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Watanabe Wheels Line-Up – JDM Wheels

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Watanabe Wheels Line-Up - JDM Wheels
Racing Service Watanabe is probably one of the first names that comes to mindwhen it comes to Old School JDM Wheels.The most noteable is The Watanabe Type R with its 8 spoke Banana type design and deep dish. The Watanabe GR-8 was is now a historic wheel that inspired the XXR 002. The Watanabe Stellar is a JDM Wheel that I actually have never seen before. For an added price, the 8 spoke models are not only available in aluminum, but also Magnesium Wheels.

 

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Toyota Supra MA61 on Watanabe R-Type Wheels

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MA61 2nd Generation Supra on Watanabe Type R
Pictures of this Austrailian MA61 Supra have been floating over the internet for a while now. It has a clean and simple look to it;
clean lines, low stance, and some nice and wide Watanabe Type R’s. The best part of this Supra is that it actually gets driven; in the twisties and on the track. – Toyota Supra MA61 on Watanabe R-Type Wheels
MA61 2nd Generation Supra on Watanabe Type R
“In the picture we didn’t have adjustable shocks and springs kept falling out.. It was at a car show. Car sees touge often.
Suspension setup at the stage (still needs work) is RA65 struts(gives -2 camber) cut 60mm with SW20 shocks, 8kgmm,
40mm RCA. TRD blues (adjustable height) with AJPS 6KG springs. (there is more can’t remember atm) Wheels are watas,
15 x 8.5 -14 and 15 x 9.5 -16 with 195 55 all around.” – celica-gts.com  – Toyota Supra MA61 on Watanabe R-Type Wheels
MA61 2nd Generation Supra on Watanabe Type R
Resting in the garage – Toyota Supra MA61 on Watanabe R-Type Wheels
MA61 2nd Generation Supra on Watanabe Type R
This second generation Supra getting sideways!- Toyota Supra MA61 on Watanabe R-Type Wheels

Specs: MA61 Toyota Supra

Suspension:
Front: RA65 struts cut 60mm with SW20 shocks
Rear: TRD blues with AJPS 6KG springs.

Wheels:
Front: Watanabe R-Type 15 x 8.5 -14
Rear: 15 x 9.5 -16

Tires: 195/55/15 all around

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