TYPE R PRECISION: HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FK8 × FACEWHEELS FW-S10-M 18"
The Honda Civic Type R FK8 is one of the most recognizable performance cars of its generation. Its widened bodywork, functional aerodynamics, prominent rear wing, and unmistakable red Type R details give it a character that is aggressive by design.
For this build, the Black Honda Civic Type R FK8 is paired with 18-inch FACEWHEELS FW-S10-M custom forged wheels finished in White. The combination brings together a dark, aggressive exterior with bright motorsport-inspired wheels, while the Type R’s signature red brake calipers complete the classic black, white, and red performance palette.
BLACK × WHITE
The black exterior gives the FK8 a particularly purposeful appearance.
With so many aerodynamic elements integrated into the Type R’s body, black visually unifies the vents, splitters, side details, rear wing, and sculpted surfaces into a darker and more cohesive silhouette.
Against that bodywork, the White FW-S10-M creates immediate contrast.
The bright wheel finish clearly defines each corner of the car and makes the spoke architecture visible even from a distance. Behind the wheels, the factory-style red brake calipers introduce the third color in the combination.
Black body. White wheels. Red performance accents.
It’s a simple palette, but one that feels completely natural on a Type R.
FW-S10-M — CLEAN, FUNCTIONAL FORGED DESIGN
The FACEWHEELS FW-S10-M uses a clean multi-spoke architecture that complements the performance-focused personality of the FK8.
Rather than adding unnecessary visual mass, the slender spokes create an open and lightweight appearance. Their outward-reaching geometry also makes full use of the wheel diameter, giving the 18-inch setup a strong presence without needing an oversized wheel.
The open structure has another visual advantage on the Type R: it leaves the braking hardware clearly exposed.
The red calipers become part of the overall wheel design rather than disappearing behind the spokes.
18 × 9.5J — A PURPOSEFUL TYPE R PROPORTION
This build uses:
18 × 9.5J
The wide 9.5J configuration gives the FK8 a planted appearance that works naturally with its widened fenders and performance-oriented proportions.
Choosing an 18-inch wheel also gives this setup a distinctly functional character.
Instead of maximizing wheel diameter purely for appearance, the combination maintains a stronger relationship between wheel and tire—an aesthetic closely associated with track-focused and motorsport-inspired Type R builds.
From the side profile, the result looks wide, compact, and purposeful.
WHITE PUTS THE FW-S10-M ON DISPLAY
On the FW-S10-M, the bright finish makes the entire spoke structure immediately visible.
Where darker finishes can visually blend into the tire and wheel well, White creates a crisp boundary around the wheel. Every spoke remains defined against the black bodywork, while the red brake calipers become even more prominent through the open spaces.
The result has a distinctly motorsport-inspired appearance without requiring an overly complicated finish combination.
A NATURAL FIT FOR THE FK8
The FK8 is already an aggressive car, so it doesn’t need a wheel that competes with its bodywork.
The FW-S10-M instead reinforces the car’s existing performance character.
Its relatively clean spoke structure contrasts with the complex aerodynamic surfaces of the Civic, while the White finish provides enough visual impact to completely change the car’s stance.
From a distance, the wheels immediately identify the build.
Up close, the open forged design, wide proportions, and exposed red braking hardware provide the detail.
BLACK, WHITE & TYPE R RED
One of the strongest aspects of this configuration is the way the colors work together.
The black exterior provides the foundation.
The White FW-S10-M creates the primary contrast.
The red Type R brake calipers provide the accent.
Rather than introducing additional colors, the build keeps the palette focused and allows the Type R’s existing performance details to become part of the overall composition.
It’s an approach that feels appropriately Japanese, motorsport-inspired, and unmistakably Type R.
FORGED TO STAND APART
The best Type R builds don’t need to disguise what the car is.
They sharpen it.
On this Honda Civic Type R FK8, the 18-inch FACEWHEELS FW-S10-M adds a cleaner, more focused wheel design while the White finish creates dramatic contrast against the black exterior.
Combined with the wide 18 × 9.5J proportions and signature red brake calipers, the result feels purposeful from every angle.
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R FK8 × FACEWHEELS FW-S10-M 18"
18 × 9.5J.
BLACK × WHITE. CUSTOM FORGED.
FACEWHEELS — FORGED TO STAND APART.