Are rota wheels heavy?
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.
How can you tell if a rota is real?
They are manufactured in China. The most distinct feature of the ‘copies’ is that they are embossed with a ROTA marking on the face of the wheel, whereas the genuine ROTA [wheel] has none. They also come with a center cap bearing the ‘ROTA Wheels’ logo. They are packaged in plain brown boxes.
How much does a 17×9 rim weigh?
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| Size | 17 inches X 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Bolt Pattern (Pitch Circle Diameter) | 114.3 Millimeters |
| Wheel Backspacing | 5 Inches |
| Rim Size | 17 Inches |
| Item Weight | 25.71 Pounds |
Where are Rota wheels made?
SINCE it is already a common occurrence that the products of popular Western brands are being copied, it would be a big surprise that Filipino-made brands are being used without authorization on products that are made in China.
Are Rota wheels replicas?
Technically Rotas are copycat not replicas. Most/All of their designs are very closely based on existing wheels, but they don’t badge them up as the wheels they’ve taken the design from (which would make them counterfeit/replicas) they make no secret they are Rotas.
Are Rota wheels cast or forged?
For the longest time, Rota only made gravity cast alloy wheels, one of the cheapest and oldest ways to make an alloy wheel. But now, with what Rota is calling their flow form technology, they are able to make a semi-forged wheel that’s almost as good as a forged wheel at a fraction of the cost.
Is Rota made in the Philippines?
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 mags reliable?
You will be surprised to find out that Rota wheels are not as expensive as these mainstream brands, yet they offer excellent quality and looks. Sometimes the quality even surpasses those brand-name wheels. Truth be told, Rota makes for an excellent first choice.
How Much Do Pro Comp wheels weigh?
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Pro Comp Wheels |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pro Comp Steel Wheels |
| Model | Series 51 |
| Item Weight | 28 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 16 x 10 inches |
How much do pro comp tires weigh?
Compare with similar items
| This item Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 Radial Tire – 315/70R17 | Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 Radial Tire – 35/12.50R20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Item Weight | 68.00 lbs | 71.00 lbs |
| Rim Size | 17.00 inches | 20.00 inches |
| Section Width | 315 millimeters | 12.5 inches |
| Size | 315/70R17 | 35/12.50R20 |
Is there a fake Rota mags?
The latest counterfeit Rota Wheels have recently surfaced in the home market of manufacturer Philippine Aluminum Wheels Inc. The new counterfeit Rota Wheels come with a plain white carton, Rota labeled center cap and a ROTA text embossed on the wheel lip.
Do forged wheels crack?
A forged wheel would not have cracked, but would have been left unscathed or slightly bent. If you put a slick tire on a cast wheel (or even a 200 treadwear tire, like used in Optima Search For the Ultimate Street Car) with a heavy car you can actually break a cast wheel.
How big is a 6 spoke Rota grid wheel?
The terrific-looking Rota Grid 6-spoke wheel has an extremely concave appearance. The 18×9.5 +38 is big and wide, and fills out late-model Subaru wheel wells perfectly. 5×114 bolt pattern fits all 2005+ STI, plus 2015+ WRX.
How much does a black Rota sliptream weigh?
I run the black rota slipstreams for my 05 sti. 17×8, 114.3×5, and they weight exactly 20 lbs on a good scale. I don’t know if the lug pattern would make a difference, but I think that 18.3 weight is not true. I run the 255/40 victos on them with no problem and the total weight for that combo is 47 lbs.
How much does a rota wheel usually weigh?
Just about every rota wheel I have had, about 4 different kinds (17×8) or so, have all weighed just about 20lbs. While that is a couple pounds heavier than other rims, it seems as if the weight is pretty evenly distributed. So it isn’t all at the (outside) worst part of the rim for rotational weight.
Who is the manufacturer of Rota grid wheels?
ROTA Wheels is 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 to bring a quality wheel that will last a lifetime.