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[nachob]

Rotiform seems to make some cool looking wheels both cheap cast and custom forged. Anyone here actually own a set for a long time that can attest to quality, fit and finish durability, etc.

Thank you.

[dparm]

I wouldn't take them on the track, but for street use they're probably fine. Just don't run rubberband tires that will provide no protection to the rim on crappy roads.

If you really want to know the quality of their wheels, why don't you call them up and ask some questions about the forging processes & materials, the wheel loads they design for, the certifications, etc. Without that, you're relying on anecdotal evidence and whatever the marketing department decides to put on the website.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by dparm

I wouldn't take them on the track, but for street use they're probably fine. Just don't run rubberband tires that will provide no protection to the rim on crappy roads.

If you really want to know the quality of their wheels, why don't you call them up and ask some questions about the forging processes & materials, the wheel loads they design for, the certifications, etc. Without that, you're relying on anecdotal evidence and whatever the marketing department decides to put on the website.

Thanks but every manufacturer believes they have the best product. I prefer to hear from my fellow guys about paint finish durability, fit and finish. I am anti rubber band tires and would be running 18s for more "go than show" and looking at the forged line.

Thank you for your thoughts.

[Z K]

Rotiform is very popular for the stance crowd with stretched tires and airbagged cars... I see them at car meets but have never seen one at a track or do any kind of performance driving. Durability under harsh conditions is questionable for me.

I also find their wheels very ugly. Definitely a no go for me.

[BayE30]

Originally Posted by Z K

Rotiform is very popular for the stance crowd with stretched tires and airbagged cars... I see them at car meets but have never seen one at a track or do any kind of performance driving. Durability under harsh conditions is questionable for me.

I also find their wheels very ugly. Definitely a no go for me.

Almost exactly what i was going to post.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

Almost exactly what i was going to post.

Thanks. Just curious do both of you think this wheel is ugly?

[shimmy23]

I don't believe Rotiform is owned by Brian and Jason anymore? I think MHT owns them? I've heard comments that their cast cheaper line suffers from finish issues/quality, but have yet to see any of their multi-piece wheels have issues. It could be because naturally these nicer wheels don't see rain or harsh weather like the cast line might?

that being said, my wheel builder finished my wheels using the same vendor that rotiform uses. my wheels look amazing.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

I don't believe Rotiform is owned by Brian and Jason anymore? I think MHT owns them? I've heard comments that their cast cheaper line suffers from finish issues/quality, but have yet to see any of their multi-piece wheels have issues. It could be because naturally these nicer wheels don't see rain or harsh weather like the cast line might?

that being said, my wheel builder finished my wheels using the same vendor that rotiform uses. my wheels look amazing.

Thank you.

[Z K]

Originally Posted by nachob

Thanks. Just curious do both of you think this wheel is ugly?

I don't think it looks good. The design is a kind of copy of a old BBS mesh design but uglier. It's a modern design with very retro styling. The matte finish is too show-y and will be pain in the ass to clean. Definitely more of a street wheel than a performance wheel.

When I think of good looking wheels, I think BBS FI, Volk Racing TE37s, even things like APEX track wheels. Lots of OEM designs are very good as well such as the OEM E9x M3 competition wheels.

[dj_dub]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

I don't believe Rotiform is owned by Brian and Jason anymore? I think MHT owns them? I've heard comments that their cast cheaper line suffers from finish issues/quality, but have yet to see any of their multi-piece wheels have issues. It could be because naturally these nicer wheels don't see rain or harsh weather like the cast line might?

that being said, my wheel builder finished my wheels using the same vendor that rotiform uses. my wheels look amazing.

*Our wheel builder Mark, who actually used to work for MHT...haha

But yes, that's correct...MHT owns Rotiform now.

OP: Like others have stated, they're big in the stance community as well as the VW/Audi group. The previous owner Brian was and still is very active in that community, so it makes perfect sense. All that matters is that if you like the look, then go for it...I would just opt to get one of their forged wheels opposed to their cast variants to be safe.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by Z K

I don't think it looks good. The design is a kind of copy of a old BBS mesh design but uglier. It's a modern design with very retro styling. The matte finish is too show-y and will be pain in the ass to clean. Definitely more of a street wheel than a performance wheel.

When I think of good looking wheels, I think BBS FI, Volk Racing TE37s, even things like APEX track wheels. Lots of OEM designs are very good as well.

Yes I like the FI too but no longer available and only in 19. The RÍA only in 9.5 and 10.5. The BBS LM only in 19. Apex EC7 nice but like the retro look. It's really hard to find 18s with correct width and offsets. Apex only one. Don't want ET22. Only custom is way to get correct 18x9 ET31 and 18x10 ET25. Anyway I also don't like the color in the picture. I would want hyper silver and maybe with slight darker mesh. Anyway. Thank you.

[M3ANMACHINE]

Originally Posted by dparm

I wouldn't take them on the track, but for street use they're probably fine. Just don't run rubberband tires that will provide no protection to the rim on crappy roads.

If you really want to know the quality of their wheels, why don't you call them up and ask some questions about the forging processes & materials, the wheel loads they design for, the certifications, etc. Without that, you're relying on anecdotal evidence and whatever the marketing department decides to put on the website.

