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For sale is a set of R34GTT wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres on them. Selling as i am funding for the purchase of new wheels. The tyres are amazing in the wet and dry and about 60% on them front and 50% rears. Asking price for them $550. Will post interstate Wheels are located in Canberra 0417764194 will post pics when there is daylight

As above I'm chasing a set of 350z anniversary wheels, the tyres can be bald for all I care I just need them to clear some big brakes. Looking to spend between $500 to $600. PM or contact me on 0400111602, CASH WAITING.

Willis's Garage Cleanout! Location; Sydney NSW (Western Suburbs) Ok so i have just sold my skyline. Trying to clear out some space. Send any offers through via PM. Regards, please don't msg me asking if i have thing's that are not listed. Thanks. Engine / Driveline; RB20DET Engine (no turbo, no coilpacks, no power steering pump, no aircon compressor and no starter motor) comp test 130 PSI across cold, removed for RB25 conversion. - $500 RB20DET Gearbox (average condition, second gear synchro is pretty shot it's fine when rev matching though.. gearbox whine in 1st and 2nd gear's) removed for RB25 conversion, includes RB20 Clutch Slave - $300 RB20DET Driveshaft (good condition) removed for RB25 conversion - $150 RB20DET / 25 S1 Throttle Position Sensor - $40 RB20DET Radiator + Shroud - No leaks, no corrosion, removed for Aluminium Radiator Upgrade - $100 RB20 Clutch Master Cylinder - $60 RB20 Clutch Slave Cylinder - $20 Exterior; Front bar as pictured (pretty average condition, would suit drift pig) - $40 LH + RH Doors (Gunmetal Grey), average condition, includes windows and everything else found in the door, includes door skins - $150 LH + RH Guards in average condition (Gunmetal Grey)- $150 R32 GTR N1 Headlights, Immaculate - $250 pair (no mount for grill, can be bought from nissan for cheap..) Exhaust; RB26 FRONT PIPES (twin 2.5" inlets to 3" rear) contact damage with ground - $50 3" Jasma approved cat-back suit R32, includes catalytic converter - $150 Suspension; HCR32 OEM Camber Arms - $50 HCR32 OEM Castor Arms - $50 Driftworks HICAS Lockout Kit, BYO bolt's etc - $150 GK tech adjustable castor arms V2 suit s13/180/r32/a31, billet 7075-T6 aluminium construction BRAND NEW IN BOX - $120 (rrp 150) Braided Brake Lines - $60 Driftworks Solid Subframe Risers (new in box) - $80 Interior; Skyline Door Trims (kick panels), both in good condition - $20 pair Sparco Pedals + OEM Pedal Box's, Clutch, Accelerator and Brake - $120 R32 GTR NISMO CLUSTER 260kph / 10k rpm ODO 78568 - $300 R32 Ash Tray - $30 Apexi Pen Turbo Timer - $50 Drift Button GK TECH - $10 Wheels; Work VS-MX 17 x 8 +22 and 17 x 9 +22 pcd 5x114.3 & 4x114.3 17 x 8 +22. No buckles, wheels have rash as pictured. These are genuine 3 piece items, i bought them with the intention to rebuild with larger lips. The front's require spacers to clear 32 GTR brakes. The 8's come wrapped in 205/40r17 as pictured. The rears are in similar condition, have more dish and no tyres. - $1200 ono Kosei 17 x 8 +38 and 17 x 9 +38 wrapped in 235/45r17 & 255/40r17 Bridgestone Adrenaline's (tyres are down to wear markers, camber worn, wheels have rash, structurally sound) - $700 Rays Gram Lights 17 x 9.5 + 36 PAIR ONLY(tyres are dead) - $400 Random parts; Trust Front Mount I/C NO PIPING - $150 R32 GTR Resistor Pack (to run 32 GTR Injectors on a RB20) homemade - $50 SCA Engine Crane as new! used once then stored in garage! - $250 K&N Intake Pod Filters suit RB26 - $50 S13 / 180SX SR20 Oil feed hardline, not leaking bought as a fix for my old leaking one - $30 Thanks! Willis.

