https://kyushashoes.com Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:33:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kyushashoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-logo-32x32.png https://kyushashoes.com 32 32 103681184 https://kyushashoes.com/product/suzuka-long-champ-xr-4-5h/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/suzuka-long-champ-xr-4-5h/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:19:59 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/?post_type=product&p=4223 well known XR-4 used five spokes instead of the standard six.  While much more rare than the standard model, the 5H version is still not altogether rare. Production (by Speed Star) began in 1980, and seems to have lasted until 1990.  The wheel was superseded by the Long Champ XR-4S which followed a similar design theme, but was better sized for cars of the time.  It doesn't have quite the appeal and look of the original 5H and 5 spoke Long Champ model.]]> well known XR-4 used five spokes instead of the standard six.  While much more rare than the standard model, the 5H version is still not altogether rare. Production (by Speed Star) began in 1980, and seems to have lasted until 1990.  The wheel was superseded by the Long Champ XR-4S which followed a similar design theme, but was better sized for cars of the time.  It doesn't have quite the appeal and look of the original 5H and 5 spoke Long Champ model.]]> https://kyushashoes.com/product/suzuka-long-champ-xr-4-5h/feed/ 0 4223 https://kyushashoes.com/product/river-side-r-102/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/river-side-r-102/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:50:01 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/?post_type=product&p=4151 https://kyushashoes.com/product/river-side-r-102/feed/ 0 4151 https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-5h/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-5h/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:27:05 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/?post_type=product&p=3948 Feroce 3P Spoke wheel.  With 10 spokes, the wheel was available in fourteen and fifteen inch diameters.  Like the 4H version, it went through slight alterations through almost a decade of production.  Various manufacturing parties appear to have been involved, with the centre coming from Hikari, and shells from Work.]]> Feroce 3P Spoke wheel.  With 10 spokes, the wheel was available in fourteen and fifteen inch diameters.  Like the 4H version, it went through slight alterations through almost a decade of production.  Various manufacturing parties appear to have been involved, with the centre coming from Hikari, and shells from Work.]]> https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-5h/feed/ 0 3948 https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-4h/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-4h/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:59:33 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/?post_type=product&p=3936 Feroce Racing Mesh, and a single piece cast version of the design (the Feroce 1-Piece Spoke), the wheel became known as the Feroce 3-Piece Spoke. Five hole PCD versions used 10 spokes instead of eight. The pictured silver/black was the only colour offering. Early wheels used a rear mounted center with some great details on the casting. Later wheels used a conventional sandwich mount. That makes repair and re-sizing a simple pleasure.  At 5.1kg for 14 6J size, they are lighter than many other wheels of the era. The Feroce models remain widely sought after today. With almost a decade of production, they are not especially rare but can command very high prices (for a non-premium branded wheel) in larger sizes.]]> Feroce Racing Mesh, and a single piece cast version of the design (the Feroce 1-Piece Spoke), the wheel became known as the Feroce 3-Piece Spoke. Five hole PCD versions used 10 spokes instead of eight. The pictured silver/black was the only colour offering. Early wheels used a rear mounted center with some great details on the casting. Later wheels used a conventional sandwich mount. That makes repair and re-sizing a simple pleasure.  At 5.1kg for 14 6J size, they are lighter than many other wheels of the era. The Feroce models remain widely sought after today. With almost a decade of production, they are not especially rare but can command very high prices (for a non-premium branded wheel) in larger sizes.]]> https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-4h/feed/ 0 3936 https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-racing-mesh-fr/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-racing-mesh-fr/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:27:15 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/?post_type=product&p=3923 Spoke model. Colours available were gold, gold and black, and silver and black, and plain old silver. In early years, thirteen to fifteen inch diameters were offered. In 1984 a high offset FF model was released alongside a 16 inch diameter for the FR model. The larger diameter versions of this wheel have a slightly different centre section design, that takes some cues from wheels like the Volk Racing Mesh, and SSR Formula Mesh. The early, small diameter versions of this wheel are especially attractive, but can be quite hard to come by in used markets.]]> Spoke model. Colours available were gold, gold and black, and silver and black, and plain old silver. In early years, thirteen to fifteen inch diameters were offered. In 1984 a high offset FF model was released alongside a 16 inch diameter for the FR model. The larger diameter versions of this wheel have a slightly different centre section design, that takes some cues from wheels like the Volk Racing Mesh, and SSR Formula Mesh. The early, small diameter versions of this wheel are especially attractive, but can be quite hard to come by in used markets.]]> https://kyushashoes.com/product/august-japan-feroce-racing-mesh-fr/feed/ 0 3923 https://kyushashoes.com/product/speed-star-win-mesh/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/speed-star-win-mesh/#respond Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:37:55 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/?post_type=product&p=3751 Star Mesh or Formula Mesh wheels.  Production seems to have lasted for only one year.  The wheel shares construction with the F Model Line, using the same shells, and trademark スピードスター assembly bolts.  Gold and silver colours were offered.]]> Star Mesh or Formula Mesh wheels.  Production seems to have lasted for only one year.  The wheel shares construction with the F Model Line, using the same shells, and trademark スピードスター assembly bolts.  Gold and silver colours were offered.]]> https://kyushashoes.com/product/speed-star-win-mesh/feed/ 0 3751 https://kyushashoes.com/product/checkman-cossac-g/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/checkman-cossac-g/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2017 02:02:42 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/product/checkman-cossac-g/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/checkman-cossac-g/feed/ 0 3652 https://kyushashoes.com/product/work-emitz/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/work-emitz/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:57:14 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/product/work-emitz/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/work-emitz/feed/ 0 3642 https://kyushashoes.com/product/courreges-acg/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/courreges-acg/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:47:50 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/product/courreges-acg/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/courreges-acg/feed/ 0 3520 https://kyushashoes.com/product/sebring-tradition-innovation/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/sebring-tradition-innovation/#respond Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:38:44 +0000 http://kyushashoes.com/product/sebring-tradition-innovation/ https://kyushashoes.com/product/sebring-tradition-innovation/feed/ 0 3356