garithp

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and i'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times.

I reside is South Africa and I'm interested in getting a set of Rota G-Force rims for my Evo 8. However, I've been told by some of the distributers here that their suppliers in the US informed them that Rotas are NOT good rims as they have had issues with the quality and strength of the rims, and will not sell them.

They indicated that some of the rims gets hairline cracks when used on trackdays.

Can you please tell me if these issues are correct, still prevelant or have they been resolved? I would really love to get a set as i think they look awesome!!
Please let me know.

Toxin

iTrader: (2)

A few stories from many years ago will always keep following ROTA's and you will be reminded of them every time you see someone who paid 4 times the price for his Volks.

On the other hand, there's a LOT of people on this forum that have been using ROTAs with great success - daily driving or tracking them.

They're good wheels from what I can gather.

garithp

Thanks Toxin,

I have been doing some research on Rota rims and it does seem like old propaganda floating around them.

I'm very keen on getting me a set...

will post pics once i get them.

cheers

ToddMcF2002

While you are at it search on "cracked Advan" to see how the cast original of the gforce holds up. Rotas are cast and will likely hold up as well as any cast wheel of similar design.

FJF

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They're fine wheels. Good luck.

Kevmac3685

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For daily driving they are ok. For racing and track use save your money for better wheels. Rotas are usally a heavier wheel.

chu

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It does not have issues unless you have issues with it!

RockmanX

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there is nothing wrong with Tracking rotas. EVODAVE autocrosses alot and has never had any issues and he he setting great times with your so called heavier rim

evodave

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i have had prolly 6 sets of volks and prolly 10 sets of rotas and beat the snot outta both...neither has had any issues and the streets in ohio are horrible too

metalsaber

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Thanks Dave. I hear you might be coming out to Beaver Run in PA for July?

evodave

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i will be there with bells on

metalsaber

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See you there.

josel_atr

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i've had mine since april this year. i daily drive it. so far so good except for a rock chip on one of the spokes from a long drive last weekend. its no big deal, it could've happened in any type of wheels. i heard wheeldude carry touch up paint for them. i gonna get one!

Kevmac3685

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That's fine I was just saying because every wheel that was a rota that I liked was around 20-22lbs a wheel for an 18" wheel. I have a ssl pack evo so I am very picky on weight lol.

metalsaber

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Depends if ~8-16lbs (total) is a make or break for you. I'm assuming other wheels might be 18lbs.