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Sgtfluffy16 08-09-2015 11:58 AM

So I forgot to update here. But I bought the 17x9 titans in sports bronze and wrapped them in 255/40 continental DW's fit perfect and love the way they sit and lookhttp://s28.postimg.org/aia5lnhjh/20141026_161511.jpg
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Sgtfluffy16 08-09-2015 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pureinsanity (Post 2170358)
Hello I'm going to buy some Rota grids for my car! 17's 9 inches wide should I go with 35 or 42 offset? Not planning on lowering the car anytime soon due to the harsh roads here in PA. So the main thing is I don't want to rub anything and don't want the handling to be disturbed. thanks!

Good luck I live in pa as well

Shims 11-26-2015 06:23 AM

Hey guys, this is my current setup and I have a weird problem :c
http://i.imgur.com/Lhg1TZX.jpg

The wheel caps I have on them are so ugly?
http://i.imgur.com/lWzn5bM.jpg

How would I go about removing them/making them look like this?
http://dudesphotography.smugmug.com/...IMG_6123-L.jpg

Cole 11-26-2015 09:36 AM

Peel the stick off? Or get new wheel caps? Or take the cap off entirely?

Do you know how to take a wheel off? If you can do that, you can change the center caps.

wheelhaus 11-26-2015 10:48 PM

Center caps typically pop off easily, but instead of prying on them from the front and potentially gouging them, I'd recommend removing the wheel and pop them off from behind. Replacing them can be tricky because not all center caps are the same.

If the logo in the center is hard enough, you could tape off the edges and scuff it with a scotch brite pad and paint it. Or remove the sticker entirely like Cole mentioned. If the sticker removed leaves an ugly surface, you could buy some spare premade carbon panel and cut round discs to fit into them.

If you really want to do that but don't know how, I work with carbon every day, if you'd be willing to send me your caps I could bond some carbon discs into the centers.

Shims 11-27-2015 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelhaus (Post 2463605)
Center caps typically pop off easily, but instead of prying on them from the front and potentially gouging them, I'd recommend removing the wheel and pop them off from behind. Replacing them can be tricky because not all center caps are the same.

If the logo in the center is hard enough, you could tape off the edges and scuff it with a scotch brite pad and paint it. Or remove the sticker entirely like Cole mentioned. If the sticker removed leaves an ugly surface, you could buy some spare premade carbon panel and cut round discs to fit into them.

If you really want to do that but don't know how, I work with carbon every day, if you'd be willing to send me your caps I could bond some carbon discs into the centers.

I see, I'd have to buy a torque wrench wouldn't I? What kind of torque specs would I need for these lug nugs? 90ft.lb? I just want to make sure I do it right.

Oh and thanks for the offer, but I'm probably going to buy some flat universal ones probably after popping these ones out (apparently the size of the rota caps are 63mm?)

wheelhaus 11-27-2015 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Shims (Post 2463652)
I see, I'd have to buy a torque wrench wouldn't I? What kind of torque specs would I need for these lug nugs? 90ft.lb? I just want to make sure I do it right.

Oh and thanks for the offer, but I'm probably going to buy some flat universal ones probably after popping these ones out (apparently the size of the rota caps are 63mm?)

Yep you got it, I think the manual states 89 lb-ft but 90 is fine. Torque wrenches can get expensive but the one from Harbor Freight works great for occasional garage use. Look for the 1/2" drive click type, you might need a 1/2" socket size that fits your spline drive key, I think it's a 19mm but I'm not sure... 1/2" refers to the square connector on the wrench. The 3/8 wrench doesn't go to high enough torque.

Shims 11-27-2015 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelhaus (Post 2463675)
Yep you got it, I think the manual states 89 lb-ft but 90 is fine. Torque wrenches can get expensive but the one from Harbor Freight works great for occasional garage use. Look for the 1/2" drive click type, you might need a 1/2" socket size that fits your spline drive key, I think it's a 19mm but I'm not sure... 1/2" refers to the square connector on the wrench. The 3/8 wrench doesn't go to high enough torque.

Thanks! <3

I actually pulled the sticker off to see what it'd look like underneath, turns out there was a big hole in the middle. So I just got an L shape piece of metal and pulled it out, took a few minutes to get them all off.

(I still bought the correct torque wrench anyway for future usage!)

JoeBoxer 11-27-2015 06:21 AM

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Rota RKR's in Hyper Black, 18x8.5 and 9.5 +44 all around. 225/40 and 255/35 tires. ST coilovers. Wheels are for sale, will post an ad today.

Chad11491 11-27-2015 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shims (Post 2463116)
Hey guys, this is my current setup and I have a weird problem :c
http://i.imgur.com/Lhg1TZX.jpg

The wheel caps I have on them are so ugly?
http://i.imgur.com/lWzn5bM.jpg

How would I go about removing them/making them look like this?
http://dudesphotography.smugmug.com/...IMG_6123-L.jpg

Rota has a new logo design that looks much better. You could try finding the new design center caps.

2broke4turbo 01-30-2016 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelDude.com (Post 873351)
Wheels: 17×9 Rota Titan - Flat Black (5×100/e42/73)

this may be a noob question, but in (5x100/e42/73) what does the "73" mean?

ZOMFGAARON 01-31-2016 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2broke4turbo (Post 2528695)
this may be a noob question, but in (5x100/e42/73) what does the "73" mean?


Pretty sure that's centerbore size.


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BostonDave91 02-09-2016 01:51 PM

I'm wanting to get rota titans but wanted to know if this is a good set up for a DD/ drag strip car. 17×7.5 front and 17×9.5 for a rear
Tire size I'm thinking 235/35/17 front and 265/35/17 rear. This will be on stock suspension for now

brandonblt2 02-09-2016 02:26 PM

It's going to suck not being able to rotate tires and I'm guessing your FI or have a engine swap so you can use all that tire.


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