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ZJChaser · 10-06-2008, 08:00 PM

255 will be too wide on the rear most likely. 245's rub...and if you are going for AX competition then you probably want light weight and a broader choice in tires sizes. I'd go with Volk CE28's in 15/16. They are super light and there are way more tire options available in those sizes.

SweetDaddyD · 10-06-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dereklburt

Hi, I'm new to the list as I just purchased a 2006 elise with a Hass turbo that I am currently having tuned. I notice the group buy for the Rota wheels and it is a great price but I am looking for a different size.

I just saw that the Rota wheels are available in 17X7.5 and 18X8.5 for the elise/exige. The Dunlop Star Spec tires are available in 215/40/17 and 255/35/18's which would look great and keep almost the same diameters as the stock tires. They look great and would be perfect for a street/ autocross car (I will be running SM2). The problem is, the cheapest I found the wheels was $1500 for the set from a vender that specializes in Lotus. Any chance we could get a group buy for these sizes?? I know I plan to get a hyper silver set but I don't want to pay that kind of money. If not, can anyone give me a contact so that I could possibly get a better price.
Thanks,
Burt

You probably don't want to search for "hass turbo" on here. And you probably don't want to tell anyone you have one. Congrats on having a car he touched that still runs though.

udlose03 · 10-07-2008, 11:05 AM

Midas, jabingb is taking over my deposit, I sent you a PM, but just want to add it here as well.

MidasHands · 10-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the info - I got the PM. As long as you let the vendor know about this there shouldn't be any problems.

udlose03 · 10-07-2008, 11:50 AM

how would I go about informing the vendor?

MidasHands · 10-07-2008, 01:05 PM

just email zoeb@wheeldude.com - he's the guy you sent the paypal payment. Let me know if you have any problems.

udlose03 · 10-07-2008, 01:19 PM

done deal

eas · 10-08-2008, 08:03 AM

Received mine last night and didn't have the patience to wait until the weekend to see what they looked like. Here are a couple shots. Sorry for the quality…
Eddie

cd4age · 10-08-2008, 10:49 AM

Arrgghhh where are mine!!!! apparently they forgot to ship them!

uglyduck · 10-09-2008, 04:23 AM

Got mine last week....great service, now to get some tires.

V-RAPTOR · 10-09-2008, 04:40 AM

Anyone going with Flaken RT-615's? Anyone use them before? I was thinking of going with 215/45/16 and 235/40/17.
What kind of tire and sizes is everyone else going with?

jeavis · 10-09-2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-RAPTOR

Anyone going with Flaken RT-615's? Anyone use them before? I was thinking of going with 215/45/16 and 235/40/17.
What kind of tire and sizes is everyone else going with?

I didn't go too crazy with the width and went with 205/50/16 and 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1

udlose03 · 10-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Midas, Im having some problems getting the new buyer (who took over my deposit) to get a response from the company, can you help me out, thanks.

MidasHands · 10-10-2008, 05:30 AM

Yep - I am sending you a PM with the vendors phone number. Please have the person that is buying your set call him directly.

If you still have problems let me know and I will call the vendor for you.

jeavis · 10-11-2008, 01:46 PM

Mounted and freshly washed.

MidasHands · 10-12-2008, 12:39 PM

Wow - they look really nice on your car!!

biodan · 10-12-2008, 06:30 PM

Here are my pix. I just got my car back (VF SC was installed).

I went with 205/45-16 and 235/40-17 Toyo R1R's. I'm pretty sure 245/40-17 would have fit & not rubbed on the wheel liner. Oh well, next set will be 245's.

V-RAPTOR · 10-12-2008, 07:13 PM

Wow these look sweet on everyone's car. I can't wait to put mine on my starlight black, it wont be until the spring.

eas · 10-12-2008, 08:39 PM

Nice tire choice. I went with R1R's as well, but 245 in the rear. No rubbing here.

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Originally Posted by biodan

Here are my pix. I just got my car back (VF SC was installed).

I went with 205/45-16 and 235/40-17 Toyo R1R's. I'm pretty sure 245/40-17 would have fit & not rubbed on the wheel liner. Oh well, next set will be 245's.

10-06-2008, 08:00 PM	#181 (permalink)
ZJChaser blah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,195	255 will be too wide on the rear most likely. 245's rub...and if you are going for AX competition then you probably want light weight and a broader choice in tires sizes. I'd go with Volk CE28's in 15/16. They are super light and there are way more tire options available in those sizes. __________________ AJ 06 Aspen White Exige - MWR Stage 4 motor : Exige S manifolds : MP62 : CharlieX Tune : FF 10psi pulley : RLS IC and pipes : Walbro 255 : RC550cc : Moroso Pan : VonHep Single : WR Race Header : JRZ DA Race Coilovers...(tons of other goodies)... 267hp/167tq at the wheels : Dyno

10-07-2008, 11:05 AM	#183 (permalink)
udlose03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cudahy, WI Posts: 204	Midas, jabingb is taking over my deposit, I sent you a PM, but just want to add it here as well. __________________ 05 Ardent Red, FF rear wing, FF half carbon front splitter,CF mirrors, exedy clutch, toda flywheels, revire Side scoops, arqray single tip, larini decat, fujita intake. all lights, minus the heads, blacked out.

