whats the point of buying expensive rims?
03-16-2007, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by marvin_rock
Is HP a decent brand rim?
03-16-2007, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
my cousin has recntly bought a set of work xd9 and he was giving me **** about putting rotas on my car. when the point of buying expensive rims is so that it will weigh less, but in this case, whats the point? is it just for the stickers dont know? 
03-16-2007, 03:21 AM
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Might sound lame but I think wheels say a lot about someone. It's kind of like a watch or shoes... These are just broad generalizations but often fit.
Konigs and Motegis: you like tacky and have some ricer in you
Axis: you kinda like dubs and value form over function
Rotas: you are kinda cheap and/or aspire to things you can't afford
Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
5-zigen: you're a bang for the buck kinda guy and like simple
etc. etc.
For what it's worth, show me some Torques next to a set of Emotions with no markings and I can tell you which one is the Rota and which one is the Work instantly.
Konigs and Motegis: you like tacky and have some ricer in you
Axis: you kinda like dubs and value form over function
Rotas: you are kinda cheap and/or aspire to things you can't afford
Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
5-zigen: you're a bang for the buck kinda guy and like simple
etc. etc.
For what it's worth, show me some Torques next to a set of Emotions with no markings and I can tell you which one is the Rota and which one is the Work instantly.
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03-16-2007, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Might sound lame but I think wheels say a lot about someone. It's kind of like a watch or shoes... These are just broad generalizations but often fit.
Konigs and Motegis: you like tacky and have some ricer in you
Axis: you kinda like dubs and value form over function
Rotas: you are kinda cheap and/or aspire to things you can't afford
Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
5-zigen: you're a bang for the buck kinda guy and like simple
etc. etc.
For what it's worth, show me some Torques next to a set of Emotions with no markings and I can tell you which one is the Rota and which one is the Work instantly.
Konigs and Motegis: you like tacky and have some ricer in you
Axis: you kinda like dubs and value form over function
Rotas: you are kinda cheap and/or aspire to things you can't afford
Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
5-zigen: you're a bang for the buck kinda guy and like simple
etc. etc.
For what it's worth, show me some Torques next to a set of Emotions with no markings and I can tell you which one is the Rota and which one is the Work instantly.
Lemme guess, Ike? You like 5-zigens?
You are right about rims being like watches or shoes though. In that, most will do the job--how you "express" your taste is what's germane...
03-16-2007, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Rota's are made from Recycled Aluminum.
looks good too!!!i guess best bang for the buck type deals.
thats what i was talking bout hating.
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03-16-2007, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Might sound lame but I think wheels say a lot about someone. It's kind of like a watch or shoes... These are just broad generalizations but often fit.
Konigs and Motegis: you like tacky and have some ricer in you
Axis: you kinda like dubs and value form over function
Rotas: you are kinda cheap and/or aspire to things you can't afford
Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
5-zigen: you're a bang for the buck kinda guy and like simple
Konigs and Motegis: you like tacky and have some ricer in you
Axis: you kinda like dubs and value form over function
Rotas: you are kinda cheap and/or aspire to things you can't afford
Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
5-zigen: you're a bang for the buck kinda guy and like simple
so your saying a guy with a eg hatch with volks is automatically rich?
all rim makers you listed above are about at the same category except probably volks, rotas are no different from the others.
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03-16-2007, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
well just because i have rotas doesnt mean i cant afford volks or doesnt mean im broke, im just being pracitcle if it cost less, looks good and works the same i mean why not?
so your saying a guy with a eg hatch with volks is automatically rich?
all rim makers you listed above are about at the same category except probably volks, rotas are no different from the others.
so your saying a guy with a eg hatch with volks is automatically rich?
all rim makers you listed above are about at the same category except probably volks, rotas are no different from the others.
There's nothing wrong with Rotas (if you own a Subaru... J/K), for the money they're pretty well made and most of them are relatively light. But, put them side by side with the wheels they knock off and there is a difference in quality just from looking at them.
03-16-2007, 10:22 AM
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i mean like, if you wanna put crap rims on a good car go ahead but its not like it would look right all the time. good car deserves good rims right? bad car bad rims? unless you live in the ghetto i guess.
03-16-2007, 10:55 AM
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Volks: you're a brand ***** that lacks originality
thats me!!it all comes down to preference. Would I go to target and spend $25 on a pair of shaq attack basketball shoes? Or should I spring some cash for those hard to get $150 Jordans?? It's all preference. If you have the flow to get something more expensive then why not? if u dont care for brand name and want the look than here's a cookie.
thats me!!it all comes down to preference. Would I go to target and spend $25 on a pair of shaq attack basketball shoes? Or should I spring some cash for those hard to get $150 Jordans?? It's all preference. If you have the flow to get something more expensive then why not? if u dont care for brand name and want the look than here's a cookie.
03-16-2007, 10:57 AM
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i mean like, if you wanna put crap rims on a good car go ahead but its not like it would look right all the time. good car deserves good rims right? bad car bad rims? unless you live in the ghetto i guess.
03-16-2007, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
I said cheap, or fruggle if you prefer, not poor.
There's nothing wrong with Rotas (if you own a Subaru... J/K), for the money they're pretty well made and most of them are relatively light. But, put them side by side with the wheels they knock off and there is a difference in quality just from looking at them.
There's nothing wrong with Rotas (if you own a Subaru... J/K), for the money they're pretty well made and most of them are relatively light. But, put them side by side with the wheels they knock off and there is a difference in quality just from looking at them.
btw rota actually has really good quality.
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03-16-2007, 01:27 PM
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the difference between rotas and ssr....
btw my spokes are more rounded due to the lower offsetts.
Last edited by Mikeluvs8; 03-16-2007 at 01:36 PM.
03-16-2007, 02:19 PM
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People who are willing to spend a lot on wheels either want to dress the car up or are serious about performance and racing. Or they just have sh*tloads of money.
The dress up people are usually looking for something bigger than stock (Rota doesn't make many 19" wheels, neither do most budget brands) and they are usually concerned with brand names also as they probably show their car (even if it's just to friends).
The race people usually don't care about diameter, but are more concerned with how the wheel is made, how light it is and how strong it is. This usually will lead them to a brand name.
By the way, I think your Rotas look great.
The dress up people are usually looking for something bigger than stock (Rota doesn't make many 19" wheels, neither do most budget brands) and they are usually concerned with brand names also as they probably show their car (even if it's just to friends).
The race people usually don't care about diameter, but are more concerned with how the wheel is made, how light it is and how strong it is. This usually will lead them to a brand name.
By the way, I think your Rotas look great.
03-16-2007, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
the difference between rotas and ssr....
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