Rays 57 Pron

[Type Gts R]

Rays 57Dr 18x9.5 +38
Continental Extreme Contact Dws 265/35

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[Hkc]

Looks great!

How are the continentals? Trying to decide detween those and ps4

How does the car feel on 18s? Handling feel less immediate?

 

[007]

These are sick. I like them more than TE37’s.

Are they available in silver, like Mercury Silver?

 

[Type Gts R]

18s is a night and day difference. Feels much lighter on its feet and nimbler. More agile. I live in Wa and my fav tires up here are the continental dws.. great in summer and beautiful for colder seasons. Gl

 

[CTRifecta]

Looks amazing. I don't care for the stickers but otherwise very nice. What's the weight of this setup

 

[Tickle]

How are the continentals? Trying to decide detween those and ps4

How does the car feel on 18s? Handling feel less immediate?

My suspension is stock.

I run 265/35/18 on these same tires.

Absolutely a loss of response. Steering feel has changed too. I typically drove in comfort mode and the occasional jump between sport and +R which I found to be a bit silly on the weight.

Now I definitely can't do comfort mode because it feels too light.

The change you feel with the lighter wheels is welcomed and noticable as soon as engage first gear. My tire and wheel combo ended up being 43 lbs on the one wheel and tire I decided to check.

The car became further and closer to what I wanted to be all at the same time. 18s were the way to go for me. I feel so much better not worrying about about the imperfections on the road.

 

[Hkc]

My suspension is stock.

I run 265/35/18 on these same tires.

Absolutely a loss of response. Steering feel has changed too. I typically drove in comfort mode and the occasional jump between sport and +R which I found to be a bit silly on the weight.

Now I definitely can't do comfort mode because it feels too light.

The change you feel with the lighter wheels is welcomed and noticable as soon as engage first gear. My tire and wheel combo ended up being 43 lbs on the one wheel and tire I decided to check.

The car became further and closer to what I wanted to be all at the same time. 18s were the way to go for me. I feel so much better not worrying about about the imperfections on the road.

This is what I’m concerned with when downsizing. I wonder if the ps4s would make a difference?

I have a set of te37s waiting to be put on the car but am wondering if a more compliant 19in tire on stock wheels is the way to go.

 

[Tickle]

This is what I’m concerned with when downsizing. I wonder if the ps4s would make a difference?

I have a set of te37s waiting to be put on the car but am wondering if a more compliant 19in tire on stock wheels is the way to go.

I suppose you have to know what you are shooting for...

I daily drive my car in PA. I deal with winter and the shitty impact it has on the roads, be it weather or damage. The steps I take are going to be with that in mind.

The subtle changes I notice may be different than what you notice. I would do what I did again, so far. You may or may not feel that way. No right or wrong to it. I'm rambling.

 

[CTR]

Those appear to be ExtremeContact Sport 02 and not DWS. I have the same tires on my 18" TE-37.

Just like @Tickle, I noticed a difference in steering feel and response. I'm not sure if PS4S would be any better. Honda set this car up to work with 19" wheels and that's clear. It could be the offset moving out 15mm in my case that impacted the handling. My setup is probably 10 lbs per corner lighter than stock and I can feel the improved acceleration at least. I've gotten used to it and I do like some aspects of sizing down though.

Back on topic - your car looks great! I'm sure I'll see you around as I'm in northern WA.

 

[Type Gts R]

Those appear to be ExtremeContact Sport 02 and not DWS. I have the same tires on my 18" TE-37.

Just like @Tickle, I noticed a difference in steering feel and response. I'm not sure if PS4S would be any better. Honda set this car up to work with 19" wheels and that's clear. It could be the offset moving out 15mm in my case that impacted the handling. My setup is probably 10 lbs per corner lighter than stock and I can feel the improved acceleration at least. I've gotten used to it and I do like some aspects of sizing down though.

Back on topic - your car looks great! I'm sure I'll see you around as I'm in northern WA.

They’re definitely Dws heh. Honda also set up the fk8 for 20s but 18s was proven as the preferred track size. Anyhow I couldn’t imagine myself going back to 19s anytime soon. It’s a blessing to feel lighter in a world of flying pigs. I’m also tuned and the broader low end powerband pairs up well with the feel of the 18s.

 

[CTR]

Ah I see it now! Lol. Their sidewall marketing speak is identical but the treadwear is definitely way higher. Carry on.

 

[Jcruz87]

Running the same wheel and tire set up lol! Great choice sir

 

[DoubleRFe1]

Rays 57Dr 18x9.5 +38
Continental Extreme Contact Dws 265/35

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Beautiful car! Love the setup!

 

[TypeRD]

These are sick. I like them more than TE37’s.

Are they available in silver, like Mercury Silver?

I was thinking the same thing! Classic looking like TE37’s, but just a little different and not quite as beefy visually…so you can show off those red brake calipers a little more (vs TE37’s).

 

[Bonito]

Rays 57Dr 18x9.5 +38
Continental Extreme Contact Dws 265/35

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Where did you get the really skinny and pink Rays/Gram Lights stickers? I haven't seen those on a 57DR before and they look great!

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