The truth about Rota wheels

[Professor Dwight]

*pot stirring*

Setting aside quality issues or lack thereof for a moment...

What is one to do for sizes and fitments that were never available/continue to be not available from the original manufacturer?

What if one really wants Star Sharks but doesn't like the limits imposed in a 13"-14" tire size? What's "wrong" with a good 15" rep in that scenario?
What if one really wants Work Equip 03s but doesn't like the limits imposed by a low/zero offset? What's "wrong" with a Rota Flashback in an et40 in that scenario?
What if one really wants SSR Longchamps (which haven't been in production by SSR for years)? What's "wrong" with Rota XRs in that scenario?
What if the lineage of the wheel design is highly suspect or convulated? E.g., Minilites -> Panasports -> Watanabe RS-8 -> Mazda Daisies -> MINI 8-spokes -> Chapparals -> Rota RBs -> Konig Rewinds -> Enkei Classic Comp Es. How is the average consumer to know which are legit and licensed designs (if any) and which are "fakes" and thus shouldn't be supported on moral grounds? I'd wager in the case of this particular wheel, most enthusiasts don't even know.

Point being, in some cases aren't reps the only viable option for that person, especially since the manufacturer is not exploiting the design in market? After all, it's not as if the original manufacturer is "losing" a sale in those situations, as the manufacturer has nothing to sell.

XOXOXO,
Dwight, Watanabe RS-8 and SSR Competition Type C owner