Are Rota wheels any good?
Simply put, Rota is the Chinese knock off brand of the wheel world. They copy good quality, expensive wheels, and make them heavy, weak, and cheap. The reason they’re popular and well known is the same reason Raceland products are: they’re cheap.
Are Rota wheels genuine?
So in summary: Rota wheels makes replicas of other companies ideas, and they are a legit company based in the Philippines, however, there are numerous COUNTERFEIT Rota Wheels that are sold on Ebay that are made in China and sent to Malaysia for distribution.
How do I identify my Rota wheels?
On the back of the Rota Wheel, you will see engraving showing you the size and offset of the Rota Wheel.
Where is Rota made?
ROTA Wheels are manufactured by Philippine Aluminum Wheels, Incorporated, one of the first wheel manufacturers in Asia. ROTA wheels are rigorously tested to meet the most stringent of standards for the sole purpose of bringing quality wheels that will last a lifetime.
Are Rota grids heavy?
Yes, they are heavy and cast and when I needed wider wheels I went to RPF1’s but I had no issues with my Subzeros. Rotas are also made in Taiwan, just like 949 Racing 6ULs. Simply put, Rota is the Chinese knock off brand of the wheel world. They copy good quality, expensive wheels, and make them heavy, weak, and cheap.
What country are Rota wheels from?
Philippines
The Philippines’ pioneer and leading alloy wheel manufacturer, consistently listed in the country’s top 600 corporations. Since they started more than 30 years ago, PAWI have specialized in only one product – Rota alloy wheels.
Are Rota wheels Japanese?
The company actually started out in 1976 as a joint-venture between Italian company FPS (maker of Cromodora wheels) and Filipino entrepreneur Romeo Rojas to produce alloy wheels in the Philippines to supply to a thriving Philippine automotive industry and the aftermarket.