JMW AD-SCX an unique looking wheel that is definitely a rare find. Calling this pair rough would be generous. The old caps are well rusted through, lips oxidized and faces chipped. Even still a worthy share! Sizes in a common 14x6J 4H/114.3 +10 and with a 16,800 yen price tag I imagine they will be floating around for a while. Check them out here.

A ultra rare wheel from Yokohama, the Advan Super Forging. Few examples of these have popped up in the last few years so we are excited to share this one with you. Not the most aesthetically unique wheel but what it lacks in looks it makes up for in illusiveness. One size only 13×5.5J 4H/114.3 +20 can be seen here.

Another brand that is hardly seen is this wheel from Clime Racing. A wide slant lip and interesting face make this a very cool kyusha shoe. Sets can be had relatively cheap but a no quick find. This pair is sized in 14x6J 4H/114.3 +13 and can be seen here.

Hayashi is best known for their models like the Street, Yayoi, and Techno line up, but this is nothing like those. The Hayashi Toripola is at best an ultra rare find. It’s a simple tri-spoke design exclusively for FWD. You better believe if I had an ef honda these would be on there in a heartbeat. 14x6J 4H/100 +40 check them out here.

Race purpose! Yep these Work Ralliart Mirage wheels are basically useless unless you’ve done some serious retrofitting, but damn they look cool. Surprisingly we’ve seen more examples of these come through the auctions than we’d ever have thought. If you’re looking for some killer garage art check these out here.

Finally we have a wheel with an identity crisis. The Ueda Super Eight RS by SSR, surprisingly not branded by RS Watanabe. Already the rarest of the 8 banana-spoke configurations, this pair is in NOS Condition! Multi drilled for 4/5 hole PCD’s in 17×9 +34, we could see this going on a variety of 90’s classics. Take a look here.

4 luggers rejoice on this weeks Weekly Wheel Roundup!

Weds Albino Racing aero dish is a wheel that doesn’t pop up often. The aero-inspired saucer style is no doubt iconic when thinking of kyusha wheels, and Weds does it right. Between this color option and white/gold, we’d be hard pressed to pick a preference. This single is sized in 15×6.5J 4H/114.3 +20. Check out the listing here.

Next up another aero style wheel.. the Heroes Racing Super iSpeed! This turbine look-a-like wheel has one of the coolest features and adjustable PCD. No need for dual drilling here, simply flip the lug bearing around and move these from your Nissan to Honda… then back again to your Toyota. Versatility at its best. Listed here in 15×6.5J 4H/ 100-114.3 +20.

The funky four-spooke River Side R-104 is an ultra-rare find at best. Available in black and gold and a variety of sizes. This particular seller has two pair available in both 7J and 7.5J. Hopefully someone get their hands on both pairs and keep these rarities in the family. Sizes are 13x7J +0 / 13×7.5 unknown 4H/114.3. Check them out here and here.

SSR Star Mesh is an early design from Speed Star Racing that we love. These are some of the cleanest samples we’ve come across and look like they haven’t even been mounted. Hidden away in some garage waiting to roll. Complete with centercaps, this pair in 13×7.5J 4H/114.3 with a mystery offset likely in single digits, can be seen here.

The Mugen CF-48 is a wild circuit board looking wheel one can’t help but like. Sets can be found without too much hassle, but the trick usually becomes not breaking the bank to find examples complete with bolt-on aero covers. What makes this set stand out is not only does it have the covers, but the covers are made of carbon fiber. Upon inspection they seem to be a legitimate piece with appropriate patina and wear. Maybe bespoke or extremely limited producution… either way we hope the Mugen experts out there can shed some light on these for us! Check out this complete set here.

Finally an oddball from Kic Ltd. produced buy none other than the kyusha colab king, Speed Star. The model is SWC-R, which stands for Sport Wheel Collection and errr… Racing? This wheel available in white, silver, and red is a very-rare find especially with center caps. This particular set’s faces have faded from red to a bright highlighter orange. FF fitment of 14x6J +38 dual drilled in both 4H/100-114.3 and listed here.

Alright on to part 5 and going strong! This week we have some rarities from Speed Star Racing, August Japan, Hoshino Impul, Super Star Racing, and Hayashi. Check them out below!

Here we have the Challenge Defi 757 Mesh from Speed Star. This ultra-rare model is very hard to come across let alone in this sort of condition. The lesser known mesh is often overshadowed by its sister wheel the Defi Fin, but make no mistake this model might be even more of a special find. Its two-toned face and high quality finish, combined with its rarity, make this one of our favorite mesh! Specs are 15x6J 4H/100 +40 listed here.

