Issue with Rota wheels?

Germanguy · 11-03-2009, 11:19 AM

hi!
need cheap track wheels. got sf challenges for the daily driving. cant pick enkai rpf1 or something, beacaue I dont want to import them into germany. A dealer here in Germany is selling Rota wheels, they are mid weight and nice offset and wide. i would buy them, if you tell me, that they wont crack on the track O_O.

Alex

ni$mo350 · 11-03-2009, 11:41 AM

That's a can of worms right there... Good luck. I don't mind the Rota's but one of the best track wheels is the rpf1 and has been proven time and time again to hold up to nearly everything.

davidv · 11-03-2009, 02:31 PM

Rota? Never heard of them.

kham25 · 11-03-2009, 02:37 PM

Cheap track wheels hu!!! I figure if im taking my car on the Track ,do i really want to play cheap with budget wheels on my car ? Save for rpf1 i would..

CORNELL · 11-03-2009, 02:46 PM

hmm... Gary Sheenan doesn't seem to have any issues abusing them at redline time attack events over and over. maybe he knows something we don't?

ITOzann · 11-03-2009, 03:14 PM

^ +1... either rotas or rpf1's.

both are good cheap track wheels!

DavesZ#3 · 11-03-2009, 05:00 PM

Look through this thread, there are a bunch of suggestions on wheels for the track.

http://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-t...50z-nismo.html

If you really want some RPF1s, PM me, I can give you some helpful info.

Entaille · 11-03-2009, 05:12 PM

I have hit some bone shattering pot holes in my rota grids and they are good as new. 40 sidewall tires though.

terrasmak · 11-03-2009, 06:53 PM

Rota is great for the track , RPF1's and also NT03's. NT03's and Rota have the best offset for track use.

68Stang · 11-03-2009, 08:15 PM

You're most likely to damage a wheel on the street, I'd think you would want to put the cheaper wheels through that abuse and save the Volks for the track.

terrasmak · 11-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stang

You're most likely to damage a wheel on the street, I'd think you would want to put the cheaper wheels through that abuse and save the Volks for the track.

Scuffs and scrapes YES , bent wheel well........ I went thru 2 track wheels so far this season. The chicane coming off the back straight on Streets of Willow can be hell on wheels.

_STEVEO_01 · 11-04-2009, 12:39 AM

Not a problem at all... If you happen to buy the Rotas, just slap Volk stickers on them... That will make them indestructible.

viva la spam · 11-04-2009, 09:44 PM

lets see some pics of these wheels

Germanguy · 11-05-2009, 09:00 AM

These are mentioned: http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/69208-1/p45r.jpg
many great offsets, 9.5 wide and good weight.

Phew... dont want to save up for rpf1. these are f great wheels and f light, but i would have to import it to germany : / 400-600 only for shipping. got here in germany a great deal for rotas.

take them or buy used oem rays ? i would drive 245/255 r888 with the rays. with the rotas i would do 265 all around, or 265/275. Im turbocharged.

heyyouduh · 11-05-2009, 09:30 AM

I've put a few track days on Rotas (the volk te-37 knockoffs) and alot of street driving and they are still fine, that was on a different car on 16x8 wheels. If the RPF1s or something similar was available for only slightly more, I would definitely get them.

Germanguy · 11-05-2009, 11:01 AM

Will the wheel "announce" me/make me notice, that it will soon break, that I can drive to the right sie to stop ?

AcidJake75 · 11-05-2009, 11:23 AM

If you want lightweight and a great rim for a decent price check out the MB weapons or battles. Both are on tire.com and you can get some decent offsets. The rotas are wut - 900 bucks? when the MB's (JDM btw) are about 600 shipped. I know of SEVERAL folks who use these for track and drift and have YET to have any issues with them.

Just an idea if BUDGET is your concern..

I believe the MB weapons are 18lbs and the battles are 20lbs -

QuicksilverZ33 · 11-05-2009, 11:56 AM

The only thing about MB's is that they dont have much for 18" wheels

Germanguy · 11-05-2009, 12:43 PM

style is worthless for the track. they have 18 in 9.5 thats great!! how much does they weight?
alex

heyyouduh · 11-05-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germanguy

Will the wheel "announce" me/make me notice, that it will soon break, that I can drive to the right sie to stop ?

I would just check my wheels after every track day plus it gives you a chance to wash off the accumulated brake dust

. It's probably a good practice to check your wheels regularly esp if you live in a pothole-ridden area.

11-03-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
Germanguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 417 iTrader: (1)	Issue with Rota wheels? hi! need cheap track wheels. got sf challenges for the daily driving. cant pick enkai rpf1 or something, beacaue I dont want to import them into germany. A dealer here in Germany is selling Rota wheels, they are mid weight and nice offset and wide. i would buy them, if you tell me, that they wont crack on the track O_O. Alex

11-03-2009, 11:41 AM	#2
ni$mo350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,851 iTrader: (4)	That's a can of worms right there... Good luck. I don't mind the Rota's but one of the best track wheels is the rpf1 and has been proven time and time again to hold up to nearly everything. __________________ '03 PPW Track: Greddy EVOII (FS), JWT, Nismo, RAYS, Ichiba, Falken, Muteki, Tanabe GF210, 15% sides and rear 45% up front, Acura (ask if you must) Etc.