10-07-2008, 11:09 AM	#184 (permalink)
MidasHands Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glen Ridge, NJ Posts: 853	Thanks for the info - I got the PM. As long as you let the vendor know about this there shouldn't be any problems. __________________ - Mike 2006 KG Elise, Magnolia Interior

10-07-2008, 11:50 AM	#185 (permalink)
udlose03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cudahy, WI Posts: 204	how would I go about informing the vendor? __________________ 05 Ardent Red, FF rear wing, FF half carbon front splitter,CF mirrors, exedy clutch, toda flywheels, revire Side scoops, arqray single tip, larini decat, fujita intake. all lights, minus the heads, blacked out.

10-07-2008, 01:05 PM	#186 (permalink)
MidasHands Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glen Ridge, NJ Posts: 853	just email zoeb@wheeldude.com - he's the guy you sent the paypal payment. Let me know if you have any problems. __________________ - Mike 2006 KG Elise, Magnolia Interior

10-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#187 (permalink)
udlose03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cudahy, WI Posts: 204	done deal __________________ 05 Ardent Red, FF rear wing, FF half carbon front splitter,CF mirrors, exedy clutch, toda flywheels, revire Side scoops, arqray single tip, larini decat, fujita intake. all lights, minus the heads, blacked out.

10-08-2008, 08:03 AM	#188 (permalink)
eas 2006 Lotus Elise STi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 60	One side installed... Received mine last night and didn't have the patience to wait until the weekend to see what they looked like. Here are a couple shots. Sorry for the quality… Eddie

10-08-2008, 10:49 AM	#189 (permalink)
cd4age eH? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 198	Arrgghhh where are mine!!!! apparently they forgot to ship them!

10-09-2008, 04:23 AM	#190 (permalink)
uglyduck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 561	Got mine last week....great service, now to get some tires. __________________ 2006 Tripoint SC with 10psi pulley and Aquamist, custom 2.5" free flowexhaust, FF headers, Decat, Ohlin's, track brace, custom carbon bits 1994 Caterham 7, R400 zetec conversion in progress

10-09-2008, 04:40 AM	#191 (permalink)
V-RAPTOR STARLIGHT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NOVA (Winchester) Posts: 186	Anyone going with Flaken RT-615's? Anyone use them before? I was thinking of going with 215/45/16 and 235/40/17. What kind of tire and sizes is everyone else going with? __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Biscuit Interior <> Hard Top <> Von Hep <> Von Hep Rear Delete <> JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear

10-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#193 (permalink)
udlose03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cudahy, WI Posts: 204	Midas, Im having some problems getting the new buyer (who took over my deposit) to get a response from the company, can you help me out, thanks. __________________ 05 Ardent Red, FF rear wing, FF half carbon front splitter,CF mirrors, exedy clutch, toda flywheels, revire Side scoops, arqray single tip, larini decat, fujita intake. all lights, minus the heads, blacked out.

10-10-2008, 05:30 AM	#194 (permalink)
MidasHands Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glen Ridge, NJ Posts: 853	Yep - I am sending you a PM with the vendors phone number. Please have the person that is buying your set call him directly. If you still have problems let me know and I will call the vendor for you. __________________ - Mike 2006 KG Elise, Magnolia Interior

10-11-2008, 01:46 PM	#195 (permalink)
jeavis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: League City, TX Posts: 94	Mounted and freshly washed. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise, Storm Ti

10-12-2008, 12:39 PM	#196 (permalink)
MidasHands Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glen Ridge, NJ Posts: 853	Wow - they look really nice on your car!! __________________ - Mike 2006 KG Elise, Magnolia Interior

10-12-2008, 06:30 PM	#197 (permalink)
biodan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 63	Rota's on Saffron Yellow Here are my pix. I just got my car back (VF SC was installed). I went with 205/45-16 and 235/40-17 Toyo R1R's. I'm pretty sure 245/40-17 would have fit & not rubbed on the wheel liner. Oh well, next set will be 245's. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sport/Touring, VF SC, ACT/Toda, AFR/oil temp gauges, Larini 8", Saikou CC, shifter mods, FF engine damper, RTV toelink, Moroso oil pan, 5-pt harness, Odyssey battery, Multivex, BWR key 2002 Silver M3, SMG, Ground Control suspension, AP Racing BBK, RAC RS110s --sold--

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10-12-2008, 07:13 PM	#198 (permalink)
V-RAPTOR STARLIGHT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NOVA (Winchester) Posts: 186	Wow these look sweet on everyone's car. I can't wait to put mine on my starlight black, it wont be until the spring. __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Biscuit Interior <> Hard Top <> Von Hep <> Von Hep Rear Delete <> JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear