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Old 05-04-2009, 12:20 AM   #1
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Whats wrong with Rota's?

So lately ive been hearing alot of people catching flak for having rota's? Whats so wrong with Rota's. Is it the fact that they take famous wheels made by mugen or spoon or volk or other fancy JDM companies and produce a cheaper lightweight good looking copy? Hey that doesnt seem like such a bad idea to me.... im all for saving money and looking good in the process...
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:23 AM   #2
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Cheaper lightweight copy, doesnt always mean that they are as strong as you need them to be.

People flak them mainly because they buy them, expect them to be as good as the regular rims. When they push them constantly for too long, too hard. They break. Hence why people hate Rotas.

I dont think that a Yaris can abuse a Rota into submission, at least in a track day. Maybe several seasons of autocross, then you might have a problem with cracking and possible breakage.
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:24 AM   #3
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Nothing is wrong with them, they are great wheels. Expensive lighter wheels break and bend just as easily as Rotas. Wheels dont just break for no reason. They break because you drive over or run into things.

There are only 3 qualities you can have in a wheel -

Light Strong Cheap

Pick 2 and live with your choice
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:24 AM   #4
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Yea, I'm not trying to spend $800 on a set of wheels that there's a possibility can get bent due to potholes or curbrash. I'd rather spend 400-500 on "knockoffs". Then again, I'm not a performance guy, just a daily driver.
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:27 AM   #5
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none...just some snubbish crowd who likes to own jahPANIS made wheels...don't mind rockin it anyday...
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:28 AM   #6
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Nothing is wrong with them, they are great wheels. Expensive lighter wheels break and bend just as easily as Rotas.

There are only 3 qualities you can have in a wheel -

Light, Strong, Cheap.

Pick 2.
I dont think anyone could have put this better sir.

I do autocross, and i see a loooaaaddd of peeps with them at the course, so rota must be doing something right...


ps. i hope i didnt start world war 19 on yaris world
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:31 AM   #7
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I dont think anyone could have put this better sir.

I do autocross, and i see a loooaaaddd of peeps with them at the course, so rota must be doing something right...

ps. i hope i didnt start world war 19 on yaris world
I've wondered the same thing for the past couple weeks hearing all this talk about "wheel noobs and knockoffs"
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:32 AM   #8
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Rotas arent bad, mine have held up great over 1.5 years, but I have yet to hit the track with them, but plenty of spirited backroads driving.

I just think that people break them, dont realize the fact that they spent $500 on the whole set of rims. They want the quality of a $1500 set, thus would rather blame poor craftmanship.
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:35 AM   #9
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I've wondered the same thing for the past couple weeks hearing all this talk about "wheel noobs and knockoffs"
true automotive enthusiasts would not say that, as true auto enthusiasts are few and far between...Then again, i guess their is always a fine obscure line between conniseur and asshole. To put it simply some peeps like me just cant afford the real thing, and i aint gonna lie, if i could afford em, id get volks, or be throwing on a set or mugen nr10's on my honda, but for now at this point in my life, i am much more than appreciative to be getting Rotas on my car in a few weeks. Much love Rota, one of the best things to come outta the Phillipines ever
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:38 AM   #10
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Much love Rota, one of the best things to come outta the Phillipines ever
offtopic: thought it was manny "pacman" pacquiao.(sorry, could not resist)
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:38 AM   #11
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I plan on purchasing a set of knock offs soon. Either rota or konig most likely.
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:39 AM   #12
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:40 AM   #13
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If Rotas were "cool" JDM fanboys would have no reason to tout their $2500 wheels.
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Old 05-04-2009, 02:02 AM   #14
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I don't see anything wrong with "fake" wheels, I'm on my second set of Konigs and have never had a problem. Don't get me wrong I would love to be able to AFFORD some forged high dollar wheels some day, but in the meantime until I win the lotto, I'll happily putt around on my cheapo "fake" wheels
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Old 05-04-2009, 02:09 AM   #15
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none...just some snubbish crowd who likes to own jahPANIS made wheels...don't mind rockin it anyday...
LOL, says the guy who just laid down some serious bank on REAL JDM Bride seats.
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Old 05-04-2009, 02:14 AM   #16
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I run Rotas on both my road racing and street cars. I have never had a problem. If you looking to compete at a high end modified car show I wouldn't recommend them. But if your looking for a performance wheel and tire package for track use you and your planning on spending 3k on your wheels you should really give you head a shake. If its a street car then its even less of a issue IMO.
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Old 05-04-2009, 02:15 AM   #17
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I had some cheap rims once. Drove over pothole and they broke. End of story.
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Old 05-04-2009, 07:48 AM   #18
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I plan on purchasing a set of knock offs soon. Either rota or konig most likely.
i must have fell off if KONIGS are knockoff's now
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