Watanabe/ROTA RKR for 86 Interest List - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ZC6BRZ · 06-06-2013, 09:28 AM

interested in 17x9 in black. So what's the deal, how many sets do we have to order?

ap1mikeo · 06-07-2013, 04:22 AM

Guys,
I have updated the thread with a poll, and compiled the interest list into an excel file and submitted to wheeldude.

Please make your choice in the poll on the first page! Please read all 3 options, note I am trying to find out how flexible people are in sizing!

After having been in both on track and street, I personally think that a 225 tire keeps the car more playful, exciting, and balances grip with agility the best. This configuration is best served with a 17x8, which would likely be lighter than stock!

Thanks to all for their participation,
MIke

ap1mikeo · 06-15-2013, 06:31 PM

repost, please remove.

ap1mikeo · 06-15-2013, 06:31 PM

TTT! Thanks for voting guys.

@wheeldude please advise on how possible this is looking.

Thanks!

Flow · 06-17-2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1mikeo

TTT! Thanks for voting guys.

@Wheeldude please advise on how possible this is looking.

Thanks!

Bump by quote

Gary in NJ · 06-19-2013, 07:42 AM

I am 100% interested in 17x8 with a +35 offset. The deal breaker will be weight. They have to be lighter (at least 10% lighter) then stock. From my experience most knock-off rims are usually heavy...too heavy.

Flow · 06-19-2013, 01:01 PM

For reference 18x8.5 = 21.7lbs & 18x9.5 = 22.5lbs

Based on that, I'm expecting a 17x8 to be around or a little less than stock.

Cade01 · 06-19-2013, 04:42 PM

I voted 17x9 with a 38 offset would be nice(35-40 offset I think is what is ideal according too most) A polished lip would be a nice option with a black or deep red center. Price is a big factor too...

ap1mikeo · 06-22-2013, 09:49 PM

Guys,

Thanks for the interest. Wheeldude has forwarded the information to rota, it is in their court now. We don't have 40 people, more like just around 20, including everyone. If people were to back out based on 17x8 vs 9, we would have even less.

I'll update as soon as I hear something.

Thanks!

tonylop33 · 08-05-2013, 03:17 AM

I would like a 17x8 in the same color as the wheel dude car.

Sio86 · 08-14-2013, 12:32 AM

17x9 + 35 as long as no fender rubbing issue.

Sio86 · 08-14-2013, 12:34 AM

17x9 +38 plssss magnessium or mAtte blk or gunmetal

B L U E S L A T E · 08-14-2013, 12:40 AM

Ooops. I voted not knowing I'm not voting for Watanabe. Oh well.

tonylop33 · 11-08-2013, 08:48 PM

Anything ever come from this?

View Poll Results: What size would you like your Rota RKR?
17x8 or not buying	44	31.65%
17x9 or not buying	58	41.73%
17x8 or 17x9	37	26.62%
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll

06-06-2013, 09:28 AM	#43
ZC6BRZ Wannabe JDM Type S Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: San Francisco Posts: 476 Thanks: 90 Thanked 207 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	interested in 17x9 in black. So what's the deal, how many sets do we have to order? __________________ My Wannabe JDM Type S build: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24702

06-19-2013, 07:42 AM	#48
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I am 100% interested in 17x8 with a +35 offset. The deal breaker will be weight. They have to be lighter (at least 10% lighter) then stock. From my experience most knock-off rims are usually heavy...too heavy. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

08-05-2013, 03:17 AM	#52
tonylop33 Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB Limited 6MT Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 479 Thanks: 130 Thanked 113 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I would like a 17x8 in the same color as the wheel dude car. __________________ Prior cars: 2011 GT-R (still owned), 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones Mustang, 2007 Mini Cooper S, 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata Turbo, 2003 G35 Sports Coupe, 2002 WRX, 2001 Z28 SS, 2000 300ZX, 1995 BMW M3, 1882 Nissan 280ZX, 1981 RX7, 1978 Camaro Z28, 1968 Shelby GT 350 Last edited by tonylop33; 08-17-2013 at 09:19 PM.

11-08-2013, 08:48 PM	#56
tonylop33 Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB Limited 6MT Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 479 Thanks: 130 Thanked 113 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Anything ever come from this? __________________ Prior cars: 2011 GT-R (still owned), 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones Mustang, 2007 Mini Cooper S, 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata Turbo, 2003 G35 Sports Coupe, 2002 WRX, 2001 Z28 SS, 2000 300ZX, 1995 BMW M3, 1882 Nissan 280ZX, 1981 RX7, 1978 Camaro Z28, 1968 Shelby GT 350

06-07-2013, 04:22 AM	#44
ap1mikeo Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: whiteout Location: uranus Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Guys, I have updated the thread with a poll, and compiled the interest list into an excel file and submitted to wheeldude. Please make your choice in the poll on the first page! Please read all 3 options, note I am trying to find out how flexible people are in sizing! After having been in both on track and street, I personally think that a 225 tire keeps the car more playful, exciting, and balances grip with agility the best. This configuration is best served with a 17x8, which would likely be lighter than stock! Thanks to all for their participation, MIke

06-15-2013, 06:31 PM	#45
ap1mikeo Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: whiteout Location: uranus Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	repost, please remove.

06-19-2013, 01:01 PM	#49
Flow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: DGMBRZ Location: Pacific-ah Posts: 276 Thanks: 139 Thanked 104 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	For reference 18x8.5 = 21.7lbs & 18x9.5 = 22.5lbs Based on that, I'm expecting a 17x8 to be around or a little less than stock.

06-19-2013, 04:42 PM	#50
Cade01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 White FR-S, 09 Triumph St.3 R Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 812 Thanks: 30 Thanked 135 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	I voted 17x9 with a 38 offset would be nice(35-40 offset I think is what is ideal according too most) A polished lip would be a nice option with a black or deep red center. Price is a big factor too...

06-22-2013, 09:49 PM	#51
ap1mikeo Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: whiteout Location: uranus Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Guys, Thanks for the interest. Wheeldude has forwarded the information to rota, it is in their court now. We don't have 40 people, more like just around 20, including everyone. If people were to back out based on 17x8 vs 9, we would have even less. I'll update as soon as I hear something. Thanks!

08-14-2013, 12:32 AM	#53
Sio86 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Frs argento Location: santa clara, ca Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	17x9 + 35 as long as no fender rubbing issue.

08-14-2013, 12:34 AM	#54
Sio86 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Frs argento Location: santa clara, ca Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	17x9 +38 plssss magnessium or mAtte blk or gunmetal

08-14-2013, 12:40 AM	#55
B L U E S L A T E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BMW E84 Location: SoCal Posts: 706 Thanks: 635 Thanked 388 Times in 219 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Ooops. I voted not knowing I'm not voting for Watanabe. Oh well.

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