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Old 12-19-2004, 03:38 PM   #1
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Default rota grids vs. volk TE37. how are they different?

i know theyre two totally brands, but style wise how similar are they.
i know from the naked eye, they look close. but in person do they book about the same?

im planning on buying some for daily wheels (dont want to drive on weds anymore) and i dont want to dish out extra for real volks. i have a guy that powdercoats wheels and i want to get them done in the mag blue color, so they'll be the same in that aspect. and no, i will NOT put volks stickers on them.

i guess my main question is, if they were both custom colored, no stickers.. could you tell the difference? how similar are they right next to eachother.?

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Old 12-19-2004, 10:23 PM   #2
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i cant speak for the grids specifically, but if you compare gramlights to attacks, they look pretty similar from a distance, but its pretty obvious up close how they are (slightly) different. not thats a bad thing...
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Old 12-19-2004, 11:00 PM   #3
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there are several kinds of powder coating available......you don't want them done at a high temperature 'cuz you will kill the temper of your wheels and make them soft.
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Old 12-20-2004, 12:14 AM   #4
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i have a really good place to powedercoat, thats not such a big issue.
im just worried about people being about to spot the difference from upclose or a distance.
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Old 12-20-2004, 03:49 AM   #5
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im just worried about people being about to spot the difference from upclose or a distance.
not to be an a$#, but if you're worried about people thinking you have fakes, don't get them and ante up for real VOLK$.

Most casual car heads won't be able to tell the difference between real VOLKS and knock-offs, but the majority will automatically just assume you're rocking fakes if your wheels don't have the VOLK/RAYS Engineering stickers.

Btw, the Grids are fairly close to real TE-37's & LE-37's. Almost makes me want to sell my set of LE's and get a few sets of Grids!
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Old 12-20-2004, 06:29 AM   #6
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Why does it matter if they look exactly like Volks or not? If someone comes up and says, "Oh...those aren't Volks, they're copies", is that going to hurt your ego? Basically....who the hell cares if people know they're "real" or not. All that should really matter is that you like the way they look, and they're reliable. Rotas are proven to be a great wheel for the money, so if you like the looks, get them.
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Old 12-20-2004, 03:46 PM   #7
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it matters bc im a perferctionist. just like the slipstreams look like the sw388's, exactly. ive seen pix and they look damn close, wondering if theyre that close in person.
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Old 12-20-2004, 03:57 PM   #8
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i dont think being a perfectionist have anything to do with real or knock-offs, you're just worried that other people think you are cheap. you are really better off getting the real volks because from what you've been saying, you want people to think they are authentic volks. i understand some people are very brand conscience and if you got the extra benjamins to pony up, go for it.

rota have their place in the market, quality with solid value. if you cant accept them for what they are, dont get them. it'll only make you unhappy.

and you woulda spelled perfectionist right if you were one.

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Old 12-20-2004, 04:20 PM   #9
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Rota make great, strong wheels..but I dont remember the last time they had a unique design..all their designs are copies of other wheels
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Old 12-20-2004, 05:00 PM   #10
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it matters bc im a perferctionist. just like the slipstreams look like the sw388's, exactly. ive seen pix and they look damn close, wondering if theyre that close in person.
It sounds more like you want rep points rather than being a perfectionist. Besides the price difference, the TEs are lighter and stronger, and unless you have the money for the wheels or track often it probably won't be worth it. The Spoon SW388s and the Slipstreams still look a bit different, I had both on my GS-R, no replica will ever look the same. And if they're going to be used with a daily and you're concerned about cash, I think your answer is obvious...it'll save you from worrying about bending or chunking the TEs. Just think of the mods you could buy with the $1400 price difference.

Just get Gram Lights like I did, a happy medium
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Old 12-20-2004, 05:37 PM   #11
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from the pictures I've seen, the spokes on the rotas look a bit thinner than the ones on the volks. I could very well be imagining things though.

once you add up the cost of the rotas themselves, along with the cost of powdercoating, the price difference isn't quite as substantial anymore. Save a little longer and get the volks if you are concerned about people being able to tell you have replicas.

I'd personally get the rotas though, they are strong and light enough for most purposes. I'd probably also have a heart attack if I ever curbed wheels as expensive as the volks.
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Old 12-20-2004, 05:38 PM   #12
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Volks are expensive for a reason
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Old 12-20-2004, 06:11 PM   #13
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Old 12-20-2004, 06:19 PM   #14
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I heart your Volks too!
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Old 12-20-2004, 06:33 PM   #15
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Old 12-20-2004, 09:47 PM   #16
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just get volks ;-)
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Old 12-20-2004, 09:51 PM   #17
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If someone comes up and says, "Oh...those aren't Volks, they're copies", is that going to hurt your ego?
i dunno about that ^^^^, but if someone rolls up to me and says, "Oh....those are nice ROTAS," I actually would feel kinda Call me a brand whore, but I'm just being real.

Having said that, I bought real deal VOLKS because I appreciate their quality and timeless designs (TE's & LE's). Plus, I got mine waaaay before the Grids came out.

As others mentioned, ROTA makes very good quality wheels AT REASONABLE prices. While it would be nice if they came up with their own designs, their business strategy is very smart. Sell quality products at good prices, and consumers will come in droves!

Buy what you want because YOU like em not to satisfy others. That's my motto.
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Old 12-20-2004, 10:40 PM   #18
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i dunno about that ^^^^, but if someone rolls up to me and says, "Oh....those are nice ROTAS," I actually would feel kinda Call me a brand whore, but I'm just being real.

Having said that, I bought real deal VOLKS because I appreciate their quality and timeless designs (TE's & LE's). Plus, I got mine waaaay before the Grids came out.

As others mentioned, ROTA makes very good quality wheels AT REASONABLE prices. While it would be nice if they came up with their own designs, their business strategy is very smart. Sell quality products at good prices, and consumers will come in droves!

Buy what you want because YOU like em not to satisfy others. That's my motto.
Agreed, on EVERYTHING you've said. LE37T for life
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Old 12-20-2004, 10:51 PM   #19
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If you are a perfectionist ... then you would have bought TE37s and not have started this thread. No questions asked ... there wouldn't be any contentions either.

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and you woulda spelled perfectionist right if you were one.
Aint that the truth!
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Old 12-20-2004, 11:43 PM   #21
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I would mock you and your grids.... but im a dick.

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I would mock you and your grids.... but im a dick.

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And mine look better than grids even with 30 miles of rally dirt on them.

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