Anyone tried Rohana RF1s - supposed to be the lightest wheels for X5

007_e350 · 03-28-2016, 02:08 PM

I called Rohana asking about some of their wheels when he told me the lightest ones are RF1 and RF2 wheels, weighting 25 - 26 lbs for our cars - 20x10 ET 25 & 20x11 ET 28 rear ... how is this even possible ? they look great I'll pull the trigger if there's no serious structural issues

thanks

edit: got them mounted yesterday 4/1, they don't look bad at all, I'll post pics after resizing to allowed resolution

mitch808 · 03-28-2016, 02:28 PM

Seems reasonable. It's a thin spoke design, and a stretched barrel manufacturing technique. I think their weight is well within reason and accurate.

The way they manufacture the wheels, is not as strong as forging a wheel, but the next best thing.

007_e350 · 03-28-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch808

Seems reasonable. It's a thin spoke design, and a stretched barrel manufacturing technique. I think their weight is well within reason and accurate.

The way they manufacture the wheels, is not as strong as forging a wheel, but the next best thing.

would you choose RF2 or RF1 looks wise if the color was black ?

StatenEye · 03-28-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

I called Rohana asking about some of their wheels when he told me the lightest ones are RF1 and RF2 wheels, weighting 25 - 26 lbs for our cars - 20x10 ET 25 & 20x11 ET 28 rear ... how is this even possible ? they look great I'll pull the trigger if there's no serious structural issues

thanks

Got for it. 20"s your gonna have good meat for added protection. I'm going to grab the TSW Bathurst in 21"s at some point. Similar weight.

mitch808 · 03-28-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

would you choose RF2 or RF1 looks wise if the color was black ?

It doesn't matter what I think. It's your car and your money, and your personal customization.

If you want me to spend your money, buy these instead.

007_e350 · 03-28-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StatenEye 535i

Got for it. 20"s your gonna have good meat for added protection. I'm going to grab the TSW Bathurst in 21"s at some point. Similar weight.

wow they're half the price man ... I should just order these

saleen01 · 03-29-2016, 07:00 AM

friend of mine picked up a set for his 2012 997 turbo
i cant believe how light they are

Dr.Duct_Mossburg · 03-29-2016, 07:57 AM

I talked with them trying to get the RF2 in correct sizes for 22" with no luck.

Toneaero · 03-29-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Duct_Mossburg

I talked with them trying to get the RF2 in correct sizes for 22" with no luck.

The offset or center bore was off?

Dr.Duct_Mossburg · 03-29-2016, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Toneaero

The offset or center bore was off?

Width.

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007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	Anyone tried Rohana RF1s - supposed to be the lightest wheels for X5 I called Rohana asking about some of their wheels when he told me the lightest ones are RF1 and RF2 wheels, weighting 25 - 26 lbs for our cars - 20x10 ET 25 & 20x11 ET 28 rear ... how is this even possible ? they look great I'll pull the trigger if there's no serious structural issues thanks edit: got them mounted yesterday 4/1, they don't look bad at all, I'll post pics after resizing to allowed resolution __________________ Mods: 7" VRSF FMIC, Forge DVs, RB PCV, BMS Oil Cooler, VRSF DPs, MHD, JB4g5, OFT DIYs: Walnut blasting : Trans Oil at 45k, w Filter at 65k : Diff Oil Flush @ 45k : WP&TS @ 69k : Alternator @ 79k --- E70d Alphabet Soup del 44.4k : JR Stg2.25 tune : Buzzken Catted Exhaust : Trans fluid drain/ fill (3 Qrts), both Diffs fluids flushed Wheels: Style 95s on PSSs (Sold): AG 359s on S04s : 162s on Blizzaks : Rohana RF1 Matt black Last edited by 007_e350; 04-02-2016 at 10:31 PM..
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Seems reasonable. It's a thin spoke design, and a stretched barrel manufacturing technique. I think their weight is well within reason and accurate. The way they manufacture the wheels, is not as strong as forging a wheel, but the next best thing.
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Dr.Duct_Mossburg First Lieutenant 59 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Space Gray · E70 X5M Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Washington/Baltimore iTrader: (0)	I talked with them trying to get the RF2 in correct sizes for 22" with no luck. __________________
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