The Suzuka Sangyo Super Longchamp XR-3 are 3 spoke JDM Wheels made by Speedstar Racing aka SSR Wheels. More known for the popular 6 spoke variety, the Longchamp veriety employs this three spoke wheel which has hiden lug nuts and two piece construction. This wheel also uses an outer trim ring hiiding the wheel bolts. The Super Longchamp XR-3 was available in 14″ and 15″ sizes.
The Suzuka Sangyo Longchamp XR-4, aka the SSR Longchamp, are old school JDM Wheels that are one of the most popular. The SSR Longchamp XR-4 feature a 6 spoke design and 2 piece construction. There are also the SSR Longchamp XR-4 FF with a slightly different face and lip to sela with front wheel drive cars with higher offsets. The Longchamp XR-4 is one of the most recognizeable JDM Wheels of all time. Featured in the ad are Longchamp XR-4 FF mounted on a Honda Civic EA Hatchback.
The Racing Hart C2 and Racing Hart C5 were 2 big JDM wheel releases in the late 90’s from Takechi Project. The Racing Hart Type C2 replaced the Original Racing Hart Type C, the main differences were machined face as opposed to the original silver; and different center cap system with a polished center coin as opposed to original carbon fiber. The Racing Hart Type C5 sort of replaced the Racing Hart Type C Tracer with its 5 spoke design. Main differences were fatter spokes and also the different center caps as with the C2. I can personally remember when these wheels were released in the US, it was pretty big news in the scene, new japanese wheels don’t seem to have the same reactions these days. Racing Hart wheels are produced by Takechi Project in Japan.Pictured in the ad are the Racing Hart C5 on a JDM Toyota Altezza. – Racing Hart Type C2 Racing Hart Type C5 – 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.
Wirt Staff Radbote are JDM Wheels which are made by Work Wheels. They have a 5 spoke design with covered lug nuts which was a popular design at the time. They were available in 16″ and 17″ diameter and in Silver and Gunmetal. Pictured are the Radbote wheels on a JDM Honda Inspire.
The Mugen MR-5 are JDM Wheels made exclusively Honda Automobiles, it says it on the wheel itself! They are also probably the most popular wheel Mugen has produced. The Mugen MR-5 features a 5 spoke face with a 2 piece design and exposed bolts. Sizing was available in smaller 14″, most popular 15″ and the most coveted 16″ diameter. A cool detail was that not only did each wheel have a center caps, but each lug nut had its own cover as well. The Mugen MR-5 are manufactured by Fortran Wheels. Pictured above is a 1990 Honda Civic EF.
