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May 8, 2007 | 02:43 PM

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conceptualpolymer

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Anyone else?

Dave

I always tell everyone looking for rims-MOTEGI. Great light-weight rims, but a bit pricey. IMO, drop it about an inch. The difference in the feel of the ride is drastically imporved. Have you decided on tires? I am rollin on Hankooks. They feel great. (regarding weight, my Motegi Traklites weigh about 10 pounds)

I looked at Montegi Traklites as well. Unfortunately, the 2 lbs you save by buying them vs. Rotas cost about $100 more for each wheel - that's $400 more per set! While I like the Traklites (forged), I just can't justify that much more money, although if I were into some serious racing, they'd be my first choice.

May 8, 2007 | 03:05 PM

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ScoobyAddict14

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To answer some questions, I am in AK so getting rims shipped here from online will double the price. The tires I believe he said would come with it are daytons. I am now leaning to the hyper silver instead of the chromium black simply because I think they will flow better with my white car. I am going to call around today to see if anyone carries rotas though. Thanks

Dave

actually you can get rotas for 465 for 15x7 or 480 for 16x7 shipped no matter where you are.

May 8, 2007 | 03:06 PM

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kokasian

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can we get a pic of your car? personally, i dont like wheels without a lip on them, they dont really stand out

May 8, 2007 | 04:19 PM

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Scroder

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RE: Need help picking first set of rims!!

Heres a pic--this was last summer and since then I have only added tinted windows. I am trying to stay as clean as possible, so no spoiler or anything. Also, I just found out the sportmax i want weigh in at 20 pounds------might start taking a look at other brands with a similar style that weigh a little less.I looked at some Rotas but didnt really find any I like.

Dave

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May 8, 2007 | 07:06 PM

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conceptualpolymer

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This one would stand out:

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May 8, 2007 | 07:17 PM

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R35P3KT

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lol what is everyone's obsession with those dumb rota's on HCF??!?!? they dont even look that good, i dont get the interest in them.......especially wen everyone and their mother has the damn things.....lol sorry about that i was just siick of hearing about rota's

May 8, 2007 | 07:20 PM

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ej6buddy

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ORIGINAL: R35P3KT

lol what is everyone's obsession with those dumb rota's on HCF??!?!? they dont even look that good, i dont get the interest in them.......especially wen everyone and their mother has the damn things.....lol sorry about that i was just siick of hearing about rota's

1. what obsession?
2. how are they dumb?
3."they don't even look good" is opinion
4. not many rims are out there where "everyone and their mother" don't have them
5. sorry, i was just stating my opinion countering yours

May 8, 2007 | 07:29 PM

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civicexracer

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RE: Need help picking first set of rims!!

if u want a lightweight wheel that look better than most chromed out 20" riimzzz, why not buy rotas? reason soo many ppl have them is because their a great wheel. 12-12.5lbs each, 15x6.5(yet to find 15x7's, someone prove me wrong), and can be had new for ~$450, good used condition with tires ~$400. wether u like the style or not, is ur opinion and ur entiled, but when it comes down to performance/style/price, theres not much else that can really beat em.