The August Japan March Mag has been a really illusive wheel before this year. Three or four sets have popped up over the last 6 months however, which is quite interesting. This set here looks to be a great candidate for a quick refinish and set up on your early 80’s ride. Sized in 15x6J +13 / 15×6.5 +7 4H/114.3. The real trick would be to find the matching centercaps. Check out the listing here.

The Hoshino Impul RS might not be the rarest wheel out there but it does have a certain appeal. This is a special set in that it’s available in NOS condition with all original hardware, caps and boxes. Models can be found in one piece and multi-piece examples. This set is modestly sized in 16x7J +31 / 16x8J +38 5H/114.3 listing can be seen here.

Super Star SSR I seen here is a wild design that isn’t seen frequently, but when they do pop up they almost always sell quick. This pair has quite a few bids and will no doubt pull a worthy price. Sized at 14×7 4H/114.3 +0 the listing can be seen here.

Next up the a special set of Hayashi Racing Street Mag.  Although made in Italy by Campagnolo, these retain JWL/VIA certification.   See the listing here.  Size is an incredibly average 14x6J 4H/114.3 +15. The Street is a timeless design that is taken a step further in this magnesium built wheel. A special centercap came with these specific wheels that can still be found, although not cheap. Keep a keen eye out for these among the ton of standard streets out there!

Lastly The McLaren International MS-1, another Speed Star wheel! This mega-cool pair has been floating around the auctions for quite some time; no surprise as the price is up to 90,000yen for the pair. Specs are 17×9.5 5H/114.3 +30 complete with fined caps and all. The auction can be seen here.

We’ve made it to part 4! While the watch list is always full of different wheels, it’s no easy task to narrow down to only 6 examples a week. That being said check out this weeks picks that made the cut!

Number one is a prime example of the Yamako Silverstar Lupus aka the Silverstar II. Made by Enkei, this minty example comes in a very flattering light gold and silver. This set in 14x6J 4H/114.3 +18, sold at auction for 20,500 yen. Not a bad deal for such a clean set.

Next up is a very cool set of Takechi Project Racing Hart D/Spec Superlative Dish. This rally inspired design doesn’t show up too often, and what makes this particular set even less common is its dual-drilled 5H/4H pattern. Specs are as follows 16x7J 4H-5H/114.3 +35/+48. Quite the setup! This set sold for 45,710 yen.

One of my personal favorites is the Pasco Fame Bilbo. This pair in 5H is plain cool, with a distinctive period design, deep slant lips, aged patina, what more could you ask for?! Sized at 14×7.5J 5H/114.3 +4, this pair of Bilbo’s is available here starting at 25,000yen.

Plugging away we’ve got a rare model from RS Watanabe, the Falcon Mesh. A seriously neat take on a mesh wheel from the company best known for their 8-spoke wheels. Check out this pair modestly sized in 14×6.5J 4H/114.3 unkown offset here. Starting at 19,800yen these might be worth picking up!

Hasemi Sport makes another appearance this week, only this time it’s the S5 Model, again made by SSR.The S5 came in a ton of sizing options with the magnetic locking center cap as well as examples with a standard screw on cap. Although these can still be seen pretty regularly, what makes these stick out is their wild factory specs – 15×9.5J 4H/114.3 -39!! Available on yahoo bidding is set to start at a substantial 120,000yen for the PAIR. Check out the listing here.

To finish up this week we have a very rare mesh model known as the Wood Bell Pole Position. This is an often overlooked vintage wheel that usually doesn’t command a ton of money when and if they do come up for sale. This pair is well sized in 15×7.5J 4H/114.3 +1 and can be seen here.

Kicking things off this week is a very cool design from arguably Japan’s most popular wheel brand… Speed Star Racing. Seen under a few different names like the Speeder Aero Development, Speedster Fin, and just Development Fin. As a lonely single, sized at 15×6.5J 4H / 114.3 +20 this would make an awesome display / collectors piece for a starting bid of only 4,000 yen! Check it out here.

Following that is another SSR product in collaboration with famed tuner Hasemi Sport. This uncommon model is the S5-2 in a very period correct and staggered 17x8J +31 / 17x9J +37 5H / 114.3. This wheel, like the Hasemi PROT-GT, comes with a red and blue center cap. Unfortunately this set is only pictured with the red (more like fuschia) cap. Check out the listing here.

Next is an iconic kyusha wheel in a pretty uncommon 5 bolt pattern. The Devil Japan Shadow Spoke came in a variety of sizes, and I love how they slightly altered the design for the 5 lug option! The hunt for 5H 3-piece version continues. This minty fresh single in 14×6.5J 5H / 114.3 +9 can be seen here.

