Rota Slipsream
#1
Rota Slipsream
Does anyone own these or any other model from Rota? I want to buy them in Gunmetal gray. Any thoughts if they'll look OK on blk body or maybe blk on blk?just want something diff than silver. Any advice or pics? I like them b/c they're lightweight and not too expensive.
#2
They are a knockoff Spoon SW388. I think they have a flat finish, no gloss to them. Nice and light, 13lbs I believe. You do know what they look like right? They are pretty bland, 5 spoke style, no centercap, exposed lugs and axle nuts.
#6
The only Rota SLipstream that will fit our cars are the 16x7 40mm offset rims.
The 17x7.5 have a very high offset (45mm)
You can get them for less than $500 shipped from:
http://www.subydude.com.
http://www.revolutionsmotorsports.com (Ask for Jay, good guy).
If you are running stock rims right now (19.6 lbs), the slipstreams (13 lbs) will give you extra 12-14 wheel hp due to greatly reduced unsprung weight. and this is across the RPM range.
Good Luck.
The 17x7.5 have a very high offset (45mm)
You can get them for less than $500 shipped from:
http://www.subydude.com.
http://www.revolutionsmotorsports.com (Ask for Jay, good guy).
If you are running stock rims right now (19.6 lbs), the slipstreams (13 lbs) will give you extra 12-14 wheel hp due to greatly reduced unsprung weight. and this is across the RPM range.
Good Luck.
#7
I have the rota subzero in bronze on my car. These rims are really light weight and are the perfect way to upgrade and be able to run a wider tire for cheap. If you are getting them for show or just for looks then DON'T do it... while the quality of build is great - the finish is very poor and while my wheels have not flaked yet, I know of two other people with rota wheels that have the finsh coming right off. I can only speak for the subzero - they fit fine, no real rubbing to be worried about (but whenver possible I would still get a lower offset)
#8
Originally posted by SLC I30t
whats the deal with exposed axle nuts? I've noticed that 1max2nv is the only car with volks that have center caps. are they that expensive or do they weigh the rim down by that excessive 30 grams per wheel?
whats the deal with exposed axle nuts? I've noticed that 1max2nv is the only car with volks that have center caps. are they that expensive or do they weigh the rim down by that excessive 30 grams per wheel?
#10
Originally posted by dashingMax
The only Rota SLipstream that will fit our cars are the 16x7 40mm offset rims.
The 17x7.5 have a very high offset (45mm)
You can get them for less than $500 shipped from:
http://www.subydude.com.
http://www.revolutionsmotorsports.com (Ask for Jay, good guy).
If you are running stock rims right now (19.6 lbs), the slipstreams (13 lbs) will give you extra 12-14 wheel hp due to greatly reduced unsprung weight. and this is across the RPM range.
Good Luck.
The only Rota SLipstream that will fit our cars are the 16x7 40mm offset rims.
The 17x7.5 have a very high offset (45mm)
You can get them for less than $500 shipped from:
http://www.subydude.com.
http://www.revolutionsmotorsports.com (Ask for Jay, good guy).
If you are running stock rims right now (19.6 lbs), the slipstreams (13 lbs) will give you extra 12-14 wheel hp due to greatly reduced unsprung weight. and this is across the RPM range.
Good Luck.
#11
Check out Centerline RPMs.
even the 18s are superlight
i think only 14 pounds. And i believe they look alot like Konig Verdicts (which are one of the best looking rims on maximas) and yes i know verdicts are quite common.
Hence the fact im gonna go with Centerline RPMs with my max.
my 2 cents
even the 18s are superlight
i think only 14 pounds. And i believe they look alot like Konig Verdicts (which are one of the best looking rims on maximas) and yes i know verdicts are quite common.
Hence the fact im gonna go with Centerline RPMs with my max.
my 2 cents
#12
Originally posted by MAXSRB
Check out Centerline RPMs.
even the 18s are superlight
i think only 14 pounds. And i believe they look alot like Konig Verdicts (which are one of the best looking rims on maximas) and yes i know verdicts are quite common.
Hence the fact im gonna go with Centerline RPMs with my max.
my 2 cents
Check out Centerline RPMs.
even the 18s are superlight
i think only 14 pounds. And i believe they look alot like Konig Verdicts (which are one of the best looking rims on maximas) and yes i know verdicts are quite common.
Hence the fact im gonna go with Centerline RPMs with my max.
my 2 cents
#14
Thanks for the input guys. I like the idea of gettin more horses to the wheels with lighter rims, thats 1st priority, looks is a very close 2nd and lastly price, but i wont spend more than $1k for rims and tires. Rotas seems like the way to go.Plus they have choice of colors. Any thoughts on all season tires?
