Pic Request: FC with Rota Torque wheels
02-15-08, 04:12 PM
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Please stop posting bullshit.
Rota make wheels for Toyota, Subaru, Tommy Kaira, and many many more OEM manfufactors
All rota wheels are tested to OEM specs which are far more stringent tests than for aftermarket wheels.
Can you tell me, if Rota's break, how the hell do they pass VIA/JIL testing?
I guess intelligence isn't your strong point
I have owned/sold more Rota wheels than you have had hot dinners, litterally, I have sold over 50,000 Rota wheels, not one has broken without being involved in a heavy crash (where any wheel would break).
Comparing a Rota to a Volk wheel, they are similar strength, just the Rota's are heavier, to get the same strength (as they are cast)
Rota make wheels for Toyota, Subaru, Tommy Kaira, and many many more OEM manfufactors
All rota wheels are tested to OEM specs which are far more stringent tests than for aftermarket wheels.
Can you tell me, if Rota's break, how the hell do they pass VIA/JIL testing?
I guess intelligence isn't your strong point
I have owned/sold more Rota wheels than you have had hot dinners, litterally, I have sold over 50,000 Rota wheels, not one has broken without being involved in a heavy crash (where any wheel would break).
Comparing a Rota to a Volk wheel, they are similar strength, just the Rota's are heavier, to get the same strength (as they are cast)
02-15-08, 04:19 PM
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I'm not supporting them because I'm Filipino, I'm only supporting them because I know people who have them that autocross.
Rota is a company entirely operated in the Philippines. Rota was a business venture by an Italian company and a Filipino guy who had access to make the wheels. Over time, the guy bought the company and it is entirely a Philippine business.
I can't comment on whether or not they actually use their wheels to race, but obviously guys in the UK and over here do. I'm sure the higher priced CCW, Work, Rays, HRE etc etc wheels are lighter and are more established, but that doesn't mean that Rota wheels are complete crap.
Edit: I'm speaking in terms of Daily Driving
Rota is a company entirely operated in the Philippines. Rota was a business venture by an Italian company and a Filipino guy who had access to make the wheels. Over time, the guy bought the company and it is entirely a Philippine business.
I can't comment on whether or not they actually use their wheels to race, but obviously guys in the UK and over here do. I'm sure the higher priced CCW, Work, Rays, HRE etc etc wheels are lighter and are more established, but that doesn't mean that Rota wheels are complete crap.
Edit: I'm speaking in terms of Daily Driving
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02-17-08, 03:02 AM
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Soz mate yep that the correct Link
Just pointing out as the wheels are not made in the Uk so iam sure if you can get rota's in the US they can get these size for you , on the uk site they dont list all the offsets but when you call them more offsets are offered , May be worth speaking with your suppliers out there ,
Anywayz here are some pics of MY JDM 180sx with rota GTR 9,5x18 ET15 with 25mm spacers and wide front and flared rear fenders
Just pointing out as the wheels are not made in the Uk so iam sure if you can get rota's in the US they can get these size for you , on the uk site they dont list all the offsets but when you call them more offsets are offered , May be worth speaking with your suppliers out there ,
Anywayz here are some pics of MY JDM 180sx with rota GTR 9,5x18 ET15 with 25mm spacers and wide front and flared rear fenders
i want these rims... can i get them in 17's with the concave face, and can i get them in america?
02-17-08, 09:38 AM
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Ripping off original designs isn't cool, but it'll be done.
There's always going to be people who buy that stuff, and no matter how lame they are, and how much they're embarrassing themselves, they'll always insist they look just great.
I wouldn't be caught dead in a fake Cartier or Rolex watch. I think it's embarrassing. I'd rather not have a watch than wear some fake knockoff, because it's low class. Often, the knock off watches keep time better than the real thing, so the functionality is there, but you're still a joker for wearing a fake Rolex.
Same thing here. I'd rather be on some old BBS wheels from 1992 that I bought used for cheap than be on a KNOCKOFF of a Nismo LM. That's just lame, and embarrassing.