AC Courreges via Yamako, has some of the most wild designs out there, and the ACG does not disappoint. Its recognizable pink and powder blue color scheme with flying hearts make this one of the most adorable wheels ever. This super rare wheel is featured in a palm sized 10x4J +40. Check out the full listing here if you think you have what it takes to pull off this look. [edit: this set sold for 49,000円]

Next we have a very cool design that doesn’t always come to mind when thinking of vintage wheels. The Fanica Road Hunter (Migu) Mig Cross. This aggressive set measures in at a staggered 13x7J +3 and 13x8J -11 4H / 110. Unfortunately no center caps are pictured. Take a look at the full listing here.

Lastly a pair that has been taunting me for a few weeks. The SSR Aim is a quirky tri-spoke model that is very seldom seen. This pair is listed in 13×6.5J 4H/ 114.3 +5 and needs a little love to be brought back to life. Not pulling the trigger on these has been quite the challenge. Challenge your own self-control by checking out the listing here as we wrap up part 3 of the WWR!

Time for the second installment of our Weekly Wheel Roundup and luckily the finds did not disappoint! Let jump right into it – Enjoy!

Bell Racing making another appearance only this time in the extremely rare BRA-104 model. This 4 piece set was sized at 13x6J 4H / 114.3 +15 and sold on yahoo auctions for only 15,500 yen. Not bad for such a hard to find set!

Next up is the Work Spirit 33, another extremely rare wheel. This set looked to be in great shape, featuring a cool red and polished finish, and even came complete with caps! Sizing was 14x7J 4H / 114.3, and I say was, because this set sold for a respectable 52,809 yen.

Enkei has such a wide variety of wheel models that few really stand out, but one that is certainly unique is the Enkei AP Rolling. A simple dish style with inset accent lines and an octagonal center bore really defines the AP Rolling. [edit: This set, in the most average size of all (14x6J 4H / 114.3 +15) went through auction a couple of times with a starting price of 23,990円, but never got any action.]

There is something incredibly compelling about tri-spoke wheels that you either seem to love or hate. You better believe we love these tri-spoke FJ Liebe Turbos. This particular pair in 13x7J 4H / 114.3 +0, has slightly different markings on the face than other examples we’ve seen before.  Instead of seeing “FJ LIEBE” see only “LIEBE”. Everything else looks identical though, including that awesome slant lip. Only one day left on the auction we will be keeping an eye on these to see where the hammer falls on the price. Check them out here. [edit: this pair sold for 6,000円]

Check out these rare Super Star SS-01 in 14x6J 4H / 114.3 +18! This set, complete with centercaps, definitely has seen its fair share of corrosion. But it looks like some lucky buyer was able to see past the surface and snag this set for only 19,800 yen.  At that price… do you refinish? Or maybe run as is??

To finish up this week we have a collaboration from well-known Work, and not so well-known Lesco. The listing features both a pair of Hayashi Techno TRV and a pair of the very rare Lesco Pulse 1.  Size seems to be 14×6.5J 4H/ 114.3 unknown offset. Recently listed here. [edit: this set sold for 50,000円]

Let’s see what pops up next week!

At Kyusha Shoes we really love the hunt for new and interesting finds. This search often comes with new discoveries, scarcely seen sets and oddball sizes. We want to share with you a weekly collection of rarities that we know you’ll love. Stay tuned each week for this new series to see what we come across and prepare yourself for the first installment of the Weekly Wheel Roundup!

First up is an often unthought of brand when it comes to vintage alloy — Spalding, specifically, the MESSAGE-II model. A seriously cool tri-spoke wheel, complete with centercaps and great condition original stickers. Specs as follows: 14x6J 4H / 114.3 +15.

Next is a set not yet in the database here. The Southern Ways Mini-POP. This adorable wheel is featured new in the box in a tiny 10×4.3 4H / 110 +38, perfect for adding some flair to your kei car!

While vintage 4×114 wheels are quite common the 4×100 pattern can be somewhat more difficult to source. Here we have an amazing set of aero inspired wheels recently refinished. Presumably under the Colin brand model LEHNLEC. While we try and gather more info on these enjoy the images! 14×6 4H / 100 +35.

Hayashi Streets are one of the most iconic vintage wheels, but also readily available and a dime a dozen on the second hand market. That being said, the seldom seen center lock version is a seriously cool find. While this set has been up for a while it’s still totally worth sharing. STF Centerlock 15×6.5 4H +32.

Lastly this newly discovered model of Bridgestone’s Sharak line the X-4. A very neat one-piece wheel that really nailed the old vintage style. Size is 13 6J +10.

We hope you enjoyed the first series of the Weekly Wheel Roundup and to celebrate kickstarting this new series a few bonus finds to follow. Keep a lookout for some serious updates to the database and feel free to share your own discoveries with us. Happy hunting!

Bonus finds:

Bell Racing BRS-112

Unknown Multi-piece

Riverside r109f