Rotiform wheels on the track?

[dem00n]

Looking at a set of cast Rotiform's for the FRS, can't find much if they are "safe" on the track, all i read are really rumors. Some say don't track them, other say they are okay to track.

Views? Concerns? Opinions?

[Anthonytpt]

I don't see any mention of the trackability of their wheels from their website:

The ultimate do-it-all road wheel. Built for everything from driving down Main Street, cruising the In-N-Out drive through, or crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, Rotiform cast one piece wheels will get you there and back every day of the year. Cast for affordable style, aggressive fitment and amazing looks.

[CSG Mike]

They're only unsafe if you hit something and they break.

I'd rather not chance it, especially if im going high speed.

Are they VIA/JWL/TUV certified?

[yoshiharadesign]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

They're only unsafe if you hit something and they break.

I'd rather not chance it, especially if im going high speed.

Are they VIA/JWL/TUV certified?

they are JWL/ VIA certified.

[dem00n]

Emailed them and their response was.

"Our wheels are cast wheels, basically the same composition as a factory or OEM wheel on a car form the dealer."

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Emailed them and their response was.

"Our wheels are cast wheels, basically the same composition as a factory or OEM wheel on a car form the dealer."

Some OEM wheels are forged... most are not.

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Some OEM wheels are forged... most are not.

That is true but i'm sure he was just referencing that how they make their wheels are like other OEM wheels.

I think i'll go for it, I've seen pictures of guys tracking these wheels. Worse case you'll see a topic with "Rotiforms failed at track!" Maybe then will have clear proof not to track these cast wheels.

Edit: And they did say they were JWL/ VIA certificated.

[yoshiharadesign]

Originally Posted by dem00n

That is true but i'm sure he was just referencing that how they make their wheels are like other OEM wheels.

I think i'll go for it, I've seen pictures of guys tracking these wheels. Worse case you'll see a topic with "Rotiforms failed at track!" Maybe then will have clear proof not to track these cast wheels.

Edit: And they did say they were JWL/ VIA certificated.

Do it. Because at the end of the day, its you who has to like the style of the wheels. To a certain point, weight of wheels should still come secondary to how it looks on your car. It's not like you are going to weight the wheels everytime to convince yourself its a style you like. No point in going to a light wheel that is not to your taste

[WolfsFang]

I had some friends use rota wheels on the track, they spun out on grass and kept on going.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by dem00n

That is true but i'm sure he was just referencing that how they make their wheels are like other OEM wheels.

I think i'll go for it, I've seen pictures of guys tracking these wheels. Worse case you'll see a topic with "Rotiforms failed at track!" Maybe then will have clear proof not to track these cast wheels.

Edit: And they did say they were JWL/ VIA certificated.

Personally, I wouldn't risk my car by getting uncertified wheels. It's not like JWL/VIA certifications are difficult to get; they're "self test" certifications.

Imagine if you hit a berm and your wheel shattered... (and yes, I've seen wheels crack and shatter)


If it was a street only car for hard parking, sure, get whatever looks good. For track? No bueno. We've bent Enkeis. So have other local shops that track their cars. Imagine if we used no-name wheels...

[TouchMyHonda]

No different than a rota I guess. I have friends that do drift events on them and as far as I know, no issues.

[yoshiharadesign]

Originally Posted by WolfsFang

I had some friends use rota wheels on the track, they spun out on grass and kept on going.

its rotiforms... not rotas... As to one cast wheel over another... there are plenty of threads stressing the importance of the quality of aluminum used and not the particular brand. Enkei or any other wheel touting to be mat or flow formed are still cast wheels... the only difference being that the barrel is heated, and essentially pulled or spun out to shape. The face is still cast which if hit on the face which most impacts occur, given the hypothesis that a cast wheel breaks, flow formed or any other hybrid cast wheel will still break...

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Personally, I wouldn't risk my car by getting uncertified wheels. It's not like JWL/VIA certifications are difficult to get; they're "self test" certifications.

Imagine if you hit a berm and your wheel shattered... (and yes, I've seen wheels crack and shatter)


If it was a street only car for hard parking, sure, get whatever looks good. For track? No bueno. We've bent Enkeis. So have other local shops that track their cars. Imagine if we used no-name wheels...

You do have a point, guess i'll keep on looking.

The brand is widely known for the hard park scene as well, not so much the track guys.

[yoshiharadesign]

Originally Posted by dem00n

You do have a point, guess i'll keep on looking.

The brand is widely known for the hard park scene as well, not so much the track guys.

Check it out and see the standard if you are worried despite having jwl and via standards. http://www.jwtc.jp/open/html/e/situmon1.html#a01