Are Rota Wheels THAT Bad?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มี.ค. 2021
- Some facts about Rota Wheels that a lot of people who rag on them, don't probably know. I've had 4 sets on 4 different cars, I've had no issues with Rota. IMHO, its the BEST "bang for the buck" wheel put there.
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I Worked in rota wheels markektin department for 3years.. i left rota in feb 2018 and started my own business,, AND I CAN ASSURE YOU GUYS,, Rota wheels gives serious effort just to ensure the quality of the rims they are making...and yes i admit, Some of our wheels are based from existing designs or atleast "INSPIRED" by other existing models.. but unlike chinese knock off companies,, WE MAKE SURE THAT OUR PRODUCT are quality made .... im not saying this to shield the image and reputation of my previous employer.. iIM SAYING THIS BECAUSE ITS THE TRUTH,,,
YES! Again please for the people in back! Thanks for the awesome comment!
@@Hyper_Boost thank you
Unlikely that you may see this, would you go with Rotas over BGW?
Yeah rota have come a long way! They under go very stringent production process and you are right they pass international standards specially the one from Japan. I've been to their factory and warehouse in Paranque and was amazed how many set of wheels they export in various countries for every shipment. Those MXRs look great on your Evo X (i like the meatier set up of tires you have there bro)!
Thanks bro! Old habits die hard! More meat for the street!
Thank you for this very informative video.😁👍 I just ordered a Rota OS Mesh, and i'm already exited for it to arrive.😁
Car "enthusiasts" in general tend to fall for all the hype of super expensive wheels. In all reality, it depends on what you're going to use the wheels for. Rota has proven themselves to be a leader in this market, making great wheels for thr perfect price point for most buyers. I'm so glad you found this video informative that helped you make an educated choice! Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for your video. I'm planning on getting those 17s Rota MXR-F for my wife's 96' Honda Accord & 17s Rota Flush for my 85' Mitsubishi Galant Sigma.
Oh yeah! Those are great looking wheels! Good luck with your builds!
@@Hyper_Boost Thank you kuya :D
Well explained Jograd✌️ Rotas are Legit.. if youre an old school car enthusiast you should know👍 the Enkei mesh rota oldschool wheels you were talking about wasnt a knock-off at all.. Rota actually Partnered with Enkei Japan in the Early 80s
Good video ! What website did you buy your Rota wheels from ? Looking to get a set myself
Thanks bro! I went to WheelDude.com. I think hes also Filipino (not sure). But hes easy to work with. He gave me a cel# to contact him during the transaction. Had no issues. Good Luck.
I have sets of Rota wheels on both my cars. The Rota Grid off road wheels on my Ford Ranger, my heavy equipment hauling truck, which i ocassionally do off roading with aswell, and a Rota IKR on my 2018 wrx sti which is my track day car. Never had a single problem with those wheels. The best bang for buck high quality wheels on the market.
That's awesome! Ask any reputable tire and wheel pro, they will tell you that Rotas are the greatest value for the price out there. I appreciate the comment!
Those who disses Rotas and have Enkeis probably didn't know that there's a big chance that their wheels were made by the same company that makes Rotas because PAWI (Philippine Aluminum Wheels Inc.) also makes Enkei and Kosei wheels.
Truth!
OP watched a 5 year old fitment industries video...
I once had a guy approach me and tried to point out my rotas. I simply said “So what if they take design qeues from other companies? I’m just a consumer - That ain’t my problem - take it up with them if you’re going to be an asshat about it; nevertheless it’s not like I do it for you anyways”.
Best comeback I ever came up with till this day
Holy Shit bro...that is savage! Love it!
feel free to also point out that most "real" wheel company's have also taken designs from other company's, my favorite example is work taking 2 wheel designs from fifteen52
savage
HAHAHA
Legend 👌🏻
Very informative. Thanks for this sir!
No problem, bro!
Hi sir great vid mind if i ask where did you buy your rotas cause ive been looking for rota slipstreams but i cant find dealers
I bought them from a site called "wheeldude.com". But he closed shop and I'm also in the same predicament you are. But, there are some Rota dealers in California that I'm looking at. No response as of yet.
Enkei make OEM wheels for Honda
Crazy I wanted a review for rims I was thinking about and this guy got the same rims, perfect.
