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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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Considering Some Rotiforms

Been on the hunt for a decent everyday set of wheels. I plan on buying some 3 piece wheels down the road, but I stumbled on these brand new Rotiform TMB 18x8.5 +35 squared. They also come with new tires for a crackhead of a price. The tires are 215/40/18. Is anyone running specs near this? I know I have to run spacers in the rear since they are not 18x9.5 and will look awkward if I don't.

Also I am lowered on H+R Super Sports with 5mm pads

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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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theyre not that great, crack easily
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 08:52 PM
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theyre not that great, crack easily
Do they? I heard that with early Rotiforms but wasn't sure as of late. I could get the combo for $700 both brand new.
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 08:54 PM
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Well I would think so, hence the reason they are priced as so.

Maybe someone else knows better :s
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Well I would think so, hence the reason they are priced as so.

Maybe someone else knows better :s
They are priced all over used for 900+. I don't really know the story behind this set, but he had them listed for $850. I lowballed $700 and he said yes.
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35 offset won't fit OR your going to have to drop the car on bags if you want that offset.
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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35 offset won't fit OR your going to have to drop the car on bags if you want that offset.
It will the tires are stretched. There are plenty of guys in the W204 Wheels/Offsets thread running +35.


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I run on +33 with 225/40/18 with super sports and only rub on big dips.
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 10:53 PM
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I wouldn't consider rubbing at any time winning lol. I guess it all depends on the roads you have in your location and the look you want to accomplish.

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I've been considering changing up my wheels and have also been looking at Rotiform wheels, they are pretty popular I haven't heard of anyone having any cracked rim issues. It looks like a good deal, and I like the wheels but tbh I don't think the H&R SS can deliver the drop needed to pull off the look completely. Just my opinion...maybe with some spacers like you mentioned.
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I've been considering changing up my wheels and have also been looking at Rotiform wheels, they are pretty popular I haven't heard of anyone having any cracked rim issues. It looks like a good deal, and I like the wheels but tbh I don't think the H&R SS can deliver the drop needed to pull off the look completely. Just my opinion...maybe with some spacers like you mentioned.
That's what I'm thinking and why I was hoping some people with similar setups might chime in. I was going for more of the top of the tire to fender vs. slammed like my last few cars. I'm not trying to trash a 2014 Benz. Acura/Honda's are a different story.
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 05:27 AM
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Running H&R Super Sports, rear 5mm pad with 19x8.5 33offset 225/35/19 with no rub at all even on big bumps no rub.

Ohh selling new set of Rotiform Version 2 OEM cast, stronger than previous version with new tires for $650 BTW

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Originally Posted by Young_Euro

Running H&R Super Sports, rear 5mm pad with 19x8.5 33offset 225/35/19 with no rub at all even on big bumps no rub.

Ohh selling new set of Rotiform Version 2 OEM cast, stronger than previous version with new tires for $650 BTW
Lol, looks like you rubbed. The quarter panel is pulled at the corner.
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Young_Euro

Running H&R Super Sports, rear 5mm pad with 19x8.5 33offset 225/35/19 with no rub at all even on big bumps no rub.

Ohh selling new set of Rotiform Version 2 OEM cast, stronger than previous version with new tires for $650 BTW
Do you have a shot of the whole car? Also where are you located?
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Found his FS thread https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...-v2-650-a.html

They look pretty nice with what looks like plenty of room in the rear fender. Don't think the quarter panel damage is from this specific setup.
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Originally Posted by mr.brightside
Found his FS thread https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-ti...-v2-650-a.html

They look pretty nice with what looks like plenty of room in the rear fender. Don't think the quarter panel damage is from this specific setup.
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good lord those are some inexpensive wheels..........you're going to out these on your Mercedes benz??
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good lord those are some inexpensive wheels..........you're going to out these on your Mercedes benz??
People run Rotiform on Porsche and other high end vehicles....
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 12:07 AM
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Don't do it unless you plan on lowering your car on more than just springs. You'll poke a little in the front and the rears will be sunk without significant spacers. Also stretch and poke looks awful on a barely lowered car.

Go to www.aspiremotoring.com. They have great prices on rotiforms (I just ordered a set today) and you can get a setup that'll work for your needs.
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Don't do it unless you plan on lowering your car on more than just springs. You'll poke a little in the front and the rears will be sunk without significant spacers. Also stretch and poke looks awful on a barely lowered car.

Go to www.aspiremotoring.com. They have great prices on rotiforms (I just ordered a set today) and you can get a setup that'll work for your needs.
Yeah I realized I didn't want to run a massive spacer in the rear. I used to work at a well known performance shop so I would order through them if I did. Nothing against aspire...they are a good shop as well.
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