Rota P45R on a S13

Post by **ashibah83** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:51 am

................you can drift with any wheel that fits...............

Post by **simmode1** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:21 am

scels240 wrote:could u drift with those?

Post by **newdude1** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:22 am

I too am interested in these. On their site http://www.rotawheels.com/wheels.asp?wheelid=31 they have 17x9 with a +25 offset and a +12. which offset would be better looking and fit well?

Post by **simmode1** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:47 am

I'd get the lower offset. But you could do like Bushido and call them for a custom set of 17x9.5+15.

I think thats the optimum size for an s13. And if enuff ppl order that size, they may add it to their list of stocked sizes.

Post by **adrianfromthecastle** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:58 am

scels240 wrote:could u drift with those?

LOL

Post by **driftgodleo** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:16 am

That is one of the sexiest S13's I've ever seen!

Post by **newdude1** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:35 am

Would the 17x9.5 +12 need any spacers or pulls? He mentioned something about banging the wheel walls in, Which I dont wanna do. I want it to be flush and I dont mind rolling the fenders a lil bit.

Post by **ashibah83** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:56 am

no spacers, a roll, an aggressive stretch and maybe a slight pull

Post by **newdude1** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:07 pm

What would you consider an aggressive stretch?

Post by **simmode1** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:06 pm

newdude1 wrote:What would you consider an aggressive stretch?

I'd stretch some 225/40's on there like Bushido did with his 18's.

newdude1 wrote:Would the 17x9.5 +12 need any spacers or pulls? He mentioned something about banging the wheel walls in, Which I dont wanna do. I want it to be flush and I dont mind rolling the fenders a lil bit.

I bet you wouldn't need to do all that wheelwell work with 17's. But I could be wrong though. But I do know +12 will poke out. You'll want either a good roll+pull or flares or overfenders. Don't let that scare you though homie! Go for it and post pics!
Modified by simmode1 at 7:16 PM 8/11/2008

Post by **newdude1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:34 am

Ya I dont really want them sticking out at all. Would the +25 fit better?

Post by **simmode1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:27 am

newdude1 wrote:Ya I dont really want them sticking out at all. Would the +25 fit better?

It'll fit and it'll look good. But it won't look as aggressize or as good as Bushido's. Kinda like the Nismo 350z's LMGT4's that you see on ebay.

But for real... 17x9.5+15 sounds like a winner if you can wait the 6 months for custom orders...

Post by **newdude1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:02 pm

how much do you think they'll stick out?

And what about the P45F's. Will they stick out with the 17x7.5 +12? I like those better because they come with a polished lip. Im painting the middle piece anyway, I just prefer to have a polished lip.

Post by **simmode1** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:02 am

17x9.5+12's should stick out about 3mm more than Bushido's, which isn't bad. A little pull and it'll look great.

Honestly, I completely ignore the p45f, so I have no idea. I didn't even know they had a +12 available. It might look cool, but I absolutely refuse to drive on such skinny wheels anymore and the +12 is only available in the 17x7.5.

Maybe you can call them for a custom 17x8.5 (or higher)+12 p45f? I'm thinking that this wheel style won't have the concave face, but will instead have a fat lip. And that would be hot.

Post by **newdude1** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:22 am

Ya I probably will try and contact them and see what they can do. What off set would you recommend to a plush look with a roll?

Im new to the whole 240 scene but when you say pull do you mean literally tug on the fenders?

Post by **vda240** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:21 am

Only 17s in 4 lug are 17x9.5 +15. I just got a set today of 17's (I ordered 18's so waiting on those too) from #1 Rota dealer there is, and he said they only have like 2 sets that they recently got in (custom made from Rota), and the only sizes that Rota makes for 4 lug is 18x9.5 +15 and 17x9.5 +15. The only color for 4 lug is Full Royal Sports Bronze too.

Here are some pics of the 17x9.5 +15 Rotas (not what I ordered but still, soon Ill get my 18s!) Enjoying them while they last!

Post by **ANVIL** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:16 am

damn those look nice!! how much did those run you?

what tire setup are you going to go with?

Post by **vda240** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:20 am

ANVIL wrote:damn those look nice!! how much did those run you?

what tire setup are you going to go with?

Thanks, they sent me the wrong wheels (I ordered 18x9.5 +15 but got 17x9.5 +15) so I'm going to send those back. The 17s are I think 800 or so, but I paid 900 shipped for my 18s. Alittle steep for these wheels but remeber they are 4 lug, custom ordered from Rota, good offset, + the weight is decent. (17's weight 20lb) 4 lug 4ever

Once my 18s get here I'm going to go with 245/40/18 don't know what brand yet, but not the best def, Im short on money. (probably bridgestone or maybe falken)

Post by **simmode1** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:56 pm

20lbs? Wow. Thats lighter than I thought.

