Why I LOVE 14 Inch Japanese Wheels
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In this video I’m diving into why I absolutely love Japanese wheels and how they’ve become a key element in the world of classic Japanese tuner cars. From their iconic designs to the precision engineering, Japanese wheels have played a massive role in shaping the performance and aesthetics of the cars we know and love.
I’ll break look into the nostalgia behind some of the most famous wheel brands like Volk Racing, and Speed Star Racing, and how these wheels are engineered to withstand the intense demands of motorsports and street performance. Whether it's the aggressive fitment, lightweight construction, or unique style, there’s something about Japanese wheels that just hits differently.
We’ll also take a look at some of my personal favorites and how they’ve been used on old school street and circuit car, specifically on iconic AE86 Corolla. If you’re a fan of the classic Japanese tuning culture and want to learn why these wheels continue to dominate the scene, this video’s for you.
You can find more from me at / 7.nth
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What is the best JDM wheel❓Answer below 👇🏼
TE37!
@@ZER0value TE37 yeahhhh
Ssr mk1 !!!!!
Advan v2
TE might be the No.1
Thanks for sharing this awesome video about the Ae86 and 14inch wheels. Once owned the Ae86 in the early 90s, great memories!
Subbed! Love this kind of content. Geeking out a rare parts and specs. We are a sad bunch 😂
We've got to keep each other company haha!
Thanks for parting with the loot can’t wait to get the mk1’s on my car, awesome video aswell
@@garrettjohns0n thanks for sending the pics just now dude, miss those wheels but look much better on your MX5 than my shelf!!!
TE the world
Casual glove fire was a highlight 😂
That was unexpected 😂
cool ae86 and wheel collection!!
Thank you!!
Mind was Why i love 13 inch Japanese wheels
Thinking about putting a set on my 65 mustang... these are all the wheels I have been hunting, nice collection!
Mixing JDM and other genres is always a cool idea❤
I’m on 15x7 for the period correct plus 1 look on my e30 318is. Love the thick chunky tire profile.
@@AliasHSW 15x7 around +20-25 is the jam on an E30
very cool! love the content
Thank you!!!!
nice vd bro
I appreciate the kind words, thank you!
Small wheels are the life. running 14" ssr's on both my cars!
@@ajbailey4594 awesome! What do you have?
just subbed :)
@@LovingTheVibes TY!!!!! Welcome!
suscriber 716!!! very nice vide
!!! 1300s!?!?!?! Just found your channel, sticking around now...
Welcome! You're right at the start of the ride :)
Love them all ❤
When the MK1 pic popped up I could just see Rob yelling at you
@@thedownshiftchannel I heard his voice while editing it
10:12 is enkei ek84
Thank you for the IDs, true wheel nerdery!!!
Burning thumbs up had me giggling 😂
@@ebra.him000 this is what happens when you spill brake cleaner on the glove 🤣
10:07 is hayashi command
What happened with the sequential e30
@@brentpletinckx6668 there’s a long answer and a short one for this, the long one will make a great future video.
Short answer is; the second 296bhp M20 overheated after the OEM body loom/fuse box broke up, and the fan relay stopped kicking in. So to progress I ideally needed to refresh the body side of the loom and do at least a head gasket. At this time, the shell was also looking a bit tired - having had an off at the Ring at 100mph.
I decided to switch shells to the one I had with the full weld in cage, this would have a PDM and new wiring throughout, the engine already had a bespoke loom to run it.
After opening up the engine to see what was damaged I made the decision to switch to a larger engine and had lined up an S85 V10 to go into it. The sequential wouldn’t fit this engine but an E92 manual box would go in.
I was all set to go but then realised I’d been at this point before with my MK5 and I had failed to finish it. There’s a lot of projects hanging in stasis at the moment, so decided to sell up everything E30 related and progress with everything else. Was a bit brutal but it died to everything else could live.
Damn bummer to hear. Would have loved to see you tackle the ring again in that thing after the rebuild. Was really cool and inspirational build. Low weight momentum car/ a bit sleeper unless you checked the inside.
But luckely you have an ae86 that has my full attention hahaha. Keep those video’s coming. Always loved your take on builds. Following from when the e92 m3 was still in your garage.
@ the 86 and the E30 are sort of similar too, you’re right! Funky gearboxes and smaller engines that sound great. Focussing on the AE86 should make for a cars that’s just as fast and fun, and can do a bit more with.
The GTI will be this years track car, which should mean a lot more track days. Hoping to spend less time building/solving problems and a lot more time driving this year!
Where can I buy these wheels from?
I don't mind if I gotta travel to Japan.
I need those wheels
Take a suitcase and get a ticket - joy of 14s is they fit in carry on
Volk racing artisan spirits
Always wanted to run these on an E30 tbh
@7_nth yeah, trying to get them on mk1 golf