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Old 02-15-11, 08:25 PM
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I know most of us wouldn't put anything less than diamond-encrusted-gold-flaked and unicorn-urine dipped wheels on our cars, but some of us have girlfriends or wives who have curb fetishes. Or we need some cheap track wheels.

These are 18x9.5 +35 Rota boosts with 255/35 nitto 555s. I pulled them off of my buddies STI. I think they look sick. They are running about 1" smaller in diameter compared to the stock wheels and tires. This cold be easily remedied running a wider and taller tire. I think the non-staggered look was awesome. Looks like the offset is perfect for that tire. Plenty of caliper clearance.





Old 02-15-11, 08:49 PM
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Do you know what the wheels weigh?
Old 02-15-11, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SCCAForums
Do you know what the wheels weigh?
I don't. I will weigh the setup when i get a chance. THey won't be anywhere near as light as a PF01, but they only cost 900 for the set.
what size tires are you running on your 18's?
Old 02-15-11, 09:18 PM
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Although they are Rotas, I say that looks pretty good. Nice and flush.
Old 02-15-11, 09:28 PM
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Your car would look sick on RPF-1s. Loving the red F
Old 02-15-11, 09:38 PM
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I might get the RPF for track wheels, but I've read others concerns about caliper clearance. If i did get the rotas, they would be a cheap street option. The larger tires would help with ride, and it would open up my tire options a bit.
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i would still do 19s if they make them.....looks too small for the F
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Car looks good. I like the wheel design, although they look a bit small. How much did they run you? I'm looking for a spare that clears BBK.
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http://www.facebook.com/?closeTheate...690639&theater
thats my set up
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I think it looks good, especially with a proper drop
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And damn, those are some of the widest 255's I've ever seen
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Rota has another wheel that would look great on an F. Look for the Linea Corse 855.
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Originally Posted by spekterg35
I know most of us wouldn't put anything less than diamond-encrusted-gold-flaked and unicorn-urine dipped wheels on our cars
Unicorn urine, lol, that's classic.
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Originally Posted by One HoT
Car looks good. I like the wheel design, although they look a bit small. How much did they run you? I'm looking for a spare that clears BBK.
You can get a set for around 900 to 1g.
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A+ im also a fan of the non staggered look and the non staggered performance.. but a 35 offset will rub up front if lowered you need to be in the 40s on a 9.5 wheel. looks great


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