Need opinions: Rota Subzero vs. Kosei K1

[4gsx63]

I've narrowed down to two. These two are pretty relatively light. I need your opinions on which should I go for. Should I go with 16" or 17"? Machiii.net has 17" Subzero for $550 shipped, Tirerack has K1s 17" for $179/each. Anyone have pics of either of these rims on your dsm? The wheels will match up with Koni/GC suspension on my 91 GSX. Thanks!

 

[llahhall]

If its down to those two I`d go with the Subzero's

 

[4gsx63]

Come on guys, nobody run these wheels? WTF

 

[ITSME4G63]

i saw both of these wheels on a white 1gb dsm, once the dude had the sub zeros, once he had the koseis, the sub zeros look better while koseis weight less.

 

[jtmcinder]

Neither. Get 17x8s.

- Jtoby

 

[4gsx63]

i saw both of these wheels on a white 1gb dsm, once the dude had the sub zeros, once he had the koseis, the sub zeros look better while koseis weight less.

Kosei K1s weight less? I thought they weight about the same.

 

[Poloturbo]

Rota wheels = a bit too much offset on thier wheels if you want wider tires like 235-45-17.
It is almost always +45 or +48mm

The slipstream model is available in 17x8.5, +35 offset
The Torque model is available in 17x8, +35 offset

I don'T know for the Kosei, but their a bit lighter.

 

[Tevenor]

I run 17x7.5 Kosei K1's w/ 35 offset.
I also run the 16x8.5's w/ a 17 offset.

I like them both, although they are getting harder and harder to find replacement rims as Kosei stopped manufacturing K1's.

 

[VRMAN]

Come on guys, nobody run these wheels? WTF

In all honesty, I think both rims look plain/ugly. Have you looked at Motegi Track Lite's? They are kind of what you are looking for in performance but not as played out as the ones you've listed. Or the Konig Hurry's.

Of the two, I'd go with the Koseis.

 

[BlandAnalogy]

the rota torques are pretty sweet...

 

[blitz91]

k1's all the way

 

[Nanan]

I liked the K1 rims at first but they are starting to look rather bland and the powder coat is starting to go to crap near the break disks.

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[92awddsm]

I am running the 17"x7.5" sub zero with a +45mm offset. Also have 235-40-17 and no clearance issues. I got mine from here for $520 shipped. Here is a pic of them on the car.

 

[Domino81]

I run 17x7.5 Kosei K1's w/ 35 offset.
I also run the 16x8.5's w/ a 17 offset.

I like them both, although they are getting harder and harder to find replacement rims as Kosei stopped manufacturing K1's.

Since when? They're still available on Tirerack.com WTF

 

[4gsx63]

I am running the 17"x7.5" sub zero with a +45mm offset. Also have 235-40-17 and no clearance issues. I got mine from here for $520 shipped. Here is a pic of them on the car.

Hey 92awddsm, I really appreciated for the link. I went to almost every other places where they sell Rotas and everyone of them are back-order 2 gto 3 months. Then I went to the link you attached and they have them INSTOCK!!! Anyway, the only color they had left was the steel gray w/ polished lips (the very same color and size I was looking for). I went with 17x7.5, 5x114.3 45+. Should be here May 3rd and it was $520 shipped! Previously, I thought Machiii has the best deal on Rotas and I almost order them with 2-3 months waiting. Now that I found this, I'd recommand it to everyone. Thanks again!

 

[TalonD27A]

Since when? They're still available on Tirerack.com WTF

Neither is true with the Kosei K1's. Tirerack sold so many Kosei K1 wheels that the mold for manufacturing the wheels was worn out. The wheels are not currently available through Tirerack in the size and offset that DSM's require. Kosei is going to make more very soon, but they aren't going to guarantee the finish to be as smooth as the originals.
Tirerack is waiting to see the new gen of wheels before reposting them. Kosei is only going to make small numbers since they aren't remaking the mold so in a way they eventually will be discontinued.

 

[ITSME4G63]

A great discontiuned wheel on a great discontinued car, perfect match!

 

[jtmcinder]

Tirerack sold so many Kosei K1 wheels that the mold for manufacturing the wheels was worn out.

Interesting. What is the source for this information?

- Jtoby

 

[92awddsm]

Hey 92awddsm, I really appreciated for the link. I went to almost every other places where they sell Rotas and everyone of them are back-order 2 gto 3 months. Then I went to the link you attached and they have them INSTOCK!!! Anyway, the only color they had left was the steel gray w/ polished lips (the very same color and size I was looking for). I went with 17x7.5, 5x114.3 45+. Should be here May 3rd and it was $520 shipped! Previously, I thought Machiii has the best deal on Rotas and I almost order them with 2-3 months waiting. Now that I found this, I'd recommand it to everyone. Thanks again!

Im glad I was able to help. Have you got them on yet? Lets see a pic. Also, the weight was almost unbelievable, wasnt it?

 

[Red97Eclipseboy]

I run 18" Subzeros. 225/40/18. No issues at all. And they're light! 18" each. You won't be disapointed.

 

[Nanan]

Digging up the past? I still like my K1's, the powder coat paint they use sucks but eh.

 

[TalonD27A]

Interesting. What is the source for this information?

- Jtoby

Tirerack direct.

 

[Silverspyder]

I also have the Subzero's on my 1G...17's with a +45 offset. I haven't had any problems with them, they look great, light and strong. I've hit some nasty potholes and they take them really well. There are some pics in my gallery of them on the car.