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Old 07-09-2008, 02:15 PM
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Anything wrong with Rota rims?
I've seen on various selling threads for Rota rims. Is there anything wrong with them? Why are they cheap compared to other brands?
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theyre knock offs but still good! =)
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theyre knock offs but still good! =)
Oh hahahaha
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They are cast versions of forged rims, to be accurate.
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cast vs forged

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Originally Posted by chinoyboi
I've seen on various selling threads for Rota rims. Is there anything wrong with them? Why are they cheap compared to other brands?
Rotas are a decent wheel, nothing wrong with them unless you are a styledog and need to rock brand name stuff. People most likely sell them because they want a new look....lots of wheel ****** around here
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Nothing wrong with Rota wheels They are cast wheels and this process is a lot cheaper compared to forging. Rota wheels are properly tested and meet very high standards such as JWL/VIA.

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so according to you guys, rota's are "ok"/"good" and wouldn't mind them cuz they're just a cheaper of the same-ish thing brand name's carry.
so what about drag wheels?
any info appreciated.
and i didnt mean to thread jack, just wanna learn.
thanks.
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ROTA's FTW!
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Drag is pretty much garbage, go with Rotas..
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lol gee thanks. but seriously?
they're worse than rota's?
damn. haha.
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Yes, a buddy of mine had a pair on his Civic SI and the paint on the rims peeled within like a month and they were pretty heavy as well.
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wtf are drag wheels?
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Originally Posted by jam007
Drag is pretty much garbage, go with Rotas..
they are both garbage, but i gotta say rota's are making some nice looking flushed wheels for the 5x100 sizes.
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Pretty much Rotas are the best bang for the buck unless you shop around the forums and find something used..
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