Plz don't send them back. Sell them to someone who wants them. And trust me, plenty of ppl want them...

Buy another set with the money you make. Just a suggestion...

Post by **vda240** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:51 pm

simmode1 wrote: 20lbs? Wow. Thats lighter than I thought.

Plz don't send them back. Sell them to someone who wants them. And trust me, plenty of ppl want them...

Buy another set with the money you make. Just a suggestion...

I'd gladly do so, but I doubt anybody would want "Rotas" for 800 or so bucks.. Personally, I think the wheels should get alittle bit more respect, especially of their decent weight and good design (so what if its a knock off of Nismo) but who wants to pay 2+ g's for a set of wheels that are probably going to get messed up in 2-3 years anyway? (curb rash etc, depends on your driving style) Oh its a knock off it must be bullsh** wheel, honestly, the average guy wouldn't know a difference between the two, even some 240 owners (at least where I live). Its because of the "name", there are bunch of drift cars out there that use p45r's with good success.

Btw it took me almost 4 months to save up for a set, plus 2 months of waiting

Post by **newdude1** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:30 am

Heres a coupe with 17x 9.5 +15. zerothread?id=308877 Scroll down to the bottom. Yall think he had to hammer the inside fender in to fit?

Post by **simmode1** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:29 am

vda240 wrote:
I'd gladly do so, but I doubt anybody would want "Rotas" for 800 or so bucks.. Personally, I think the wheels should get alittle bit more respect, especially of their decent weight and good design (so what if its a knock off of Nismo) but who wants to pay 2+ g's for a set of wheels that are probably going to get messed up in 2-3 years anyway? (curb rash etc, depends on your driving style) Oh its a knock off it must be bullsh** wheel, honestly, the average guy wouldn't know a difference between the two, even some 240 owners (at least where I live). Its because of the "name", there are bunch of drift cars out there that use p45r's with good success.

Btw it took me almost 4 months to save up for a set, plus 2 months of waiting

I got quoted $895, so yeah, I'd pay $800 for a set (and will!). I would like the price to come down of course, but at roughly half the price of LMGT4's, I should stop b****ing.

newdude1 wrote:Heres a coupe with 17x 9.5 +15. zerothread?id=308877 Scroll down to the bottom. Yall think he had to hammer the inside fender in to fit?

I'm gonna guess that Bushido had to do that hammering because he used a 40 profile tire on 18's. Thats a little larger than s13's wheel+tire diameter is designed to be. Maybe he wouldn't have had to do that if he went with a 35 prifile tire, but most ppl don't like tires that thin. I know I don't.

If you go with 17's and a 40 profile tire, your total diameter would be the same as stock. So to answer your question, I believe that whether you will need to hammer your wheel wells is dependant upon your tire size and how low you're dropped.

But the buttom line is, it isn't really all that much work to fit these. But if they rub, just raise your car a little, till you fix it.
Modified by simmode1 at 2:44 PM 8/14/2008

Post by **musashin** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:50 pm

Hehe, $895? I got quoted $750 shipped straight from the mouth of the North American Distributor. Sucka.

Post by **musashin** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:56 pm

newdude1 wrote:Ya I dont really want them sticking out at all. Would the +25 fit better?

17x9 +25 would be very very iffy on clearing front suspension with coilovers. Springs/struts, definitely no. But you shouldn't be going for fitment like this without coilovers anyways...

Post by **simmode1** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:32 pm

musashin wrote:Hehe, $895? I got quoted $750 shipped straight from the mouth of the North American Distributor. Sucka.

I'd feel great about that price!I think somebody was tryin to hustle me!

Post by **musashin** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:36 pm

Well, that was for a staggered set of 17x9 +25 and 17x9.5 +12, nothing custom. So you may not have been hustled.

Post by **NICONick** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:35 am

simmode1 wrote:Here you go!

Thats just beautiful!! Wheres the best place to get these? (4 Lug) I think the 18's look good on S13 esp in that bronze! Im thinkin seriously about getting myself a set.

Post by **simmode1** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:52 am

Most of us just seem to be contacting the North American Distributor directly. This is from Rotawheels.com contacts page. GL.

Cosmic Marketing Corp.28301 Industrial Blvd Suite V, Hayward, CA 94545Phone: 510-786-1726Fax: 510-786-2007E-mail: kimcosmic[at]juno.com

Post by **vda240** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:17 pm

Get em from WheelDude aka DaSubyDude (wheeldude.com) while they last (only 2 sets left)!

Post by **s13_maJiK** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:16 am

I'm going to pick up a set, 17x9 +25 ($189 ea.) and 18x9.5 +15 ($199 ea.) Bronze of course too. I was really suprised that there wasn't like any price difference between sizes.

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