Willis's Garage Cleanout! Location; Sydney NSW (Western Suburbs) Ok so i have just sold my skyline. Trying to clear out some space. Send any offers through via PM. Regards, please don't msg me asking if i have thing's that are not listed. Thanks. Engine / Driveline; RB20DET Engine (no turbo, no coilpacks, no power steering pump, no aircon compressor and no starter motor) comp test 130 PSI across cold, removed for RB25 conversion. - $500 RB20DET Gearbox (average condition, second gear synchro is pretty shot it's fine when rev matching though.. gearbox whine in 1st and 2nd gear's) removed for RB25 conversion, includes RB20 Clutch Slave - $300 RB20DET Driveshaft (good condition) removed for RB25 conversion - $150 RB20DET / 25 S1 Throttle Position Sensor - $40 RB20DET Radiator + Shroud - No leaks, no corrosion, removed for Aluminium Radiator Upgrade - $100 RB20 Clutch Master Cylinder - $60 RB20 Clutch Slave Cylinder - $20 Exterior; Front bar as pictured (pretty average condition, would suit drift pig) - $40 LH + RH Doors (Gunmetal Grey), average condition, includes windows and everything else found in the door, includes door skins - $150 LH + RH Guards in average condition (Gunmetal Grey)- $150 R32 GTR N1 Headlights, Immaculate - $250 pair (no mount for grill, can be bought from nissan for cheap..) Exhaust; RB26 FRONT PIPES (twin 2.5" inlets to 3" rear) contact damage with ground - $50 3" Jasma approved cat-back suit R32, includes catalytic converter - $150 Suspension; HCR32 OEM Camber Arms - $50 HCR32 OEM Castor Arms - $50 Driftworks HICAS Lockout Kit, BYO bolt's etc - $150 GK tech adjustable castor arms V2 suit s13/180/r32/a31, billet 7075-T6 aluminium construction BRAND NEW IN BOX - $120 (rrp 150) Braided Brake Lines - $60 Driftworks Solid Subframe Risers (new in box) - $80 Interior; Skyline Door Trims (kick panels), both in good condition - $20 pair Sparco Pedals + OEM Pedal Box's, Clutch, Accelerator and Brake - $120 R32 GTR NISMO CLUSTER 260kph / 10k rpm ODO 78568 - $300 R32 Ash Tray - $30 Apexi Pen Turbo Timer - $50 Drift Button GK TECH - $10 Wheels; Work VS-MX 17 x 8 +22 and 17 x 9 +22 pcd 5x114.3 & 4x114.3 17 x 8 +22. No buckles, wheels have rash as pictured. These are genuine 3 piece items, i bought them with the intention to rebuild with larger lips. The front's require spacers to clear 32 GTR brakes. The 8's come wrapped in 205/40r17 as pictured. The rears are in similar condition, have more dish and no tyres. - $1200 ono Kosei 17 x 8 +38 and 17 x 9 +38 wrapped in 235/45r17 & 255/40r17 Bridgestone Adrenaline's (tyres are down to wear markers, camber worn, wheels have rash, structurally sound) - $700 Random parts; Trust Front Mount I/C NO PIPING - $150 R32 GTR Resistor Pack (to run 32 GTR Injectors on a RB20) homemade - $50 SCA Engine Crane as new! used once then stored in garage! - $250 K&N Intake Pod Filters suit RB26 - $50 S13 / 180SX SR20 Oil feed hardline, not leaking bought as a fix for my old leaking one - $30 Thanks! Willis.

Willis's Garage Cleanout! Location; Sydney NSW (Western Suburbs) Ok so i have just sold my skyline. Trying to clear out some space. Send any offers through via PM. Regards, please don't msg me asking if i have thing's that are not listed. Thanks. Engine / Driveline; RB20DET Engine (no turbo, no coilpacks, no power steering pump, no aircon compressor and no starter motor) comp test 130 PSI across cold, removed for RB25 conversion. - $500 RB20DET Gearbox (average condition, second gear synchro is pretty shot it's fine when rev matching though.. gearbox whine in 1st and 2nd gear's) removed for RB25 conversion, includes RB20 Clutch Slave - $300 RB20DET Driveshaft (good condition) removed for RB25 conversion - $150 RB20DET / 25 S1 Throttle Position Sensor - $40 RB20DET Radiator + Shroud - No leaks, no corrosion, removed for Aluminium Radiator Upgrade - $100 RB20 Clutch Master Cylinder - $60 RB20 Clutch Slave Cylinder - $20 Exterior; Front bar as pictured (pretty average condition, would suit drift pig) - $40 LH + RH Doors (Gunmetal Grey), average condition, includes windows and everything else found in the door, includes door skins - $150 LH + RH Guards in average condition (Gunmetal Grey)- $150 R32 GTR N1 Headlights, Immaculate - $250 pair (no mount for grill, can be bought from nissan for cheap..) Exhaust; RB26 FRONT PIPES (twin 2.5" inlets to 3" rear) contact damage with ground - $50 3" Jasma approved cat-back suit R32, includes catalytic converter - $150 Suspension; HCR32 OEM Camber Arms - $50 HCR32 OEM Castor Arms - $50 Driftworks HICAS Lockout Kit, BYO bolt's etc - $150 GK tech adjustable castor arms V2 suit s13/180/r32/a31, billet 7075-T6 aluminium construction BRAND NEW IN BOX - $120 (rrp 150) Braided Brake Lines - $60 Driftworks Solid Subframe Risers (new in box) - $80 Interior; Skyline Door Trims (kick panels), both in good condition - $20 pair Sparco Pedals + OEM Pedal Box's, Clutch, Accelerator and Brake - $120 R32 GTR NISMO CLUSTER 260kph / 10k rpm ODO 78568 - $300 R32 Ash Tray - $30 Apexi Pen Turbo Timer - $50 Drift Button GK TECH - $10 Wheels; Work VS-MX 17 x 8 +22 and 17 x 9 +22 pcd 5x114.3 & 4x114.3 17 x 8 +22. No buckles, wheels have rash as pictured. These are genuine 3 piece items, i bought them with the intention to rebuild with larger lips. The front's require spacers to clear 32 GTR brakes. The 8's come wrapped in 205/40r17 as pictured. The rears are in similar condition, have more dish and no tyres. - $1200 ono Kosei 17 x 8 +38 and 17 x 9 +38 wrapped in 235/45r17 & 255/40r17 Bridgestone Adrenaline's (tyres are down to wear markers, camber worn, wheels have rash, structurally sound) - $700 Random parts; Trust Front Mount I/C NO PIPING - $150 R32 GTR Resistor Pack (to run 32 GTR Injectors on a RB20) homemade - $50 SCA Engine Crane as new! used once then stored in garage! - $250 K&N Intake Pod Filters suit RB26 - $50 S13 / 180SX SR20 Oil feed hardline, not leaking bought as a fix for my old leaking one - $30 Thanks! Willis.

