Whats wrong with Rota's? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Russelt3hPirate · 05-04-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

YES, visually..

and the buck stops there.

i think that toyota could sue subaru for copying their front ends since 1996 (compare corolla to impreza) if we all lived by the "visual property is the same as intellectual property" rule..

haha see, this proves the point of taking a design and making subtle changes.

for example.

Advan RG2, and GramLight 57Maximum both basic 6 spokes with a bit of concave built into the shape.

but the RG2 has slightly skinnier spokes and doesn't have the (pain in the ass while cleaning) nipples on the hoop like the 57Maximum does.

:)

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

haha see, this proves the point of taking a design and making subtle changes.

for example.

Advan RG2, and GramLight 57Maximum both basic 6 spokes with a bit of concave built into the shape.

but the RG2 has slightly skinnier spokes and doesn't have the (pain in the ass while cleaning) nipples on the hoop like the 57Maximum does.

:)

57maximums are for ricers anyway..

Russelt3hPirate · 05-04-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

57maximums are for ricers anyway..

hey now.

ChinoCharles · 05-04-2009, 02:46 PM

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All I'm saying is Rota would have significantly less sales if they didn't steal their designs and therefore they'd be more expensive and the people who buy them b/c they are cheap wouldn't b/c they wouldn't be cheap anymore.

The way I see it, those overseas companies would make MORE money if they offered some middle-of-the-road choices. I'd love to rock some Volk's, but I'm not spending $400 a corner when I can get wheels for $100 a corner that work just fine.

Nike makes $45 shoes, you know.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 05-04-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Nike makes $45 shoes, you know.

BUT you don't want to be seen with them on though.......

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Nike makes $45 shoes, you know.

nike = rota

Russelt3hPirate · 05-04-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

The way I see it, those overseas companies would make MORE money if they offered some middle-of-the-road choices. I'd love to rock some Volk's, but I'm not spending $400 a corner when I can get wheels for $100 a corner that work just fine.

Nike makes $45 shoes, you know.

$100 a corner isn't middle road. ahaha.

what size wheel are you looking at getting? there are $250 a corner wheels from Rays, and there are PLENTY of non-knock offs out there that don't cost a testicle (or two...haha).

GnomeBody · 05-05-2009, 03:34 PM

I hate to jump back so many pages but...

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Rotas suck ass b/c they blatantly steal their designs from reputable manufactures to cater towards the individuals who want the "look" of expensive wheels but don't want the spend it (for whatever reason, viable or not).

I have to disagree. Rotas dont suck because they borrow a "look" from another company. Thats like saying you look like shit in a red t-shirt because I started wearing red t-shirts first.

If I were in the hat making business and my competition Started selling a very popular "Top hat" style, why the hell wouldn't I want to sell top hats too, especially if I could do it for cheaper. Im sure there are alot of "poor" people who would love to be able to afford the latest stlye.

If there is anything to be said about rota versus another company it should be about the construction quality VS. the price tag

Russelt3hPirate · 05-05-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GnomeBody

I hate to jump back so many pages but...

I have to disagree. Rotas dont suck because they borrow a "look" from another company. Thats like saying you look like shit in a red t-shirt because I started wearing red t-shirts first.

If I were in the hat making business and my competition Started selling a very popular "Top hat" style, why the hell wouldn't I want to sell top hats too, especially if I could do it for cheaper. Im sure there are alot of "poor" people who would love to be able to afford the latest stlye.

If there is anything to be said about rota versus another company it should be about the construction quality VS. the price tag

AHAHA

lets take a very detailed product and compare it to a single color T-shirt.

ultimately Rota still sucks b/c they can't come up with their own "VISUAL" designs.

ChinoCharles · 05-04-2009, 02:55 PM

Why not? I'm usually left arguing that the people w/ the $200 ones are morons.

And I buy New Balances... and Konigs.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 05-04-2009, 03:02 PM

im DSW myself but rims are like sneakers its all about the brand name. buy some cheap knock off and throw the real deal center cap on it and its all good.....

Russelt3hPirate · 05-04-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

im DSW myself but rims are like sneakers its all about the brand name. buy some cheap knock off and throw the real deal center cap on it and its all good.....

ahaha, the wheels might as well match your fake rolex and oakleys too.

;)

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 05-04-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

ahaha, the wheels might as well match your fake rolex and oakleys too.

;)

THE CANAL STREET watch yes but the oakley's went out in the late 90's....

Russelt3hPirate · 05-04-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

THE CANAL STREET watch yes but the oakley's went out in the late 90's....

LV wallet then?

ChinoCharles · 05-04-2009, 03:14 PM

There was a set of gun blue wheels from either Volks or Rays that I would have LOVED to own, but the price was hilarious. +300 points if you can find what they are.

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

There was a set of gun blue wheels from either Volks or Rays that I would have LOVED to own, but the price was hilarious. +300 points if you can find what they are.

vsxx ?

Russelt3hPirate · 05-04-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

There was a set of gun blue wheels from either Volks or Rays that I would have LOVED to own, but the price was hilarious. +300 points if you can find what they are.

The Gun Blue is a gramLight color. If you were looking at 16x7 4x100 then it was the 57Maximum.

It was either the 57Maximum or the 57Optimise.

If I had to guess I'd say 57Maximum simply b/c that's the one available to view on TireRack

57Maximum

57Optimise

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Originally Posted by Tamago

vsxx ?

that's a 3 Piece Work wheel, it is $$. :)

ChinoCharles · 05-04-2009, 03:23 PM

It was the second, and no, I don't shop TireRack you ass.

An old vendor here used to sell them. Needless to say he didn't last long.

How much are they?

05-04-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Why not? I'm usually left arguing that the people w/ the $200 ones are morons. And I buy New Balances... and Konigs.

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