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06-29-2012, 04:06 PM | #43 | |
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However, it is still true that they produce OEM Toyota wheels, if in an extremely limited and forced fashion just like it's true many of the "Rota suck" pics are extremely misleading. Some Rotas do in fact just crack/break. So do some OEM wheels (I've experienced that one myself, an Enkei OEM honda wheel). So do some Works. So do some Desmond. So do some Volks. How in the hell did this thread become about Rota's anyways? I have always found it interesting that everyone hates Rota yet doesn't hate the multiple other brands that do the same thing (and often are much worse at it). I never understood it which is probably why I defend them more than I actually care to. And before design theft is brought back up, the big boys do it too so it's somewhat a pointless arguement as well.
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With any wheel company, Im sure none want to see wheels crack. However, under right conditions, any wheel whether forged or cast can fail. I still remember (im really old btw) when the first te37 came out back in the late 90s, a friend had them on his eclipse for a week and was already harping on why his forged wheels were bent... Failure on wheels can happen to anyone and any brand. Its not saying one brand is better than another or one is superior to another. My suggestion is to clearly figure out what your intended use is and find a design that meets your requirements, and still having an open mind that at any given time, under the perfect storm/right conditions, the wheel can potentially fail... It will happen on aftermarket wheels and will also happen on O.E. Remember potholes and road conditions dont discriminate
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Getting too serious here .... just to chill out the room
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It also seems to be the purpose of certain members to try to flame the living shit out of anyone mentioning Rotas in a negative, even if accurate light. I think Rota has learned from their destroyed rep of 2002 that the internet can work both ways. Go back to the Rota thread and maybe sort out who causrs the Rota threads to spiral out of control.
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any wheels that attract the opposite sex do just fine for me....sexy wheels + sexy car to throw em' on = FTW. i'm sure more than a few brands make a wheel that will qualify.
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I can't rain down hate because my previous car had rota's and i currently have works. Everyone has taste and a budget to keep in mind. I don't, however, appreciate it when some DBag rolls up to a meet in XXR's(or any other replica) and starts yapping about how great he is. This has obviously more to do with the person but it just gets under my skin. That is all.
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My thing with replicas is just that, that they're REPLICAS! If they would just create their own design/look instead of biting off every reputable wheel maker then I believe they'll gain respect. You don't see top wheel makers copying each others design. Just saying...
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lol... Sam's getting ROTAS!!
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love knock offs! I get the looks I want for a fair price.
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