Category Archives: wheels

Enkei RPF1RS now available in 18-inch sizes

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Ben Hsu

It’s been 20 years since the release of the Enkei RPF1, a timeless racing wheel for Bubble Era cars. The super lightweight design has its roots in Formula 1 racing, but its consumer version has for two decades been one … Continue reading →

Posted in wheels | Tagged enkei, formula 1 | 1 Comment

The base 2023 Nissan Z Sport 18-inch wheels will be timeless

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Ben Hsu

Recently we got the chance to manhandle the 2023 Nissan Z. Nissan provided a base version, now called Sport, and an enthusiast’s version, called Performance. Most reviews have focused on the Performance trim, and rightly so. While the Performance is … Continue reading →

Posted in wheels | Tagged nissan, nissan z, RZ34, wheels | 8 Comments

SSR MK-I deep dish wheel goes back into production with a limited run of 600 units

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Ben Hsu

SSR will soon be putting its game-changing wheel, the SSR MK-I in deep-dish spec, back into production for a limited run. How limited? There will be only 600 units made, enough to make only 150 sets of four. SSR’s now-parent … Continue reading →

Posted in wheels | Tagged ssr | 4 Comments

The 4×4 Engineering Bradley V returns for the wheel’s 40th anniversary

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Ben Hsu

We’re sure most readers here are familiar with Japan’s most famous racing wheels from the likes of Rays, SSR, Work, Enkei, RS-Watanabe, and so on. On the off-road side of things, however, there’s another iconic wheel that is celebrating its … Continue reading →

Posted in wheels | Tagged Bighorn, Bradley, isuzu, land cruiser, mitsubishi, nissan, pajero mini, Paris-Dakar Rally, pathfinder, terrano, toyota, Trooper, wheels | 2 Comments

The Volk Racing 21A’s introduction completes Rays’ neo-classic wheels trilogy

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Ben Hsu

Rays Wheels has launched their latest neo-classic model, the Volk Racing 21A. With its introduction to the market, the wheelmaker has completed its wheels inspired by the glory days of Japanese tuning and built for domestic cars of the era, … Continue reading →

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SSR MK-II and MK-III re-releases sold out in five hours

Posted on April 2, 2021 by J Elrick

Last year, SSR made a limited re-release of the legendary Speed Star series, known for their clean, timeless spoke designs and wide barrels. Demand for the wide sizing and interest from a new generation of kyusha fans brought them back … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Guide, wheels | Tagged ssr, SSR MkII, SSR MkIII | 4 Comments

Here’s what modern cars would look like with their predecessors’ wheels

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Ben Hsu

There’s a new Facebook page that seems to have nothing but photochops of new cars with old wheels. Specifically, the images on the aptly named Unnecessary Wheel Swaps are of modern vehicles wearing the wheels of their predecessors. The ND … Continue reading →

Posted in wheels | Tagged civic, honda, Honda e, lexus, Lexuus IS, lfa, mazda, Miata NA, Miata ND, mx-5, nsx, s2000 | 11 Comments

Hayashi Racing is (maybe) bringing back the Bomber wheel as part of a (maybe) Heritage Wheel reissue program (…maybe)

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Kevin San

Hayashi Racing may be best-known for its venerable Street Wheel, which was Japan’s first aftermarket alloy wheel, and has been in production since 1967. However, they do also have a bulging back catalog of wheels from the pre-bubble era which … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Barrels, wheels | Tagged bomber, hayashi | 9 Comments

PRODUCT GUIDE: RS Watanabe Toyota Works replicas

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Ricky Silverio

RS Watanabe has revealed their latest wheel design, and it’s a gorgeous revival of the famed Toyota Works racing wheels of the 1960s and 1970s. The classic four-spoke crosshairs pattern is back, and is now available in a 15-inch size.

Posted in Product Guide, wheels | Tagged a20, celica, daruma, rs watanabe, TOM's Igeta, toyota, Toyota Works | 18 Comments

PRODUCT GUIDE: Return of the SSR Formula Mesh, but with a twist

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Dan Hsu

The SSR Formula Mesh is one of the classics, a vintage barrel whose design looks fantastic on cars from nearly any era. The good news is Speed Star Racing is bringing them back. However, the catch is that they’ll only … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Guide, wheels | Tagged formula mesh, Product Guide, sema, ssr, vintage barrels | 11 Comments

KIDNEY, ANYONE? Deep Yayoi “Sakura” Barrels

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ben Hsu

The Yayoi “sakura” wheel has long been considered the holy grail of vintage Japanese barrels. Now, a never-used ultra-deep set can be yours for the low, low price of — pinky to mouth — one million yen ($10,000 USD).

Posted in for sale, wheels | Tagged kidney anyone, sakura, vintage barrels, wheels, yayoi | 12 Comments

NEW PRODUCT: Hayashi Streets now available in 17-inch

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Dan Hsu

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.

Posted in subaru, toyota, wheels | Tagged aqua, brz, fr-s, hayashi, hayashi street, prius, prius c, scion, subaru, toyota, toyota 86 | 20 Comments

QotW: What Japanese concept should have been produced?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by John Roper

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 →

Posted in concepts, minicars, nissan, Question of the Week, toyota, wheels | Tagged concept, konami, MID4, minicars, MkI, mz11, nissan, rs watanabe, soarer, ssr, techno phantom, toyota, vintage barrels, watanabe, wheels, z10 | 32 Comments

QotW: What’s the coolest vintage barrel?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ben Hsu

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 →

Posted in Question of the Week, wheels | Tagged cube, lexus, lfa, nissan, Question of the Week, vintage barrels, wheels | 44 Comments

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

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Ben Hsu

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 Hsu

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 →

Posted in toyota, wheels | Tagged crown, rays, s120, super volk, toyota, volk | 16 Comments

JNC Vintage Barrels II T-Shirt

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Ben Hsu

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 →

Posted in nostalgic wear, wheels | Tagged jnc, t-shirt, vintage barrels II | 12 Comments

New Retro Rims: Work Meister CR01

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ben Hsu

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 →

Posted in honda, wheels | Tagged civic, cr01, ef, honda, meister, vintage barrels, work | 8 Comments

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

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Ben Hsu

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 →

Posted in cm, nissan, wheels | Tagged bosozoku, c110, dunlop, gt-r, hippari, kenmeri, kgc110, kpgc110, nissan, shakotan, skyline, sumitomo, techno, techno project, trv, wheels | 3 Comments

NOSTALGIC WEAR: Enkei 92 T-Shirts

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Ben Hsu

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 →

Posted in nostalgic wear, wheels | Tagged enkei, enkei 92, t-shirt | 6 Comments