Mugen has announced a remake of its famed CF-48 wheel. Renowned for its functionality. the original was frequently found on tuned Hondas in the 80s, such as CRX, City, and EA/EF Civic. As with anything Mugen, they are pretty rare and expensive now, so a reproduction is certainly going to be welcome in the Honda world.
Originally released in 1984, the CF-48 design was known for its cooling fins. The wheels resembled a heat sink and helped dissipate high temps from brakes during racing. The reverse side of the wheel featured many weight-saving grooves, while aero discs could be attached to the faces for streamlining. The originals came in 12 to 15-inch diameters with various widths and +38 offsets.
Officially called the Mugen CF-48 Glory Labs Edition, the made-in-Taiwan remakes will come in one size only, 4×100 lug pattern in a 15X7J+40 size. While originals were finished in various colors (including white, which was nicknamed “ramen”), these will come in silver only.
Each set will come with a certificate of authenticity and a plaque with a serial number. They are limited to 300 sets of four (1200 wheels total), and will be offered through Mugen distributors, including King Motorsports in the US. Each set will cost $2,127. Pre-orders end on July 15, with delivery expected in Fall of 2025.
That’s definitely the definition of “function over form.” Mugen sure has a strong legacy, but I have to admit some of their products just don’t look that attractive, especially these wheels. The aero disc definitely is much needed to cover up that mess of heatsink.
I know this batch of 300 sets will immediately sell out, and more so because of the rarity and Mugen bragging rights, and not so much for the aesthetics. To each their own.
I think they’re gorgeous, aero disc on or off.
Mugen CF-48s are such cool/unique looking wheels that look different with aero disk on/off. I have a set of turbofan style wheels that look similar to CF-48s with the aero disk on. If Mugen reissues their NR10R wheels with center caps, I would really have to fight the urge to not to buy a set.
I just grabbed a set for my 1988 Integra, super excited! I’m glad i check this website every day.
Comments like these are super rewarding. Glad we could help out a fellow enthusiast. Congrats!
Computer heat sink aesthetics of the era…Very cool.Very period.
300 sets really was not enough
guess old sets will still be popular