Confirmed: Re-release of Mugen M7 wheels is on the way

Prototype M7 production run. #mugenm7 #nohype #brightlights #kingtoeibach #mugentoeibach #kingmotorsports #eibachmeet #southeasteibachmeet #seeibachmeet #mugenpower #mugenpower無限 #mugen無限power #mugen #crxcommunity

A post shared by CRX Restoration (@paroykos) on Apr 14, 2018 at 6:21am PDT

Prototype M7s are veeeeery early in the production process. Please hold all questions. I will do a detailed post in the coming days. Strut tower bars have no ETA as yet or price point, but those details will come soon. I can say this definitively: this production is as good OR BETTER than the originals. Production methods and casting processes have advanced and it is evident. Bars WILL come with the correct decal and welting for the rear panels. #mugenm7 #mugen無限power #kingtoeibach #mugentoeibach #kingmotorsports #eibachmeet #southeasteibachmeet #seeibachmeet #mugenpower #mugenpower無限 #mugen無限power #mugen #crxcommunity

A post shared by CRX Restoration (@paroykos) on Apr 14, 2018 at 9:46am PDT

According to King Motorsports,

Scott (owner/operator of King Motorsports), at the behest of many requests and his own desire, began pushing for another production run of Mugen’s iconic wheel. His relentless efforts (which included multiple trips to Japan) have continued to progress the process such that, last Saturday (4/14), Mugen/M-Tec/King King Motorsports Unlimited was prepared to display an early version. It is important to keep in mind the evolution of wheel standards and safety regulations that have progressed since 1992. The original M7 would not, sadly, stand up to today’s standards and regulations. As Bobby D said, “…times they are a changin’.” The concept piece revealed last Saturday is exactly that, a concept. Being in the early stages of production, it will likely differ from the final version. One of the biggest hurdles is the lack of diverse wheel makers in 2018 that were present prior to 1992. Fortran, original manufacturer of the M7, would close its doors by the mid ’90s. Much of the wheel manufacturing previously confined to Japan has moved offshore to China and Taiwan. The next M7s must be made in Japan or not be made at all.

The Mugen M7 wheel is popular today not only because Golden age Honda’s are as popular as ever, it’s because there is such a strong demand original JDM parts. A set of regular 15×6.5 Mugen M7’s in the used market would probably fetch between $1,500-$2,000. Yea, it’s that crazy. A rare set with NSX specs in staggered offset 16×8 up front and 17×9 in the rear would probably cost you upwards of $10,000 today, the market is that wide for these wheels.

Besides that Mugen only made so many sets and that they’re in such a high-demand is its aesthetic quality. They just look good. A classic seven spoke design and a wheel face bolted on by 12pt flange bolts makes for a very pleasing design, even today. Keep in mind that this was one of the first wheels to have its aluminum face honed by CNC. What results is an almost jewel-like finish that you won’t find anywhere else. Even the Rota J-Mag, a clear M7 knock-off, can’t even pull off this finish. I’ve posted a Rota J-Mag below, then a Mugen M7 for you to compare.

Sold!!! To @jdm_used_wheels #mugen無限power #mugenm7 #16×7 #4×100

A post shared by Hugo (@infinit_hugo) on Feb 24, 2018 at 5:37pm PST

There’s no reason these re-released wheels shouldn’t sell well. I reported earlier this year how Spoon Sports is already getting bonkers pre-orders for its re-released SW388’s.

So keep an eye out on this post or Tiremeetsroad.com where I’ll post updates on this wheel as it comes in.

Mugen M7 wheels are back and they’re going to sell so hard.