The ROTA Thread. - Page 350

wirthless · 01-13-2013, 10:29 AM

I just picked up a set of Rota Gravels for my 13 wrx and was wondering if my oem tpms would work on the rotas , please let me know before I sell my stockies with or without the tpms .. Thanks in advance

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TarmacDaddy · 01-13-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wirthless

I just picked up a set of Rota Gravels for my 13 wrx and was wondering if my oem tpms would work on the rotas , please let me know before I sell my stockies with or without the tpms .. Thanks in advance

Oh God please post pics...please. What color Gravels did you go with and what brand tire are you going to use?

The cool thing is that you won't need hub rings AND these will clear Brembos if you ever decide to upgrade your brakes.

I really want some Gravels.

TarmacDaddy · 01-13-2013, 05:49 PM

I salute you

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Yup all that work and still rollin on dem RotaZ for 4 years

2.5L Monster · 01-13-2013, 06:12 PM

Torques

2.5L Monster · 01-13-2013, 07:31 PM

Few more...color matched front lip is off for winter.

GetALife75 · 01-14-2013, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by user1029

May I know what tires & size you are using? Thanks!

wirthless · 01-14-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TarmacDaddy

Oh God please post pics...please. What color Gravels did you go with and what brand tire are you going to use?

The cool thing is that you won't need hub rings AND these will clear Brembos if you ever decide to upgrade your brakes.

I really want some Gravels.

They're stock Silver right now but I bought the Plasti Dip kit to make them either matte black or Bronze b/c I bought the gold metalizer kit.. Im thinking bronze and 225/40/18 Falken Ziex, and a tanabe tdf-140 drop (1.1")

scubiedubie · 01-14-2013, 01:57 PM

Alright, I have done some research, and I have come to the conclusion the Rota Grid's are indeed the wheels I want, in hyper black. I drive a 2006 impreza 2.5i (what i got from my parents I was so happy!!!) so I'm relatively new to the scoobie world, and to the wheel fitment scene as well. I have a set of lowering springs on the car, (came with the car when i bought it) so I'm down about an inch or so. I figured out that the 18 x 9.5 wheels will need alot of work to fit under my car haha

1. How much camber will I need for the rear wheels? and how much should that cost?
2. What kind of tires would be good? I realize I will need 2 different widths, any recommendations?
3. I have noticed that my hub bore is 56.1 mm compared to the Rota Grid's 73mm. How can I change that? and is it hard?/safe? Do I even need to? (dont know much about hub bore at all so bare with me if I sound stupid)

I have been looking at these wheels for a while now, but I wont have the funds until sometime during the summer. I'm deffinitly going to ask a tire shop these questions and see what kind of responses I get. Any help is appreciated! thanks guys.

user1029 · 01-14-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GetALife75

May I know what tires & size you are using? Thanks!

275/35/18 my setup

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-membe...seracecar.html

03boxer4 · 01-14-2013, 03:17 PM

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We all talk about fitment... but that fits the care VERY well, super clean.

Props to you.

user1029 · 01-14-2013, 04:15 PM

^^^Thanks

TarmacDaddy · 01-14-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wirthless

They're stock Silver right now but I bought the Plasti Dip kit to make them either matte black or Bronze b/c I bought the gold metalizer kit.. Im thinking bronze and 225/40/18 Falken Ziex, and a tanabe tdf-140 drop (1.1")

Sweet....but why such a skinny tire vs. a 245/40R18? I'm definitely jealous.

GetALife75 · 01-15-2013, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by user1029

275/35/18 my setup

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-membe...seracecar.html

Cool ... Thanks!

scoob-doo · 01-15-2013, 09:11 AM

ALICEMT · 01-15-2013, 09:27 AM

That's a nice looking rim. What's the price premium for a 'one-off' vs. standard size

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SWP n Gold · 01-15-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wirthless

They're stock Silver right now. Im thinking bronze and 225/40/18 Falken Ziex, and a tanabe tdf-140 drop (1.1")

What size are they? If they're 18x8.5, I wouldn't run less than a 235/40/18s. I had 225/40s on an 18x8.5 setup and there was some stretch.

wirthless · 01-15-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TarmacDaddy

Sweet....but why such a skinny tire vs. a 245/40R18? I'm definitely jealous.

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Originally Posted by SWP n Gold

What size are they? If they're 18x8.5, I wouldn't run less than a 235/40/18s. I had 225/40s on an 18x8.5 setup and there was some stretch.

I havent bougth new tires yet, I got them used with 5% tire life, im thinking 235s or 245s, being that its e48 and 18x8 theyre will be no issues with rubbing so idk yet..just not sure if im going to Plasti dip them now or after I put new tires on them..Stock sti 18x8 rims run 225/40/18 and figured I would make them fit, look, ride as nice as I could

SWP n Gold · 01-15-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wirthless

I havent bougth new tires yet, I got them used with 5% tire life, im thinking 235s or 245s, being that its e48 and 18x8 theyre will be no issues with rubbing so idk yet..just not sure if im going to Plasti dip them now or after I put new tires on them..Stock sti 18x8 rims run 225/40/18 and figured I would make them fit, look, ride as nice as I could

08-13 STIs run 18x8.5 (245/40/18) setup. You can get away with a 225/40/18 on an 18x8 wheel, but it would be smaller in diameter than your stock wheel/tire setup. Just grab 235/40/18s and you'll be fine. 245/40/18 is the absolute maximum you would want to run on an 18x8 wheel and it's overkill in my opinion.

wirthless · 01-15-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SWP n Gold

08-13 STIs run 18x8.5 (245/40/18) setup. You can get away with a 225/40/18 on an 18x8 wheel, but it would be smaller in diameter than your stock wheel/tire setup. Just grab 235/40/18s and you'll be fine. 245/40/18 is the absolute maximum you would want to run on an 18x8 wheel and it's overkill in my opinion.

