{"product_id":"gram-lights-57dr-18x9-5-38-5-114-3-sakura-pink","title":"Gram Lights 57DR | 18x9.5 +38 | 5x114.3 | Sakura Pink | Single Wheel | WGIX38EPPC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGram Lights 57DR – 18x9.5 +38 | 5x114.3 | Sakura Pink | WGIX38EPPC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #333; padding: 10px 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle wheel — priced and sold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 57DR in 5x114.3 uses a 73.1mm hub bore. Hub-centric rings are required for most 5x114.3 vehicles (Subaru: 56.1mm, Nissan: 66.1mm, Honda: 64.1mm, Mitsubishi: 67.1mm) — hub rings are available separately. 18x9.5 at +38 is an aggressive fitment — confirm clearance with your brake calipers, suspension setup, and tyre profile before purchasing. Sakura Pink is a limited special edition finish — availability is subject to production runs and may not be restocked once sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram Lights 57DR in 18x9.5 +38, 5x114.3, Sakura Pink. Flow-formed by Rays Engineering — the same Osaka facility that produces Volk Racing wheels. The 57DR’s deep-concave aggressive spoke design in Gram Lights’ Sakura Pink seasonal finish — a soft, warm cherry blossom-inspired colour that is a recurring limited release in the Gram Lights catalogue. 30 lbs per wheel. Ships fast across Canada and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSakura Pink — Finish and Availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakura Pink (finish code EPPC) is one of Gram Lights’ most distinctive and sought-after seasonal colourways. Named after Japan’s sakura (cherry blossom), the finish is a warm, muted pink with a soft sheen — not a candy pink or fluorescent colour, but a considered, refined tone that photographs well against dark or white body colours and complements both subtle and bold build aesthetics. Sakura Pink is a recurring limited production colour in the Gram Lights lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased in limited quantities and not a permanent catalogue item — availability is tied to Gram Lights’ production schedule and may not be restocked at the same price or specification once sold out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sakura Pink 57DR is a recognised piece in the JDM show and time-attack community — a wheel chosen deliberately for its aesthetic statement rather than as a default finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with white, grey, silver, and black vehicle colours where the pink provides contrast without overwhelming the build. Also used as a statement on pink or pastel livery builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e57DR Design — Deep Concave Spoke Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 57DR is a distinct model from the 57NR — more aggressive in design and visual depth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpoke design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 57DR features a multi-spoke layout with deeper concavity than the 57NR’s straight 10-spoke design. The spoke face sits further back relative to the outer lip, producing a pronounced concave profile that is visible from the front of the wheel. This design is associated with the JDM time-attack and drift scene aesthetic of the mid-2000s–2010s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual depth at 9.5\" width:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9.5\" wide 18\" wheel produces significant concavity in the 57DR’s design. The outer lip is wide and pronounced — the concave effect is clearly visible from a 45-degree front angle on the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs 57NR:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 57NR is a cleaner, more restrained 10-spoke design. The 57DR is more aggressive and visually complex. Both are flow-formed and share Rays Engineering construction quality, but the 57DR targets a more show-oriented buyer while the 57NR appeals to a broader performance and daily-driver market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRays Flow-Formed Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Gram Lights wheels, the 57DR is manufactured using Rays’ flow-forming process — not conventional gravity casting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe barrel is heated and pressed under high-pressure rotating rollers after the initial cast blank is formed, aligning the aluminium grain structure and increasing barrel strength significantly over gravity cast equivalents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 30 lbs for 18x9.5, the 57DR’s weight is competitive for a flow-formed wheel of this concavity and spoke complexity. A gravity-cast equivalent would typically be heavier for the same dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJWL and VIA certified — Japanese market wheel quality and impact standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e18x9.5 +38 — Fitment Context for 5x114.3 Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5x114.3 is the dominant Japanese performance car bolt pattern. 18x9.5 at +38 is an aggressive, low-offset fitment that produces a prominent outboard stance on most 5x114.3 vehicles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubaru BRZ (ZC6 \/ ZD8) \/ Toyota GR86 (ZN6 \/ ZN8):\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM fitment is typically 17x7 +48 or 18x7.5 +50. An 18x9.5 +38 is a substantial widening — expect significant poke beyond the OEM fender line. Most BRZ\/86 fitments at this spec require fender rolling\/pulling or aftermarket aero to clear at full suspension travel. Common in show builds and static setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubaru WRX \/ WRX STI (VA chassis):\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM fitment is typically 17x8 +53 or 18x8.5 +55 (STI). An 18x9.5 +38 will poke substantially beyond OEM — fender clearance check required. A popular fitment on lowered VA STI with pulled fenders or wide-body conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan 350Z \/ 370Z:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Z33\/Z34 OEM rear is 18x9 +30 or 19x9.5 +40 (370Z NISMO). An 18x9.5 +38 is close to OEM rear fitment range on the 370Z — a natural upgrade spec. Front fitment requires caliper clearance check due to Brembo caliper width on higher trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi EVO X:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM is 18x8.5 +38. An 18x9.5 +38 is 10mm wider at the same offset — moderate widening, manageable within the EVO X’s fender clearance on a lowered car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda S2000 (AP1\/AP2):\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM rear is 17x8 +55. An 18x9.5 +38 is very aggressive for the S2000 — substantial poke beyond OEM. Common in show and static builds, less practical for daily driving without fender modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHub bore note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 57DR 5x114.3 uses a 73.1mm hub bore. Hub-centric rings are required for all listed vehicles (Subaru 56.1mm, Nissan 66.1mm, Honda 64.1mm, Mitsubishi 67.1mm). Confirm your specific hub bore and source the appropriate hub ring size before mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingle wheel. Sold individually. Flow-formed by Rays Engineering. 18x9.5 +38 5x114.3 73.1mm hub bore. Sakura Pink limited finish. Hub-centric rings required for most applications. 30 lbs. Confirm caliper and fender clearance before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Gram Lights (Rays Engineering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: WGIX38EPPC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 57DR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Flow-formed (Rays process)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset: +38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt pattern: 5x114.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHub bore: 73.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Sakura Pink (EPPC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 30 lbs (per wheel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: Single wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gram Lights","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51444528709799,"sku":"GLSWGIX38EPPC","price":683.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8344\/1063\/files\/58f70dffde28648fb633fe7fc88875bcL.jpg?v=1790782740","url":"https:\/\/www.straightsiximports.com\/en-us\/products\/gram-lights-57dr-18x9-5-38-5-114-3-sakura-pink","provider":"Straight Six Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}