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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Need some opinions on wheels.... Rota Grids

Update---- Went with ROTA GRID (pics on page 2)....

So I'm kinda narrowing down on some wheels... I don't really like the all black glossy, even with the polished ring or painted red ring look.... so I'm going with these for now...
Any opinions on the brands or style? I believe all these are 18x8's or 18x8.5's, can't remember today.

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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First up...
ASA AR9... with black inserts
(couldn't find a pic)
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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next up....
Rota DPT
Would have to go another color than solid black...
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Or the...
Rota GRID
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Or maybe the Sportmax XXR
I like these the best... Maybe I'll be a thief...
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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If you can't afford "real" wheels (ie volk, work, etc..) most Rota's will do just nicely

DPT's are cool, Torques are nice, Grids are sweet. I really like RRM's new wheels, they look like BBS's for almost half the price lol

Personally i'm not a fan of any 2 color wheels, i feel that its kinda a ricer thing. but to each their own.

http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/view_ne...ishi%20EVO%20X
^should help in choices

also DWB's suck

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Rota P1's look great on the RA's body, look into that if you got some time .

Otherwise, with your choices, I'd go with the Grids. Bronze or hyper black...!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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I really like the RRM wheels that disturbedfan mentioned as well.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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What's the difference btwn...
18x8.5 Rota Grid - Matte Bronze (5x100/e44/56.1)
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18x8.5 Rota Grid - Matt Bronze (5x114.3/e44/73)

Which one would I need? I'm thinking of 235/40/18's either Dunlop Direzza sport Z1 star spec or Hankook Ventus 112 evo.

My car already has RRM springs.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by nmilsaps
What's the difference btwn...
18x8.5 Rota Grid - Matte Bronze (5x100/e44/56.1)
and
18x8.5 Rota Grid - Matt Bronze (5x114.3/e44/73)

Which one would I need? I'm thinking of 235/40/18's either Dunlop Direzza sport Z1 star spec or Hankook Ventus 112 evo.

My car already has RRM springs.
Bolt pattern and hub bore is the difference. You want to get the 5x144.3 (don't forget hub centric rings), since the 5x100 will NOT fit the RA. I believe the 5x100 pattern is for the Scoobadoos.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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GTS-AV by Breyton. its the only 5x114 they've ever made. its gorgeous. its the single wheel i've narrowed down to after lookin around forever. but i may just be a breyton fanatic because they we're my first set of wheels too back in the day. comes in that gun metal black too i believe
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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of those styles, i'd go with GRIDs, but maybe i'm biased since i love 6 spoke wheels and have a set myself.

the torques would look nice in 18X8 with a low enough offset. +35 would be really safe, +25 will be super flush and will need some fender rolling if you go with a tire wider than 225.

i see there's also 18x9 +30 and that would stick out from the fender a bit without some camber and fender rolling. it all depends on the look you're going for.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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I just ordered the GRIDs...
I'll be sure to post pics once I get them next week!
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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good choice!
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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i have a set of rota p45r for sale

click link on the bottom
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