Any one Running Rota Wheels on therer xB2
08-12-2008, 11:50 PM
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II have seen rota and drags used for everything from DD to heavy track use. I have never seen one fail, but I have heard stories, enough stories to keep me away from them.
But it is your money, life and vehicle do as you please.
I run konigs, they are not expensive wheels, but they arent really cheap. they give you a good quality wheel for a decent price. I track and DD with them, so I recommend them to anyone.
But it is your money, life and vehicle do as you please.
I run konigs, they are not expensive wheels, but they arent really cheap. they give you a good quality wheel for a decent price. I track and DD with them, so I recommend them to anyone.
08-12-2008, 11:53 PM
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man i'd put konigs on the same level as rotas and sport max's. they both are manufactured in the same way.
but i really don't want to get into it here, i've worked hard enough for the tc owners to get to at least agree with me. i'm not ready to handle all the xb owners
but i really don't want to get into it here, i've worked hard enough for the tc owners to get to at least agree with me. i'm not ready to handle all the xb owners
08-12-2008, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nebster
man i'd put konigs on the same level as rotas and sport max's. they both are manufactured in the same way.
but i really don't want to get into it here, i've worked hard enough for the tc owners to get to at least agree with me. i'm not ready to handle all the xb owners
but i really don't want to get into it here, i've worked hard enough for the tc owners to get to at least agree with me. i'm not ready to handle all the xb owners
If I were to build a car or truck for racing, I'd most certainly purchase forged wheels. Without a doubt.
08-12-2008, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird
oh, well my konigs have treated me well, and I haven't heard of any horror stories with them,
but im always looking to learn.
but im always looking to learn.
08-13-2008, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by nebster
Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Originally Posted by nebster
i wouldn't say ticking timebombs but i would say there is a considerable amount of danger in cheap cast wheels.
- stock wheels are manufactured to certain standards, some stock wheels are even semi forged.
- cheap aftermarket wheels are so cheap because they're made cheaply, they have poor qc and they have poor testing and are not required to meet standards set by compmanies.
- i know people that work at american racing that refuse to run the wheels they produce!!!!! what does that say to you about their company when their own employees wont use the wheels when they can essentially have them for free.
listen man i'm not saying spend your life savings on wheels, but i am saying that you do get your money's worth.... ESPECIALLY with wheels
- stock wheels are manufactured to certain standards, some stock wheels are even semi forged.
- cheap aftermarket wheels are so cheap because they're made cheaply, they have poor qc and they have poor testing and are not required to meet standards set by compmanies.
- i know people that work at american racing that refuse to run the wheels they produce!!!!! what does that say to you about their company when their own employees wont use the wheels when they can essentially have them for free.
listen man i'm not saying spend your life savings on wheels, but i am saying that you do get your money's worth.... ESPECIALLY with wheels
When looking into wheels, I'd suggest making sure they're DOT certified.
Show me ONE incidence that it was proven where a cast wheel failure was the cause of the accident.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/300177
08-13-2008, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
And how was that the wheels fault?
08-13-2008, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
And how was that the wheels fault?
I'm not sure how much weight he was carrying, though. I think that may be an issue on that.
08-13-2008, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Originally Posted by wrczx3
Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
And how was that the wheels fault?
I'm not sure how much weight he was carrying, though. I think that may be an issue on that.
08-13-2008, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wrczx3
Originally Posted by coryjames
my wheels arent forged but i would trust works casting better then rotas lol
my wheels dont cost that much more then rotas but i do know rotas are junk for a few bucks more buy a quality wheel
