Description
The now-retired NS9017 still shows up at meets because it nails that late-2000s tuner vibe: a straight ten-spoke face, rivet-style hardware around the windows, and either a bold red rim stripe or a clean polished lip framing the barrel. At 18×8, the wheel was built to fill wheel wells without monster-truck gap, giving cars like the WRX, GR86, or legacy Civics a confident stance while keeping tire selection affordable. Gloss Black paint soaks into every recess to hide brake dust, and CNC machining on the spoke faces adds a razor-bright contrast that pops whenever the sun or a parking-lot floodlight hits the wheel. Even though the molds are long shut down, surviving sets remain desirable because the dual 5×100 and 5×4.5 bolt patterns let one wheel swap across a surprising range of Japanese and domestic sport compacts. A classic step lip adds depth, and a recessed valve pocket keeps hardware safe from curb kisses. If you score a clean set, you’re bolting on discontinued style that still turns heads today.
- Straight ten-spoke architecture balances rigidity and weight, tightening steering feel when you dive into freeway on-ramps or back-road sweepers.
- Deep-gloss Black powder coat fights chips and UV fade, while machined spoke faces deliver mirror-bright highlights that stay crisp after years of wash cycles.
- Two signature looks: red pinstripe for track-inspired flair, or fully machined lip for an OEM-plus glow that pairs with chrome trim and factory paint.
- Exclusive 18 x 8 size fills modern arches and supports 225- to 245-width rubber without demanding fender pulls or aggressive camber settings.
- Dual 5×100 and 5×4.5 drilling bolts straight to GR86/BRZ, WRX, Celica GT-S, Civic Si swap builds, and many midsize sedans—no adapters needed.
- One-piece cast-aluminum construction keeps unsprung weight reasonable and shrugs off real-world potholes better than multi-piece show wheels.
- Recessed hub and rivet-style perimeter hardware give the face extra depth, while the stepped outer wall creates a big-dish visual that dates back to golden-era JDM tuning.
Finding a clean set of NS9017s today feels like uncovering a time-capsule part: bolt them on, torque to spec, and enjoy instant throwback style backed by real cast-aluminum durability.
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.
