Rota warning others of Knockoffs

vividracing · 08-14-2013, 03:48 PM

This just made me lol.. Just going to leave it right here..

"The official statement from PAWI:

The counterfeit [ROTA] wheels have recently surfaced through some wheel dealers in Malaysia. They are manufactured in China. The most distinct feature of the 'copies' is that they are embossed with a ROTA marking on the face of the wheel, whereas the genuine ROTA [wheel] has none. They also come with a center cap bearing the 'ROTA Wheels' logo. They are packaged in plain brown boxes. Original ROTA wheels come with boxes that feature ROTA markings and 3D wheel drawings.

"ROTA Wheels undergo rigid testing using JWL/JWL-T standards to assure you that you are purchasing quality wheels. We cannot guarantee the safety of the copies so please be careful with your wheel purchases," said Michael Rojas, president of PAWI.

ROTA and its logo is a registered trademark of Philippine Aluminum Wheels, Inc.

Genuine ROTA Wheels are made proudly in the Philippines."

Z K · 08-14-2013, 03:54 PM

Knockoff of knockoffs... great.. hahaha

Wei718 · 08-14-2013, 03:54 PM

Impressive! Knocking off the knockoffs.

dan avoN7 · 08-15-2013, 12:59 AM

Real classy Vivid Racing. I guess some things never change..

schnell325 · 08-15-2013, 01:50 AM

I chuckled hehehe

Rota was "cool" for me in my subbie days, now it's not so cool

1astigM3 · 08-15-2013, 03:31 AM

wow...its been awhile since i heard the brand Rota..last one i saw was from an '81 toyota starlet in the Phils.

Kwando · 08-15-2013, 06:24 AM

I chuckle just as much every time people defend Rota for making suitable everyday wheels.

pkimM3r · 08-15-2013, 08:10 AM

Where is rj de vera? Lol.

Raja Ventureshield · 08-15-2013, 08:25 AM

reminds me of Bollywood vs. Hollywood.
the thief wants to protection his copy, what's wrong with that? lol

Raja Ventureshield · 08-15-2013, 08:27 AM

http://www.rotawheels.com/wheel.php?id=102
I like these. I guess if you had a civic or something and don't want to pony up 5k for Jap wheel, you can get these.

vividracing · 08-15-2013, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan avoN7

Real classy Vivid Racing. I guess some things never change..

It was actually sent to me by my Volk rep and told to post up.. Don't shoot the messenger lol.

08-14-2013, 03:48 PM	#1
vividracing 687 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	Rota warning others of Knockoffs This just made me lol.. Just going to leave it right here.. "The official statement from PAWI: The counterfeit [ROTA] wheels have recently surfaced through some wheel dealers in Malaysia. They are manufactured in China. The most distinct feature of the 'copies' is that they are embossed with a ROTA marking on the face of the wheel, whereas the genuine ROTA [wheel] has none. They also come with a center cap bearing the 'ROTA Wheels' logo. They are packaged in plain brown boxes. Original ROTA wheels come with boxes that feature ROTA markings and 3D wheel drawings. "ROTA Wheels undergo rigid testing using JWL/JWL-T standards to assure you that you are purchasing quality wheels. We cannot guarantee the safety of the copies so please be careful with your wheel purchases," said Michael Rojas, president of PAWI. ROTA and its logo is a registered trademark of Philippine Aluminum Wheels, Inc. Genuine ROTA Wheels are made proudly in the Philippines." __________________ Travis Williams Shop ALL BMW G80 \| G82 Parts Here! 480.966.3040 ext 318 Travisw@vividracing.com PM, Email, or Call Directly for aggressive BMW Member Pricing
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Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Knockoff of knockoffs... great.. hahaha __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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Wei718 Major 340 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: 718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hayward iTrader: (9)	Impressive! Knocking off the knockoffs.
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dan avoN7 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	Real classy Vivid Racing. I guess some things never change..
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	I chuckled hehehe Rota was "cool" for me in my subbie days, now it's not so cool __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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1astigM3 it ain't too goddamned beaucoup!!! 4 Rep 148 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: MD to LV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	wow...its been awhile since i heard the brand Rota..last one i saw was from an '81 toyota starlet in the Phils.
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Kwando Major 431 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	I chuckle just as much every time people defend Rota for making suitable everyday wheels.
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pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	Where is rj de vera? Lol.
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	reminds me of Bollywood vs. Hollywood. the thief wants to protection his copy, what's wrong with that? lol
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	http://www.rotawheels.com/wheel.php?id=102 I like these. I guess if you had a civic or something and don't want to pony up 5k for Jap wheel, you can get these.
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