I presently own sets of BBS, Epsilon/Southern Ways, Centerline, Watanabes and other old school jdm wheels......... Having said that, I've bought and used Rotas since the 80's on some of my cars. Never had any issues with them. Great wheels at a great price. People just like to talk out of their ass and jump on the hate bandwagon.........
Absolutely bro! It's amazing how people can just be swayed one way or another by one "expert". Now with that being said, I'm not claiming to be one. I just share my personal experiences with Rota wheels and just like you, I have never seen any issues. Great solid wheels and unbeatable for the price point. Thanks for the comment and support!
Facts! Rota also produces OE wheels for Isuzu SUVs and pick-ups
Didnt know that. Thats awesome
I have the rota g force on my sti, running 400whp and cant say any negative about it, they are good.
Zero problems have the rims now 6years under it.
I think if people really researched on how rota wheels are made, they'd hit themselves in the head with a brick because they bought wheels 5x the price for the same look with good quality.
@@Hyper_Boost agree fully 👍
What color of MXR is that?
Size and offset?
Tire size?
Salamat!
I think they call it Hyperblack. It's 18x9, +45 offset. I'm rolling on Cooper RS3-R tires. Hope this helps.
Can't really find where to buy them? I see them on eBay but didn't know if they were legit rotas. Im thinking about a set of OS Mesh for my MK1 VW
Go to wheeldude.com. That's where I bought mine. he is legit. Great ransaction and gave me his number if i had any questions.
@@Hyper_Boost awesome thank you!
Mach V Motorsport aka Fast WRX (Virginia based) has them too, but probably not in a VW friendly bolt pattern...
Wanting to pull the trigger on these for my Hawkeye STI in the 18x9.5. How you liking them and they holding up after all this time?
Still the way they look the day they were installed. Although I have to be honest. I try to never drive it in the rain. And if I do, I immediately wash it and dry it.
@@Hyper_Boost Thanks for the reply. What tire size you running on those and are yours 18x9.5 as well?
@@harrycrisp8897 Glad to help, bro. I'm running a lot of rubber. 245/40/18 on Rota MXR in Hyperblack 18×9.5
@@harrycrisp8897 I don't like the rubber band look. That's why I run a thicker tire.
@@Hyper_Boost No worries on the rubber band look, I hate that too. I’m not a kid anymore and need some kinda protection. You get tired of bending wheels real quick. Haha.
I have rota force and they are ok for showcase, as soon as you put them in track days or any kind of racing application they start cracking.
I've tracked my MXRs and had a totally different experience. Now, there was also an issue a few years ago that some Chinese companies have taken Rotas and copied them as well. It actually flooded the Asian market esp in Thailand. I'm just speculating.
been running rota on my whips and i love them... strong and durable... are those 18s bro?
Yes bro...18x9.5 square set up.
@@Hyper_Boost very nice.. keep on vlogging bro Godbless..
Thanks brother, I appreciate the support.
@@Hyper_Boost ofcourse kabayan..
I just saw a video from PAWI, they are now making flow forged wheels as well
I think ROTA is owned by PAWI. So, same company.
the rota flowforged grids are dope
my accord's 1994 stock mags is ROTA, Im using it until now.
You can't argue with that type of longevity! Thats so awesome, bro!
You’re right actually, but I have know that Enkei is the biggest wheel manufacturer for car companies, including Japanese. Stock Evo X wheels are Enkei, I believe for the GSR it was BBS, but the other more Rally looking OEM Wheel is made by Enkei. But I would believe Rota is good, people say that they hold up to track use as well so I mean as long as you have a good wheel you should have nothing to worry about. People just need to do actual research.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks for the support and the comment.
Are Rota wheels forged or cast?
Flow as well as Rotary Forged depends on the model of wheel.
@hyperboost what specs and what colour are the rims
Rota MXR 18x9 squared, I think it's +25 offset (I forgot).
Oh...it's also Hyperblack. Basically, black chrome.
@@Hyper_Boost thank you was think of getting them for my Toyota 86 they should look awesome
@thunderjack2431 That would look so sick bro!!!
new subs from PH bro!
Thank you, bro! I appreciate that. Please spread the word!
Magkano po ang size 12 na rota pang multicab
Nag-review lang po ako ng rims. I dont sell them.
Ay Wala po size 12" sa rota... size 15" up 20" Ang available na size
Compton LA. You can by a set of $3000 wheels and own them for a week before they are stolen, or you can buy a set of $700 knock off wheels and know will bother them.