11-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#4
kham25 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City BITCHES!!!!! Posts: 1,308 iTrader: (1)	Cheap track wheels hu!!! I figure if im taking my car on the Track ,do i really want to play cheap with budget wheels on my car ? Save for rpf1 i would.. __________________ 07 Z USDM Nismo Sides -Rears- Spoiler.. Nismo wheels 1910 189 Michelin PS2

11-03-2009, 02:46 PM	#5
CORNELL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 35 iTrader: (1)	hmm... Gary Sheenan doesn't seem to have any issues abusing them at redline time attack events over and over. maybe he knows something we don't? __________________ 2004.SS.6MT.SPC.TANABE.NISMO

11-03-2009, 05:00 PM	#7
DavesZ#3 Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 11,013 iTrader: (10)	Look through this thread, there are a bunch of suggestions on wheels for the track. http://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-t...50z-nismo.html If you really want some RPF1s, PM me, I can give you some helpful info. __________________ 2004.5 Daytona Blue Track Nismo • Volk • Hotchkis • Endless • Centric • Koni • Powergrid • Motordyne • Thermo-tec • Pi-Thon • Infinity • KP Technologies • B-Cool • Classic Soft Trim • Kenwood • Sirius • AudioVox • Valentine {Stealth} • Zaino New to MY350Z? Have a question? Please read this thread first: Top 100 Questions Thread (CLICK)

11-03-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
davidv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 32,964 iTrader: (0)	Rota? Never heard of them. __________________ 350Z 2004 Enthusiast: K&N Typhoon Air Intake - Motordyne Plenum Spacer - Alphawerks Stainless Steel Headers - Helix SS Test Pipes - Injen Super SES Cat-Back Exhaust System - 6 Pad Puck Ceramic Clutch and Forged Steel Flywheel by Competition Clutch - WedsSport SA-70

11-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
ITOzann Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 448 iTrader: (5)	^ +1... either rotas or rpf1's. both are good cheap track wheels!

11-03-2009, 05:12 PM	#8
Entaille Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 4,059 iTrader: (9)	I have hit some bone shattering pot holes in my rota grids and they are good as new. 40 sidewall tires though. __________________ -2004.5 LMS Enthusiast 5AT- \|Clifford\| \|Bassani\| \|JWT\| \|Greddy\| \|Osiris\| \|Rota\| \|Falken\| \|Nismo\| \|Alpine\| \|Sony\| \|Escort\|

11-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
terrasmak Registered User 2003 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Posts: 6,018 iTrader: (3)	Rota is great for the track , RPF1's and also NT03's. NT03's and Rota have the best offset for track use. __________________ Sure therapy, but screaming obscenities is cheaper.

11-03-2009, 08:15 PM	#10
68Stang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 458 iTrader: (5)	You're most likely to damage a wheel on the street, I'd think you would want to put the cheaper wheels through that abuse and save the Volks for the track.

11-04-2009, 12:39 AM	#12
_STEVEO_01 SINISTER Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 806, 808, 619 Posts: 1,150 iTrader: (6)	Not a problem at all... If you happen to buy the Rotas, just slap Volk stickers on them... That will make them indestructible. __________________ I NEVER LIE TO ANY MAN BECAUSE I DON'T FEAR ANYONE. THE ONLY TIME YOU LIE IS WHEN YOU ARE AFRAID. - JOHN GOTTI

11-04-2009, 09:44 PM	#13
viva la spam Registered User 2006 Nissan 350Z My Garage Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: arkansas/ D.C Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	lets see some pics of these wheels __________________ Greddy TT HKS ssqv Mishimoto alumin rad Z-1 hose mrr 19's Stillen vb upgrade ver3 wing seibon vt

11-05-2009, 09:00 AM	#14
Germanguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 417 iTrader: (1)	These are mentioned: http://www.wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/69208-1/p45r.jpg many great offsets, 9.5 wide and good weight. Phew... dont want to save up for rpf1. these are f great wheels and f light, but i would have to import it to germany : / 400-600 only for shipping. got here in germany a great deal for rotas. take them or buy used oem rays ? i would drive 245/255 r888 with the rays. with the rotas i would do 265 all around, or 265/275. Im turbocharged.

11-05-2009, 09:30 AM	#15
heyyouduh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	I've put a few track days on Rotas (the volk te-37 knockoffs) and alot of street driving and they are still fine, that was on a different car on 16x8 wheels. If the RPF1s or something similar was available for only slightly more, I would definitely get them.

11-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#16
Germanguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 417 iTrader: (1)	Will the wheel "announce" me/make me notice, that it will soon break, that I can drive to the right sie to stop ?

11-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#17
AcidJake75 Moderator Tech, OT, & Market Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,501 iTrader: (24)	If you want lightweight and a great rim for a decent price check out the MB weapons or battles. Both are on tire.com and you can get some decent offsets. The rotas are wut - 900 bucks? when the MB's (JDM btw) are about 600 shipped. I know of SEVERAL folks who use these for track and drift and have YET to have any issues with them. Just an idea if BUDGET is your concern.. I believe the MB weapons are 18lbs and the battles are 20lbs - __________________ 05 D-Blue: JWT Clutch/Fly, Quaife LSD, JIC, H&R, Nismo, RSR, WORK, MD 5/16, Stillen, SPL, SPC.. Last edited by AcidJake75; 11-05-2009 at 11:26 AM.*

11-05-2009, 11:56 AM	#18
QuicksilverZ33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: east coast Posts: 968 iTrader: (25)	The only thing about MB's is that they dont have much for 18" wheels __________________ 04 350Z

11-05-2009, 12:43 PM	#19
Germanguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 417 iTrader: (1)	style is worthless for the track. they have 18 in 9.5 thats great!! how much does they weight? alex

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