Is the XR227 Forged Wheel priced per wheel or per set?

Per wheel. Each XR227 Forged Wheel ships individually with its air valve, center cap, and spoke sticker, so a full set for the car requires ordering four.

Which offset should I run on an FK8?

Both offsets are proven FK8 fitments: +45 sits close to the factory position for maximum clearance, while +35 pushes the wheel outboard for a wider track and more aggressive stance. Tire choice and fender clearance decide which suits your build.

What makes a forged wheel worth it over a cast one?

Forging aligns the aluminum's grain structure under enormous press force, so the wheel achieves strength a casting cannot match at far less weight, 9.9 kg here in an 18x9.5. That is unsprung, rotating weight saved at each corner.

What does the bead knurling do?

The knurled texture on the bead seat grips the tire so it cannot creep on the rim under hard acceleration or braking, protecting balance and preventing the slow air loss slipping beads can cause in racing use.

No. The 64.1mm center bore matches the FK8 hub exactly, and the 5x120 pattern bolts straight on.

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J’s Racing XR227 Forged Wheel 18×9.5 for FK8 Honda Civic Type R

The J’s Racing XR227 Forged Wheel was developed through sprint and endurance racing for exactly the duty an FK8 Honda Civic Type R puts a wheel through. The forged aluminum 7-spoke runs machining and rib processing on each section to raise strength while cutting weight to 9.9 kg in the 18×9.5 size, and knurling on the tire bead surface stops the tire slipping on the rim under hard acceleration and braking in high-power use.

Design and Performance

The 18×9.5 sizing in +35 or +45 offset covers the FK8’s favored track fitments, with the 5×120 bolt pattern and 64.1mm center bore matching the hub directly so no rings are needed. Every wheel is JWL and VIA certified and ships with its air valve, XR center cap, and XR227 spoke sticker.

Features

5×120 bolt pattern with 64.1mm bore matches the FK8 hub directly
Bead knurling prevents tire slip under hard acceleration and braking
Developed through sprint and endurance racing
Forged aluminum 7-spoke at 9.9 kg (18×9.5)
JWL and VIA certified
Machining and rib processing raise strength while cutting weight

Specifications

Size: 18 x 9.5J
Offsets: +35 or +45
Bolt Pattern: 5-120
Center Bore: 64.1 mm
Weight: 9.9 kg per wheel
Certification: JWL and VIA

What’s Included

Air valve (x1)
XR center cap (x1)
XR227 spoke sticker (x1)

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | 2.0L K20C1 Turbo

Notes

Sold individually; a full set requires four wheels
Made to order from J’s Racing in Japan; lead times apply
For offset and tire fitment advice on your setup, contact us

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the XR227 Forged Wheel priced per wheel or per set? Per wheel. Each XR227 Forged Wheel ships individually with its air valve, center cap, and spoke sticker, so a full set for the car requires ordering four.
Which offset should I run on an FK8? Both offsets are proven FK8 fitments: +45 sits close to the factory position for maximum clearance, while +35 pushes the wheel outboard for a wider track and more aggressive stance. Tire choice and fender clearance decide which suits your build.
What makes a forged wheel worth it over a cast one? Forging aligns the aluminum’s grain structure under enormous press force, so the wheel achieves strength a casting cannot match at far less weight, 9.9 kg here in an 18×9.5. That is unsprung, rotating weight saved at each corner.
What does the bead knurling do? The knurled texture on the bead seat grips the tire so it cannot creep on the rim under hard acceleration or braking, protecting balance and preventing the slow air loss slipping beads can cause in racing use.
Do I need hub rings? No. The 64.1mm center bore matches the FK8 hub exactly, and the 5×120 pattern bolts straight on.

About J’s Racing

J’s Racing is one of Japan’s most respected Honda tuning houses, developing parts the hard way: on real race tracks in Super Taikyu endurance competition and time attack rather than on paper. From aero and titanium exhausts to suspension and driveline components, every product carries lessons learned from decades of racing Hondas at the limit. Bulletproof Automotive imports J’s Racing parts directly from Japan, bringing authentic, race-proven JDM engineering to enthusiasts in the US and worldwide.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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