Bottom line, some people get it, some people don't. Some people wear Cartier and Gucci, some wear Rotas, Jordash, and Bugle Boy. Whatever.
There's always going to be people who buy that stuff, and no matter how lame they are, and how much they're embarrassing themselves, they'll always insist they look just great.
I wouldn't be caught dead in a fake Cartier or Rolex watch. I think it's embarrassing. I'd rather not have a watch than wear some fake knockoff, because it's low class. Often, the knock off watches keep time better than the real thing, so the functionality is there, but you're still a joker for wearing a fake Rolex.
Same thing here. I'd rather be on some old BBS wheels from 1992 that I bought used for cheap than be on a KNOCKOFF of a Nismo LM. That's just lame, and embarrassing.
Bottom line, some people get it, some people don't. Some people wear Cartier and Gucci, some wear Rotas, Jordash, and Bugle Boy. Whatever.
02-17-08, 01:46 PM
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Ripping off original designs isn't cool, but it'll be done.
There's always going to be people who buy that stuff, and no matter how lame they are, and how much they're embarrassing themselves, they'll always insist they look just great.
I wouldn't be caught dead in a fake Cartier or Rolex watch. I think it's embarrassing. I'd rather not have a watch than wear some fake knockoff, because it's low class. Often, the knock off watches keep time better than the real thing, so the functionality is there, but you're still a joker for wearing a fake Rolex.
Same thing here. I'd rather be on some old BBS wheels from 1992 that I bought used for cheap than be on a KNOCKOFF of a Nismo LM. That's just lame, and embarrassing.
Bottom line, some people get it, some people don't. Some people wear Cartier and Gucci, some wear Rotas, Jordash, and Bugle Boy. Whatever.
There's always going to be people who buy that stuff, and no matter how lame they are, and how much they're embarrassing themselves, they'll always insist they look just great.
I wouldn't be caught dead in a fake Cartier or Rolex watch. I think it's embarrassing. I'd rather not have a watch than wear some fake knockoff, because it's low class. Often, the knock off watches keep time better than the real thing, so the functionality is there, but you're still a joker for wearing a fake Rolex.
Same thing here. I'd rather be on some old BBS wheels from 1992 that I bought used for cheap than be on a KNOCKOFF of a Nismo LM. That's just lame, and embarrassing.
Bottom line, some people get it, some people don't. Some people wear Cartier and Gucci, some wear Rotas, Jordash, and Bugle Boy. Whatever.
See i agree with you , and thats why i have a sick set of jdm 3 piece mesh weds at my house. What you fail to point out is that while i most people won't buy a fake rolex if they can afford a real one and they're available, but what if rolexs were really hard to find in your size and they didn't make them anymore? You see i like name brand wheels but often the model i want for my car is out of production. So finding wheels in a particular style that are in good condition and the right size can be a really daunting task. Even when i can afford the real things, its nice sometimes to get something brand new albeit a knockoff, that fits perfect and you know is in great shape, rather than a used product that may have been abused its whole life but is real.
02-18-08, 05:58 AM
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Ripping off original designs isn't cool, but it'll be done.
There's always going to be people who buy that stuff, and no matter how lame they are, and how much they're embarrassing themselves, they'll always insist they look just great.
I wouldn't be caught dead in a fake Cartier or Rolex watch. I think it's embarrassing. I'd rather not have a watch than wear some fake knockoff, because it's low class. Often, the knock off watches keep time better than the real thing, so the functionality is there, but you're still a joker for wearing a fake Rolex.
Same thing here. I'd rather be on some old BBS wheels from 1992 that I bought used for cheap than be on a KNOCKOFF of a Nismo LM. That's just lame, and embarrassing.
Bottom line, some people get it, some people don't. Some people wear Cartier and Gucci, some wear Rotas, Jordash, and Bugle Boy. Whatever.
There's always going to be people who buy that stuff, and no matter how lame they are, and how much they're embarrassing themselves, they'll always insist they look just great.
I wouldn't be caught dead in a fake Cartier or Rolex watch. I think it's embarrassing. I'd rather not have a watch than wear some fake knockoff, because it's low class. Often, the knock off watches keep time better than the real thing, so the functionality is there, but you're still a joker for wearing a fake Rolex.
