(Yokohama) BRX, BR1
13 x 6"
7/1982
Picked up this tiny 13" pair around a year ago; New Old Stock, albeit a little battered, and likely long-separated from its caps/valve/box..
A unique design and some great detailing though - so as usual, a little hard to pass up!
..they look like a damn pokeball..!
Three piece (welded on production); with a polished lip, black hardware, and a nice machined edge on the fantastic bright-red-and-silver face.
No caps unfortunately; but imagine a simple black plastic piece with white text around the outer edge..
As above, this is an acronym for 'Boys Racing Exciting'
The barrel halves are welded together, and as pictured further above, the rear of the face is fully welded to the inner barrel.
..and thats all for now. Partly because thats all the photos I had uploaded in advance, and partly because i'm writing this on my phone in a hotel room in Tokyo..
Seriously.
Just enough flattering photos of an otherwise-forgettable old wheel anyway, because i think they're just so damn cute.
Nice one Ross! You over there for work or pleasure? I guess you took an extra large suitcase with minimal personal effects haha.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely just for fun! Probably should have followed that packing advice, but no issues for now - until i go to leave in a couple days with half-a-tonne of books and magazines..! Hah
DeleteSuch a diverse country, but all SO interesting. I love it.
just bought a set of this in 14x6.5 off of YAJ.... ^_^
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