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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Thinking about Rota's to save $

I have heard mixed reviews about these, cheap quality,bending etc, along with some good reviews. Anyone here have opinions and or experiences?

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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they are fine. I have a set but i want to sell them, they are heavy as sh*t!! i would go with a different more lightweight but a reliable company. I high doubt rota will break on you though but crap happens
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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dont go rotas! stick with the advan's that you wanted! (in other thread)
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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I have rota P45r's and with over 500 hp they havent broken.....Hell, I like them, if you curb a rota your not out near as much money as if you were to curb an advan/volk...for daily drivers and weekend warriors that's important....now for a showcar, get the volks/advans, thats my opinion.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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i was also thinking of getting some Rota's to save some $$$.

are there any other cheap wheels out there that are good quality, don't weigh a ton, and look good?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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I run rotas and they're fine..
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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I have Rotas torques for daily driving they are fine. I dont race on them.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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I kinda like those rota formulas, They even make a 18x8 in 45 and 48 offset.

I was going to save for oz ultraleggeras until this thread came along....
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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I have a set of D2's no issues at all.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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dont we need 18x7.5 not 18x8?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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You should be able to fit 18x8 with proper offset, some of the lancer gts guys have..... but don't quote me I'm no expert.

* the recomended fitment for the ultraleggeras I was looking at was 18x8 with 45 offset.

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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^if we canf it 18x8 with offset of +45 then that wouldbe good news and opens up laot more wheel choices. can anyone confirm this?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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^if we canf it 18x8 with offset of +45 then that wouldbe good news and opens up laot more wheel choices. can anyone confirm this?
Look in the 2008 lancer es, gts etc tire wheel section on this forum.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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It would fit btw. My Rotas weigh in at the same weight as the stock wheels but are 1.5 inches wider. I havent really got a chance to drive thousands of miles on them yet (since its winter) but I'm pretty sure they will serve my needs. I've driven ~ 200 miles on them and so far no problems. $850 shipped is what I paid.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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I have Rota Formels on my WRX and they seem to do a nice job and look great. They are a bit heavy compared to the stock 02 WRX wheels but I like the look of them and the price can't be beat for a daily driven wheel.
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