MUGEN RNR
Wheel type Squeeze-processed one-piece
Sizes 15-inch only
Availability Discontinued
Source King Motorsports, 262.786.8360, www.kingmotorsports.com
Considered by many Honda owners as the holy grail of wheels (next to Mugen's rarer M7) is a unique design called the RnR. With a resemblance to that of a starfish, Mugen used a squeeze-process to create a very lightweight wheel, lighter even than the TE-37. However, it was not as durable and was easily damaged. The RnR came in three variations: silver, white and black with a red lip.
SPOON SW388
Wheel type Shot alumite one-piece
Sizes 15 and 16-inch only
Availability Currently in production
Source Opak Racing, 650.952.1900, www.spoonsports.us
Outsourced to a production company in Russia, Spoon Sports' SW388 wheel utilizes shot alumite processing to produce a lighter wheel than traditional forging. While the wheel is only available in a black matte finish from Spoon, there is an alternative version from Regamaster dubbed the Evo. Along with the Mugen RnR, this is another highly sought-after wheel for Honda owners.
BLITZ TECHNOSPEED Z1
Wheel type Forged spun three-piece
Sizes 17 through 19-inch
Availability Currently in production
Source 626.839.8350, www.blitz-na.com
While Blitz is known primarily as an engine parts producer, it does offer aero kitsand wheels. The Technospeed Z1 is one of its earliest designs and remains in production,serving those with RWD Nissans and Toyotas best.
SSR REVERSE MESH
Wheel type Cast aluminum three-piece
Sizes Various applications
Availability Currently in production
Source Tanabe Co. LTD, (0727)28-6700, www.rd-tanabe.com/ssr/index.html
SSR's mesh wheels are what we consider to be the timeless classic, like a Rolex. Never a design to go out of fashion, SSR released several mesh designs, including the Super Mesh, Super Mesh EXC, Formula Mesh and GP-mega, to name a few. While most have been discontinued for quite some time, SSR continued the mesh legacy by resurrecting the Formula and Reverse Mesh since they are highly desired by the drifting community. They aren't the cheapest or lightest wheels around, but they always do their part: performing and looking good at the same time, just like a Rolex.
5ZIGEN DIVISION 3
Wheel type Cast one-piece
Sizes Various applications
Availability Discontinued
Source 310.608.5575, www.5zigenusa.com
Much like the Type-C, the Div.3 from 5Zigen was a popular wheel for its time because of its low cost in comparison to the Racing Harts and SSRs on the market, making it a perfect upgrade for someone who wanted good-looking wheels, but had to shop on a budget. The Div.3 spawned numerous copies as well.