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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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Why no 18" Rota's for 05 STI's?

Someone please tell me why Rota doesn't make 18 x 8" 5 x 114wheels that would fit an 05 STI? For exmaple Rota Tarmac II's or Torque's??
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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I have no idea, my guy in Milwaukee WI was wondering the same thing, He just picked up a black 05 STi... Does Rota make a universal 5 (5x100/114.3) wheel or are they just one or the other? I have no idea I dont have this problem... yet.

Email SubeDude.com or look on the site... or better yet my favorite place to shop EBAY.
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Rota make the Formula Mesh in 18x8. JLB Motorsports (www.jlbmotorsports.com)carries them in 05 STi application. I know for a fact because my friend just got a set from them for his 05 STi
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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If you can afford a STi then you shouldnt need to be rolling on Rotas
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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i agree with wal.lin, get the real thing; like prodirve p1's or work emotion's instead of tarmac II's or torques.
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo86
i agree with wal.lin, get the real thing; like prodirve p1's or work emotion's instead of tarmac II's or torques.
Why??? ...when everyone who has these wheels agrees that they are great and are 1/3rd of the price of prodrives or Volks, with marginal weight increase
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wal.lin
If you can afford a STi then you shouldnt need to be rolling on Rotas

Im sorry but this is just retarded reasoning.

Why roll on 2000+ rims that are easily bent/damaged.
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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^^^ If you actually think about it, you're actually downgrading from stock $1200+ BBS's to $700 Rotas which are more "easily bent/damaged". Theres nothing wrong with rolling on Rotas since they are alot cheaper but I'm just saying if you afford the car and the insurance for it, you should be able to afford the rims.
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