Wheels total) to do the group buy.
Please comment or ask if you have any questions!
The Current Gram Light Wheels we are polling over:
57DR 18x8.5 5x108 +38mm
57Xtreme 18x8.5 5x108 +38mm
57Transcend 18x8.5 5x108 +38mm
57Transcend 18x9 5x108 +38mm
Available colors
Ordering:
Phone:
You can reach me directly by calling +1.480.966.3040 x243 to place your order over the phone.
Payment Methods:
- Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
- PayPal
- Affirm – Now you can finance your parts!
- Bank Wire
- Bill Me Later
- AZ Orders will incur 7.8% sales tax
- All international orders (outside of US and Canada) require Bank Wire or PayPal
Shipping:
We have very competitive worldwide shipping rates. Most orders leave via FedEx, however we do use UPS, DHL, and various freight companies. The most efficient shipping method takes precedence. Expedited shipping is available by request.
Hours of Operation: We do not observe Daylight Savings Time in Arizona
March-October: M-F 9am-6pm PST
November-February: M-F 8am-5pm PST
We are closed for business Saturday and Sunday
Cost will not be something I can put in writing on a public forum. Once we get the poll completed, I will negotiate the price with the manufacturer and start a separate Group Buy thread for the most popular wheel style(s) size(s) and color(s). At that time you will be asked to PM me for the pricing.
For reference the 18x8.5 sizes for the 57DR retail at $411 per wheel, 57Xtreme $458 per wheel and 57Transcend $519 per wheel. The 18x9 57Transcend retails at $529 per wheel. Group buy savings will be generous.
Weight on any of these style wheels will not exceed 23lbs with some styles being just under 22 lbs each.
The colors on the chart are the only colors available. Black is going to be glossy like the first photo of the 57DR. Matte black will be a little more dull, no shine. Diamond black has some shiny flake in it which gives it the appearance of a lighter black but still very shiny.
Hey buddy! At this moment, I am only going to focus on the 18" size for those looking for track or winter wheels because I know they fit. I am meeting with a local RS owner today who may be willing to discuss donating the car to us so we can start developing some parts by way of Agency Power. Once the car gets dropped off I will be taking a look at the wheels and get some measurements and consult with my vendors to get some 19" options up here. Everything is just so new!
For Gram Lights in 15x8 assuming it's got the Type R 5 Lug, I have 16 57DR in Semi Gloss Black 15x8 5x114.3 +35mm ready to ship. Everything else in 15x8 in stock is 4x100.
@Dave-ROR, what are your thoughts on the Semi Gloss Black 57DRs?
So I just checked the Poll and the 18x9.0 5x108 +38mm 57Transcend is running away with it! Waiting on my rep to get back from Vacation to negotiate some pricing so I can make the group buy thread!
Keep voting, keep sharing and spreading the word guys!
@Dave-ROR, what are your thoughts on the Semi Gloss Black 57DRs?
So I just checked the Poll and the 18x9.0 5x108 +38mm 57Transcend is running away with it! Waiting on my rep to get back from Vacation to negotiate some pricing so I can make the group buy thread!
Keep voting, keep sharing and spreading the word guys!
PM with pricing and I'll let you know. Any CE28 and volk stickers in stock? I need to replace my mostly missing ones from the set I have on my MR2, they are silver wheels, would have to check sticker color but I'm sure Volk uses one color on all silver CEs..
I was going to purchase some TSW Bathurst's, but after seeing this group buy I definitely want a set of these 18" or 19" wheels. Is this brand superior and lighter than the TSW's?
It would be mine and many other's opinion that a Gram Light or Rays wheel is superior to to TSW. Weight savings are more significant on a Volk wheel over a Gram Light wheel (same company) because of the forging process. Volk, Advan and Gram Lights all come out of the same factory and are commonly used on actual race cars. TSW makes wheels for a more broad audience with actual racing wheels being a very small division of their products.
I have sold a couple of TE37s to guys on the ST forum who had them redrilled from a 5x114.3 to a 5x108 but I do not know of any RS with them fitted yet.
As far as 19" fitment with 255 tires, I also don't have an answer to that question.
The colors will be voted on in the Group Buy thread. I had to wait until today to get a hold of my rep as he was on vacation all last week to start negotiating price. Once I can answer all the questions the group buy thread will go up and we will start voting for colors on the most popular styles and sizes!
I met with 4 reps from Rays today at our shop. Mentioned the TE37 Group Buy for the RS. The deal is, we can sell the 18x8.5 sizing with certainty on either the Gram Light Group Buy or TE37. On this Gram Light Poll the 57Transcend 18x9 option was by far the most popular.
I just solidified the appointment for us to get a local owner's RS dropped off here on Sept 12th and we will have it until Oct 5th for as much product development as we can squeeze in. Then he will test the parts and then hopefully bring it back in another couple of weeks for some more product development.
During the first appointment with the car Rays is going to ship over an 18x9 test wheel to us so we can see if there are any fitment issues. Once we can confirm fitment the 18x9 Transcend, the group buy will commence and then we can figure out the 18" and 19" TE37 sizing.
I have the 4 color options for the Gram Lights group buy figured out and the samples have been photographed in the sun here at our shop today. So I will be including that when I build the thread for the group buy. Unfortunately, until I can get the car and the test fit wheel, I won't know much of anything beyond the 18x8.5 +38mm sizing for the Gram Lights group buy.
**UPDATE** 18x8.5 57DR, 57Transcend and 57Xtreme Group Buy threads are live. Rays Engineers have confirmed fitment as far as brake clearance and offset on the 18x9 57Transcend so that group buy will be going live. Pricing is confirmed. All 4 threads will be updated with wheel weights in the next few hours. Please PM me for pricing and then if you are a go just let me know and I will be making the list on the appropriate thread!
I can't wait and I'll take a set in both sizes. Wait cancel that, I'm experiencing RS buyers dementia. I'm going nuts that my car is supposed to be here this week.