Same thing here. I'd rather be on some old BBS wheels from 1992 that I bought used for cheap than be on a KNOCKOFF of a Nismo LM. That's just lame, and embarrassing.
Bottom line, some people get it, some people don't. Some people wear Cartier and Gucci, some wear Rotas, Jordash, and Bugle Boy. Whatever.
What an answer , You just cant compare it for one i would not wear a fake rolex watch dont see the point , i would wear any watch as long as it tells the time, i dont actually wear a watch that my choice but a car needs a set of wheels to keep it rolling, if ya cant afford the big name brands and your standard wheels are damage who cares what wheels you have on your car , I will Have ROTA's on My cars dont care what any else says and will be happy with the look on the car because that my choice , I you want to go ahead and wear ya genuine rolex watch and fit your Genuine Nismo wheels good luck to you if you have the funds , and rather than buy a second hand set of wheels i would buy new set of Rota and would go as fare as saying i would buy used ones too , I have used them and many of friends have , never had any problems and been 100% happy with the service , The Quality and the weight , See we dont care where not vien and worry about Labels ect ect , i dont have to go round with Gucci watch , armani pants, just happy wearing anything non branded .
Right iam going to remove my wheels from me car and just stare at it on bricks because it wont drive .
As the saying goes EACH TO THERE OWN , IF YOU HAVE THE BLING GOOD LUCK ON YOU , IF NOT DONT WORRY THERE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO WILL LIKE YOU OR YA CAR NO MATTER WHAT YA GOT ON
02-18-08, 07:58 AM
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Like I said, some people get it, some people don't. Your care came with wheels, didn't it? And if you're getting rotas for 6-800, you can buy some used normal wheels, too. Or you could save another couple hundred, and start moving up in the legitness scale.
It's cool dude. Keep rockin bugle boy.
It's cool dude. Keep rockin bugle boy.
02-18-08, 11:05 PM
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what does wearing gucci or cartier have to do with what wheels go on your rx7?????
I either wear dockers or carharts so which wheels should I get??
This stuff kills me, trying to compare buying a fake watch to buying new rims, you might as well be talking about buying fake purses cause this sounds
to me. I don't drive an '87 Mazda because I am concerned about my status on an internet forum.
I could very well afford BBS or Volk rims, but I would rather spend that kind of money on other things at this point in time, Rotas would be a nice change from the stockers on my TII which is rarely driven. And I would certainly rather have new rims than used rims.
I either wear dockers or carharts so which wheels should I get?? This stuff kills me, trying to compare buying a fake watch to buying new rims, you might as well be talking about buying fake purses cause this sounds
to me. I don't drive an '87 Mazda because I am concerned about my status on an internet forum.I could very well afford BBS or Volk rims, but I would rather spend that kind of money on other things at this point in time, Rotas would be a nice change from the stockers on my TII which is rarely driven. And I would certainly rather have new rims than used rims.
02-19-08, 04:05 AM
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I will be using My car for Drifting and Track Days with My rota's i have no problem with that as i have seen and used them myself alot for that purpose , If i had the big brand exspensive wheels i would be worried also about damaging them and the price for replacement so that where rota come in they have proved to be very capable for track days and drifting over here in the UK , and i know for sure that cars in the UK get lots of coverage in Magazines and also Sponsership and win awards at shows with Rota Brand on there cars .
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02-19-08, 11:41 AM
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I think this thread is getting out of hand. All this bickering about name brand this and that. Quality is the end result. As I said before, there's nothing wrong with rocking Rotas on a daily driver or any car that is going to eventually eat ****. I'd much rather bend a Rota wheel accidentally on some pot hole than mess up a $600 wheel. I'd save the $3000 wheels for car meets and car shows. The $600 set of wheels, I'd abuse the crap out of. As for buying used wheels, that's all good too, but if you're buying them because they're rare Advans, take into consideration that you'd probably have to refinish them.
