Next time don't buy Rota

"YSI-what can brown do for you" (ysi-what-can-brown-do-for-you) 08/11/2014 at 13:57 • Filed to: None

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Oh wait. . .

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 13:59

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OMG

But seriously, are Rota wheels good?

n54 & s38 > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 13:59

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Wow...

CalzoneGolem > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:00

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For some reason I thought this was an ST. I don't know why I couldn't process the Lambo badge.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:01

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Depends on who you talk to. I say the work just fine for most people. By most I mean 99.99% of people. People use to race on them, actually they are pretty popular for people that want a nice wheel but don't feel like paying 1500 dollars+

See Rotas!

twinturbobmw > CalzoneGolem 08/11/2014 at 14:02

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They do look like ST wheels.

YSI-what can brown do for you > CalzoneGolem 08/11/2014 at 14:02

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The designs are really similar on the wheels at least.

Soloburrito > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:03

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Nice Contis, bro

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:03

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Cool. I have one last question.

Why is their website sketchy as fuck?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:04

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Are these Rotas or are these stock Lambo wheels? Or are they the same.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Soloburrito 08/11/2014 at 14:04

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Buys Lambo

Doesn't get proper set of tires.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:05

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I don't know. They are from the Philippines but that doesn't explain their website. Are you planning on buying a set? Cause I would say go for it! They make wheels in your bolt pattern!

YSI-what can brown do for you > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/11/2014 at 14:06

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They are the stock Lambo wheels.

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:07

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I know that's why I'm wondering! I'm probably not going to buy them, but maybe down the line for whatever replaces the Fiesta. Maybe I can convince my parents to get me a set for my birthday.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:07

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Thats what I thought. I was confused.

StoneCold > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:08

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That is kinda strange, the copyright date hasn't changed in two years .

Brian Silvestro > StoneCold 08/11/2014 at 14:08

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Like I said, sketchy as fuck!

Nibby > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:08

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BUY THESE RIMS INSTEAD

Brian Silvestro > Nibby 08/11/2014 at 14:10

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RazoE > Nibby 08/11/2014 at 14:10

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YSI-what can brown do for you > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:11

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Well if it inspires confidence. I see more people riding on Rotas at an autocross then I do Volk, Work, SSRs, and Gram Lights combined! I think I have only seen one set of Volks and that was on a Porsche. I have seen at least 3 or 4 sets of Rotas at one event.

Nothing wrong with Rotas, I just wish they were a bit lighter! I would recommend some other brands for you as well(same price range) but you have the dreaded 5x108 bolt pattern!

AM3R > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:12

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In their defense, I run the same tire on my BMW and the grip is awesome.

But that's a Lambo bro...

lonestranger > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:13

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Nothing "wrong" with the fact they're Continental. The fact that they're all-seasons, now that's another story.

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:14

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Actually it's 4x108.

YSI-what can brown do for you > lonestranger 08/11/2014 at 14:14

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Yes, I guess I should have specified. Continentals don't make bad tires. It is the fact they are all seasons, that is the problem!

Now if they were Douglas tires. . .

Nibby > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:15

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such image

YSI-what can brown do for you > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:16

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I don't know if that is worse or better. . . either way, Rota has the Grids in that bolt pattern, in 16x7! Don't know if they sell it in America though.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:16

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Dont say that to Eversley.

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:18

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Eh, maybe I'll just throw my entire life savings at HREs, because bro.

YSI-what can brown do for you > AM3R 08/11/2014 at 14:18

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I mean, I don't understand buying an extremely high performance car and then buying tires that don't even meet them!

YSI-what can brown do for you > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:20

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I don't HREs seem like a shady company. Yeah they make high end wheels but are they as good as Volks and stuff. . . I don't know. Go on your forums and find a wheel thread. The FT86 boys have a really good one.

lonestranger > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:21

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Yeah, I kinda figured that someone who was cool with Rotas wasn't a brand snob. Even though Continental is a well-known and respected brand in Europe.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:22

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I drove an R8 with those wheels on it. Luckily I was too slow to cause anything like that.

YSI-what can brown do for you > lonestranger 08/11/2014 at 14:22

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I thought Continental was a well respected brand here in America too, I guess I might be wrong.

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:22

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Yeah I'm sure within seconds I'll find something worth getting.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:26

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Your list will build and you will have no idea what to do. You COULD also get racing steelies with a super low offset. Some companies make it in any bolt pattern! They look awesome, but you may need flares. . .

Brian Silvestro > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:27

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MMMMM FLARES

AM3R > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 14:29

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Even just DW would be a better choice.

offroadkarter > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 14:47

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no

KylesPerGallon > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 15:04

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HRE? shady? you clearly don't know what you're talking about. I'm literally listening to a podcast with them right now on The Smoking Tire. They have their wheels TUV approved by their own choice. Honest trustworthy companies will show you exactly how the put their wheels together.

Theres no standard in the US to rate wheels for their structure which is why failures like this happen because cheep knock off Chinese and Philippine rims hit the market here.

YSI-what can brown do for you > KylesPerGallon 08/11/2014 at 15:26

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Oh HRE's don't break like those Philippine wheels? Or the fact they were banned from racing use. Well go on then. . . They might be quality wheels, but they have had their problems in their past. Plus they are ungodly expensive when you could buy a wheel that has all its qualities plus more for much much cheaper.

Oh and Rotas are being used by lots of race teams. . .

RallyWrench > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 15:59

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Yes. I've used Rotas on race, track, and street cars for years without a single failure.

RallyWrench > Brian Silvestro 08/11/2014 at 15:59

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www.Wheeldude.com

Clown Shoe Pilot > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/11/2014 at 22:45

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This is not the first time I've seen a Rota do that. I knew a guy who tore out the middle of some Rotas with a MINI.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Clown Shoe Pilot 08/12/2014 at 01:59

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these are stock Lambo wheels ;)

PG; the scalpel wielder > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/12/2014 at 08:22

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meh, just buy used instead. wait it out for the perfect set. My Works Cr Kai 18s were a steal at 1k with worn tires, not even a single rock chip. If you have them for years, i think it makes you feel better haha.