IMO they really don't advertise their quality because they let the product speak for itself or via word of mouth. also their target market is the mid level car enthusiast, if they do advertisements it would make the price higher and wouldn't be easily accessible to the target market.
plus if the income per set is small they compensate it with the quantity of sales?
Love thy rota 17×8s on fed 595s
That's awesome bro! On what car?
@@Hyper_Boost Just got them last week for my Honda,🏎💨 grid drifts et35. Proud 3rd gen Prelude owner 😎..
@@Pro4yu Siiiiick bro!!! That's awesome! That Prelude though....❤
@@Hyper_Boost thx broski🙌🏾😎
I get a lot of hate for putting Rota Grid’s on my Alto Works instead of getting some TE37s. I cannot afford actual Rays but I could at least buy the style I’m after with using Rota..
That's great man! I've always believed that it's not really what you wear, but actually how you wear it. Judging from the Thread of this post, people use these wheels for show and race purposes. I personally love this brand and I don't see myself buying Uber expensive wheels for my own specific purposes.
they should talk to TÜV in Germany and have them test it.
if they pass, i would not worry at all about their quality
Yes they are also Tuv certified.. they been in the industry for almost 50 years✌️
@@rp17rionda i got a set, i live in germany, there is no valid certificate that would help you pass inspections in order to have them noted in your cars registration papers.
What rota wheels are these?
Rota MXR. Although I think these have been discontinued
Well said
Thank you Sir!
Rota use to be rota italia now its 100 percent filipino owned ,i love the graphics on your evo
Thank you! You are 100% correct. Rota Italia was when they had an Italian investor back in the 80s.
truth so called jdm purists dont know this lol
Absolutely! If they made sizes that would fit my Lexus right now, I would definitely go with Rota.
i use rota on my ford ecosport, no problem with the pot holes on philippine roads
Yup! Anything that handles Philippine roads, is good in my books! Salamat sa comment!
Ok ok now i know
Are mxr forge?
Yes, but it's actually "flow forged.' Flow Forming Technology involves the application of pressure to the inner barrel of the wheel, while spinning and after it has been casted. This process stretches and compresses the aluminum, which increases tensile strength. In this respect the process shares similar properties to those found in the forging process.
@@Hyper_Boost i see so its like the budget forge thing
@@MrRGM10 Yes, thet found out that spinning the barrel as it forges, makes it stronger without the "forged" over pricing. At least thats my take away from it.
@@Hyper_Boost ok got it, Thanks man. I see price of this reachable for average buyers that arent really hardcore, price hard to beat
@@MrRGM10 Tellin' you bro, price points are really good. You get looks and quality build. Thanks for commenting!
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Yes! Always! Thank you for watching! Please like and shate!
rota is a phillippine brand and they pass japan quality control they do have the badge to prove it.
Exactly! People bag on Rota all the time here in the US not knowing or doing research that its actually an amazing deal for the quality of wheel that it actually is.
...might I suggest a tripod for the camera...or focus it on one spot and talk just off camera...lots of bouncing around if I'm being honest...good info to know. Hopefully Ohio potholes are no match for Rota wheels. I've his some pretty hard with my OE WRX Enkei 17x8s, so I'm hoping a 18x8/18x8.5 can stand up to the same, somethings hidden in plain sight, tire swallowing potholes...
My vlogging kinda lends to a more mobile video recording style since I move a lot around while I talk. I have done some that I used one if doing a demo though. Thanks for the input.
I've tracked the living shit out of Rotas for many years. No problem what so ever.
Made in the Philippines
ROTA I love it
Yes sir! Thank you for watching and the support!
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and lumpia!
rota italia if youre OG
Yes! Absolutely OG!
Rotas get a bad rap because there wheels are cast wheels not forged -
They are flow forged.
@@Hyper_Boost that means cast center, forged rim, so not totally forged.
Rota wheel was made in the Philippines 🇵🇭
Yes sir!!! Great products!
VOLK racing Wheels new 2022 wheel is a copy of BSS wheels. All these company copy each other. All the design is exhausted.
You're correct. Everyone just copys the other's design. Just as long as it's within that 20% differential rule. The wheel market is crazy.
Pilipino! Pilipino bababyy
Yes sir! 100%
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Quality wise, ROTA is outstanding. But they suck in the originality of the design part.
Agree. But there's only so much designing you can do on something round before you circle back. Therefore, a lot of "retro" styling is happening now.
Lasing yan. English ng english eh.
Medyo lang.😂