Rota Wheel differences

[Seikoking]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Rota RBX and RBR models. I appreciate the RBX is available in 9J and 9.5J width whilst the RBR are narrower, my question relates more to actual spoke design...they look remarkably similar, but are they actually the same spoke design.

 

[chris frizzell]

got rora rbr on the 280z spokes look the same and they fit without rolling the arches or fitting plastic arches .even with dropping the suspention call drift works they will tell you if theres any differances

 

[atomman]

RBR come in 15" 8's or 9's in ET0 and other ET's in the US

RBX only come in 17"s

 

[Seikoking]

RBR come in 15" 8's or 9's in ET0 and other ET's in the US

RBX only come in 17"s

Thanks. I think it is the RKR that are the 15” and are a more true representation of the original Watanabe than the RB series. I’m interested in the possible differences between the RBR and RBX. Confusing model names!

Id actually prefer the smaller wheel size but due to modifications by the previous owners I’m limited to 16s as a minimum. I also need a staggered set, Width wise I’d need the RBX for the rears, but RBR for the fronts, hence the question.

 

[atomman]

ahh sorry miss read the post ,I didn't realise there was a RBK to

 

[Graeme - CZ]

I have Rota RKR 15x8 in bronze on mine. See pic below.

 

[Mark N]

RKR come in 15" and 17" and have a stepped lip.
There is a user on eBay called wheelbay that has Rotas in some colours, offsets and PCDs that you don't often get in the UK.
I've had a couple of sets off him and shipping wasn't too bad (at that time).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/WheelBay?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

 

[status]

I got a set off a seller on eBay 7-16 s,perfect fit but wasn’t impressed with the Finnish on the rim it looked like cheap chrome but nice wheels though

 

[Geoff-R]

I have Rota RKR 15x8 in bronze on mine. See pic below.

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What spec are the tyres on your car, have to say it looks absolutely incredible.

 

[Seikoking]

What spec are the tyres on your car, have to say it looks absolutely incredible.

I agree, looks awesome. It’s a shame I can’t do 15s on mine !

 

[Graeme - CZ]

What spec are the tyres on your car, have to say it looks absolutely incredible.

Thanks Geoff. Yokohama Advan 205/55r15 V701

Did quite a bit of tyre research at the time, to find the optimal fit and also ensure protection to the arches as I did not want to have to fold or cut away.