Joef Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 [url]http://www.rotawheels.com/formel.htm[/url] I am thinking of getting these wheels. A few questions though. Have you guys heard anything bad about these wheels? Is the 48mm offset correct for a legacy gt sedan ltd.? Because the wheel is 17 x 7.5 should i get wider tires than 215/45/17? Finally, which color would look best in your opinion, silver or steel grey? The color of the car is regal blue. Thanks for all the help. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcchicken Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I 've had a set of Rota's (17"x7.5" Tarmak II's in Ti/Chrome) for about two weeks now. I mounted the stock 215's on there without a problem. I am really looking forward to replacing them 225's though. I have posted pics in the pics forum (black obsidian sticky) if you want to see. As far as your colour choice....I'm not sure....tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyGT Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 In my opinion there isnt a beter wheel for the price. I have had 2 sets of Rota's and I have been very pleased with both sets. I had the Gold SDR's on my WRX and I now have the Tarmac II's in Full Royal Gold on my Legacy. -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 [quote name='"ShaggyGT"[b']]In my opinion there isnt a beter wheel for the price. [/b]-Matt[/quote] I have to agree wholeheartedly. There were issues with a particular run of Rotas- the spokes would break during autocrossing- this was a particular batch and they fixed the problem. I figure someone is going to bring it up. I'm very happy with mine and have had no problems (other than the tire guy dropping one wheel on its' face the first day I had it!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helfrick Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Those are some good looking wheels. I've heard nothing but good things about Rotas. Not sure if you should go wider, just remember to keep the overall diameter close to stock. I remember reading that the legacy uses a 48mm offset. My vote would be silver. That would make for a nice contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I had a set of gold Rota Formels on my WRX, they were very nice wheels. Before that I had 2 other sets of Rotas, Tarmac I's and SDR's. I would have to say the Formels were probably my favorite of the three :) They make a steel gray with polished lip I think, that would look hot on the Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 [quote name='ShaggyGT']In my opinion there isnt a beter wheel for the price. I have had 2 sets of Rota's and I have been very pleased with both sets. I had the Gold SDR's on my WRX and I now have the Tarmac II's in Full Royal Gold on my Legacy. -Matt[/quote] Do you have pics of those Tarmac II's on your legacy would really like to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I want the Rota Formula Mesh....18x8....*bling* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Anywhere to find the weight of Rota wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 [quote name='Driver72']Anywhere to find the weight of Rota wheels?[/quote] wheelweights.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Lover Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 [quote name='Driver72']Anywhere to find the weight of Rota wheels?[/quote] [url]www.subydude.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 [quote name='Joef']http://www.rotawheels.com/formel.htm I am thinking of getting these wheels. A few questions though. Have you guys heard anything bad about these wheels? Is the 48mm offset correct for a legacy gt sedan ltd.? Because the wheel is 17 x 7.5 should i get wider tires than 215/45/17? Finally, which color would look best in your opinion, silver or steel grey? The color of the car is regal blue. Thanks for all the help. Joe[/quote] The factory GT wheels have a 55mm offset. See this thread: [url]http://legacygt.com/viewtopic.php?t=972&start=15[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thanks guys, but neither seem to list the weights of most of the Rota wheels. Anybody know what the 17 x 7.5 Tarmac II's weigh? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helfrick Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 [quote name='outahere'][quote name='Joef']http://www.rotawheels.com/formel.htm I am thinking of getting these wheels. A few questions though. Have you guys heard anything bad about these wheels? Is the 48mm offset correct for a legacy gt sedan ltd.? Because the wheel is 17 x 7.5 should i get wider tires than 215/45/17? Finally, which color would look best in your opinion, silver or steel grey? The color of the car is regal blue. Thanks for all the help. Joe[/quote] The factory GT wheels have a 55mm offset. See this thread: [url]http://legacygt.com/viewtopic.php?t=972&start=15[/url][/quote] Thanks for the correction. There is still quite a bit to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Is it me, or is the Rota website about the worst, cheapest piece of crap website there is? I couldn't even find the Tarmac II wheel there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 [quote name='Driver72']Is it me, or is the Rota website about the worst, cheapest piece of crap website there is? I couldn't even find the Tarmac II wheel there....[/quote] Agreed, it is crap. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Ditto. It does suck. Looks like a high school student wrote it. Did you view the source? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joef Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 [url]http://www.subydude.com/parts/wheels.php[/url] They got a good selection of rota wheels here with weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I always thought that while Rota's were a great price, they are more of a knockoff wheel. I apologize if I am wrong, but I thought that was the case. Looking at their design, it seems as though a lot of their designs are based on existing designs from WORK, Prodrive, SSR, Volk, etc. But for the money, ya cant beat 'em. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 rota indeed is a knockoff wheel company.. they make cheap good lookin knockoffs of other major brands.... but for the price they r an awsome buy .. some question the quality of rotas as some people had issues with the rim actually breaking .. 1 persons rota slipstream actually broke off its spokes in an autocross event while driving hard.. those formels sure do look good tho and also their new action wheels... if i were on a budget i would definatly consider them , also they would make great winter wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malachii Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Are the rota wheels hub-centered? Probably not. I'm probably asking a lot to get a hub-centered wheel for a good price, aren't I?? mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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