blacksheepms3
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Wheeldude: whcih do you think is better for 18x8 +48mm offset?
Simple math:
215mm x .45 x 2 / 25.4 + 18 = 25.618"
245mm x .40 x 2 / 25.4 + 18 = 25.717"
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Wheeldude: whcih do you think is better for 18x8 +48mm offset?
Simple math:
215mm x .45 x 2 / 25.4 + 18 = 25.618"
245mm x .40 x 2 / 25.4 + 18 = 25.717"
The problem with Rota and a few other of the knockoff brands isn't product quality. They make pretty good products, but they are copies of someone's design. The reason original wheels cost more is the design process costs money. Many manufacturers also forge their wheels instead of casting them. Sure Rota is an affordable alternative, but who will design wheels when the knockoff companies have run everyone else outta business?
Anyways, back on topic, sorry for the OT.
Anyways, back on topic, sorry for the OT.
blacksheepms3
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OH YEA !!!, lol, at a certain angle it kinda looks like it has some bronze flake in it and then it looks like its black then it looks like its grey, i love it
THANKS subydude !!!
Jam asian: are those hyperblack? ur car looks nice. I'm goin for the exact look, but i'm now thinkin it'll look too murdered out. Cops might start payin attention to me.
blacksheepms3
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Rota uses low pressure gravity casting. I'm thinking that's good in a way cause ur lettin the metal fill the space in the mold without introducing bubbles compare to if u use a straight out high pressure. I bet high ends wheel manufacturer still meet their bottom line by charging an arm and a leg. And besides there are as much people wantin the original vs copy, so they probably still have a good number of customers.
back on topic, lol, here ya go OP
the car is DIRTY !!! yes i know, i just took a quick snap shot
lemme know how the car looks, i'll take some more pics when i get her washed and waxed
LOL, I want my car this dirty every day
Looks great btwjust got my rotas
Well just got my rota svn's 17x7.5 offset 45 in full royal sports bronze
Will try to post pics of them not mounted on car yet waiting a few more weeks for winter to be over. By the way got them form wheeldude.com
Great service will definitely buy from them again Zoeb was very helpful.(thumb)
Well just got my rota svn's 17x7.5 offset 45 in full royal sports bronze
Will try to post pics of them not mounted on car yet waiting a few more weeks for winter to be over. By the way got them form wheeldude.com
Great service will definitely buy from them again Zoeb was very helpful.(thumb)
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OEM ones can be reused if they fit in the wheels...sometimes you may need to purchase an adapter.
jam_asian85
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nope no hyperblack, gun metal
i dont know about the cops where you are, but i think as long as you're car doesnt sound too loud and you're not driving like an idiot then you'll be fine with your car all blacked out.+1 i agree, great customer serivce !!!
LOL, I want my car this dirty every day
lol thanks man
blacksheepms3
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nope no hyperblack, gun metal
no idiot driving here. clean records for 6 years i've been driving. thank God I got off my teenage years without infractions. It's like smoking. If you can avoid it til 21 you are less likely to get caught in it. (cabpatch)
More than likely they can be used, but you will have to use the OEM valve stems. If they fit than the TPMS sensors should fit fine!
Well said! Rota's are nice wheels don't get me wrong, but I would rather have a high quality wheel manufacturer on my car. Doesn't mean the Rota's would never be on my car but if I had the money I would go with a BBS or Gram Light wheel first. Typically high end wheels run-out and workmanship are well above knockoff wheels. Less weight to balance them if you put a good set of tires on them. I know everyone's budget is different! My budget is really low, that just means it takes me another Month to get what I want instead of buying what I really don't want Now because its cheaper.
OH YEA !!!, lol, at a certain angle it kinda looks like it has some bronze flake in it and then it looks like its black then it looks like its grey, i love it
THANKS subydude !!!
Got in late on this one. Pictures really gave me some thought. I really like the tread pattern on those tires, with wheel sizing and style its a great combo air splitter accents aggressiveness. Almost wish I didn't get cosmic blue. Everybodies car really look tight.
jam_asian85
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Thanks Eric. As for the cosmic blue statement, dawg do with what you got. I honestly have NOT seen that many CB speed3 around me, and if I had gone with that color I would make the best of it. You could go with a bronze theme, a black theme, whatever floats your boat, but in the end all that matters to you is what looks best for you. Just be different dawg, but make it look good
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looks like i'll be going after 18x8 p45f +45 time attack style soon.
will get matching from 2 in 17's for drag radials
will get matching from 2 in 17's for drag radials
I was looking at those last week too until i noticed that the nice one u see pics of online is the wider 9.5" one that allows the spokes to have a nice bow to them making the lip look nice...try lookin up the 8 incher before you buy...looks like a total different rim when its a completely straight wheel
Dude im with you but you are fighting a losing battle here lol...so just give up like i did lol...some people by pumas and nikes from foot locker and others shop at payless...thas they way you gotta see it i guess.
