Rota Wheel Quality Questions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jflogerzi · 08-25-2013, 12:05 PM

600-700$ for what looks to be a semi decent cast 1 piece wheels which if staying in the 17x8 range is a bit lighter than stock and should allow for slightly wider tires. 18x8's also look to be a great option with little price increases. I don't care for real wheels that cost an arm and a leg. I do not show off my car at shows etc... I want best bang for my buck because I drive my car. For people who have Rota Wheels on the FR-S/BRZ what was your thoughts on quality, looks, and driving impressions.

I have to say I love the look of the 17x8 Rota G-Force Hyper black! With some nice long blue color lugs would make an Argento car pop! Then get some 225/45 sized rubber(probably Michelins SSP's for traction, tread wear and a great tire.

frslee · 08-26-2013, 10:50 AM

A lot of people have Rota wheels. As discussed before, track cars run these wheels too. Unless you don't do crazy stuff, these should be fine.

ZionsWrath · 08-26-2013, 11:00 AM

Pretty sure the are drift and track cars sponsored by and running rota. So Unless you are competing for 0.01 it is probably fine.

I think Rota best quality is you can buy a used set for CHEAP lol

Personally I'll most likely stick with Enkei, may buy some Titans though I like them a lot

Cjymiller · 08-26-2013, 01:53 PM

Rota wheels are a great value. They conform to the same quality standards as OEM manufacturers. Little do people know, but Rota actually is the manufacturer for many OEM wheels.

CaptivaBlueTeg · 09-07-2013, 08:14 AM

Everyone says they break, this and that. I've seen te37's break. Doesn't matter how they are made, you nail a curb straight on you'll do damage to any rim.

My only complaint is, they have gotten more expensive in the past few years. I'm looking at the MXR's...but they're $1000 for the set. I paid that for my old axis wheels new mounted with tires. Also not much cheaper than my 5zigen f10rc were a piece either. In fact, actually saw a sale on those for less than the rotas

Pitman · 09-07-2013, 08:42 AM

I have Rota Grids on my car (fitted approx 6 months ago) and am completely satisfied with them. Unfortunately, there are a lot of broscience experts on the internet who love to boost their egos by bad mouthing various products. Very often, this is based purely on speculation, and no real knowledge. A lot of OEM alloy rims are cast.

fstlane · 09-07-2013, 10:39 AM

For my daily driver/autocross BRZ the Rota Titans offered the best combination of value, weight and appearance. Here is a good article on Rota wheels I came across while researching them.
http://custompinoyrides.com/2012/03/...f-rota-wheels/

ZionsWrath · 09-07-2013, 10:57 AM

What wheel specs, looks perfect

JesseE · 09-07-2013, 11:02 AM

I don't mind rotas, I've had a few sets on various cars, never had a problem besides the center cap sticker falling off :-P I've tracked/drifted/DD'd on rotas, never had a failure, nor have I ever seen a failure in person.

Currently I have Rotas 18x9 on my frs, put 10k miles on them already, love em.

fstlane · 09-07-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

What wheel specs, looks perfect

Thank you! They are 17x9 et42 Rota Titans in Sports Bronze.

ZionsWrath · 09-07-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fstlane

Thank you! They are 17x9 et42 Rota Titans in Sports Bronze.

ugh I want that spec so bad but they won't fit stock with any amount of camber

Wish they made a 17x8.5 5x100

fstlane · 09-07-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

ugh I want that spec so bad but they won't fit stock with any amount of camber

Wish they made a 17x8.5 5x100

Unfortunately you are correct. I have around 4mm of strut clearance running 245/40R17 Direzza ZII's. Not much room for camber adjustment with crash bolts so I'm running HVT plates which allow me to run -2.0 degrees of camber.

Turdinator · 09-09-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fstlane

For my daily driver/autocross BRZ the Rota Titans offered the best combination of value, weight and appearance. Here is a good article on Rota wheels I came across while researching them.
http://custompinoyrides.com/2012/03/...f-rota-wheels/
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I've been thinking the titans were a good thing for a while now. Have you posted more pics anywhere?

fstlane · 09-09-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Turdinator

I've been thinking the titans were a good thing for a while now. Have you posted more pics anywhere?

Here's a closeup.

09-07-2013, 08:42 AM	#6
Pitman Living the dream Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Fensport AVO Turbo GT86 Location: UK Posts: 201 Thanks: 173 Thanked 209 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have Rota Grids on my car (fitted approx 6 months ago) and am completely satisfied with them. Unfortunately, there are a lot of broscience experts on the internet who love to boost their egos by bad mouthing various products. Very often, this is based purely on speculation, and no real knowledge. A lot of OEM alloy rims are cast. Last edited by Pitman; 09-07-2013 at 09:08 AM.

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Pretty sure the are drift and track cars sponsored by and running rota. So Unless you are competing for 0.01 it is probably fine. I think Rota best quality is you can buy a used set for CHEAP lol Personally I'll most likely stick with Enkei, may buy some Titans though I like them a lot

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CaptivaBlueTeg Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: WRB Brz Location: Massachusetts Posts: 67 Thanks: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Everyone says they break, this and that. I've seen te37's break. Doesn't matter how they are made, you nail a curb straight on you'll do damage to any rim. My only complaint is, they have gotten more expensive in the past few years. I'm looking at the MXR's...but they're $1000 for the set. I paid that for my old axis wheels new mounted with tires. Also not much cheaper than my 5zigen f10rc were a piece either. In fact, actually saw a sale on those for less than the rotas

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JesseE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: LS Swapped BRZ Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 419 Thanks: 65 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't mind rotas, I've had a few sets on various cars, never had a problem besides the center cap sticker falling off :-P I've tracked/drifted/DD'd on rotas, never had a failure, nor have I ever seen a failure in person. Currently I have Rotas 18x9 on my frs, put 10k miles on them already, love em.

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