Spoon Heads Unite: Rebirth of the SW388

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Did a quick search and didn't see too much on the rebirth of the Spoon Sports SW388. I'm uploading them onto the site so I figured I'd spread what we know:

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The story of the Spoon SW388 starts in 1994. Spoon Sports in conjunction with the Russian Desmond Corporation began to work together with the aim of creating the world's lightest wheel. After two years of research, development, and testing the benchmark SW388 was born; a 15x6.5 +45 4x100 wheel that weighed a mere 3.88 kilograms (8.554 pounds).

As such the name SW388 was born = Spoon Wheel 3.88 KG

From 1996 to 1999 the SW388 was made and sold, with larger sizes and different PCD's being made. However abruptly in 1999 the Desmond Corporation closed its doors and the wheels were no longer made. For nearly 20 years the legend grew as Honda fans hoarded factory spec wheels with original decals and Spoon Authentication. Finally the JDM gods granted us some mercy and Spoon Sports began work with Tan-ei-sya (makers of TWS wheels) to produce an All-Japan-Made Forged SW388 Wheel.

The NEW SW388 will come in a range of sizes for basically all performance Honda's listed below:
15x6.5 (+35 ~ +50) 4x100
15x8.0 (+35 ~ +50) 4x100
16x7.0 (+45 ~ +60) 4x100

16x7.5 (+30 ~ +50) 5x114.3
16x8.5 (+40 ~ +60) 5x114.3
17x8.5 (+40 ~ +55) 5x114.3
17x9.5 (+50 ~ +63) 5x114.3
18x8.5 +45 5x114.3

19x9.5 (+30 ~ +45) 5x120 - Civic Type R Specs!!!
20x9.5 (+30 ~ +45) 5x120 - Civic Type R Specs!!!
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The first sample size has been made for the new Civic Hatchback.
18x8.5 +45 5x114.3
7.3 kg per wheel - 16.094 lbs so they're extremely light
MSRP: $1030 per wheel

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Classic 5 spoke design SW388 - Desmond Regamaster
Like the SW388 the wheel is not painted but is anodized black. This gives strength to the wheel and adds corrosion resistance, as an added benefit it's lighter than paint so it works perfectly as the wheel's finish.

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Made by Tan-Ei-Sya in Japan. They are using a Machined Forged method which takes Die-Forged blanks that are then machined to the exact shape. This is a little different than Mold-Form Forged but it results in a design that is much more intricate.

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The back-pad that sits on the hub has an arched design which is designed to disperse the load evenly onto the hub. By doing this the weight is dispersed outward and not solely concentrated onto the area around the studs. This also helps relieve the pressure on lugnuts that causes them to loosen on the track.
Source: Spoon Sports Blog
 
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I love the design but shit I dont like the price LMAO
I think they're just testing waters with the 18x8.5

I'm somewhat torn, I think they're pretty expensive but I feel that they're going for die hard Spoon fans that want exclusivity lol. The weight is also very impressive so that's a plus.
 

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Any updates on when the FK8 spec ones are going to be out?
 


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Any updates on when the FK8 spec ones are going to be out?
I am actually visiting Type One tomorrow lol, so I'll ask to see if there is any more info!
 

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What's the pricing on 15x6.5 (+35 ~ +50) 4x100?
Prefer 35mm
 

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One of the most knocked off wheel designs around. That's what Rota based the slipstream on. Maybe we'll see a cheaper alternative at some point.
 

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One of the most knocked off wheel designs around. That's what Rota based the slipstream on. Maybe we'll see a cheaper alternative at some point.
Although that is true they are MUCH more heavy. Also legit Desmonds still resell for decent money even after years and years of abuse. Cant say the same of Rotas.
 


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any updates? when can we expect Type R specs and prices? release date? :)
subbed. i'm so close to getting a set of wheels and then i see this. ahhh!! I saw brief clip today on a CW fk8. Need more info and photos if possible and were they the 19s? No 18" love?
 

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ICB is selling Brand new Desmond Regamasters in silver and white in 18 inch spec. both original colors.
Thanks. I just noticed that. Desmond posted on their IG. 18x9.5 +45!!!!! I don't really use IG, but guess i should start..ha. I see you're in L.A, are you on SoCal CTR? Maybe we've met?
 

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no social media for me. I am not on socal ctr either. I don't really have the time to tell you the truth. I've never gone to a meet so highly doubt it. were you at Eibach?
ICB bought the rights to Desmond and debuted the wheels at Eibach
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