Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Wheels and Tires Dicussion

Moderators: dr.occa, CBR_TOY

joe81
Tourist
Posts: 69
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:31 pm

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by joe81 »

nomuken wrote:Oh no, Rota copied the watanabe wheel. I'm gonna kill my self. But wait, watanabe copied that design themselves in the 70's from the UK. Superlite, minilite,... already had that design in 1962. What now?
thats very true but just imagine how many old skool rims will be copied by rota
my ssr streets are 1 of them :cry:

dr.occa
Hades - Site Admin
Posts: 7733
Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:49 pm
Location: On my hiney...in HOU
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by dr.occa »

It's understandable that with the influx of imitation wheels in the market the uniqueness of one's car will diminish BUT for those of us who want to maintain a sense of style while running our cars ragged on track, we can rest a little easy when it comes to replacing any damaged wheels.

In other words: no heart attack if I damage a wheel on track or at a secret hide out ;).

User avatar
CBR_TOY
Moderator
Posts: 4053
Joined: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:00 pm
Location: under the 86
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by CBR_TOY »

we need a quick reply in here.....

also, i really like the Rota TE and Wat knock off's!!!!
JDM AE86/AE92


Law
Member
Posts: 206
Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:11 am

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by Law »

Saw this post on a Z forum saying the RKR may be released in Sep/Oct. :)

http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/top ... -and-rk-r/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

dr.occa
Hades - Site Admin
Posts: 7733
Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:49 pm
Location: On my hiney...in HOU
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by dr.occa »

Woohoo!

Hey Law, did you get a chance to check out that one 86 for sale yet?

Law
Member
Posts: 206
Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:11 am

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by Law »

dr.occa wrote:Woohoo!

Hey Law, did you get a chance to check out that one 86 for sale yet?
I did not. I decided that unless it were for free or stupid cheap like $200, I only want a running corolla.

User avatar
pecx
Zeus - Ultra Mega Admin
Posts: 1102
Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:17 am
Location: Houston

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by pecx »

It's coming.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ROTA-WHEEL- ... 3f12e641bb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ROTA-WHEEL- ... 45ffaa86cc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

dr.occa
Hades - Site Admin
Posts: 7733
Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:49 pm
Location: On my hiney...in HOU
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by dr.occa »

pecx wrote:It's coming.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ROTA-WHEEL- ... 3f12e641bb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ROTA-WHEEL- ... 45ffaa86cc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Oh yeah!

Sheesh, why 17!?

User avatar
CBR_TOY
Moderator
Posts: 4053
Joined: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:00 pm
Location: under the 86
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by CBR_TOY »

and why 4x100 on the 15's?
JDM AE86/AE92


Law
Member
Posts: 206
Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:11 am

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by Law »

CBR_TOY wrote:and why 4x100 on the 15's?
Because race car!

Just kidding. For Miatas :)

User avatar
CBR_TOY
Moderator
Posts: 4053
Joined: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:00 pm
Location: under the 86
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by CBR_TOY »

"because race car" needs to die!
JDM AE86/AE92


bt20v
Member
Posts: 1016
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:44 am
Location: elbows deep in my 86

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by bt20v »

ok how about because rac ecar....see what i did ther i spelled it backwards...

The wheels are pretty cool i like authentic but not 1000 for a set.
Being a toyotaphile is hard work

1987 GTS Coupe
1985 Toyota 4 Runner Locked and Lifted
1995 4 Runner(sold)
1991 Hilux(never should have sold)
1985 Hilux(wrecked)
1985 GTS Hatch(sold)
1985 SR5 Coupe(sold)
1985 SR5 Coupe(sold)

Manifesto
Member
Posts: 169
Joined: Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:23 am
Location: helms estates

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by Manifesto »

race car is a Palindrome... freaky

dr.occa
Hades - Site Admin
Posts: 7733
Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:49 pm
Location: On my hiney...in HOU
Contact:

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by dr.occa »

Manifesto wrote:race car is a Palindrome... freaky
It's a cool one at that.

User avatar
pecx
Zeus - Ultra Mega Admin
Posts: 1102
Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:17 am
Location: Houston

Re: Rota's new Watanabe influenced wheel

Post by pecx »

New Zealand has it 15x8 +0 4x114.3
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =458761090" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post Reply