For sale nismo gt4 rims 17inch 5x114.3 Front..7 1/2 wide Rear..8 1/2 wide EOI

Hi guys looking for a set of wheels for my r34 sedan prefer 18x9 +20 and 18x10 +18 xd9s but let me know what you've got. Located in Melbourne

Hi, Thinking of selling some of my wheel collection as I have been without a job for a while and could put the money to better use. Oz Pegasus 17x9 +24 Original condition, never been split apart. 3/4 wheels still have the small OZ Racing sticker on the lip Located West side of Melbourne Price is $1600 Contact via PM or Zero Four 30131020

I have a pair of Work VSMX Japanese wheels for sale in used condition. Details are as follows: 17 x 9 + 42 offset. Multi-stud 4/5 x 114.3 Will suit most rear wheel drive JDM cars. The lips have been re-finished to remove all visible gutter rash. Price: $600 negotiable. 0433901690

I have a pair of Work VSMX Japanese wheels for sale in used condition. Details are as follows: 17 x 9 + 42 offset. Multi-stud 4/5 x 114.3 Will suit most rear wheel drive JDM cars. The lips have been re-finished to remove all visible gutter rash. Price: $600 negotiable. 0433901690

I have a pair of Work VSMX Japanese wheels for sale in used condition. Details are as follows: 17 x 9 + 42 offset. Multi-stud 4/5 x 114.3 Will suit most rear wheel drive JDM cars. The lips have been re-finished to remove all visible gutter rash. Price: $600 negotiable.

Hey I am after 2 genuine R33 GTR rims in good nick. Located in Sydney. (Travelling to Gold Coast in June) Peter 0405 524 326

hey guys selling off my project car r33 gtr i only really just bought it but have moved onto an r35 haha.. cant afford both, especially with r35 parts being as expensive as they are. ALL PARTS LOCATED IN MACKAY NTH QLD, POSTAGE CAN BE ARRANGED I CAN ALSO POSSIBLY TRANSPORT THE SHELL TO BRISBANE OR NEAR THERE PROVIDED I HAVEN'T SOLD THE WHEELS OR ANYTHING ELSE TO MAKE IT DEMOBILISED!! WILL ALSO NEED A MONTHS NOTICE AS ITS A 1000KM DRIVE AND NEED TO ORGANISE A TRAILER OFF MY MATE.. R33 Gtr mnp shell it is complied and DID have rego a couple years ago (nur33's old shell) - $1500 Front windscreen cracked Stripped interior, not one bit of wiring harness front to rear Front guards modified as per picture Custom dash reo bar made Custom alloy dash made Sound deadening partially removed - just the stuff i could get with dry ice.. Some still baked on like around the gbox tunnel Front radiator support cut out - was planning on welding a couple tabs to it then bolting it back on via the tabs Lower front chassis brace cut out and replaced with a piece of tube to give the radiator more room and be able to have the intercoler sit upside down and have its inlet and outlet very close to the intake mani and turbo for short piping. all fuel and brake lines have been removed aerocatch bonnet pins led taillights will throw in the whole car loom and all ecus that i have.. loom is cut in a few spots and one ecu is damaged. NO DIFF!! additional parts to suit.. if you buy the shell the below parts will come at a discount depending on what it is you want. r33 gtr BC External Reservior coils, as new only fitted and moved 50metres - $1350 r33 gtr black oem front bar, good condition paint is scratched a bit - $500 r33 gtr/gtst greddy front strut brace - $125 r33 gtr carbon fibre grill with no symbol just mesh - $100 r33 gtr rear wing, carbon end caps - $350 r33 gtr front lights very good condition - $350 r33 gtr/gtst cusco hicas lockout bars very good condition - $250 r33 gtr cusco front swaybar - $250 r33 gtr moonface racing castor arms - $200 r33 gtr passenger seat, good condition - $250 r33 gtr front drive shafts - $400 r33 gtr rear driveshafts - $500 r33 gtr front propshaft - $150 r33 gtr main propshaft - $300 r33 gtr rear strut tower/boot bracing, not the bar that goes from tower to tower but the bracing that bolts to the strut tower and boot floor - $150 r33 gtr bonnet, mnp with genuine uras bonnet vent - $450 r33 gtr interior panels, have a whole bunch of them, pretty much only threw out everything in the back half of the car and the dash - not sure what condition it is all in these days so if you want something i will have a look and see if its there then get back to you with a price. Aftermarket Stuff GTR Trust Drag intercooler 600x300x150mm, VGC, part of the end tanks chopped off for the different orientation i was planning while running it upside down - $1900 Stack 8130 dash - excellent condition has all loom, oil pressure and one temp sensor.. needs one more temp sensor to complete it - $1450 Full Set r34 gtr standard brakes with slotted front and rear rotors, rotors have been painted to keep rust off - $2000 AME TM-02 wheels, 18x10+15 all corners on 1000km old achillies 123s semis 265x35x18 - all very good condition no gutter rash - $2300 rochester 14mm 1200cc injectors x 4, never been used only fitted - $400 buddy club fixed back seat, has rail to suit s13/4/5. black with grey inserts for a normal sized person, has a small tear in the fabric other than that its as new - $450 sr20vet mazworx lhd or RHD without brake booster intake manifold, no fuel rail as new condition just needs a throttle cable bracket welded on - $500 s13 whiteline front swaybar good condition - $125 S14/15 K.L.S camber arms - $85 2jz exhaust manifold 3d flange ready to make a manifold - $100 thats it for now.. please contact me (spencer) on 0413347774 or via pm

For Sale: Work Emotion XD9 (Bronze) with Tyres - $2000 R32 Projector Headlamps - $200 R32 Front Indicators - $200 Pod Filter - $20 H3 8000k Xenon HID Kit - $100 Rays DuraNuts Wheel Nuts (Blue) - $100 "MYFAST" Number Plates (Black/White) - $500 Located Western Suburbs, VIC PM me for details

Chasing a set of R33 GTR wheels with or without tyres in Melbourne. Looking to buy or trade my set of wheels + some cash your way for them. I can be contacted on 0400111602 Cheers.

R31 Skyline Bits GTS II rear bar fiberglass 4 piece bar in Nissanclassic white (Paint was bubbling on middle section where it is now sanded) $550 R31 Std Brake Master Cylinder $25 R31 Std brake master Cylinder with Booster $35 HR31 Import brake boost and master cylinder. $60 Brand new R31 Wagon Fuel pump assembly $50.00 R31 Series II Ti center console fascia with pocket $30.00 Nolathane Steering Bush for R31 $20 Series III front bonnet catch support and upright $30 Series III front Bonnet Support with catch $20 R31 Power Steering pump in good condition $50 R31 Power steering pump that requires rebuild $10 General Genuine Bosch 040 Fuel pump 5000 kms old good condition$60.00 Autometer Boost Gauge slightly dented $30.00 Autometer Water Temp Gauge $35 Earls -10 Oil cooler fitting for braided hose $50 New Earls Oil cooler sandwich plate for RB engine (useslarger for Z9 oil filter) Missing O ring $60.00 Large LONG Oil cooler used $50 Ford EL thermo fans trimmed to fit R31 Radiator $40 RB30 Bits Stage 3 nizpro equivalent cam with new performance valvesprings $180 VLT Dump pipe with Cat (Came off and R31) $80.00 VLT Heath shield $60.00 Nissan Rocker Cover Paint stripped and painted WrinkleBlack (Needs std breather fittings fitted)$60 Std Series III RB30 Wiring loom in good condition(missing the plus that connects to the dash and water temp plug is a bitcracked) $40 Manual Engine Backing plate $30 RB30 started motor (unknown condition was told it works)$30 **VL Turbo Kit Including** $680.00 VL T3 Std Turbo ( came off a running car not blowingsmoke not excessive shaft play VLT Exhaust manifold VLT Metal Oil and water lines Water return pipe to heater hoses Oil Drain fitting for the block Rubber Intake pipe ExhaustWorx 3" Dump pipe Std R31 ecu (Can be used to have a nistune fitted) New Turbo to manifold gasket New Dump pipe Gasket VLT Crossover Pipe Water Banjo Bolts Various silicone hose Custom Metal Intake pipe with breather and vaccumefittings New exhaust manifold to head gasket **Items not in the Kit** Injectors (the ones that were with the kit were leakingand stuffed so I would advise new or GT-R if you are going nistune) Oil Banjo into the block Copper washers for the banjo bolts. RB26 Bits R32 GT-R Intake Plenum freshly stripped, powder coated satinblack $300.00 Twin turbo pipe in std silver wit elbow for rear turbo ingood condition $80.00 R32 GT-R engine loom in good condition $160.00 Throttle Bracket (one of the arms is slightly bent eastto straighten) $40.00 Wheels 4x R31 TI 15" wheels with centre caps ( 2 of thetyres have 30% tread the other 2 are 90%) $300 2 x Work XT7's 4 Stud 17x9 + 18 powder coated black with Toyo R1R tyres 95% tread 235/40/17 $1049 ($850.00 without Tryes) Email me collins.andrew.acATgmail.com or sms 0434425026 Located near bayswater vic and can post at buyers expense.

