Opinion on new wheel from Rota......
05-12-2006, 08:13 AM
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Opinion on new wheel from Rota......
Hey gang,
Checking out many wheel types for my soon-to-be-arriving MCS......
Here is the Rota Jmag..........
Opinions?????????
Thanks!
05-12-2006, 08:35 AM
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It just looks... heavy. I like a little more of a lighter looking wheel.
05-12-2006, 08:44 AM
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Yea, .. looks like it belongs on a truck. Pic is sorta small to really comment on though
05-12-2006, 08:49 AM
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Here's the larger version from his gallery
05-12-2006, 09:01 AM
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Yeah..it does kinda look like a truck wheel.
05-12-2006, 09:35 AM
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Looks like something Testors would put on a model!
05-12-2006, 10:26 AM
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I actually like it.
Looks easier to clean than my BBS wheels... Not wild about the fake lugs though.
05-12-2006, 10:30 AM
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i never liked faux multi-piece wheels. who are we trying to kid?
05-13-2006, 06:14 AM
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To heavy looking, hard to clean around all those cap screws, belongs on a truck.
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they look liek old skool jdm wheels that people put on drift cars..
i liek them but not on my mini, maybe a ae86
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