#15
Originally posted by Hugemax95
Thanks for the input guys. I like the idea of gettin more horses to the wheels with lighter rims, thats 1st priority, looks is a very close 2nd and lastly price, but i wont spend more than $1k for rims and tires. Rotas seems like the way to go.Plus they have choice of colors. Any thoughts on all season tires?
Thanks for the input guys. I like the idea of gettin more horses to the wheels with lighter rims, thats 1st priority, looks is a very close 2nd and lastly price, but i wont spend more than $1k for rims and tires. Rotas seems like the way to go.Plus they have choice of colors. Any thoughts on all season tires?
Max perf A/S: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
#18
Originally posted by voltman
I'm weird. I'm actually liking the look of 16" wheels with chunkier tires. (I've got 17" right now.)
I'm weird. I'm actually liking the look of 16" wheels with chunkier tires. (I've got 17" right now.)
With the slightly smaller and much lighter rims (-10 lbs), I get better acceleration (proven in my timeslips), better handling, better braking, no more curb-check worries, and a softer ride. There's really no compromise.
Dave
#19
Originally posted by Dave B
I feel the same exact way. I went from relatively heavy 17s with 235/45 to lightweight 16X7.5 Kosei K1s with super meaty and sticky (160 tread wear) Sumitiom HTR Z 225/50 tires. I love the look. With the relatively wide 16s with thin spokes and super blocky tires, the 16s actually look like 17s. Everyone that sees my car says they like my 17s, but they I should have gone with 18s for a bigger look
With the slightly smaller and much lighter rims (-10 lbs), I get better acceleration (proven in my timeslips), better handling, better braking, no more curb-check worries, and a softer ride. There's really no compromise.
Dave
I feel the same exact way. I went from relatively heavy 17s with 235/45 to lightweight 16X7.5 Kosei K1s with super meaty and sticky (160 tread wear) Sumitiom HTR Z 225/50 tires. I love the look. With the relatively wide 16s with thin spokes and super blocky tires, the 16s actually look like 17s. Everyone that sees my car says they like my 17s, but they I should have gone with 18s for a bigger look
With the slightly smaller and much lighter rims (-10 lbs), I get better acceleration (proven in my timeslips), better handling, better braking, no more curb-check worries, and a softer ride. There's really no compromise.
Dave
#22
Originally posted by Nealoc187
Centerline RPMS cost about 3x as much as Rota Slipstreams.
Centerline RPMS cost about 3x as much as Rota Slipstreams.
#23
O/T
How does one get a hold of real light weight rims? I mean Magnesium Alloy rims? I think that it is Magnesium(sp) but I had read that they are super duper light and some exotics have them OEM. I know I know we don't drive exotic cars with exotic materials, but if they are out there why not? For those of you who are going to flame me on the price of such a wheel lets not forget the thousands of people who spend mucho dinero on chromies and perpetual spinners. People will waste their money on anything if they get their chance look at the pet rock.
#24
Originally posted by Hugemax95
I guess im thinking the same way.16's,Cheaper,lighter,smoother, not a bad deal. Im gonna order Rotas but are Kosei better or cheaper?
I guess im thinking the same way.16's,Cheaper,lighter,smoother, not a bad deal. Im gonna order Rotas but are Kosei better or cheaper?
Dave
#26
Re: O/T
Originally posted by SLC I30t
How does one get a hold of real light weight rims? I mean Magnesium Alloy rims? I think that it is Magnesium(sp) but I had read that they are super duper light and some exotics have them OEM. I know I know we don't drive exotic cars with exotic materials, but if they are out there why not? For those of you who are going to flame me on the price of such a wheel lets not forget the thousands of people who spend mucho dinero on chromies and perpetual spinners. People will waste their money on anything if they get their chance look at the pet rock.
How does one get a hold of real light weight rims? I mean Magnesium Alloy rims? I think that it is Magnesium(sp) but I had read that they are super duper light and some exotics have them OEM. I know I know we don't drive exotic cars with exotic materials, but if they are out there why not? For those of you who are going to flame me on the price of such a wheel lets not forget the thousands of people who spend mucho dinero on chromies and perpetual spinners. People will waste their money on anything if they get their chance look at the pet rock.
#28
Re: Re: Re: O/T
Originally posted by SLC I30t
those are just forged aluminum right?
those are just forged aluminum right?
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...del=03_TE37MAG (Click the top button)
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