Originally Posted by nachob

Thanks but every manufacturer believes they have the best product. I prefer to hear from my fellow guys about paint finish durability, fit and finish. I am anti rubber band tires and would be running 18s for more "go than show" and looking at the forged line.

Thank you for your thoughts.

See above what deparm mentioned. The information he suggests you ask for are facts rather than subjectivity and will reveal the truth about a wheel/company. Many wheel companies these days like to throw around words like "forged" for example, but when you dig deeper into the details like actual crush testing and certifications, it ends up being all smoke and mirrors and marketing mumbo jumbo.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by nachob

Yes I like the FI too but no longer available and only in 19. The RÍA only in 9.5 and 10.5. The BBS LM only in 19. Apex EC7 nice but like the retro look. It's really hard to find 18s with correct width and offsets. Apex only one. Don't want ET22. Only custom is way to get correct 18x9 ET31 and 18x10 ET25. Anyway I also don't like the color in the picture. I would want hyper silver and maybe with slight darker mesh. Anyway. Thank you.

BBS E88 is available in custom widths and offsets. Are you looking for wheels for your 1M?

You missed my special run of BBS RIA in 10 et25... That might have worked for you if you were willing to run a wider front wheel.

[slicer]

My experience with Rotiform was via two separate friends that ordered them. Both showed up in the wrong spec and didn't fit. They had to send back and wait another 4+ weeks (that's in addition to the months they waited in the first place). Finally got what they ordered. I agree with others - I would not trust them for track use.

[roastbeef]

these are specialty/show wheels and not for track use.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by nachob

Thanks but every manufacturer believes they have the best product. I prefer to hear from my fellow guys about paint finish durability, fit and finish. I am anti rubber band tires and would be running 18s for more "go than show" and looking at the forged line.

Thank you for your thoughts.

Correct, which is why I said you should call them and actually ask some detailed questions about how the wheels are designed, tested, and the certifications they have.

[Raek]

I've had my ugly wheels for a few years now

Still going strong.

[Beas]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

these are specialty/show wheels and not for track use.

Originally Posted by slicer

I would not trust them for track use.

You guys are saying this stuff with absolutely zero data or reasoning. Matt field has been running rotiform for a couple years on 1000HP+ drift car. banging into walls and other cars.

rotiform has a ton of unique designs. if you love a certain style, get it.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Beas

You guys are saying this stuff with absolutely zero data or reasoning. Matt field has been running rotiform for a couple years on 1000HP+ drift car. banging into walls and other cars.

rotiform has a ton of unique designs. if you love a certain style, get it.

Matt Field has talent and I don't want to take anything away from him. However, Rotiform is owned by MHT who manufactures Dub, Foose, Niche, etc. This is a company that focuses on street wheels with unique style. Please go on the MHT web site and let me know what about their product offerings says track and race worthy to you. Not a company focused on professional racing / motorsports. I don't think our statements are controversial considering this fact. Building a race worthy wheel is not their goal or focus. I would bet that if you called MHT they would admit that. Compare that to a wheel made by a company like BBS or Volk who has been building wheels for every level of motorsports for decades. Walk around a professional race paddock and see who makes the wheels they are using. So yes, there is some logic and reasoning behind my statement.

[nachob]

Thank you all for your insights. Didn't mean to start a war. I actually never mentioned racing, a poster brought up racing. While I like racing wheels for their strenght, many of the nice ones don't have center caps, have ugly center caps and come in offsets I don't want to run on hte street. 18x9.5 ET22. So started looking past the usual BBS, Rays, Advan, etc.

Sadly, I was impressed by the Titan7 TS-5 but it only comes in 19x9.5 ET22 again. BBS RIAs also and not sure of the look either. BBS actually makes few 18s! So that leaves Rays and Advan but few that work. Enkei has some nice ones but same offsets or only 8.5" wide fronts and 9.5" wide rears. Don't want to go with a thinner wheel.

Anyway, peace to all and thank you for your responses again. I will keep looking. There has to be something out there.

[Beas]

Originally Posted by slicer

Matt Field has talent and I don't want to take anything away from him. However, Rotiform is owned by MHT who manufactures Dub, Foose, Niche, etc. This is a company that focuses on street wheels with unique style. Please go on the MHT web site and let me know what about their product offerings says track and race worthy to you. Not a company focused on professional racing / motorsports. I don't think our statements are controversial considering this fact. Building a race worthy wheel is not their goal or focus. I would bet that if you called MHT they would admit that. Compare that to a wheel made by a company like BBS or Volk who has been building wheels for every level of motorsports for decades. Walk around a professional race paddock and see who makes the wheels they are using. So yes, there is some logic and reasoning behind my statement.

ok, that has nothing to do with not trusting them at the track. you cant say a wheel is bad for the track because the company makes a lot of stylish wheels.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Beas

ok, that has nothing to do with not trusting them at the track. you cant say a wheel is bad for the track because the company makes a lot of stylish wheels.

You are missing my point. I'm saying they aren't good for the track because they don't make wheels designed for....... The TRACK