Thank you for the heads up

Siclos · 01-15-2013, 01:01 PM

Wheeldude guys really letting me down right now. Dont understand why when I ordered my Rota DPT Hyperblacks I received them in a week, but I ordered lugs on December 28th, which were in stock, had to call 3 times and bitch before they processed my ordered finally on Jan 8th. Priority Mail got posted on Jan 9th notifying USPS to pick up, and nothing after that, doesn't even say it was pickup yet and that was a week ago. Did it not even get sent out? Needed them for tomorrow!!! Figured ordering 3 weeks before I need in hand would be enough time... WTF

Rooster907 · 01-16-2013, 07:18 AM

Question need wheel guru help. 18x8.5 +44 Rota grid's w/ 235/40/18 on a STOCK 06 STI. any issues I should be concerned with? Rubbing etc. or should I reconsider size? Ordering wheels next week!

SWP n Gold · 01-16-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster907

Question need wheel guru help. 18x8.5 +44 Rota grid's w/ 235/40/18 on a STOCK 06 STI. any issues I should be concerned with? Rubbing etc. or should I reconsider size? Ordering wheels next week!

I'd imagine you'd be okay, that's a "conservative" setup. I'm going to have the same setup in the Spring (have 225/40/18s on the same size Grids right now), I don't rub and I'm lowered 1.2f/1.0r with stock fenders (not rolled).

Breezio · 01-16-2013, 10:42 AM

That'd fit on a narrow body 3g. I hope there wouldn't be any issues on a GD STi...

Rooster907 · 01-17-2013, 10:39 AM

So what's the max tire size I can safely run on this set up?? Wider is better!!

Siclos · 01-17-2013, 12:23 PM

On a 18x8.5 I wouldn't go much bigger than 245, 235 is a good tire size for 8.5

01-14-2013, 01:57 PM	#8733
scubiedubie Scooby Newbie Member#: 329920 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Issaquah WA Vehicle: 2006 Impreza 2.5i champagne	Rota Grids 18x8.5 5x100 +44 front 18x9.5 5x100 +38 rear. BRZ staggered type setup Alright, I have done some research, and I have come to the conclusion the Rota Grid's are indeed the wheels I want, in hyper black. I drive a 2006 impreza 2.5i (what i got from my parents I was so happy!!!) so I'm relatively new to the scoobie world, and to the wheel fitment scene as well. I have a set of lowering springs on the car, (came with the car when i bought it) so I'm down about an inch or so. I figured out that the 18 x 9.5 wheels will need alot of work to fit under my car haha 1. How much camber will I need for the rear wheels? and how much should that cost? 2. What kind of tires would be good? I realize I will need 2 different widths, any recommendations? 3. I have noticed that my hub bore is 56.1 mm compared to the Rota Grid's 73mm. How can I change that? and is it hard?/safe? Do I even need to? (dont know much about hub bore at all so bare with me if I sound stupid) I have been looking at these wheels for a while now, but I wont have the funds until sometime during the summer. I'm deffinitly going to ask a tire shop these questions and see what kind of responses I get. Any help is appreciated! thanks guys. Last edited by scubiedubie; 01-14-2013 at 06:58 PM.

01-15-2013, 09:27 AM	#8740
ALICEMT Scooby Newbie Member#: 343690 Join Date: Jan 2013	That's a nice looking rim. What's the price premium for a 'one-off' vs. standard size?

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01-13-2013, 10:29 AM	#8726
wirthless Scooby Newbie Member#: 151783 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Montgomery, NY Vehicle: 2013 WRX 5dr DGM 5dr	I just picked up a set of Rota Gravels for my 13 wrx and was wondering if my oem tpms would work on the rotas , please let me know before I sell my stockies with or without the tpms .. Thanks in advance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-15-2013, 01:01 PM	#8745
Siclos Scooby Newbie Member#: 327863 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Fort Wayne, IN Vehicle: 2013 STI Sedan Plasma Blue Pearl	Wheeldude guys really letting me down right now. Dont understand why when I ordered my Rota DPT Hyperblacks I received them in a week, but I ordered lugs on December 28th, which were in stock, had to call 3 times and bitch before they processed my ordered finally on Jan 8th. Priority Mail got posted on Jan 9th notifying USPS to pick up, and nothing after that, doesn't even say it was pickup yet and that was a week ago. Did it not even get sent out? Needed them for tomorrow!!! Figured ordering 3 weeks before I need in hand would be enough time... WTF

01-16-2013, 07:18 AM	#8746
Rooster907 Scooby Newbie Member#: 302963 Join Date: Dec 2011	Question need wheel guru help. 18x8.5 +44 Rota grid's w/ 235/40/18 on a STOCK 06 STI. any issues I should be concerned with? Rubbing etc. or should I reconsider size? Ordering wheels next week!

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01-17-2013, 10:39 AM	#8749
Rooster907 Scooby Newbie Member#: 302963 Join Date: Dec 2011	So what's the max tire size I can safely run on this set up?? Wider is better!!

01-17-2013, 12:23 PM	#8750
Siclos Scooby Newbie Member#: 327863 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Fort Wayne, IN Vehicle: 2013 STI Sedan Plasma Blue Pearl	On a 18x8.5 I wouldn't go much bigger than 245, 235 is a good tire size for 8.5