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05-05-2009, 06:37 PM | #1 |
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Im going to buy Rota grids.. i would not spend 2G'2 for wheels on a yaris.. I have volks GT7's on my 98 240sx
they are 80$ and light.. and im sure a yaris would never brake them unless you hid a curb sideways at 50 |
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here's what i think about rota.
if you're buying wheels, and you CHOOSE a rota, you have no imagination. there are plenty of other quality non-jdm-fanboi-elite-asshole wheels out there that aren't direct knockoffs... just stay away from XXR/herpemax wheels lol
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I chose Rota because i like the wheels im gettin (slipstreams) im sure its a knockoff style but they are cheap and readily available. And ya i know everyone has this wheel, but i dont care because i like it, so what?? Its a proven wheel company and i hear more good than bad as far as performance goes.
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slips are heavy as hell
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The market that the big names shoot for is a higher level/target than what rota can make. So the people buying knockoffs are not really hurting anyone.
Wheels are wheels, they are worth the same regardless of what car they are on. Cars depreciate, wheels depreciate. People who are smart, will sell their wheels separately. |
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but would you pay $1000 more for a used yaris simply because it had curbed Volks on it instead of curbed Rotas for $1000 cheaper total cost?
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And i dont think that 12lbs falls under the category "heavy as hell". Considering the weight of the wheels on the car now...
When i start racing formula 1, ill be sure not to get rotas, but for autox i think they will be fine for now.
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# Size: 15x7 # Pattern: 4x100 # Offset: +35mm # Hub Bore: 57.1mm # Weight: 15 lbs hey, the internet could be wrong lol
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I would imagine most people who buy a Yaris are probably the kind of people who like to save a buck were they can. If I were driving a Ferrari than Id spend the extra to get the high quality rims. I think the real question is, how do the rotas hold up in comparison to other rims of similar price/weight
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A few "demotivationals" I made ages ago from a broken rota. |
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05-05-2009, 08:19 PM | #13 |
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I would do neither. If the car has curbed wheels, i would want stockers on it. I would not pay more for curbed volks over rotas.
My friend bought a set of Quality 3 piece full forged 17 x 9 + 20 BBS RS wheels used for a whopping $600 dollars. (not for a yaris). Shop around, and you can find quality, if that is what you truly seek. He actually bought a set of 6 wheels for $1000 dollars. 17 x 9 (4), and 17 x 8 (2). He sold the 17 x 8s for $400 dollars. |
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# Size: 15x.6.5
# Pattern: 4x100 # Offset: +40mm # Hub Bore: mm # Weight: 13 lb yes i know those are 15x6.5 (which is what im gettin) Rota Slipstream Cast 15x6.5 11.9 another site... Weight: 15" 12lbs 16" 13.5lbs another site Rota Slipstream Cast 15x6.5 11.9 lbs Rota Slipstream Cast 15x7 12.9 Rota Slipstream Cast 16x7 14.5 lbs ill weigh em for ya when i get em Oh and if your wheels in your garage for your xA are up to date... Pro Race 1, White 15x7, 23mm offset, weight 13.5lbs Slipstream<pro race But the internet could be wrong.
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does the BTCC use Rota slipstreams on their touring cars? lol
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ahhhh that is true but i never said Rotas were touring car championship material But as far as my opinion goes, i just the looks of the slipstream better, i think on hatchbacks like the yaris, a wheel with a little wider spokes look better. Thats just me, and ive heard alot more good than bad about rotas.
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Somewhat on topic, Tamago, Russell, do you have any experience with Lenso wheels? While some of their designs are "inspired" by other brands, they now have quite a lot of bespoke (hehehe) designs. And they are a local company, I believe, so there's a certain price advantage.
I am looking particularly at these: Lenso "Project D" 01 15x7, ET38, 4x100 single drilled, but no idea about the weight...
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