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Apr 6, 2004 | 07:14 PM

tonbon5

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Rota or Prodrive?

I am getting an STI in the near future and I am thinking about which wheels to get. I like the prodrive PFF7 18's and they look so good... the rota SDR's are so cheap and are basically are the PFF7's...But I saw the SDR's on a car and cause they are 17's they look wierd. The Guy needed to lower his car and the tires just looked so big... The PFF7's are hot... So what do you guys think... Pay the extra dough for the Pff7? Or get the SDR's with a skinny tires?

Apr 6, 2004 | 08:09 PM

RupeDawgPSU

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PFF7's are really nice. But you pay the price for it in a big way.

The SDR's aren't quite as nice IMO.

But, given the price difference, I would rather take the extra $1000 or so and put it into other stuff.

Namely, a stereo if you are getting a STi.

Apr 6, 2004 | 08:48 PM

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im having the same debate, i actually saw the pff-7's when i went and bought my wrx on another wrx, and the color that prodrive had to offer did not look too hot, rota has way more color options and its much cheaper, i think the rotas are actually lighter too

Apr 6, 2004 | 08:55 PM

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I have the Rota SDRs. I got them mainly because of the price. I figure if I ever damage the rim, its cheap to replace and I dont have to baby them too much.

Apr 6, 2004 | 09:18 PM

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Mine with bronze SDR's^^^^^

Apr 7, 2004 | 04:51 AM

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Originally posted by greddy5
I have the Rota SDRs. I got them mainly because of the price. I figure if I ever damage the rim, its cheap to replace and I dont have to baby them too much.

I usually do not like black wheels.. but they work on your car.

Back on topic, If I were to go with dark wheels they would have a polished lip or hub... I like the Attacks but they do not come in STI sizes... (congrats on the STI btw) I think there are Downshifts in black polished lip STI sizes... if not.. Subzero and Tarmac II will fit you.....

Anywho.. with the price difference between the SDR and the PFF7, it is so extreeme that if you dont have all the cash in the world, get the Rota. Iif you have more cash to waste than god, get the Prodrive... Because honestly.. other than price and minor discrepancies... what difference can you notice from behind the wheel? They are both quality wheels!

Good luck!

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Apr 7, 2004 | 10:37 AM

groovbusta

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I have the prodrive PFF7's and love them... but one big selling point for me was that I had the prodrive springs, which they said were tuned for 18" wheels. I've tracked them and they perform great on my wagon!

Apr 7, 2004 | 12:13 PM

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If you can afford it, get the Prodrives. It's Prodrive and fully forged. Need I say more?

Apr 10, 2004 | 12:46 AM

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I thought the Gc-07's were the forged wheels and the PFF-7s were "flow cast" which is better (lighter and stronger) but not as strong and light as a fully forged wheel.

As for your question,

If you have the cash go for the Pro Drives and I don't think you'll regret it. Those are great wheels.

If you don't have the cash get the Rotas, and don't worry that they aren't as strong or light, cause if you jack 'em up just get new ones.

Apr 10, 2004 | 08:39 PM

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I have a set of the prodrives on my STI and, I'm not to sure. They are my winter wheels, but they have a weird lip to them, and make it seem as if your always running too small of a tire. with some different tires e.g. prada spec-2s and a drop I think id really like em. But if I was you I'd get a pair of volks or STI wheels from some discount place on the net.