Hey Guys, Just seeing if there is any interest in Adelaide for my ROH Boost R 17" Black rims, they have good tyres with probably over 80% tread. I will get pics up tonight and confirm what they are. I also have a set (brand new still with stickers) of Pirelli P6 17" , pretty sure they are a 245 profile ? (once again will confirm tonight and provide pictures) I will be looking for something alot wider , probably deep dish JDM look .... Edit (Just realised you cant to EOI) , I was hoping to try and get about $1400-$1500 for the lot or about $800 for the wheels and tyres and then about $700 for the Pirelli's..

Hello All, Have some 17" Rays Gram Lights 57S for sale. Where on the car when i got it and have been great. Reason for sale is i have got 9" all round now so i can rotate wheel/tyres at the track. They are: 17 x 8.5 +30 - 235/45 Federal RSR's - I would say around 70% tread. 17 x 9.5 +38 - 255/40 Federal RSR's - I would say around 50% tread. Hardly any rash at all. Sorry i dont have close up pics. No dents or anyting like that. Perfectly balanced. Photos are from R33 GTST. Fronts sit in a bit cause im running 4 deg neg camber. Rears are about 1.5 deg neg camber. I ran these with no guard rolling/flaring and they where fine. Did hit the plastic inner guard on full lock at the ride height i was at. Probably due to camber. Plenty of clearance for brakes - Pics are 330mm 8 pot Ksport - plenty of room remaining. Price - $1100 Location - Melbourne only - Pickup. Email - [email protected] Phone - 0420208177 Wheels are in storage in Frankston. Cheers, Dave

Hi Guys, Have the following for urgent sale as I need the space in the garage. Please contact me on 0401 682 270 for any queries BM44 Brake Master Cylinder $85ono Z Tune Style Universal Bonnet Vent $150 R33 Trust Side Skirts (painted red) $200 Set of 16 inch wheels $250 Stock R33 GTST Wheels $250 Stock S13 Silvia wheels x 6 $150 Stock R33 S1.5 Steering wheel with airbag $150 (perfect condition) Ford AU Twin Thermo Fans $90ono R33 RB25det inlet manifold painted gunmetal $100ono R33 full 4 stud brake kit including arms $250

Hi, im after a set of R34 GTR rims and tyres would prefer to pick up in adelaide send me a pm and let me know what you have, thanks

Putting this ad up on behalf of a friend details below. Up for sale 18" Rota GTR-D P45R3 Deep Dish Rims Stud Pattern: 5x114.3 Size/Offset: 18" x 10" +12 Tyres: Front: 225/45/18 Bridgestone Potenza (Thread: 95%) / Rear: 245/45/18 Yokohama S-221 (Thread: 90%) Made in: Philippines Colour: Matte Black Item Location: Wheelers Hill, Victoria (Freight can be organized by buyer) Price: $1000 (Tyres alone cost me $1000) Comes with a set of hub-centric rings that fit a Toyota Supra (71mm outta, 60mm bore from memory) Will sell a pair for $500, or swap for 18x8 or 18x9 of the same wheel. Contact: 0407 018 388 (Sean)

Hi everyone. I have some ssr sp1 wheels on my 34 gtr. They are 18x10.5 +22 I want them to have more stance at the rear. So gonna get some spacers. Just wondering what people think I might need...I'm thinking 15mm would be enough. Just wanting to get some thoughts on it. Cheers

