I got rotas because they were $350 for the set in more or less mint condition. I don't really care how they look, but they clear a stoptech and ksport BBK (which are bigger than the STIs brembos). i really dont know how strong they are, i used them as track wheels for probably 2-3 events, but decided to play it safe and use my stock wheels for that. They are cheap and suit my needs, if you have the money and want to buy real wheels then that is where your priorities lie, and they are different from mine, so i have no room to criticize you. One day I will have a set of real wheels too for track wheels, but it isnt in the budget when I'm spending 2-3k per month keeping my car working.