Whats wrong with Rota's? - Page 9 - Toyota Yaris Forums

mastaofdisasta · 05-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Everyones wheels are now too heavy since this came up
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/weds-...n-fiber-wheel/

Brad D · 05-06-2009, 04:24 PM

The stock ones are 16lbs are they not? The 15's that come on the RS

Rota grid 15x6.5= 13 lbs
Volk TE37 15x6.5= 8.8lbs
Toyata yaris 15x6= 16lbs

Nagoya_TRD. · 05-06-2009, 04:57 PM

I know the SSR Type C weighs 8.7 lbs in 15 x 6.5 trim. I know the Rays wheels are heavier than that.

Gideon · 05-06-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastaofdisasta

Everyones wheels are now too heavy since this came up
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/weds-...n-fiber-wheel/

Pfft, mine aren't.

derickveliz2 · 05-11-2009, 12:41 PM

Naive question...

Where do I buy Rota wheels?

Thank you?

Russelt3hPirate · 05-11-2009, 01:17 PM

junk yards, trash heaps, etc.

Sabretooth · 05-11-2009, 01:23 PM

jlbmotorsports.com is the only good place I found here in the US, cheapest prices.

Thirty-Nine · 05-11-2009, 01:28 PM

jlbmotorsports.com is good people. I've bought a couple of sets of wheels from them.

ChinoCharles · 05-11-2009, 01:33 PM

Ebay sells a LOT of Rotas.

Nagoya_TRD. · 05-11-2009, 04:11 PM

insert surfer voice "Try Wheeldude Breh".

The Subaru and Honda forums are infested with rotas as well.

33OH · 05-15-2009, 04:06 PM

LOL. Searched google for 'Yaris Rota' and this came up:

naossoan · 05-17-2009, 03:21 PM

I was thinking about getting some 17" ROTA rims this summer because a friend mentioned them to me.

But everyone is saying they use shotty construction. I don't know much about wheels or cars really in general, I just want some nice (looking) wheels and tires.

What I think some people are failing to understand is not everyone can afford the 'real' enkei, bbs, whatever rims. I certainly can't. In those situations I have no choice but to go for the 'knock off' wheels if I want to have a good set of tires, which is mor eimportant than the rims themselves anyways.

I just want rims that will hold up in normal every day use with the occasional fast drive down some twisty roads. If ROTA's can't handle that, then I'll have to look elsewhere, but from what I've heard they will.

If another company that uses better contruction and 'original' designs has a large assortment of rims for less than $700/set then please, point me in their direction.

Sabretooth · 05-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Rotas are fine under normal driving conditions, people just put them on 300HP track cars and expect for them to hold up, all in the name of keeping costs low.

I dont think we will ever hear of a Yaris blowing a Rota, unless Garm throws a set on his car.

Thirty-Nine · 05-17-2009, 04:15 PM

All wheels can break:

Broken HRE

Broken Lotus Elise wheel

Unless you know the story behind the break, it's kind of pointless. We all know it's "fashionable" to bash Rotas, though ... but all wheels can fail.

Tamago · 05-17-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

unless Garm throws a set on his car.

let's not count our chickens before they get paid for and hatched.

Tamago · 05-17-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naossoan

for less than $700/set then please, point me in their direction.

are you talking about 17's?

because for $700 a set you can get TONS of awesome 15" wheels :D

Sabretooth · 05-17-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

let's not count our chickens before they get paid for and hatched.

Well, I am just going off what we know from other 1nz motors built in the exact fashion that Garm is doing.

naossoan · 05-17-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

are you talking about 17's?

because for $700 a set you can get TONS of awesome 15" wheels :D

Yes, I want 17's.

05-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#145
mastaofdisasta Drives: yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: amerika Posts: 258	Everyones wheels are now too heavy since this came up http://www.carbonfibergear.com/weds-...n-fiber-wheel/ __________________ ballin on a budget.

05-11-2009, 12:41 PM	#149
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Naive question... Where do I buy Rota wheels? Thank you? __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

05-11-2009, 01:17 PM	#150
Russelt3hPirate l33t3st Asshole Drives: MY07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Epcot Posts: 588	junk yards, trash heaps, etc. __________________

05-11-2009, 01:23 PM	#151
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	jlbmotorsports.com is the only good place I found here in the US, cheapest prices. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

05-11-2009, 01:28 PM	#152
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	jlbmotorsports.com is good people. I've bought a couple of sets of wheels from them. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-06-2009, 04:24 PM	#146
Brad D Drives: 07 Yaris RS 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 34	The stock ones are 16lbs are they not? The 15's that come on the RS Rota grid 15x6.5= 13 lbs Volk TE37 15x6.5= 8.8lbs Toyata yaris 15x6= 16lbs

05-06-2009, 04:57 PM	#147
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	I know the SSR Type C weighs 8.7 lbs in 15 x 6.5 trim. I know the Rays wheels are heavier than that.

05-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#153
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Ebay sells a LOT of Rotas.

05-11-2009, 04:11 PM	#154
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	insert surfer voice "Try Wheeldude Breh". The Subaru and Honda forums are infested with rotas as well.

05-15-2009, 04:06 PM	#155
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	LOL. Searched google for 'Yaris Rota' and this came up:

05-17-2009, 03:21 PM	#156
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 145	I was thinking about getting some 17" ROTA rims this summer because a friend mentioned them to me. But everyone is saying they use shotty construction. I don't know much about wheels or cars really in general, I just want some nice (looking) wheels and tires. What I think some people are failing to understand is not everyone can afford the 'real' enkei, bbs, whatever rims. I certainly can't. In those situations I have no choice but to go for the 'knock off' wheels if I want to have a good set of tires, which is mor eimportant than the rims themselves anyways. I just want rims that will hold up in normal every day use with the occasional fast drive down some twisty roads. If ROTA's can't handle that, then I'll have to look elsewhere, but from what I've heard they will. If another company that uses better contruction and 'original' designs has a large assortment of rims for less than $700/set then please, point me in their direction.

05-17-2009, 03:37 PM	#157
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Rotas are fine under normal driving conditions, people just put them on 300HP track cars and expect for them to hold up, all in the name of keeping costs low. I dont think we will ever hear of a Yaris blowing a Rota, unless Garm throws a set on his car. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

05-17-2009, 04:15 PM	#158
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	All wheels can break: Broken HRE Broken Lotus Elise wheel Unless you know the story behind the break, it's kind of pointless. We all know it's "fashionable" to bash Rotas, though ... but all wheels can fail. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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