16"Mugen JDM forged rims

**paintcan** · 08-30-2003, 09:30 AM

Recently, I picked up 4 16"Mugen JDM forged rims and I"m wondering if their a good rim for a 3 gee. Their 4 x 100 and weight virtually nothing. I looked up mugen wheel specs and their either 11 or12 lbs. I'm not sure how to check this. The rims are at my mechanics and I want to order Bridgetone Potenza Re 910 205/45 TR16's but, before I do I need to know: Are they good rims to use on a 3 gee? and Am I okay with my tire selection?

**89accord_lxi_coupe** · 08-30-2003, 10:21 AM

uh, you posted this in the wrong section. it goes in the appearance section. and to answer your question, i don't know.

**bboipinoy112** · 08-30-2003, 02:16 PM

hes talkin about his rim specs and rubber .. not if they LOOK good on his car .. . . buster

***A20A1*** · 08-30-2003, 02:24 PM

If it's says Mugen... it's okay in My book.

If you don't want them send them to me.

**jlaccord89lxi** · 08-30-2003, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by A20A1
If it's says Mugen... it's okay in My book. If you don't want them send them to me.

:lol no no, send them to me. I still have steelies on my car!!!:lol

**B2FiNiTY** · 08-31-2003, 02:15 PM

Which mugen rims did you get?

**paintcan** · 08-31-2003, 04:29 PM

Well the guy at Osaka, in Montreal called them Mugen Max; whatever that means

All I know is I'm darn sure their extremely expensive rims. Their gourgeous! Their light, and their at least 8 to 10 spoke. On Tuesday, my mechanic's open for business and I'll be sure to get all the info printed on the rims then. If anyone can assist me in finding out exactly what their name is and their worth, I'de appreaciate the help. Their really bad ass rims. Their a kind of goldish brown with black highlights. I really like them. They can't weight more than 11 or 12 lbs. each. Please share your opinion on my tire selection. thanks

**jlaccord89lxi** · 09-01-2003, 06:31 AM

can you post a pic? maybe we can help you out better then.

**paintcan** · 09-01-2003, 06:56 AM

I'de love to,but I don't have a digital camera yet.

**paintcan** · 09-01-2003, 11:45 AM

Hey guys, I found out what my rims are. Their 16" 4 x 100's MUGEN MF10 in bronze. CHECK THESE BABIES OUT!

http://www.randdmotorsports.com/mugenintegrawheels.html

I saved a pic of this wheel and i can mail it to the 3 geez site or something or to one of you if you can post it. how do i post pictures?

**dXsquared** · 09-01-2003, 11:52 AM

holy shit dude! those are some tight wheels... but are you shur they are 4X100? thety arent 40 mm offset so they might have issues...

Travis

**paintcan** · 09-01-2003, 12:00 PM

Travis, their stamped 4 x 100 right on the rims.

**dXsquared** · 09-01-2003, 12:01 PM

sweet... how much did yyou get them for? you want to trade for some 17's?? the one's in my sig

Travis

**paintcan** · 09-01-2003, 12:11 PM

Did you see what these babies are worth....$550 USD each that's without taxes, duty, shipping or broker fees. I don't think I'll be trading anytime soon. Oh, by the way, I got them for a song. How much you offering. Their practically straight out of the box.

**dXsquared** · 09-01-2003, 12:13 PM

for a song? you gave someone a song and they gave you 2200 USD worth of wheels???

and i dont want to pay cash, if i did i would get some rota's

Travis

**paintcan** · 09-01-2003, 12:18 PM

Oh, by the way, I got them for a song is just a saying. They cost me 900CND. Not bad eh?

**dXsquared** · 09-01-2003, 12:23 PM

i knew that.. i was playing... but 900 is a damn good deal

Travis

**paintcan** · 09-01-2003, 12:37 PM

No shit Sherlock! That's a third of the price their worth new. Did you get my PM?

**toastyghost** · 09-01-2003, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by 89accord_lxi_coupe
uh, you posted this in the wrong section. it goes in the appearance section. and to answer your question, i don't know.

Maybe I'm stupid but, why doesn't a post about wheels go in the "Suspension/Wheels/Tires" section!??!

**Hash_man_Se_i** · 09-01-2003, 10:37 PM

Oh, by the way, I got them for a song is just a saying. They cost me 900CND. Not bad eh?

Damn good deal if you ask me. I would sure love some Mugen rims on my car. You have to get some pics as soon as you throw those things on ur Accord.... damn, I can't wait.

**paintcan** · 09-02-2003, 04:23 AM

Maybe I'm stupid but, why doesn't a post about wheels go in the "Suspension/Wheels/Tires" section!??!

Well, if you must know.... I was trying to figure out what the specs were for these rims and make sure that they were alright to put on a 3gee. Considering tires for these babies was also a significant investment and if I would have had to sell them because they were'nt the right fit, I'de loose $$. I thought that was a technical ? , hence I posted it in the technical section. I don't post very often and I posted this thread in the wrong section. Obviously the moderator corrected the error. So why is it still an issue? I fucked up. So what! Instead of being anal about this, why has'nt anyone answered me about tire selection? I've ask if the Bridgstone Potenza 205/45 TR16's and nobody replied. Are you to busy finger pointing! Thanks to bboipinoy112 for seeing the obvious, DXHATCHBACK for posting the pic and all other positive posts in this thread about the rims.

**mykwikcoupe** · 09-02-2003, 07:36 AM

well in answer to the riginal question, you havent listed the entire model number of the tire you would like to use. From what I can tell there is 2 different series of Bridgeston Pontenza tires. Theres the RE710 and the RE910. Now dont let the higher number convince you into a superiority bracket like most other things. If it was my choice and I was running Mugen rims like that, I would run the tire size that you have selected with the Potenzt RE710. They are an excelent tire all around and for just over $100 a pop US not a bad buy in my book. Oh and if you ever want to sell let me know.

**mykwikcoupe** · 09-02-2003, 07:38 AM

Oh and as long as yours are the 43mm offset not the 50mm you'll be fine even if you lower your car.

**markmdz89hatch** · 09-02-2003, 11:40 AM

paintcan, not trying to burst any bubbles or anything, but have you verified that they are Mugen wheels and not either Rota or ADR's? I ask only b/c both companies offer a wheel very similar to that mugen wheel, but at a fraction of the cost. Even if that is the case though, you still do have a great wheel, just not the big name brand and not forged, which boosts the price to the 500~ish per wheel.

Not doubting, just wanting to make sure you got what you thought you were getting.

**paintcan** · 09-03-2003, 03:43 AM

Well guys here's the skinny! After viewing Jims thread on wheel spec. links I double check what Mugen rims I had purchased. Turns out that they in deed are true and true Mugen MF10's. There stamped made in Japan with the Mugen name on them, 4 x 100 and also say forged. Label on inside of the rim says 16 x 7 with a 43mm. offset.

Here's the kicker, after checking one of Jims links (wheelspecs.com) I noticed that Mugen didn't make 4 x 100 wheel or at least the site wasn't showing it. This brought out the skeptic in me and I went down to see my mechanic, measured center to center and low and behold it 4.5". I put the car on the hoist, ripped the wheel off and the fucker didn't fit. I can't believe it! Here I am with real fucking Mugen's and I can't use them on my 3gee. But, if I had a 4 or 5gee. Different story. Oh well, that's life. I took them back to Osaka and got my money back. If anybody wants them, I could still get them? Shit luck huh...

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