Can anyone vouch for Rota, Koning, Enkei
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Can anyone vouch for Rota, Koning, Enkei
Looking at aftermarket wheels for a new MCS in 15x6.5, 15x7 (w 205/55) or 16x7 (and 205/50) with a somewhat period look to them. Rota Auto-X, Circuit 8, Group N, Konig Rewind, and one Enkei. Can anyone cast a positive vote for these manufacturers wheels' strength? None, I believe, are forged and all are somewhat lighter than stock wheels.
Also, what're y'all doin for spares if you're ditching the run-flats? Are you packing fix-a-flat goop and a compressor? Patch/plug kit with CO2 cartridges (like motorcyclists)? A mini spare? Hope? Prayer?
Cheers,
rev
Also, what're y'all doin for spares if you're ditching the run-flats? Are you packing fix-a-flat goop and a compressor? Patch/plug kit with CO2 cartridges (like motorcyclists)? A mini spare? Hope? Prayer?
Cheers,
rev
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I have the Konig Helium, which is not the Rewind, but of similar construction. I use them for daily driving and autocross. My daily driving is over cobblestone streets (not smooth) and 2 train track crossings (not smooth) and the occasional mid-size pothole, no problems so far.
As far as no spare - I carry tire goop, an air compressor and a cell phone.
As far as no spare - I carry tire goop, an air compressor and a cell phone.
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Enkei also makes OE for Toyota(some wheels)
I can vouch for rota quality
..Their plant makes numerous OE wheels as well..
Also on a side note my friend was pulling a prank gone wrong in his honda and well hit a curb pretty hard(more like 30-25 mph).. The rota was still intact
. Also there may be a rumor around about subzero's breakign for no reason...That's because there was a molding problem about 2-3 years ago(in an old batch a long time ago...But if you had an affected wheel send it to rota and they'll send you a new one
..Rota Slipstreams, attacks, and Subzero's have proven themselves many times in IT, SCCA, and HDPE events.. Really good stuff :smile:
I can vouch for rota quality
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Also on a side note my friend was pulling a prank gone wrong in his honda and well hit a curb pretty hard(more like 30-25 mph).. The rota was still intact
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So far, I have bought two sets of aftermarket wheels for my cars (my MCS and my SUV), and both of them are Enkei. Reason I chose Enkei is they are in more unique design and not that expensive when compare to other brand. Overall, quality, build, price and look are quite balance on the scale. ![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
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Enkei is Japan brand, widely used in Japanese car market as some of the folks here posted. The two sets I got are made in Philippine, though not Japan made, but in good quality, and well packed in shipping box. Also, I bought both from discount tire.
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Enkei is Japan brand, widely used in Japanese car market as some of the folks here posted. The two sets I got are made in Philippine, though not Japan made, but in good quality, and well packed in shipping box. Also, I bought both from discount tire.
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At 66,000 miles, my Rota Circuit 8s have seen plenty of abuse, including what was the worst street venue I've ever seen - Detroit! (Sorry, Chad & MISFITOY!!!)
There have been times (especially in Detroit) when I hit potholes at such speed that I just KNEW I'd have a bent wheel and probably a blow-out.
The Circuit 8s have been phenomenally resistant to bending, especially for their under-12 lb. weight.
There have been times (especially in Detroit) when I hit potholes at such speed that I just KNEW I'd have a bent wheel and probably a blow-out.
The Circuit 8s have been phenomenally resistant to bending, especially for their under-12 lb. weight.
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I come from the subaru world and owned a set of Rota subzero in gunmetal with polished lip and absolutly love the suckers. I am so happy to see they are now offering them for our cars! will the 45 offset for the 17x7.5 be fine for a stock 05 MCS? Can i get the hub size made to fit or do i need to buy rings? Any fitment issues in general or rubbing?
Garrett
Garrett
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the Rota wheel which fits the MCS is the Slipstream ... no hubcentric rings necessary.
this wheel matches the stock 16" by 6.5" MCS wheel and will not push you into another class if you do SCCA autocrossing. Any other size wheel will put you in a street prepared class - where you DO NOT want to be.
I'm using the Rota Slipstream - 16 by 6.5, gunmetal with polished rims and looks very nice. bolt pattern is correct at 4 by 100 and offset is 45mm. Hub measures 56.1mm.
jessica at Sales@18racing.com can fix you up with what you need.
this wheel matches the stock 16" by 6.5" MCS wheel and will not push you into another class if you do SCCA autocrossing. Any other size wheel will put you in a street prepared class - where you DO NOT want to be.
I'm using the Rota Slipstream - 16 by 6.5, gunmetal with polished rims and looks very nice. bolt pattern is correct at 4 by 100 and offset is 45mm. Hub measures 56.1mm.
jessica at Sales@18racing.com can fix you up with what you need.
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