Hi , Im chasing a set of AutoStrada Modena 3pc wheels in 17'' or larger To suit an R32 gtst cheers Mick Located in Newcastle NSW

Buddy Club P1 Racing Wheels - Very Rare & Light weight (Made in Japan) 5 x 114.3 17x8 +27 17x9 +34 Originally white, used as spare set of track wheels. Powdercoated black. Comes with all valves and caps. No gutter rashes or buckles. PRICE: $1000 ONO Can freight with a reputable company, have done so in the past without any hassles. Here is the same rims fitted to an S15 TEST FITTED (Running 255/40/17 rears and 225/45/17 fronts) Some more pics of fitment

Before I begin, let me just say that it took me several days to come up with this 2,705-word article. But I’m pretty sure this is something that would “make a difference” to the automotive industry. So I’m pretty happy that it was worth my time. Here goes… Yeah, I know. There are many wheel whores out there who can talk all day about anything and everything to do about wheels (a.k.a. rims, mags, or magwheels). When wheel whores start to talk in their language, you start hearing words like offset, diameter, PCD, and all that. As they start to get more involved in the conversation, it starts to drift into talks about engineering, design, weight, and even metallurgy. More often than not, the conversation eventually goes to Forged versus Cast wheels. Once the topic dwells on that, you can almost be 100% sure that they will start talking about the “Durability of ROTA Wheels”. Why does the conversation lead specifically to talking about ROTA Wheels? Why not any other brand? Well, let’s just say that ROTA is to wheels as Manny Pacquiao is to boxing. They’re both made in the Philippines, famous worldwide, and known to perform in their respective fields. And along with being famous comes a huge fanbase, as well as the distinctive crowd of haters. So after posting this up, I’ll probably put my flame suit on because it’s a given that you ROTA haters out there will be flaming on me in full force. What is it that these ROTA haters are so angry about? The argument in all of the many different forums are always the same – they question the durability of ROTA Wheels. Let’s make a deal. Before you start digging up some random photos of broken wheels (which are more often than not the same photos posted over and over again), and using it as an “I told you so” argument to counter this post, please back it up with proper data, as well as history behind the broken wheel incident first. Otherwise, your argument is of no value. We good? I, on the other hand, will be talking about facts. Here goes… Fact 1: Yes, ROTA Wheels are Cast wheels and not Forged. But do not question durability of wheels based on Cast and Forged. There are standards that wheel manufacurers must adhere to in order to ensure safety on road conditions. Have you ever asked yourself what wheels your brand new car came with? Or better yet, let me give you some examples of high-power vehicles, and see for yourself what type of wheels they came with: Manufacturer / Wheel Type / Size / Weight Audi TT Cast 17×7.5 29.0 BMW E36 M3 Cast 17×7.5 22.3 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 02 Cast/Spun 18×10.5 21.0 Dodge Viper – 01 Cast 18×13 32.3 Ford Mustang – Roush (made by Prime) Cast 17×8 26.5 Honda S2000 Cast 16×7.5 18.6 Mazda RX7 FD3S Cast 16×8 15.4 Nissan 240SX 95-98 LE and SE Cast 16×6.5 18.5 Porsche 944 Turbo/951 “Phone Dial” Cast 16×8 20.0 Porsche 968 Cast 17×9 23.0 Porsche 993 Cast 17×9 19.5 Porsche 996 Cast 18×10 23.4 Porsche Boxter Cast 17×8.5 22.7 Porsche Club Sports Cast 16×9 21.5 Porsche Cup Cast 18×10 29.3 Alright, so these cars come from the factory with cast wheels. So if these manufacturers found cast wheels to be good enough, then why did certain wheel manufacturers come out with forged wheels? There are many sources for you to research on the difference between casting and forging. But the simple explanation is that forged wheels are for those who demand even higher performance levels than that of cast wheels. The technology of forging allows an engineer to create a wheel design that has a higher specific strength as well as higher toughness (engineering term for ability to absorb energy) than what it could have been if it were done via casting. Basically, the idea of forging is to bring down the weight of the wheel (i.e. using less material), while still keeping it relatively strong. Why is that important? Because the people who demand this level of performance take the following metrics into consideration: Moment of Inertia, and Unsprung Mass. Of course, demanding for this level of performance comes with a premium, as forging is definitely more expensive than casting. So ask yourself first if you take into account these two metrics in your quest for better performance. If not, then aren’t you paying more for the luxury of having more expensive wheels, than for its practical benefits? Fact 2: ROTA Wheels meet all JWL and VIA standards. Because they’re supposed to! Would you be surprised if I told you that ROTA is probably the one who manufactured the OEM wheels for that car sitting in your garage? Yes, the ROTA plant is one of the biggest manufacturers of OEM wheels for various brands like Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Mazda. Who else is in this type of business, you