Category Archives: wheels

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

Rays Gram Lights 57V

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Ben Hsu

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 →

Posted in wheels | Tagged 57v, gram lights, rays, te37v, vintage barrels, volk | 5 Comments

Boyd Coddington Custom 17 & 18 Inch Celica Supra Wheels

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Ben Hsu

The Toyota Celica Supra P-Type is one of the best looking OEM wheels ever made. The classic four-spoke alloy was delivered stock with the MA61 from 1982 to 1986, and although the L-Types had a 15×6 option, the wider P-Type 14×7 … Continue reading →

Posted in toyota, wheels | Tagged ae86, boyd coddington, celica, cressida, ma61, p-type, supra, toyota | 37 Comments

Enkei Wheels Resurrects Enkei 92 Mesh Rim

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Ben Hsu

Need some nostalgic meshies that haven’t seen one too many pothole and aren’t stricken with a classic case of curb rash? The old school revivals keep on coming with the (re-)introduction of the Enkei 92!

Posted in wheels | Tagged 92, enkei, mesh | 22 Comments

EVENTS: Japanese Classic Car Show 2010, Part 02

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Ben Hsu

This year’s JCCS was so big, so popular, so insane, attendees had to wait at least one hour just to get through the gates. Some gave up and went home (their loss). Word has it that the line stretched all … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, nissan, toyota, wheels | Tagged 240z, 410, 411, 510, 610, a3a, advan, bluebird, c10, celica, civic, corona, datsun, enkei, fairlady z, fj20, Hakosuka, honda, j-speed, japanese classic car show, japanese classic car show 2010, jccs, jccs 2010, kgc10, kpgc10, mark II, mx23, nissan, s30, sakura, sakuras, skyline, sports 800, te37v, toyota, volk, wagon, yayoi | 15 Comments

Performance Parts Prices, Circa 1995

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Ben Hsu

Bottom right corner. Brand new 11J-15 for ¥33,600, or $357. And this was during the height of the boom years, at the time the worst exchange rate in history.

Posted in wheels | Tagged japan, jdm, longchamps, mesh, Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, MkI, MkII, MkIII, ssr, wheels | 6 Comments

JCCS X Yokohama X Enkei Contest

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Ben Hsu

Have you registered for the Japanese Classic Car Show yet? There’s less than a month till the biggest gathering of nostalgic autos in the US! And this year, the JCCS crew is teaming up with Enkei Wheels and Yokohama Tire to … Continue reading →

Posted in contests, wheels | Tagged contest, enkei, japanese classic car show, jccs, yokohama | 12 Comments

Viva Libre! VTO Performance Retro 4

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Ben Hsu

There’s a new retro wheel on the horizon. The VTO Performance Retro 4 replicates the look of the original American Racing Libre made famous by the BRE Datsuns. Right now the only two sizes available are 13×5.5 and 14×5.5, but … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, nissan, wheels | Tagged 240z, 510, american racing, bre, datsun, fairlady, fairlady z, libre, nissan, peter brock, retro 4, roadster, vto | 8 Comments

Volk TE37V on Impulse AE86 Corolla Levin

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Ben Hsu

The Volk TE37V is an exciting development because it shows that companies like Rays Wheels are keen on making new products for the nostalgic scene. However, the JNC staff is still torn between whether these are proper wheels for old … Continue reading →

Posted in toyota, wheels | Tagged ae86, corolla, levin, rays, te37v, toyota, volk | 4 Comments