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Even though the NS1403 has officially left the production line, its design still resonates with builders who appreciate a wheel that mixes contemporary edge with a hint of motorsport nostalgia. A sweeping split-ten–spoke face flows outward into a fully machined step lip, giving the wheel a sense of motion before the car even leaves the curb. Because NS originally offered the 1403 in 16×7, 17×7.5, and 18×7.5 diameters, it became a favorite for compact sedans and midsize coupes that needed a visual upgrade without staggering tire sizes or rolling fenders. Finished in deep Black with a bright-cut surface, every spoke edge catches the light, while the polished lip frames the design with the kind of contrast usually reserved for high-end, multi-piece wheels. Although new inventory is gone, locating a clean second-hand set is still one of the quickest ways to give a daily driver or weekend autocrosser an instant, showroom-level stance.
- The split-ten-spoke architecture was engineered to reduce unsprung weight by channeling more material toward the hub and trimming mass at the rim, resulting in livelier steering response and quicker suspension rebound over uneven pavement.
- A black powder-coat base layer is topped with precision machining along every spoke edge, producing a two-tone finish that hides brake dust on the inner surfaces while leaving high-gloss highlights on the outward-facing facets.
- The stepped, fully polished lip not only amplifies depth perception but also helps protect the face from curb rash, because the outer edge of the barrel takes the first contact in tight parallel-parking scenarios.
- Offered in three practical diameters—16-inch for lightweight tire packages, 17-inch for balanced daily/track duty, and 18-inch for filling modern wheel wells—the NS1403 let owners fine-tune ride height and gearing without over-tiring the chassis.
- Cast-aluminum, single-piece construction delivered the rigidity needed to withstand pothole strikes and the heat cycling that comes from repeated hard braking, giving commuters and weekend warriors long-term reliability.
- Factory machining around the lug pockets created precise, flat seating surfaces that minimized stud stretch and maintained proper torque values—critical when swapping between street and track pads or rotating wheels often.
- Even though the mold has been retired, the NS1403’s widespread popularity means used sets, singles, and spare center caps remain available in enthusiast marketplaces, making refurbishment or replacement a realistic option for years to come.
Discontinued wheels usually fall into obscurity, but the NS1403 continues to circulate in tuner circles because it delivers on every front: weight, strength, and an unmistakable split-spoke style that looks equally at home on a lowered daily or a cone-dodging autocross build. If you can track down a set in good condition, you’re not just buying wheels—you’re preserving a piece of recent tuner history that still turns heads at cars-and-coffee meets and local track days alike.
NS Wheels
Born from the performance-driven culture of XIX Wheels, NS Wheels delivers lightweight cast-aluminum designs that stand up to drift courses and daily driving alike. Since 2002 the line has targeted tuner, stance, and wide-body builders who need aggressive offsets and strong brake-clearance without luxury-grade prices. Every model is track- and drift-tested by pro drivers, then produced in popular 15- to 18-inch diameters with widths up to 9.5 inches and an array of bold finishes—classic bronze, bright whites and reds, deep blacks, plus machined or polished face options. The result is a catalogue of wheels that shave rotational mass, sharpen steering response, and give imports and compacts the attitude normally reserved for bespoke race wheels. Whether you’re dialing in fitment on a slammed Civic, sliding an FR-S through a hairpin, or fleshing out a show-quality widebody, NS Wheels brings authentic motorsport styling and real-world durability to the tuner scene.
