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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Default Rota Subzero wheels .. 600 shipped 18s? Legit?

http://www.machiii.net/wheels/rota_subzero.html

600 shipped for 18s .. seems so cheap, is the site legit??
The gold ones would look pretty sick on SW
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Yes, the site is legit.
The reason the price is cheap is because the wheels are cheap

remember...
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Ive read a whole bunch of posts on other forums in regards to rota's quality and everyone seems to be happy with them. Their just so cheap because they copy all other brands styles right and dont have to invest in R&D.
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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http://www.iloveracing.com/product_i...840bfec4d503f2 click...
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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There's gotta be a good amount of truth behind why people knock and make fun of Rotas. Imo save up some more and get a better quality wheel.
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ihavenosn
Imo save up some more and get a better quality wheel.
your just saying that cause you have nice wheels

Originally Posted by bBlover
I'm down lol
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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hahaha
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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wheres neb when you need him?? haha
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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they already used all my pictures
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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^ lol those shirts are great.

I was considering rotas for awhile but all the bashing they seem to get kinda turned me off..have my eyes on work emotion cr kai (which I believe is the same wheel as the rota suzero) in matte bronze

Only real issue now is to decide if I want 17x7 or 17x8 (threadjack: opinions plz? )

anyway, save up a little bit more and get better quality wheels =)
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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17x8 for sure, and i believe rota torques are the ones that are the lookalikes of the cr kai's.

Either way, good choice in going with the Works!
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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^ DAMN!!!
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bBlover
^ DAMN!!!
well he asked for the sub zero model didn't he?
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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haha which are knockoffs of RacingHarts which are a dime a dozen nowadays..
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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exactly. If all you're doing is driving on the street on a daily driver.. then Rotas are fine.

In fact.. even HIGH END EXPENSIVE wheels are sometimes crap too. Like HRE's. i freaking LOVE them.. but they're banned from racing cuz they're crap. http://www.nobleforums.com/showthread.php?t=346

So.. pay what you can afford, and buy what you NEED. if you need for racing, then buy the high quality stuff. If you're just driving around and just want more style.. then Rota's are just fine.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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3 of my friends have Mazda6s (1 has Mazdaspeed6) and they all have Rotas. 5 people in each car and trunk filled with audio equipment in the trunk. 3+ years later, not one dent.



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