Rota Slipstream

Boost · Postby **Boost** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:45 pm

Hi guys,
Just wondering what your opinions are on the Rota Slipstream wheels?
They are replica Spoon wheels. 15x7 weights in at 12.9lb and 15x6.5 at 11.9lbs. I can get a secondhand set for $850 with standard road tyres.

Also would 15x7 +30 require guard rolling or would i be better going with +38?

Cheers guys!

lil_mike · Postby **lil_mike** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:56 am

pics first. weights are ok, but you could get wider for the same amount. 15 x 8 ftw

Boost · Postby **Boost** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:21 pm

Sorry, this is what it looks like.

lil_mike · Postby **lil_mike** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:56 pm

does it have a centre cap? might be just me, but all those holes would detract from the image i think. otherwise fairly good

Boost · Postby **Boost** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:11 pm

Nar no centre caps for the slipstream.

Would 15x7 +30 require guard rolling?

Rob E · Postby **Rob E** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:25 pm

Boost wrote:Nar no centre caps for the slipstream.

Would 15x7 +30 require guard rolling?

Boost, i am on 15x7 +35 with no problems......this is on 205 series. If you went to a 215 you would need it roll i reckon. 195 series would be a problem i reckon, also depends on how much camber you are running.

deez · Postby **deez** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:19 pm

Have never seen an MX5 with Spoon style rims before, looking forward to seeing them installed Boost!

Honda FTW!!!! (runs and hides)

Boost · Postby **Boost** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:34 am

THey belong to a mate of mine, so i get a chance to test them on the car and see how they look before i buy them. Ill post some pics when i get them on.

Im still undecided on whether to get the slipstreams 15x6.5 or the RB 15x7 +30. If the +30 fits under the guards without rolling them i might put alittle more effort into sourcing the RB's, other wise ill just get the Slipstreams.

deez · Postby **deez** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:00 am

Are the RB's the Watanabe lookalikes?

I reckon they look hawt on a MX5 (NA especially....less so on NBs) but the Spoon style is definitely more unique. I guess it depends on what MX5 you have

Boost · Postby **Boost** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:53 am

Yeh the RB are the watanabe look alike. I have silver NB8A so I wont look as sweet as it would on a NA but hey it will still look Good! :mrgreen:

Do you think the +30 will be a guard issue?

Andy Wana · Postby **Andy Wana** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:35 am

EGG80X · Postby **EGG80X** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:48 am

Boost wrote:Yeh the RB are the watanabe look alike. I have silver NB8A so I wont look as sweet as it would on a NA but hey it will still look Good!
Do you think the +30 will be a guard issue?

I run 15x7 offset +25 and got no issues

deez · Postby **deez** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:36 pm

LOL @ Andy :mrgreen:

Where can I buy that Tshirt???

Boost · Postby **Boost** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:08 pm

THanks for the reply Kelvin! Just the answer i was looking for. Is your car lowered with those rims or standard height?

Ill grab one of those shirts as well.. That shirt is GOLD! :mrgreen:

irwin83r · Postby **irwin83r** » Fri May 18, 2007 6:27 pm

same style as mine but mine are the desmond Regamasters. still a 15x7 in a +35 offset i think mine are.. rolled gaurds with 225 wide rubber and they still scrub.. but not alot only on big bumps 215 or 205 and they'd be fine but i like the phatt look :wink: