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