Watanabe/ROTA RKR for 86 Interest List - Page 7 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

fooddude · 06-19-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZC6BRZ

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...084697265.html

Group buy?

Interesting..idk though..looks a little sketchy/shady, quality wise. Is there even a brand? lol

I feel safer with at least going with Rota...at least there are many others using Rota, so they are somewhat reliable for the most part. But totally no name brands I'm a bit scurred of.

CSG David · 06-19-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fooddude

Interesting..idk though..looks a little sketchy/shady, quality wise. Is there even a brand? lol

I feel safer with at least going with Rota...at least there are many others using Rota, so they are somewhat reliable for the most part. But totally no name brands I'm a bit scurred of.

It's basically identical.

fooddude · 06-19-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG David

It's basically identical.

CSG David · 06-20-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fooddude

Sad reality man. Some people will get hurt if people found out who was tied to Alibaba stuff. It's sad Watanabe doesn't want to be more realistic with their product. Those are really awesome wheels.

radroach · 06-20-2014, 03:56 AM

I like these wheels and can get past the moral dilemma of buying copies since these wheels are old as shit.

I really need to see how these look on a GBS BRZ before i make my decision. Choosing wheels to go with this color isn't as easy to me it seems.

fooddude · 06-20-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by radroach

I really need to see how these look on a GBS BRZ before i make my decision.

Seeing pics of these wheels on any color twin, or on any twin period, isn't going to happen and is super rare lol. The only pics of a twin with them in the world (besides the too big 18" high offset ones..those do not count lol) is this red one.

fooddude · 07-04-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Funktional

I emailed another Rota vendor about 17" RKR in magnesium black availability and they alluded to the fact that there might be a production run of 17" RKRs in 2-3 months. I asked for specifics, offset, etc and I'm waiting to hear back. I'll update this thread as I hear more since the OP seems to have bailed.

Any updates on this?

Maybe @WheelDude.com?

Funktional · 07-05-2014, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fooddude

Any updates on this?

Maybe @WheelDude.com?

See previous posts, they said they'll only have availability for crazy low offsets. Basically, no luck.

ShutterSpeed · 07-06-2014, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fooddude

Anyone know the specs on this ones wheels?

Fett4Real · 07-06-2014, 01:51 AM

Think those are the 16" wheels?

Juvenile · 07-06-2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ShutterSpeed

Anyone know the specs on this ones wheels?

16x8.5 +35 square .possibly with spacers in the rear

CallmeDave · 07-31-2014, 09:49 PM

I'm interested but It doesn't look like its happening... Why did they choose to make it in 18s? it looks worse the bigger the rim size.

dizzario · 08-27-2014, 08:08 PM

Please take this from someone who has been HEAVILY researching these wheels the past couple of months.

These wheels in the sizes shown above on the red GT86 will come out to ~$3300 shipped to your door in the US. They weigh damn near 21lbs in 16" and are not forged. I'm sure that they use the same cast methods as other reputable Japanese wheel makers (Work, SSR, etc.) but the fact is that they're selling for 'forged prices'. Sizing choices are what you'd expect from a 5x100 bolt pattern.

I pulled the trigger on my first set of TE37s (RTs) this year and I can tell you that for LESS THAN OR EQUAL to $3300 you can get forged, lightweight (17lbs) wheels and maybe even save near $1k if they pop up on the forums. This isn't my first set of 'real' wheels either...just my first set of Volks

My point: Nothing beats buying the real McCoy but in the RS Watanabe case the high weight and shipping (only from AUS or JPN) is a deal-killer unless you have a hookup. If you want the look...and I can't believe I'm saying this...Rota isn't a bad alternative.

-D.

bitesthedust · 11-19-2014, 11:45 PM

Anyone else want to try to revive this?

I emailed @WheelDude.com how to go about ordering a set of either Rota RKR or RB in 17x9 5x100. They said it would need to be special ordered and a minimum of 3 sets would need to be ordered.

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%
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07-31-2014, 09:49 PM	#96
CallmeDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ, 07 WRX Location: Michigan, Novi Posts: 209 Thanks: 154 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm interested but It doesn't look like its happening... Why did they choose to make it in 18s? it looks worse the bigger the rim size. __________________ 13 BRZ Premium. 07 WRX.

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