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PIAA Nakajima Racing Type RT / RF – JDM Wheels

PIAA Nakajima Racing RT / RF - JDM Wheels
Piaa is probably most known for their aftermarket lighting systems, but they also had a line of JDM Wheels. The PIAA Nakajima Racing RT is a 5 spoke one piece wheel. The PIAA Nakajima Racing RF is similar but with 2 piece construction also with a recessed center. The PIAA Nakajima Racing Type RT and PIAA Nakajima Racing Type RF wwere manufactured in Japan by Enkei Wheels. They were available in Diamond Cut finish, Racing Silver and Racing Buff Finish aka Polished.

 

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Super Xiphos by Dunlop – JDM Wheels

Super Xiphos by Dunlop - JDM Wheels
The Dunlop Super Xiphos are JDM Wheels that really were not as popular as many others, but definitely had a really cool look to them. The Dunlop Super Xiphos are 3 piece wheels which feature a classic 5 spoke star design with exposed bolts on mounted on top of the lip.  Rounded edges of the spoke give the Super Xiphos a unique look from other popular 5 spoke wheels of the time. Pictured in the ad are the Super Xiphos mounted to a Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX Z32 series.

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SSR Longchamp XR-4Z Kai by Suzuka Sangyo Wheels – JDM Wheels

SSR Longchamp XR-4Z Kai by Speedstar Racing
The Suzuka Sangyo Longchamp XR-4Z Kai are JDM Wheels which carries the 6 spoke tradition from the older and smaller SSR Longchamp XR-4. The updated Longchamp XR-4Z Kai by SSR Wheels are available in larger 16″-17″ sizes and have a more moders style organic face and barrel design. Pictured on the ad are the SSR Longchamp XR-4Z Kai on an R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R.

 

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SSR MK-IIIS & SSR MK-II R – JDM Wheels

SSR MK-IIIS & SSR MK-II R - JDM Wheels
The SSR MK-IIIS & SSR MK-II R from Speed Star Racing were JDM Wheels based on older wheels from SSR. The SSR MK-IIIS is a design based off the olderSSR MKIII with its bigger spokes and alternating smaller 4 spokes. The updated version of the SSR MKIIIS has a full face on a reverse lip as opposed to the older small face on stepped lip. The SSR MK3 are pictured on a Honda Civic EG Series. The SSR MK-IIR has four rounded spokes also in a reverse lip, as opposed to the older SSR MKII which has four spokes but squared matched with a step lip. The SSR MK2R pictures are on a Nissan Skyline R32. Interestingly, I wonder if The SSR MKI had a modernized Version.

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SSR GPO & SSR Alcyber by Speed Star Racing – JDM Wheels

JDM Wheels - SSR GPO & SSR Alcyber
JDM Wheels – SSR GPO & SSR Alcyber by Speed Star Racing. If you were an old school JDM Wheel Whore in the mid-late 90’s you have to know everyone wanted two wheels, the SSR GPO and the Racing Hart Type-C; here is a rare wheel scan of the SSR GP-O and SSR Alcyber. Some people have referred them as SSR GP Omega due to the greek symbol, but that is actually a Theta symbol to make it the SSR GP Theta. The SSR GP-O is a two piece mesh wheel with a faux centerlock design really being the center cap; a very popular design at the time. The SSR Alcyber is the 5 spoke brother to the SSR GPO also with the faux centerlock center cap. Both wheels state sizing from 16×7 to 18×9.5, but I have seen 16×6.5 and 18×10 from the Speed Star Racing factory. Now does anyone else see similarities in the SSR wheels GPO and the Racing Hart Type C; or the SSR wheels Alcyber and Racing Hart Tracer? Well just about every JDM wheel manufacturer had a mesh and 5 spoke design at this time.

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Fatlace AME FZero1 & Fatlace AME FZero2

Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
This year at the Japanaese Classic Car Show 2013 was the presence of the Fatlace X AME wheels booth and a set of Fatlace X AME FZero2 wheels on the Fatlace Kenmeri Skyline. Sizing looks to currently be all in 15″ diameters, but in aggressive width and even negative offsets, but all same lip size. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
C110 Kenmeri Skyline on Fatlace AME FZero1 in Nickel Finish fits perfectly. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace X AME Wheel Line up: Fatlace FZero1 Nickel Finish, Fatlace FZero1 Granite Finish, Fatlace FZero2 Asphalt Finish, Fatlace FZero2 Asphalt Finish. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace X AME FZero1 Nickel Finish has an overall Nickel (silver) Finish with Black Windows. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace X AME FZero1 Granite Finish is pretty much an all Bronze wheel that looks really classy. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace X AME FZero2 Asphalt Finish has an overall Asphalt (Flat Black) Finish with a Silver Face. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace X AME FZero2 Nickel Finish has an overall Nickel (silver) Finish with Black Windows. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
The sizing chart at the booth, 4×114 sizing gets more aggressive offset options, but 4×100 also gets 9.5″ widths. I cant wait to see these on a Miata, XB,, BMW E30 and Golden Era Honda Models. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2
Kenmeri Nissan Skyline. – Fatlace AME FZero1 & AME FZero2

 

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JDM Wheels – Carving Stark I II & III

Carving Stark I, Carving Stark II, Carving Stark III JDM Wheels
Carving Stark I, Carving Stark II, Carving Stark III – The Carving Stark Wheels are JDM Wheels targetted to the European Market; I actually have sseen some end up in Germany. They Carving Stark series are also the JDM Wheel series with the infamous Twist, they are directional to each side. The ad shows Carving Stark II on a Toyota Soarer, Carving Stark I on a Nissan Gloria, an Carving Stark III on a Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX Z32. The German Print on the advertisement translates to “The rims of the brand “Stark [Strong]” stand for German history and tradition that stems from the cradle of European Cars and improve the handling of your car.”
Carving Stark I, Carving Stark II, Carving Stark III JDM Wheels
Carving Stark I, Carving Stark II, Carving Stark III – Here is a close up of the wheel portion of the ad; please excuse the poor scan. I believe the Stark I is offered in 15″ and 16″ Sizes, and the Stark II and III are offered in 16″ & 17″ sizing. The Carving Starks are in fact Manufactured by JDM Wheel Manufacturer Work Wheels.

 

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