Rotas New Wheel SSR SP1 Professor

[Aznboi64]

Alright I'm giving a heads up to you guys only. Rota will be releasing a new wheel called the GP1 in June which is a replica of the SSR SP1 Professor. What offset do you guys need +25? It will come in 17x7.5 and 17x8.5. The lowest will be +25/30/35. LMK

[teddy]

what lug patterns?

[dj_lennon_franz]

yah...4x114.3?????

[Flamereka]

I'd def take a set in 4x114.3. Why not have them make them in 4x114.3 and 5x114.3 like some sparco wheels with both bolt patterns on the wheels.

[Fergus]

I think I just found my new wheels...that is if they come in 4x114.3

[Dano]

This doesn't belong in the classifieds forum, moved to Wheels/Tires/Suspension.

-Dan

[Dori Dori]

Make a 9.5" wide variant while keeping offsets low and you'll have a real hit in the s-chassis community.

[skydragoness]

Low 20's offset and keep the 4-lug available. Like Dori said, it will be a hit! All Rota has to do is offer low offsets on any of their wheels and the S'chassis' bolt patterns and they'll get a crapload of more customers.

.. those rims are gorgeous

[chmercer]

seriously, black face wheels with polished lip is like the worst trend ever. make them in full polish. but what am i talking about, thoes wheels will be some whack *** 1 piece with a machined lip, so it will look like crap anyway.

[j-z]

so how do you now about this information? are you rotas insider or something? anyways... if these came with a 4x114 pattern im definetly gonna get some all polished. i wonder if a 16'' size will be available...

[GhostDriver]

How much does a 17" version weigh? Will it come in 16? Are they LP cast?

[turtl631]

Seeing as the real ones are heavy, I'm sure these will weigh a ton. I guess the ricer/drifter crowd will like them though, at least rota is starting to offer wheels that actually fit and look good on S chassis cars.

[chmercer]

so how do you now about this information? are you rotas insider or something? anyways... if these came with a 4x114 pattern im definetly gonna get some all polished. i wonder if a 16'' size will be available...

cause this **** is never a real replica. its always like ehhhh i guess that kindof looks right.... for reference, you might remember a thread about rota replica of vs-xx on this forum? everyone has their panties in a bunch for that crap, and, lo and behold, rota rolls out with some total junker wheels -





yea.. no.

if rota wants to prove me wrong by making some 500$ wheels and selling them for 130$ a piece so that they can hit their market, then thats fine with me. but ill shoot myself in the head if these are anything but cast 1 piece boat anchors. closest thing they will be to 3 piece is stick on plastic rivets.

damn i hate rota

[Dori Dori]

The Formel was supposed to be a copy of the BBS wheel available as an OEM option for the 02 WRX. Rota's whole market is pretty much Subarus (and hondas) and I think it's smart of them to venture out to the rest of the market.

I used to have a problem with Rotas b/c of all the Subzero failures, but apparently none of the other wheels suffere the same problems. Either way, I'm a funcion over form guy which is why I run FN's. I could care less what everyone else has, how rare they are, or what color scheme looks best...if they are relatively light, strong, and come in good sizes while keeping the price low, I see nothing wrong with them. Don't hate.

[chmercer]

The Formel was supposed to be a copy of the BBS wheel available as an OEM option for the 02 WRX. Rota's whole market is pretty much Subarus (and hondas) and I think it's smart of them to venture out to the rest of the market.

I used to have a problem with Rotas b/c of all the Subzero failures, but apparently none of the other wheels suffere the same problems. Either way, I'm a funcion over form guy which is why I run FN's. I could care less what everyone else has, how rare they are, or what color scheme looks best...if they are relatively light, strong, and come in good sizes while keeping the price low, I see nothing wrong with them. Don't hate.

thats exactly what im talking about, they ARENT going to come in good sizes, stay light and strong, and keep prices low. if rota ever made a 17x9 wheel it would weigh like 28 pounds.

[turtl631]

Lol...they make 17x8.5s for the 2005 STi, so better sizes are on the way. Don't forget about the MB Motoring Weapons for a cheap wheel option too.

[Dori Dori]

Werd, and they don't weigh much at all. No, they are not forged Volk light, but they do tend to be lighter than the average bear...I mean wheel.

[nsrZ32]

IMO....save your money and buy the real SSR's not a cheap copy.

[BomexS13]

IMO....save your money and buy the real SSR's not a cheap copy.

Speaking of real SSR;s. I went to buds house this yesterday. I was browsing in his garage and saw 4 huge boxes of SSR's. I asked him why he has SSR's, he said its made for MSPORTS Japan but ended up not using. MSPORTS told him to sell it AT COST just to get rid of it. Jeezus, his offer is CHEAP, I mean CHEAP!!!! Its a custom offset and color for MSports. ITs gold(they dont offer gold) and the offset is a little bit lower than my Equips....huge lip, it'll also fit big brakes. Ive been a sucker for huge lips for over a decade now...

might sell the 5zigens and get those...