In the end, quality is first and wheels are wheels. Its your car, do whatever you want. It's your life, live it the way you want. Some people can't afford name brands or are happy with whatever they get. That's why there's Target, Walmart, Scan Disk, Sarah Lee, etc. etc.
I understand that coming up with your own designs is better than knocking off the good stuff, but look at APC. They had their own ideas and look where that got them. I'm not saying this is true for all things.
Business is all about supply and demand. If you're able to push a product that is in high demand, but low on supply; and you're able to supply that product at a cheaper price, you make money. Now if you produce that same product at a cheaper price and the quality is superb, you're really making bank. So in reality, while people will talk a lot of **** about how you have fake stuff on your car, the company is still making money across the globe, people will still be buying Rotas, and still the only person who should care about what goes onto their car, is the person who owns the damn thing.
BTW rims are rims. The fake **** are hub caps on steelies. Spinner hub caps are a perfect example.
In the end, quality is first and wheels are wheels. Its your car, do whatever you want. It's your life, live it the way you want. Some people can't afford name brands or are happy with whatever they get. That's why there's Target, Walmart, Scan Disk, Sarah Lee, etc. etc.
I understand that coming up with your own designs is better than knocking off the good stuff, but look at APC. They had their own ideas and look where that got them. I'm not saying this is true for all things.
Business is all about supply and demand. If you're able to push a product that is in high demand, but low on supply; and you're able to supply that product at a cheaper price, you make money. Now if you produce that same product at a cheaper price and the quality is superb, you're really making bank. So in reality, while people will talk a lot of **** about how you have fake stuff on your car, the company is still making money across the globe, people will still be buying Rotas, and still the only person who should care about what goes onto their car, is the person who owns the damn thing.
BTW rims are rims. The fake **** are hub caps on steelies. Spinner hub caps are a perfect example.
02-24-08, 12:45 PM
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I think this thread is getting out of hand. All this bickering about name brand this and that. Quality is the end result. As I said before, there's nothing wrong with rocking Rotas on a daily driver or any car that is going to eventually eat ****. I'd much rather bend a Rota wheel accidentally on some pot hole than mess up a $600 wheel. I'd save the $3000 wheels for car meets and car shows. The $600 set of wheels, I'd abuse the crap out of. As for buying used wheels, that's all good too, but if you're buying them because they're rare Advans, take into consideration that you'd probably have to refinish them.
In the end, quality is first and wheels are wheels. Its your car, do whatever you want. It's your life, live it the way you want. Some people can't afford name brands or are happy with whatever they get. That's why there's Target, Walmart, Scan Disk, Sarah Lee, etc. etc.
I understand that coming up with your own designs is better than knocking off the good stuff, but look at APC. They had their own ideas and look where that got them. I'm not saying this is true for all things.
Business is all about supply and demand. If you're able to push a product that is in high demand, but low on supply; and you're able to supply that product at a cheaper price, you make money. Now if you produce that same product at a cheaper price and the quality is superb, you're really making bank. So in reality, while people will talk a lot of **** about how you have fake stuff on your car, the company is still making money across the globe, people will still be buying Rotas, and still the only person who should care about what goes onto their car, is the person who owns the damn thing.
BTW rims are rims. The fake **** are hub caps on steelies. Spinner hub caps are a perfect example.
In the end, quality is first and wheels are wheels. Its your car, do whatever you want. It's your life, live it the way you want. Some people can't afford name brands or are happy with whatever they get. That's why there's Target, Walmart, Scan Disk, Sarah Lee, etc. etc.
I understand that coming up with your own designs is better than knocking off the good stuff, but look at APC. They had their own ideas and look where that got them. I'm not saying this is true for all things.
Business is all about supply and demand. If you're able to push a product that is in high demand, but low on supply; and you're able to supply that product at a cheaper price, you make money. Now if you produce that same product at a cheaper price and the quality is superb, you're really making bank. So in reality, while people will talk a lot of **** about how you have fake stuff on your car, the company is still making money across the globe, people will still be buying Rotas, and still the only person who should care about what goes onto their car, is the person who owns the damn thing.
BTW rims are rims. The fake **** are hub caps on steelies. Spinner hub caps are a perfect example.
