ROH Wheels

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

Does anyone know anything about the ROH line of wheels? They are made in Australia and are available in some Porsche sizes such as 7 x 16 and 8 x 16. Price is not bad, I found a new set for $550.00 for 2 - 7x16's and 2 - 8x16's. See picture.

Thanks,

Fred Cook
'911SC coupe

CamB · CamB's Garage

They are ok. I think it is safe to assume they are inferior to a Fuchs (they'll be much heavier). In Australasia they are not known as a high quality wheel - rather a good value one.

Simmons on the other hand are supposed to be great (I want a set of 16x6 and 16x7 with 911R offset for the back). Simmons are 3 piece wheels.

Lothar · Lothar's Garage

While I agree with CamB that they are not as light as Fuchs, few cast wheels are. However, I understand that they are quite strong. I personally like the ZS Series wheel.

CamB · CamB's Garage

Its not that I don't like them or think they might be good, I just struggle because most sets of those wheels come on cars that look like this around here:

If I lived in the US, it would probably be easier to like them.

Lothar · Lothar's Garage

That would scare me too.

beamonk · 03-26-2003, 04:13 AM

My friend wrapped his 928 around a tree, his car burned, fortunately, he lived. His wheels came out fine, but one was a little crusty but it cleaned up well. Seem to be good wheels.

chuckr · 03-26-2003, 05:44 AM

ROH are nice wheels for the money.... HOWEVER, Do not use them on the track, they DO break under stress ! I have seen this happen and it was not pretty.For a regular street car They are well made and hold up nicely for what you pay you get your moneys worth.

gregk1 · 03-26-2003, 05:50 AM

I put the zs wheels on my 930 And got them from jd wheels .com wheels tires and lugs on my door step for $1600 Looked and fit Great!!

87911jon · 87911jon's Garage

I've had three sets over the last 10 years, two sets were used as track rims. Never had a problem, nice quality rims.

Eric Mckenna · 03-26-2003, 07:23 AM

I ahve a friend with a set of those and they are nice looking but VERY HEAVY!!!

Eric Mckenna

old_skul · 03-26-2003, 08:21 AM

This is how they look on a 911. I sold those wheels to Carston, Eric. They're a little heavier than Fuchs but not bad.

These are the ZR6 wheels which were common on Chevy Impalas and also Mustangs. They're actually stronger than what a lot of people think, according to some of the reports I've seen (google for it if you're interested).

Jeff · 03-26-2003, 01:52 PM

Call Jeff Curran at Group A Wheels 480-813-4776.

He really knows about ROH and Simmons wheels. He can tell you the pros and cons and also help with tires.

Jeff was very helpful when I bought my wheels and tires and paid great attention to detail. He took the time to get the offset I wanted and tell me the size limits for the tires. I get tires for all my cars and company vans thru him now. He would be happy to ship to you if needed. Tell him I recommended him and he may be able to work a better deal for you.

Just wanted to give Kudos to a good company and pass his name on to fellow Pelicans. He drives a Porsche so he can't be all bad.

Jeff Martin