might ask? Well, in terms of large-scale OEM wheel manufacturing, ROTA’s biggest competitor is Enkei. So before we proceed any further, let’s define both JWL and VIA: “JWL” (Japan Light Wheel Alloy) is a compilation of standards defined by the Japanese Government to ensure the vehicle’s safety for aluminum road wheels. Every wheel put to market must be tested to meet JWL standards before a wheel can be put out to market in Japan. These standards are generally accepted worldwide as acceptable for most road conditions. That is why you will see these marks on European and other Asian country wheels. “VIA” (Vehicle Inspection Association Registration System ). VIA marking can only be engraved on the wheel if registered by Japan Light Alloy Automotive Wheel Testing Council after strict quality tests by the authorized testing facility on the adaptability of JWL or JWL-T (Japan Light Alloy Wheel Truck & Bus) technical standard. While other brands advertise that they have their own “additional” test standards that they say are higher than that of JWL and VIA (e.g. JWL+R for Rays Engineering, Spec-E for Enkei), ROTA Wheels also does their own additional tests like Rays and Enkei, although they just don’t advertise it (maybe they should). Why do you think the OEMs trust ROTA to manufacture their OEM wheels? To stay competitive in the OEM Wheel Manufacturing business, they must show the OEMs that ROTA’s standards are better than others, and even better than what has been set by JWL and VIA. To sum it all up, the JWL and VIA standards have been set and are accepted worldwide for aluminum road wheels for most road conditions. Putting these wheels, or any other wheels for that matter (meeting JWL and VIA standards), under anything outside of most road conditions, will test the limits of the wheels. But hey, isn’t it the same with any other part of your car that you put to the test in rigorous motorsportsconditions? Remember, a chain is no stronger than its weakest link. So I urge you to go and ask the motorsports teams who use ROTA wheels what is usually the first part of their cars that fail. With the big fat budgets of motorsports teams, would you think they would be using ROTA wheels if it were their weakest link? Which leads me to my next fact… Fact 3: ROTA is a trusted brand in various forms of motorsports, all over the globe. In the world of Drifting, the Driftworks team is known to be probably the most successful drift team in Europe. Pictured above is their world-famous 720hp 2JZGTE-powered Driftworks Nissan S15 which runs on 18x12in Rota GTR-Ds. Phil Morrison, owner of Driftworks, was asked by Speedhunters as to why he runs ROTA Wheels, even on his daily driver E46 BMW M3. Here’s what he had to say: “Simple reason is because they are light, strong, and most importantly I didn’t have to go through a load of idiots telling me that I wouldn’t be able to, and shouldn’t fit 10′s all round.” He goes on to say: “Would I ever buy a set of TE37 even if Rota had never made these wheels? The answer is a simple no. They are massively overpriced for what they are, and the designs nearly 20 years old, so wah! Those who are mocking the fact I say they are strong need to do some research. We have used Rota wheels on our road cars, track cars and drift cars for 5 years. I’ve personally owned about 20 sets, and we have sold over 1000 wheels. We have never had nor heard of a failure that wasn’t due to a crash… I actually use this car for a lot more than daily driving. It’s my track car as well when I don’t want to drift the S15 I take this car to a local track or to the Nurburgring. It get’s some serious abuse, and deals with it all day long. I never thought I’d say it about a BMW, but I think it’s an awesome car, and will only let it go when a 997GT3RS makes it’s way into my life.” Meanwhile, the 2011 British Drift Championship winner is another car running on ROTA Wheels – Matt Carter’s Falken S14.5, pictured on right. His teammate, Alan Green, pictured left, also runs on ROTAs. In Racing, check out the 2009 Redline Time Attack Street National AWD Champions – Turn In Concepts, running 17×9 Rota DPT wheels. Element Tuning Subaru STi on Rota DPT wheels reigning supreme on the 2011 US Time Trial Championships. The opponents? European muscle such as the V10 Lamborghini Gallardo Superlegerra and the Porsche 997 GT3, as well as American muscle in the form of race-tuned Dodge Vipers and Corvettes. In the world of Drag Racing, the World’s Fastest Evolution VIII is the AMS Performance Drag EVO wearing ROTA Slipstream Wheels. 