FS: Group Buy: 17" Rota Torque in Gunmetal, Similar to Work Emotion CR Kai and Enkei PF01 Options

[JamesE]

After countless hours of research I have decided that I would like to buy a set of Rota Torque wheels for my 6gc. The problem is the size/bolt-pattern/offset combo is rather rare and I can't find them in stock anywhere. Fortunately I have a good relationship with Wheeldude.com, one of the leading suppliers of Rotas. I spoke to the owner, Joe, and he told me that he could source the wheels if I could find 2-3 other buyers for the exact same wheel. Apparently the manufacturer has a minimum buy of 20 wheels.

Wheel Details

Rota Torque 17"x7.5", 5x100, +35
Weight: ~19 lbs.
Color: Gunmetal
Similar to: Work Emotion CR Kai and Enkei PF01
The offset will push the wheel further outboard to reduce the gap to the fenders by 0.3" versus the stock wheels.
On lowered vehicles the gap between the wheel and fender will be as little as 0.1" and will most likely require a fender roll.
Price: $749* + Shipping ($50 - $60)

*This is the retail price for the wheels. This is a group buy in the sense that we need a small group to make the purchase, but we are not necessarily receiving a discount. Shop around, you might find these wheels for the same price or even less on other websites. Trust me... I've been down that road. They will take your money and then tell you they are on backorder. Case in point, PasswordJDM.

Photos of the Rota Torque on the most common 6gc colors...
These screenshots from FM3 show the Work Emotion CR Kai which is very similar to the Rota Torque.






^^^ Okay that last one isn't so common but it is the color of my GT (Fiesta Blue)

18" Work Emotion CR Kai on Paul's GT-Four (Similar to Rota Torque)


>>>> MORE PHOTOS and Large version of photos here. <<<<

The only thing I have to gain from this group buy is that I will be allowed to purchase a set of wheels for my personal car ('97 Fiesta Blue GT). I'll pay the same price as everyone else. All payments will be taken by Wheeldude.com. I am only trying to organize the group buy. A deposit of $200 will be required to Wheeldude after we collect enough buyers. Lead time is 4-8 weeks.

If you are interested please send me a PM with your email address. Any questions feel free to ask here.

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Thanks! James

This Group Buy was approved by presure2

This post has been edited by JamesE: May 27, 2011 - 9:15 AM

[PL-41-ER]

Hi James, sorry I dont mean to hijack this thread but I thought this may help you and any other people looking for the Work emotion CR look.

Theres also another wheel which looks very similar and it also has a center cap. The wheels are "Drag DR-31". They come in Bronze, Black w\red strip, Gold, and Matte Black.

You can get them in 17x8 +35 for the fronts and 17x9 +(17 or 28 or 38 offset).
The staggered set is optional. They come indifferent sizes too.

Here is a like of the wheels http://www.elementwheels.com/proddetail.as...1178gmdr31179gm

I dont think this store has them in stock but im sure you can find them if you shop around.

[JamesE]

Hi James, sorry I dont mean to hijack this thread but I thought this may help you and any other people looking for the Work emotion CR look.

Theres also another wheel which looks very similar and it also has a center cap. The wheels are "Drag DR-31". They come in Bronze, Black w\red strip, Gold, and Matte Black.

You can get them in 17x8 +35 for the fronts and 17x9 +(17 or 28 or 38 offset).
The staggered set is optional. They come indifferent sizes too.

Here is a like of the wheels http://www.elementwheels.com/proddetail.as...1178gmdr31179gm

I dont think this store has them in stock but im sure you can find them if you shop around.

Thanks for the input. I have looked at the Drag DR-31 but they do not come in Gunmetal. I'm a bit stuck on Gunmetal. For a long while I thought I wanted Matte Black, and I have even had Matte Black on previous cars, but it isn't the look I'm going for on my GT.

Were you suggesting 17x9 for the rear? Seems a bit wide for a GT.

[PL-41-ER]

[quote name='JamesE' date='May 27, 2011 - 10:27 AM' post='9181
Thanks for the input. I have looked at the Drag DR-31 but they do not come in Gunmetal. I'm a bit stuck on Gunmetal. For a long while I thought I wanted Matte Black, and I have even had Matte Black on previous cars, but it isn't the look I'm going for on my GT.

Were you suggesting 17x9 for the rear? Seems a bit wide for a GT.
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Sorry I meant matte Gunmetal, if you look at that link ul see the color.
Im not sure if its the same as the rota's gunmetal color.

I suggested 17x9 for the rears as it would eliminate the need for a spacer. I personally really dislike the sucked in look. Im currently running 17x7 +40 on the rears and it looks shocking. Iv ordered new wheels which should arrive in just over a week. I had to pay $570 just for the shipping Thats what you get for living in Australia lol