Whats wrong with Rota's? - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

2006fronty · 05-04-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

and this is why i love Team Dynamics :)

I was surprised that Team Dynamics wheels are really affordable

Mouse · 05-04-2009, 06:43 PM

I think there are a couple of race teams in Thailand or the Phillipines that run rotas.

Team Dynamics + BTCC = Awesome wheels

If they can take the punishment of the BTCC....They can take anything. Plus they're cheap.

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 06:44 PM

pssssssssssssssssssssssst they're cast wheels

jkuchta · 05-04-2009, 06:48 PM

I've got a set of Rota J Mags mounted with Falken RT-615's for sale cheap in the "for sale" section!

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jkuchta

I've got a set of Rota J Mags mounted with Falken RT-615's for sale cheap in the "for sale" section!

too bad they're insanely heavy hahaah

Nagoya_TRD. · 05-04-2009, 06:56 PM

Not all of the TRDynamics wheels are cast. They have forging and anodizing technology under their belt, and can make forged and cast wheels just like Enkei. It speaks volumes about the company that stands behind the products they sell.

Malaya1221 · 05-04-2009, 07:09 PM

(1970'S)Chrysler-Mitsubishi, Ford, Daihatsu, Toyota, Datsun, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Volkswagen would not use ROTA for their oem wheels if they're not of quality wheels.

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Malaya1221

(1970'S)Chrysler-Mitsubishi, Ford, Daihatsu, Toyota, Datsun, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Volkswagen would not use ROTA for their oem wheels if they're not of quality wheels.

lol yeah because 1970's cars were of top quality

Thirty-Nine · 05-04-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

lol yeah because 1970's cars were of top quality

That's not true. There were plenty of decent vehicles in the 1970s. And so what? Rota was an OEM supplier.

Then again, this is just another thread bashing Rotas ... why do these threads keep popping up all the time?

Malaya1221 · 05-04-2009, 07:29 PM

they were!

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

That's not true. There were plenty of decent vehicles in the 1970s. And so what? Rota was an OEM supplier.

Then again, this is just another thread bashing Rotas ...

i agree with you completely, there were plenty of DECENT vehicles in the 70's

jkuchta · 05-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

too bad they're insanely heavy hahaah

They're not that bad...and the sidewalls are stiff as hell....perfect for a mid-speed autocross course!

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jkuchta

They're not that bad...and the sidewalls are stiff as hell....perfect for a mid-speed autocross course!

i'm a fan of the RT-615 for autocross for sure.. but mounted to a rota, it's kind of like a diamond ring on a little piglet lol

Thirty-Nine · 05-04-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

...it's kind of like a diamond ring on a little piglet lol

Some might say any high-end wheel on a Yaris is the same thing.

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Some might say any high-end wheel on a Yaris is the same thing.

i completely agree.

i never said i'm pro jdm fanboi wheels. i just think that there are PLENTY of options out there that don't involve rota/drag/sportmax/xxr JUNK wheels.

Thirty-Nine · 05-04-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

i completely agree.

i never said i'm pro jdm fanboi wheels. i just think that there are PLENTY of options out there that don't involve rota/drag/sportmax/xxr JUNK wheels.

I understand. I guess you just have to define what "junk" is, and just about everyone's definition is different.

I know people who think the Yaris is junk ...

Nagoya_TRD. · 05-04-2009, 07:46 PM

It's true, some OEM manufacturers IN THE PHILIPINES used Rota as oem wheels. Simple reason for this: OEM products are designed to cut costs to keep car costs low. They are not supposed to be nice and were never designed to be pushed (all the manufacturers who used rota as oem wheels used them on economy cars or commuters). These Rota wheels were never designed to be used on hard sports cars. Rota was a local company that was dirt cheap that would suffice for these OEM applications and maximize the profit for the big car manufacturers.

That is the main reason why most oem "alloy wheels" are gravity or low pressure cast.

Did Nissan ever use Rota for their OEM skyline GT-R wheels? No, they used BBS.

Does Mitsubishi use Rota for their OEM EVOLUTION wheels? No, They use BBS and Enkei.

Does Nissan use Rota for their Nismo 350Z, Nismo 370Z, 370Z, and R35 GT-R wheels? No, they use Rays engineering.

Tamago · 05-04-2009, 07:47 PM

did ROTA used to build Konig wheels?

yes they did

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05-04-2009, 06:43 PM	#74
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	I think there are a couple of race teams in Thailand or the Phillipines that run rotas. Team Dynamics + BTCC = Awesome wheels If they can take the punishment of the BTCC....They can take anything. Plus they're cheap.

05-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#76
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	I've got a set of Rota J Mags mounted with Falken RT-615's for sale cheap in the "for sale" section!

05-04-2009, 06:56 PM	#78
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	Not all of the TRDynamics wheels are cast. They have forging and anodizing technology under their belt, and can make forged and cast wheels just like Enkei. It speaks volumes about the company that stands behind the products they sell.

05-04-2009, 07:09 PM	#79
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	(1970'S)Chrysler-Mitsubishi, Ford, Daihatsu, Toyota, Datsun, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Volkswagen would not use ROTA for their oem wheels if they're not of quality wheels.

05-04-2009, 07:29 PM	#82
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	they were!

05-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#89
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	It's true, some OEM manufacturers IN THE PHILIPINES used Rota as oem wheels. Simple reason for this: OEM products are designed to cut costs to keep car costs low. They are not supposed to be nice and were never designed to be pushed (all the manufacturers who used rota as oem wheels used them on economy cars or commuters). These Rota wheels were never designed to be used on hard sports cars. Rota was a local company that was dirt cheap that would suffice for these OEM applications and maximize the profit for the big car manufacturers. That is the main reason why most oem "alloy wheels" are gravity or low pressure cast. Did Nissan ever use Rota for their OEM skyline GT-R wheels? No, they used BBS. Does Mitsubishi use Rota for their OEM EVOLUTION wheels? No, They use BBS and Enkei. Does Nissan use Rota for their Nismo 350Z, Nismo 370Z, 370Z, and R35 GT-R wheels? No, they use Rays engineering.