I am possibly getting a set of Rota wheels, and I just wanted to find out if there are any quality issues with them? Any input is welcome, let me know if you have a set, if you like them, how durable they have been, etc. Thanks guys!

Slipstreams or....?

You pay for what you get... And, Rotas are pretty cheap.
They're not perfect... I read that a guy broke his Rotas on another board. :(

slipstreams

A guy broke them!? What do you mean "broke"? How did he do it?

Anyway, I liked them because they are cheap and still light, two very desirable features to me. :D

i don't hear many complaints from people who have them.. i think you'll be safe getting them..

... no velox vx-8r??

Originally posted by igo4bmx
... no velox vx-8r??
That's what I'm saying! Does this guy want this or that? Or, maybe... :D

The guy drove them hard on a pothole-ridden street...

Originally posted by xivera

That's what I'm saying! Does this guy want this or that? Or, maybe... :D

The guy drove them hard on a pothole-ridden street...

piscorpio should get one 16" vx-8r, 1 roteslipstream, 1 kosei K1, and one RH cp-035.... then he will be happy!

HAHAHAHA!!! You guys know me too well. Theres just too many choices!

Velox - I think Id rather go with 15" so these get ruled out, plus igo4bmx stole my thunder on these. :D

Racing Harts - Way too expensive, I dont think Ill be spending that much on wheels for a while...maybe if I get a second job.

Kosei - I actually never really liked these, ya they're light and cheap, but....

Rotas - seem to be right on for me (at this time anyway) they are cheap, they come 15", they're light, and they look pretty good (at least I think so, and i can get them in bronze, which is the color Ive been wanting for a while)

You guys happy now! :flipa:

So xivera, getting back to what you said, how did this guy "break" his Rota slipstreams?

Originally posted by piscorpio
So xivera, getting back to what you said, how did this guy "break" his Rota slipstreams?
pothole(s)... I believe...

I too have been looking at the Rotas, namely the Sub-zero. Good looking wheel. $100/wheel in 15" variety too. :D

I just purchased some 15" Rota Slipstreams ... I can tell you how they are quality wise when I recieve them ...

Originally posted by xivera

pothole(s)... I believe...

But what actually happened to the wheel? Bent rim, broken spoke, did it just explode on contact? :D

Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?

Side note: igo4bmx, did you ever post pics of the vx-8r's on your car?

Originally posted by piscorpio
But what actually happened to the wheel? Bent rim, broken spoke, did it just explode on contact? :D
Explode on contact... That's a good one! :hehehe:

Broken spoke, Subzero wheel... ;)

Originally posted by piscorpio
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?

Side note: igo4bmx, did you ever post pics of the vx-8r's on your car?

i haven't bought tires cuz i'm broke as a joke

Originally posted by piscorpio
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?

I actually got mine off eBay ... I paid a little too much for them $475 shipped ... I found out a day after I bought them that I can get them for $400 shipped somewhere else ... If you're interested I can direct you to a person you can talk to ...

groupbuycenter.com just had a buy on these..very cheap....but i think it ended on the 17th.....

I have the C8s, they are pretty nice wheels for the price. The powder coating finish is a little easy to scratch if you arent careful, and they dont have a huge selection when your talking about offset which means you might have rubbing issues.. But Id pay another set.

Is car stuff really cheaper where i live?

I got my Rota Mantis 17's for less than 270 (yes, that's 4 of them), plus Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position 215/40ZR17's for like 380 (of course 4 of them, too). What does that come out to...67.50 per wheel and 95 per tire? Nice, huh?

Everytime I ask about something and include the price, people always say it's a steal. Did you know i could get Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs here for $8 each?

Damn, this is so cool. :D

Originally posted by bbpro
Is car stuff really cheaper where i live?

I got my Rota Mantis 17's for less than 270 (yes, that's 4 of them), plus Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position 215/40ZR17's for like 380 (of course 4 of them, too). What does that come out to...67.50 per wheel and 95 per tire? Nice, huh?

Everytime I ask about something and include the price, people always say it's a steal. Did you know i could get Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs here for $8 each?

Damn, this is so cool. :D

Where exactly is this promise land of cheap goods?? :D

Originally posted by piscorpio
Where exactly is this promise land of cheap goods?? :D

MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Great beaches and babes, too!:D
Filipinos who live abroad actually tell relatives who visit to buy car stuff here. There's a stretch called Banawe Street that'll make you piss with delight. Ask any car-loving Flip, if you know any. I think Xivera is one, right, Xiv?;)

Originally posted by bbpro


MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Great beaches and babes, too!:D
Filipinos who live abroad actually tell relatives who visit to buy car stuff here. There's a stretch called Banawe Street that'll make you piss with delight. Ask any car-loving Flip, if you know any. I think Xivera is one, right, Xiv?;)

ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D

Originally posted by piscorpio
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D

I don't know about turbos, but here's another one to make you drool:
A guy i recently met chucked a TYPE R engine into his 5th gen Civic.
Cost of engine: 5000. He had it turboed afterwards, too. :eek:
Is that cheap or what? :D

Originally posted by piscorpio
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
Not anytime soon... but, my bro and my Dad are going this Apr/Mar.
Perhaps, I should ask them to pick up something from Banawe St.?
Originally posted by bbpro
I don't know about turbos, but here's another one to make you drool:
A guy i recently met chucked a TYPE R engine into his 5th gen Civic.
Cost of engine: 5000. He had it turboed afterwards, too. :eek:
Is that cheap or what? :D
CTR or ITR? :confused:

Originally posted by xivera

Not anytime soon... but, my bro and my Dad are going this Apr/Mar.
Perhaps, I should ask them to pick up something from Banawe St.?


Nah, not unless you are buying! I am pretty much tapped out right now, so I won't be buying any new goodies for awhile. I do still have a few loose ends to tie up before I start saving for the turbo. (slotted rotors, new pads, possibly an exhaust, rear strut ties.) Maybe the next trip!! :D

Originally posted by piscorpio
Nah, not unless you are buying! I am pretty much tapped out right now, so I won't be buying any new goodies for awhile. I do still have a few loose ends to tie up before I start saving for the turbo. (slotted rotors, new pads, possibly an exhaust, rear strut ties.) Maybe the next trip!! :D
Ohhhh... You thought that I meant that I should get them to get something for you!? Yeah, right! :D I was thinking getting something for myself but, I wouldn't know what...
Anyway, I'm tapped also... sorta...

Originally posted by xivera

CTR or ITR? :confused:

CTR I think. Teg engines are harder to come by here.