Wheel Whores, a call to action! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2006-08-31, 09:43 AM

I need your opinion:

My friend from my old job in SLO who moved out to Massachussets got tired of driving his Miata in the snow, so he picked up a '99 2.5RS. He's looking for a set of rims for the car, but since he's new to the suby scene and isn't online much he emailed me for my opinion. I thought I'd poll the local wheel whores to see what they thought.

Like I said, the car is a '99 RS, black. He doesn't want to spend a ton on wheels. I'm thinking something gold, something Rota.

What do you guys think about these on an RS (and whether or not 8" wide +48 rims will fit):

Rota Boost

Rota Formel (gold and "royal gold")

Rota G-Force

Rota Attack

Rota Rev (but in gold)

Rota Tarmac 3 (but in gold)

or some RPF1's in gold...

Too bad they're out of his price range.

Kevin M · 2006-08-31, 09:46 AM

You migth be able to ship him a set of OZ Ultraleggeras, 17x8 in gold within his budget. And 8" will fit with 225/45s, although he will possibly have to pull the fender lip and let them self-roll.

MPREZIV · 2006-08-31, 09:48 AM

RPF1 FTW!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-08-31, 09:54 AM

Well basically the only one I don't like are the Formels, the rest would look good I think.

sperry · 2006-08-31, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

RPF1 FTW!

Does a 17x8 +45 fit on an RS? Also, they're like $400 more than his budget (he's looking in the $600 range).

Which sucks, 'cause they're my favorite as well.

Nick Koan · 2006-08-31, 10:00 AM

Boosts and G-Forces are pretty sweet IMO.

Kevin M · 2006-08-31, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Does a 17x8 +45 fit on an RS? Also, they're like $400 more than his budget (he's looking in the $600 range).

Which sucks, 'cause they're my favorite as well.

He'd have to flatten the lip with a decent summer grip tire.

sperry · 2006-08-31, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Well basically the only one I don't like are the Formels, the rest would look good I think.

Dude, the Formels are replicas of the 22b's wheels!

MPREZIV · 2006-08-31, 10:56 AM

I'd hump that 22B...

They should fit, but there may need to be a tad bit of fender "massaging"...

JonnydaJibba · 2006-08-31, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Dude, the Formels are replicas of the 22b's wheels!

Exactly. The Formals are just different enough to suck.

Kevin M · 2006-08-31, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Exactly. The Formals are just different enough to suck.

Werd. The only Rota which I think looks good, even without having the original design they ripped off sitting next to it, is the Attack. but, since it's someone else's car, who cares.

I still think that $700 (or so, haven't priced them yet) OZ ULs are the best combo of price, looks, and weight to be had on a Subaru.

M3n2c3 · 2006-08-31, 11:29 AM

I'd say gold Formels (wow, Oakos actually has some in stock!), but Attacks would be my second choice. Gotta love the Gram Lights ripoffs

sperry · 2006-08-31, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Exactly. The Formals are just different enough to suck.

Don't you have replica P1's in your car?

JonnydaJibba · 2006-08-31, 11:32 AM

Hey the came on the car alright! But they don't look bad imo, the Formels do. I think for what I use my car for Rotas are good. At least until I can afford some real rims.

M3n2c3 · 2006-08-31, 11:34 AM

Nobody thinks a set of gold Formels would look hot on a black RS? I do. . .

sperry · 2006-08-31, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3n2c3

Nobody thinks a set of gold Formels would look hot on a black RS? I do. . .

Me too... I like 'em, but I think we're in the minority. I think the formels are like the least selling Rotas.

MPREZIV · 2006-08-31, 11:42 AM

They're OK, but there's just something about them that doesn't "sit right" with me, you know? I don't know exactly what, but something that makes them not as good lookin' to me...

Like a REALLY hot chick, with crossed eyes or something.

M3n2c3 · 2006-08-31, 11:46 AM

They're a bit on the "busy" side, but I think that would work really well on a black car.

The Formels can also be the most difficult to find. Most places are usually out of stock.

sperry · 2006-08-31, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Like a REALLY hot chick, with crossed eyes or something.

There's a term for that...

strabismus
A visual defect in which one eye cannot focus with the other on an object because of imbalance of the eye muscles. Also called "squint".

"Yo, that bitch is severly strabismic!" --Glen Dobson

sybir · 2006-08-31, 11:53 AM

Boosts. Boosts Booosts Boosts.

I have the best Rota story ever.

I'm down at Motorsport, shooting the shit after cleaning out most of their stock of Subaru stuff (Scott, want a Wings West poly lip?

).

Henry and Ed walk out, and stare at my car.
Henry says "Nice, RG2's look perfect on your car"
"Uhhh, Henry, they're Rotas."
"They are? Holy shit!"
He walks closer, walks aorund the car a couple of times.

"Dude, those look better than the RG2's."

So, the owner of one of the biggest shops (RIP) on the West Coast, with some of the most old-school JDM guys around, like the Boosts better than the wheels they copied

Nick Koan · 2006-08-31, 11:59 AM

I have to agree, the boosts look awesome.

Kevin M · 2006-08-31, 12:02 PM

The formels look okay dead-on, liek in the first two pics Scott posted, but when you see them at an angle, it's the spoke depth that throws it off. In fact, I just noticed a pattern.... I never like Rota's copies of forged wheels, but I sometimes like their copies of cast wheels. I think the necessary changes in spoke design are the cause of that. Examples: Attacks and Tarmac/Tarmac IIs look okay to me (reserving judgement on TIIIs until I see some in person) but I really dislike Formels, Grids, and (sorry guys) Boosts for that reason. rotas, especially the newer designs, just look cheap... not only are they obviously not the baller wheels they are designed after, but they don't even look like $700 wheels in most cases to my eye.

