csun2004

Mugen NR mirror face.

- please give me your input on those wheels specialy if you seen them in person

- Is the mirror face shiny… if so then is it similar to chrome shiny?

I also noticed that the wheel looks dull with no shine from certain angles..is it true or is it just me
(Sorry I used dull cus I don’t know a better word to describe it)

I appreciate your input

csun2004

Anyone please

godfather2

try the tsx wheel gallery

MMsTSX

well, I feel bad you're hanging here...

I'll do my best.

- nope, never seen them in person.
- seen lots and lots of pictures of them though.

- they are very high quality, very sturdy, well built, and have lots of prestige.
- not the lightest rims in the world though...

- no, the mirror face is not shiny like chrome. Not that kind of mirror face...
- the mirror face is more like machined, bare metal, not plated at all.

- they look dull because in a way they are, they're not polished, just machined.


that's the best I can do for ya.

etarui

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They are shiney, but not quite as much as chrome. Like anything else, they don't sparkle as much when they get dirty. They are somewhere between machined and chromed. Here are a couple of shots of my wheels:

MMsTSX

sexy.

one day I'll probably get a set of these too.
great rim for our car.
plus they're Mugen.

frank1123

those rims are freakin hot!, always wanted those..

silkk8482

I love those wheels. I wish they came in 19s but they still look good

SimpleWhite

I've seen them in person and I think they are amazing rims. Not only do they look good, but their actually really good in quality. they are strong as hell.

afici0nad0

a set of rims that, at the very least, should be available as an option from the dealership...

sexy as hell.

Mugenpwp

Option from the dealership? yes

But only in asia

kwyatt318

how much do they run? where do you get them from?

northbridge

kingmotorsports.com under wheel section. price is listed there too...

JoeC1982

iTrader: (1)

too much offset for my taste, i prefer a more flush look.

Red@8

Their weight really keeps me away from them that and the fact that they are cast! I guess the two go hand in hand. Really expected a forged rim from mugen especially for the money. With that said, damn they look hot.

csun2004

Thnx AZ brothers
Does those mugens use a special Nuts & Lock
Im not sure if I can use the oem wheel Nuts & Lock on the Mugen wheels, or should I buy new Nuts & Lock from kingmotorsports for $90.(They come in silver or balck)

csun2004

ADD TO THE ABOVE
Do I need to order Replacement Valve Stem [42720-NR5-00S0]

chuson

No valve stem require, it's for looks.

Yes, aftermarket rims require tuner lugs. OEM lug base will not fit properly on aftermarket rims; and tuner lug base will not fit properly on OEM rims.

etarui

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I ordered the Mugen silver lugs. As already mentioned, valve stems are included with the wheels.

I too was disappointed the NR's weren't forged, but opted for them anyways. They aren't too heavy. They are 20 lbs. per wheel.

zxxxboy

etarui your car is hot man
From what I see, those wheels look hot. I bet in real life those wheels have a head turning factor. and lots of compliments. am i right? or what?

etarui

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haha...thanks!

stevezilla

man, those look great.

raziel11

What do you guys think of these as an alternative. Has anyone seen these in person?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-Ri...ayphotohosting

Think they may look cheap?

northbridge

the Mugens definitely look better but also the offset on those are 40 for a 19 inch rim. may be problematic...

Red@8

Yeah but I want the 18" which are a couple pounds more and add to that ~25lbs per tire and i am equal too or slightly greater than stock. I wanted to loose a couple of pounds.

csun2004

same 10 spoke concept in fact looking at them made me feel dizzy
19"x 8.5" with 40 offset mmmmm I dont think so. I will take the NRs over those any day of the week

csun2004

etarui running 18s

cali4tsx

^^
Here is another replica
see the difference??? Its called quality

Red@8

Oh! Well i was quoted 23lbs per wheel for the 18's by king!?!?!?

etarui

iTrader: (2)

Yes...mine are 18x7.5. They are roughly ~20lbs. Here's a pic I took on my home scale:

Comp-Sci

Forgive my ignorance on this subject... but what are the downfalls of having cast and/or heavier rims? Why is it a bad thing? (handling, ride quality, etc.???) I'm thinking about the Mugen NR mirror face (found a used set of 17s for sale). Currently riding on stock.

etarui, what size are the rims in those pics?

EDIT: Anybody have any idea what these would look like on a CGP? Anybody have CGP pics?

Red@8

Etarui is running 18's (as stated a few posts above).

If you are just putting rims on for looks on a DD then really there is no detriment to running a cast wheel. Most factory wheels are cast. Cast wheels in general are not as strong as forged wheels and are also heavier than forged wheels. Forged wheels usually cost more. I am speaking very generally here to give you an idea.

Having a heavier rim affects braking, fuel, acceleration, handling, the economy, the spin of the earth, etc ,etc. Well I am of course only kiding about the last two but you get the idea. Keep in mind that even a couple of pounds more than stock is going to make a noticeable difference.

I have yet to see the NR's look bad on any color of tsx.

Comp-Sci

Thanks for the info Red. I did notice the 18" size mentioned above after I posted, but was too late to edit my post again. I didn't realize these rims were of the earth-spin-altering type. I'll have to be careful of that.

Another question, is there any other special equipment required for these wheels to fit a stock TSX (such as hub rings)?

etarui

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No...the centerbore and the hubs are a perfect match (64.1mm). You will only need tires & new lugnuts.

dmikon

These are awesome! Do they always run for $400+ a pop?

etarui

iTrader: (2)

Nope...they run for $470 a pop =) I wonder if the price will actually go up in the near future due to poor exchange rates. I believe Tein prices have recently increased.

dmikon

That's why I said '$400+', the plus = $70

KB1Spec

iTrader: (4)

Just curious. Are the Mugen logo itched onto the wheel or is it a sticker? The Silver Face I gotten are sticker. When I was looking at yours seem like it was itched onto the wheel.

amadeus303

iTrader: (2)

Well... I actually disagree. On all the cars I've actually seen them on in-person (NBP and CGP), I didn't like them AT ALL. I would've rather had the '06-'08 stockies. However, on Et's PWP, I think they look FANTASTIC. I think the darker colors allow you to really see the difference between the chrome trim and the mirror face of the wheels, whereas the white paint keeps the difference very subtle. I may just be anal, but I do like some "symmetry" in my aesthetics.

If I had a PWP, these wheels would be on my list too... looks real sharp Etarui ... and I personally tend to prefer very dark wheels on a white car a la gunmetal or black.

1Louder

I saved this thread with another pic of these wheels. Maybe. Someday.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41742