Long story short (I'm not going to tell it because it's embarrassing) I managed to bend one of my wheels. The wheel in question is a Rota Slipstream 16x6.5, offset around +45-ish. Unfortunately rota doesn't sell them in this color any more (anthracite w/ polished lip) so I have to either find a used one for sale or buy a whole set of wheels. This is for my MINI. Anyone have wheels that'll work? The current wheel's still drivable, but I'm concerned the wobble may damage something.
(06-28-2010 07:44 PM)jedimario Wrote: [ -> ]You bent a Rota? Really?
Keep it civil everyone 
Why am I not surprised this came up.
Considering what I've put these wheels through I'm not at all surprised it bent in that instance. If anything I'm surprised none of the others bent / cracked. I didn't crash, but the wheel had the effect of a HUGE impact loading - I'm estimating ~1000 lbs or so slamming into it. These wheels have been through more potholes / speed bumps / curbs than I can count without problem. If I felt it was an issue with the Rota brand or this model I wouldn't be asking for someone to sell me a replacement.
if people that could afford Rotas could also afford SSRs or some other "really light, should be race use only" wheel you'd hear TONS more whining about "damn, I bent/broke another one! stupid overpriced wheels".
Strong, Light, Inexpensive. Pick two.
G.L. in your search Rob
See if 18racing or jlbmotorsports has any in stock left.
(06-29-2010 09:37 AM)zps2004 Wrote: [ -> ]See if 18racing or jlbmotorsports has any in stock left.
Thanks for the suggestions - got one on the way from JLB. Now I just need to figure out what to do with this old, slightly bent one. I'm thinking make a stand and cut some Plexiglas to make a table for my garage.