Guest Garfy Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I'm thinking of going for these, but would be interested to hear if anyone has used their wheels before, and if they are any good. http://www.rotawheelsuk.com/alloys.php?product_id=e1a7a1a4ea9dfdeddf7f8296ac9e696d&startrow=0 I will be going for 18", 9.5" wide on the back, and 8.5" wide on the front, the only offset available for the rear is 30mm the fronts have many options 25, 30, 35 or 40mm any recomendations, for best handling/appearance compromise? I thiink the shape of the spokes should also help with fitting over uk brakes, which I dont have yet but it would be good if they did. Any views would be helpfull, thanks peeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Garfy, do a search on these wheels, there is good advice on the offsets available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 There are a few people with rota GTRs on here. Cant think who though at the moment but they will appear:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenauto Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Loving those wheels mate. Wish I had enough cash to be splashin on wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 They are nice. Almost got the black ones with the red lip:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenauto Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 They'd look sweet on your black car yeah. My mate has recently bought a set of the ones shown in red with the polished lips for his MX5, he's going old school. Must admit i wasn't sure at first but it makes a real change from the usual massive rims on those poor wee cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 g-nemie did a protoshop for me. In the end opinion was split and I couldnt make my mind up either so decided best not. I almost went for the silver ones then but got a good deal on some 19's so went for them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilakadaddy Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 If you have a look in my garage, I have the same width's as what you're going for, 30mm offset at the rear, 35mm offset at the front. I actually wanted the 25mm offset at the front as I think the front wheels are a little too tucked in. I think TDR has the 25mm front offset on his car. As for handling, I would assume that the 40mm offset is best as this is closest to the standard wheels offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 i tdR has these wheels and i know thorin was considering them...unsure which he went for in the end though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 If you have a look in my garage, I have the same width's as what you're going for, 30mm offset at the rear, 35mm offset at the front. I actually wanted the 25mm offset at the front as I think the front wheels are a little too tucked in. I think TDR has the 25mm front offset on his car. As for handling, I would assume that the 40mm offset is best as this is closest to the standard wheels offset. Just had a look mate, thats my mind made up, order is placed, they look great, how long you had them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I had them on and the rears rubbed the arches very badly ! See: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=105407&highlight=frying+pan Cheers G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I had them on and the rears rubbed the arches very badly ! See: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=105407&highlight=frying+pan Cheers G Oh no, erm worried now, so it seems like they rub on standard suspension but not lowered? that doesn't make sense to me? Help!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilakadaddy Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yep they rub, sorry I should have mentioned that! I think everyone who's bought these wheels has the same problem, although my car is lower than most, so I didn't know whether they would rub on standard suspension. There's no issue on the front, but at the rear I had to have the rear arch lips trimmed back and everything's fine now I've had the wheels about a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 yup - i have some... http://www.internetwork.org.uk/pics/satin4.jpg Couldn't say what offsets though, I just got Gaz (envy) to send me a set in the appropite sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yup, and the rears rubbed the arches like bastards. Had to have them trimmed, the bodyshop said they couldn't roll the arches as they're strengthened with welds or something strange? I bought them on the recommendation that they would fit 'no problems' from a 'reputable' trader not so far away. They fit fine over UK brakes but I can't remember which offset I have on the front off the top of my head. I do get the occasional rub on the front passenger side on very big/fast bumps but then I've got 115k mile old UK suspension.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Looks like I'm going to be trimming the arch lips then, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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