Okay, I admit, Aaron's car breaks all my rules. Gold 6 spokes look hot on that car. Too bad they aren't SSRs.

MikeK · 2006-08-31, 12:04 PM

I voted for "gold wheels make baby jebus cry"

Kevin M · 2006-08-31, 12:05 PM

Blasphemer!

Nick Koan · 2006-08-31, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Okay, I admit, Aaron's car breaks all my rules. Gold 6 spokes look hot on that car. Too bad they aren't SSRs.

Dude, the boosts are replicas of Advans, not SSRs. In fact, aren't most SSR wheels replicas?

View Poll Results: Which wheels on a black 99 RS?
Gold Boosts	5	31.25%
Gold Formels	1	6.25%
Royal Gold Formels	1	6.25%
Gold G-Forces	2	12.50%
Gold Attacks	2	12.50%
Gold Revs	0	0%
Gold Tarmac3s	5	31.25%
Gold Enkei RPF1s	5	31.25%
Other...	3	18.75%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

2006-08-31, 09:43 AM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Wheel Whores, a call to action! I need your opinion: My friend from my old job in SLO who moved out to Massachussets got tired of driving his Miata in the snow, so he picked up a '99 2.5RS. He's looking for a set of rims for the car, but since he's new to the suby scene and isn't online much he emailed me for my opinion. I thought I'd poll the local wheel whores to see what they thought. Like I said, the car is a '99 RS, black. He doesn't want to spend a ton on wheels. I'm thinking something gold, something Rota. What do you guys think about these on an RS (and whether or not 8" wide +48 rims will fit): Rota Boost Rota Formel (gold and "royal gold") Rota G-Force Rota Attack Rota Rev (but in gold) Rota Tarmac 3 (but in gold) or some RPF1's in gold... Too bad they're out of his price range. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? Last edited by sperry; 2006-09-01 at 09:09 AM.

2006-08-31, 09:46 AM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You migth be able to ship him a set of OZ Ultraleggeras, 17x8 in gold within his budget. And 8" will fit with 225/45s, although he will possibly have to pull the fender lip and let them self-roll. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-08-31, 09:48 AM	#3
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	RPF1 FTW! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-08-31, 09:54 AM	#4
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Well basically the only one I don't like are the Formels, the rest would look good I think. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-08-31, 10:00 AM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Boosts and G-Forces are pretty sweet IMO. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-08-31, 10:56 AM	#9
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I'd hump that 22B... They should fit, but there may need to be a tad bit of fender "massaging"... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-08-31, 11:29 AM	#12
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I'd say gold Formels (wow, Oakos actually has some in stock!), but Attacks would be my second choice. Gotta love the Gram Lights ripoffs __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-08-31, 11:32 AM	#14
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Hey the came on the car alright! But they don't look bad imo, the Formels do. I think for what I use my car for Rotas are good. At least until I can afford some real rims. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-08-31, 11:34 AM	#15
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Nobody thinks a set of gold Formels would look hot on a black RS? I do. . . __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-08-31, 11:42 AM	#17
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	They're OK, but there's just something about them that doesn't "sit right" with me, you know? I don't know exactly what, but something that makes them not as good lookin' to me... Like a REALLY hot chick, with crossed eyes or something. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-08-31, 11:46 AM	#18
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	They're a bit on the "busy" side, but I think that would work really well on a black car. The Formels can also be the most difficult to find. Most places are usually out of stock. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-08-31, 11:53 AM	#20
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Boosts. Boosts Booosts Boosts. I have the best Rota story ever. I'm down at Motorsport, shooting the shit after cleaning out most of their stock of Subaru stuff (Scott, want a Wings West poly lip? ). Henry and Ed walk out, and stare at my car. Henry says "Nice, RG2's look perfect on your car" "Uhhh, Henry, they're Rotas." "They are? Holy shit!" He walks closer, walks aorund the car a couple of times. "Dude, those look better than the RG2's." So, the owner of one of the biggest shops (RIP) on the West Coast, with some of the most old-school JDM guys around, like the Boosts better than the wheels they copied __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-08-31, 11:59 AM	#21
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I have to agree, the boosts look awesome. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-08-31, 12:02 PM	#22
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The formels look okay dead-on, liek in the first two pics Scott posted, but when you see them at an angle, it's the spoke depth that throws it off. In fact, I just noticed a pattern.... I never like Rota's copies of forged wheels, but I sometimes like their copies of cast wheels. I think the necessary changes in spoke design are the cause of that. Examples: Attacks and Tarmac/Tarmac IIs look okay to me (reserving judgement on TIIIs until I see some in person) but I really dislike Formels, Grids, and (sorry guys) Boosts for that reason. rotas, especially the newer designs, just look cheap... not only are they obviously not the baller wheels they are designed after, but they don't even look like $700 wheels in most cases to my eye. Okay, I admit, Aaron's car breaks all my rules. Gold 6 spokes look hot on that car. Too bad they aren't SSRs. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-08-31, 12:04 PM	#23
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I voted for "gold wheels make baby jebus cry"

2006-08-31, 12:05 PM	#24
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Blasphemer! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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