Any one Running Rota Wheels on therer xB2
08-15-2008, 07:49 PM
#142
Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Originally Posted by DREWxB08
Im looking into rota Slipstreams 17x8 in +45 offset and 235/45 tires.Thanks to CIONIDE for his info and telling me the best setup for my ride as fair as Rim offset, bore size and tire size.
Don't take that negatively tC guys, what you say is valid about cast vs. forged... it's just that most of us xB drivers don't drive as hard core as you. Coryjames is our exception, which is why he has a Turbo & is on Work wheels.
Will do once i get around to ordering them LOL i will have lot's of pic's.
"United by Individuality" My way of life.
Weather we all see eye to eye or not, We all share one thing and that's the Love for Scion's. Weather its an xA , xB Gen 1, xB Gen 2, tC or xD. Were all here on Scionlife to show our Owen Individuality of our car's and share tip's, mod's, DIY so on and so forth. To me buying a Scion is not just about getting a great car its about being part of a family. To me Guy's and Gal's no one does it like scion!!! Im very proud to be a Scion owner and a menber of Scionlife. It what move's me.
what move's you?
Im DrewxB08- And i love my Seconed Gen xB and Scionlife.
08-15-2008, 08:17 PM
#144
Senior Member
Team XcelsiA
SL Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: 2002 Day Member (8-6-11)
Posts: 6,570
Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Well said my good man.
I what I got from a lot the posts on here is that some people are very concerned for other peoples safety, and chose a poor way to express that.....or maybe I just like to see the best in people.
08-15-2008, 11:20 PM
#146
Originally Posted by coryjames
things i love low rides sick wheels boost and anything not rice and scion life and my friends i have here and did i tell you i love boost?
Yes Ser you said Boost Twice!!!!!!! Some day im def gonna give my xb a little boost weather it's turbo or maybe the TRD Supercharger.
09-20-2008, 09:32 PM
#148
Senior Member
SL Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 319
I have seen in person Rota wheels get split in half and or cracked
I have seen in person Rotora BBK malfunction on a show car
Some ppl needs to experience it or see it happen first hand before finally realizing it. Everything is a learning experience.
I have seen in person Rotora BBK malfunction on a show car
Some ppl needs to experience it or see it happen first hand before finally realizing it. Everything is a learning experience.
10-13-2008, 06:20 PM
#150
Senior Member
teamNJCT
Fresh Crew
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Posts: 16,645
Originally Posted by James_Bond
You guys and your PICS of broken rotas/knock off wheels
Here we go....
OEM BMW wheel
http://www.e34s.de/Bilder/am2004/Sunday/DSC_1709.JPG
Broken OEM G35 Wheel
http://www.feartheg35.com/Images/Bro...mage%20001.jpg
Bent VOLK GTN
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rims-bend2.jpg
Broken butt BBS (one of the strongest wheels in the world)
http://www.alloyrepairuk.co.uk/images/wheel%20pics/misc%20wheels/bent%20wheels%20(5).JPG
look another broken NON rota (think its a BBS but not sure)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6...bber/bent1.jpg
ANYWAY!! thats from a 10 second google search, Im sure it can go on and on.
You guys are showing pics of cars in serious accidents, you think some 600 dollar wheel would survive that? Your nuts.
Here we go....
OEM BMW wheel
http://www.e34s.de/Bilder/am2004/Sunday/DSC_1709.JPG
Broken OEM G35 Wheel
http://www.feartheg35.com/Images/Bro...mage%20001.jpg
Bent VOLK GTN
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...rims-bend2.jpg
Broken butt BBS (one of the strongest wheels in the world)
http://www.alloyrepairuk.co.uk/images/wheel%20pics/misc%20wheels/bent%20wheels%20(5).JPG
look another broken NON rota (think its a BBS but not sure)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6...bber/bent1.jpg
ANYWAY!! thats from a 10 second google search, Im sure it can go on and on.
You guys are showing pics of cars in serious accidents, you think some 600 dollar wheel would survive that? Your nuts.
There's a difference from having a rim get dented and having a rim completely fall apart.
.
10-15-2008, 05:46 AM
#154
Member
SL Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 79
Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
hahaha I agree Rotas FTL, but the last thing we need around here is round 2 of this nonsense.
LOL....
I hate bring up or starting old flames, but there is non sense in here. And sadly it is by those that some how think ONLY high price rims are gods gift to the auto. :LOL:
If you have only seen Rotas or "cheap rims" fall apart from hitting something then you have not been around long. There are many high price wheels that have been damaged just the same.
It is real easy to find a picture of a wheel and say it just fell apart when there is more to the story. I'm sure in most of the stories something big/hard/stationary was hit that would have destroyed any wheel the same way.
Having had a mix of name brand high dollar rims and a few sets of Rotas the Rotas are not as bad a most are saying here. But that is me using common sense and having a lot of track and street time with both.
Nothing wrong with the higher price rims at all if thats what you want.
But there is just little to no facts to back up the claims against Rotas in general.
10-15-2008, 04:51 PM
#157
Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Originally Posted by DREWxB08
I'M Still Going to be Getting a set of 18" Rota Torque's for my Storm Trooper.
This is very tru
Now im def sure on the Rota Torques 18x8
48MM Offset and Hub bore of 67.1
10-15-2008, 05:03 PM
#158
I know you've been talking about white wheels; do you plan on powder coating the Rota's? If not, what finish will you be getting?
Are you going with 225/45 tires to gain a little sidewall back for comfort & to fill out the tire/fender gap another 1/2", or with 235/40 tires for the slightly meatier width?
Are you going with 225/45 tires to gain a little sidewall back for comfort & to fill out the tire/fender gap another 1/2", or with 235/40 tires for the slightly meatier width?
10-15-2008, 05:23 PM
#159
Originally Posted by CIONIDE
I know you've been talking about white wheels; do you plan on powder coating the Rota's? If not, what finish will you be getting?
Are you going with 225/45 tires to gain a little sidewall back for comfort & to fill out the tire/fender gap another 1/2", or with 235/40 tires for the slightly meatier width?
Are you going with 225/45 tires to gain a little sidewall back for comfort & to fill out the tire/fender gap another 1/2", or with 235/40 tires for the slightly meatier width?
Yea DEF Keeping the White on White Look!!!!!!!! The Rota Torque's come in White but only in 17" so i spoke to the guy's over at Wheeldudes.com and they can oeder a set of 18x8 in white. But if the wait time is too long im just gonna get the Hyper Black's and have a friend of mine at the body shop powder coat them SuperWhite. Im thinking the 225-45 Would be the best way to go for everyday driveing.
10-15-2008, 05:57 PM
#160
225/45 is what I'll be going with as well, for the reasons I stated above.
If the wait's not too long, just get them from Rota. If the factory finish is paint, you'll have to get them stripped before powder coating. All that is just going to cost more $$, which defeats the purpose of getting an economical wheel. Heck, you've waited this long and it's almost winter. These would be good for spring install, if you can stand the wait.
If the wait's not too long, just get them from Rota. If the factory finish is paint, you'll have to get them stripped before powder coating. All that is just going to cost more $$, which defeats the purpose of getting an economical wheel. Heck, you've waited this long and it's almost winter. These would be good for spring install, if you can stand the wait.