[LiU]

god damn I'm so tired of you guys (not just those on this forum, but on other forums as well)... you know who you are... "omg don't buy rip offs buy the real versions because only then will you get my approval! Spend more and get the real thing!" For what? I'm gonna spend $1000 more to get some forged wheels that will never be used to their full potential so to speak, in other words, a set of quality cast wheels will do for my purposes. If there's a rip off that's good quality and has good fitment, **** I'm gonna buy it, its how the market works, ripoff companies take sales away from Volk and BBS, and they adjust, its called business. And don't give me all that bullcrap about forged is stronger and lighter! Funny how alot of you wheel ricers I'm refering to buy these awesome light and forged wheels because "they're so strong and light" then when track day or drift practice comes you throw on your stockers and take off the "strong and light" wheels... how ironic.This is in no way belittling people that have Volks, or Work, or whatever, **** if money was no concern I'd get myself a set, but its for those that think any knockoff wheel belongs in the trash without giving them a chance.

[chmercer]

i dont care either way about wheel construction, but bottom line, fake wheels look like ****. if you cant tell the difference between a rota grid and a te37, then you are an idiot.

[LiU]

I didn't buy them because they look like TE37s, I bought them because they are a good size and fit well and Rota has a pretty good rep amongst autocrossers (aside from some problems w/ the subzeros, which they promtply took care of), their wheels have been pretty well liked. Would I rather have a set of volk te37s than the rota knockoffs? Hell yes, but would I rather save $700 and spend it towards better tires or more seat time? Hell yes.

And you do realize knockoff wheels can't look EXACTLY like their original counterparts right? That'd be illegal. Honestly to each his own,I have no problem against people who buy expensive wheels, I just have a problem of people being so narrow minded and putting down others.

Quote »i dont care either way about wheel construction, but bottom line, fake wheels look like ****. if you cant tell the difference between a rota grid and a te37, then you are an idiot.[/quote]

[turtl631]

thats exactly what im talking about, they ARENT going to come in good sizes, stay light and strong, and keep prices low. if rota ever made a 17x9 wheel it would weigh like 28 pounds.

Actually, 16x8 +20 is a really good size, and they weigh like 16 lbs each, which is also pretty good, and cost like $700 shipped for a set. That's not a bad price for getting new wheels with those specs. 17x8 and 17x9 might be on the way too for the crowd into bigger wheels. THe looks are nice too. Personally, I don't think that the Grids look any worse than TE37s. They actually look better than TE37s with the flat face. So, while the Rotas out there might not be 3 piece forged super JdM TYtE doriFTo specials in 17x10.5 +2 , they are a good compromise between size/weight/cost/looks for 90% of 240 owners. And the other 10% can go spend tons of money on 18x7.5 HREs and then complain that Rota makes bad sizes....

[LiU]

actually I spent $600 shipped via the GB... and I'd say that's pwned if I ever seen pwned.

...cost like $700 shipped for a set... And the other 10% can go spend tons of money on 18x7.5 HREs and then complain that Rota makes bad sizes....

[chmercer]

wait you actually have rota grids? i just guessed. haha. i have no idea what car you drive soo yea...

the HREs could have been 18x2 as long as the offset was right, it dosent matter, i dont race on them, i cant afford to replace thoes tires. and if you think i spent tons of money on thoes, then you loose.

you guys can go buy your gay *** boat anchors if you want, and dont try to rip on my stuff, because i could care less.
Modified by chmercer at 1:49 AM 5/9/2005

[LiU]

see, the thing is, I like your wheels, and we didnt really rip on anyone and their personal preferences, which is my whole point, I see too many jackasses rip on other's preferences, honestly, people could have 18x10 bling bling forged wheels that don't weigh much at all and still couldn't drive worth a penny, and there's people who drive complete stock cars that are great drivers, who are they (the jackasses) to put down someone else and their preference. For some people, its just not justifiable to spend twice as much money when you can have a cheaper, enough quality alternative. And for every *** that thinks like that, I'll be an *** right back at them. Honestly there's just as much rice in the Nissan crowd as in the Honda crowd, where you as a driver and your car is nothing more than the flushness and brand name of your wheels.

[chmercer]

i guess you guys are just missing my point or somthing. im not against knockoffs, im against ugly wheels . my aero is knockoff, i dont care that im taking money away from vertex. its just that wheels are a thing that, to be knocked off, the design has to be slightly altered to maintain the same general design with a less expensive material. furthermore, when you try to mimic a multipiece wheel with a single piece design, it just looks so cheesy.

gramlightsrota attack

yeahhhh... na

[Dori Dori]

Naughty naughty, you're using the forged Gram Light as a point of reference. Even Ray's cast version doesn't look like that.

[gogg]

In thailand half the parts are fakes of real stuff. It's also all dirt cheap.

[Exar-Kun]

The Rotas still don't look as nice as my REAL Gram Lights..you'll see them yourself this weekend ya hoser.

-Chet