1,220 All-Wheel Horsepower, 671 ft/lbs of Torque, Best 1/4 Mile of 8.42 @ 171 mph, and a Standing Mph of 228 mph. After reading this, are you still questioning how much horsepower ROTA Wheels can manage? How about an Exotic Car wearing ROTA Wheels? Check out this TVR Sagaris rolling on Rota Boost wheels. Want to see a reputable source showing cars all over the world running on ROTA Wheels? Check it out onSpeedhunters. Speaking of Motorsports, JWL and VIA Standards, and the fact that there’s no standard for “abuse”, there is one type of wheel labeling that I’m very curious about – “For Racing Purposes Only” or “Only For Competition Use” Wheels. While ROTA does not come out with wheels labeled as such, some other brands do. It’s quite disconcerting to read forums where people question the strength of these wheels, and their reluctance to use it on the street. I have some examples for you here, here, and here. Why are people so reluctant to use them on the street? Does it mean it’s weaker? Moreover, don’t you wonder what standard was used for these “competition wheels”, if there is actually no standard for testing anything outside “most road conditions”? What determines what is for competition and what is not? Read through those links and you’ll start to see arguments about differences between racetracks being generally smooth tarmac, and streets filled with potholes, where you expect to “install and forget” the wheels, and counter-arguments saying there’s more abuse during racing than on regular street use. Does it make you wonder which wheels are stronger? Is it those that meet JWL and VIA standards, or those that are labeled “For Competition Use Only”? If you think it’s the “For Competition Use Only” wheels, as you get to abuse it in motorsports events, then why is there apprehension to use it on the street? ROTA makes no such “For Competition Use Only” wheels. Whatever wheels you see being used by race teams during motorsports events are the very same wheels you can get from ROTA for use on your street car. And lastly, please don’t get me started on the “who copied who” argument. The fact that you’re so good at finding out what a ROTA is from something that is not, means you can tell the difference. Same as how you can tell the difference between the wheels below. OEM Wheels: 2011 Mercedes E-Class vs. Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Mazda 3 OEM Wheels: Nissan GT-R vs. New Mitsubishi Outlander Racing Hart vs. OZ BBS LM vs. Work VS-XX Work Meister S1 vs. SSR Professor SP1 Work Euroline vs. SSR Vienna Nismo LMGT4 vs. Enkei EV5 SSR MK1 vs. Centerline People say that ROTA Wheels are “Replica Wheels”. I beg to disagree. Check any dictionary and you’ll see that “Replica” is defined as an exact or accurate reproduction of an object. Like replicas of Louis Vuitton bags and other fashion items. People who buy these items most likely want to pose as owners of the originals. But like I said, ROTA Wheels are not replica wheels. Their products do not say “Volk Racing” or anything like that. They are built as ROTA Wheels, and are sold as ROTA Wheels. If people put stickers of other brands on it, it is beyond the control of the factory. But since they are not replicas, this is the reason why a lot of people can actually tell the difference. There are only so many ways by which you can come up with spoked designs, and make it work. If one manufacturer takes inspiration from a design made by another, and creates their own rendition of it, is it still a replica? Though I will not agree that ROTA Wheels are replicas, what I will agree to are that ROTA Wheels have been “inspired” by other designs. Just as the wheels I’ve shown you on the photos above have been inspired by those done by others. Though they were inspired by other brands, ROTA Wheels have their own angles, as well as their own fitment, which is why people can tell them apart from the designs they were inspired from. Now does that still make it a replica? Or is it now an original? Anyway, that’s not the whole point of this article. The point I would like to put across is that people buy things for a purpose. You can’t buy a cast wheel and expect it to perform like a forged wheel. Then complain about cast wheels not being “up to par” with the abuse you put it through. Remember, JWL and VIA standards are set for MOST ROAD CONDITIONS. Not for abuse. There is no test standard for abuse. On the flipside, those who do buy cast wheels actually purchase them because you can’t expect a forged wheel to cost like a cast wheel. Fine, you can get them for a lower cost in the used market. But do they come readily available in your preferred specifications? And how can you tell if they have been put through a life of abuse or have been damaged before they come into your hands? I know you can have numerous rebuttals at me and can throw various types of arguments at me for posting this. There will be no end to this argument and I can easily say I just picked up a rock to bang on my head for no reason than to get flamed. But this is Custom Pinoy Rides – one of the best car blogs in this side of the world. And because of that, I have a social responsibility to speak up and make myself heard. I’m not trying to destroy anyone or any other brand, and I’m not trying to flame you if you don’t agree with what I am saying. I’m just stating facts. So if you’re thinking of flaming me with your nonsense which you can’t back up with facts, think twice or you might just make yourself look bad. Ayt? Otherwise, if you agree with me, then do share this article to those whom we can probably shed some light to. Because as Mike Garrett of Speedhunters says: “[Wheels] are probably the most important component in how a car looks, right? Some people say that wheels to a car are like shoes to a person, but in my opinion the importance of having decent wheels on a car is more important than the shoes someone is wearing…” Nuff said! I gotta go get some shut-eye. Let’s talk more later. If you have something better to say, then put it on the comments. Cheers!