Category Archives: wheels

NEW PRODUCT: Hayashi Streets now available in 17-inch

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Dan

The “Street” by Hayashi Racing is a favorite among collectors of old school barrels. Now the company is updating the classic design in a 17-inch size called the Hayashi Street STL.

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QotW: What Japanese concept should have been produced?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by John

The Tokyo Motor Show is known across the auto industry for having the most crazed concepts in auto-dom. Future is what Japan does best, but last week Toyota debuted a concept at a toy show to get Japanese kids off … Continue reading →

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QotW: What’s the coolest vintage barrel?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ben

No other car culture comes close to Japan’s in terms of wheels. The sheer enormity of selection can be matched only by the magnitude of a rim collector’s obsession. From ninja star designs to barrels deep enough to bathe a … Continue reading →

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JCCS 2011 PREVIEW: Debut of Enkei’s Classic Series Apache II

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Ben

Another debut that will take place this weekend at JCCS is that of the reborn Enkei Apache II. This will be the third wheel in Enkei’s Classic Series line of revived vintage designs, hot on the heels of the Enkei 92 … Continue reading →

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MS112 Toyota Crown on Super Volks

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Ben

1980s swirly rims always seemed a bit cheesy so we’ve never been real big fans of them. Until now. Get a set of white Super Volks and slam a similarly white S112 Toyota Crown on top of them in a … Continue reading →

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JNC Vintage Barrels II T-Shirt

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Ben

Ever since we released our original Vintage Barrels T-shirt, the suggestions have been flowing for a second design. So without further ado, we are proud to present JNC‘s Vintage Barrels II T-shirt! We’ll debut the new threads at Toyotafest this … Continue reading →

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New Retro Rims: Work Meister CR01

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ben

You may have noticed a snazzy new rim gracing the arrest-me red kenmeri in our Nos2Days coverage. In case you were wondering, that’s the new Work Meister CR01, exuding what the wheelmaker calls “Nostalgic Competition Racing Style.” Now that’s an … Continue reading →

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Old Ad: Kenmeri Nissan Skyline for Techno Project TR-V

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Ben

Was the Nissan Fairlady Z432 ad just a bit too stock for you? Maybe a vintage rim ad for the Techno TR-V is more your style.  This kenmeri shows how things were done back in the day — shakotan stance, … Continue reading →

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NOSTALGIC WEAR: Enkei 92 T-Shirts

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Ben

We love representing old school wheels but the problem is you eventually have to park your car. Now you can show off your love for vintage meshies anywhere except your shower with T-shirts celebrating the re-issue of the Enkei 92 … Continue reading →

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Rays Gram Lights 57V

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Ben

This time last year Rays Wheels unveiled the Volk TE37V, a version of their iconic tuner wheel sized especially for RWD nostalgics. They couldn’t keep ‘em on the pallets, so in 2011 Rays is following up with the new Gram … Continue reading →

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