What are your thoughts on ASA rims?

[hamproof]

They are kinda cheap. Are they good quality? I'm interested in getting these in 17"

$159
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/images/asa/swap/asa_ka3_ci3_l.jpg

$155
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/images/asa/swap/asa_em9_ci3_l.jpg

They supposedly consulted w/ BBS when building their factory in Korea. Can be found at www.tirerack.com

[ssvr6]

They're not the greatest, but they'll make your car look great.

I'm sure they're heavy and might not be the best constructed.


Steve

[IceD out N CALI]

i'd spend a little more money and get something better-not sure about how heavy they are but i doubt they're lightweights

[hamproof]

I think each one weighs bet. 20-24lbs.

The only other one I like are SSR GT1 but those are like $300. Not quite a few dollars more.

So, anyone has a better choice for around $160/piece?? Thanks.
I would like 17". Maybe 16" is ok too.

Btw, this is a stupid question. But since our car is a 4 lug and most cars are 5, is there a rim that is compatible w/ a 4 lug or 5 lug Honda car?

[ballsdeep]

I love The SSR Competition and its light but people who have them, S4 owners on Audiworld, say that they bend real easy. I like the OZ Supperleggra as well but its real light also so I'm sure its easy to bend as well. I think all rims are likely to bend if the roads suck where you live so I would stay within your budget and get a wheel that you will be able to afford to replace.

[hamproof]

Ok.. so which of the 2 I posted do you prefer? I like both of them equally and not sure which to get. I guess one look is usually found on Japanese import cars. The other usually on VW/Audis and BMWs.

[IceD out N CALI]

Originally posted by hamproof
Ok.. so which of the 2 I posted do you prefer? I like both of them equally and not sure which to get. I guess one look is usually found on Japanese import cars. The other usually on VW/Audis and BMWs.

if i had to choose between the two i'd pick the second one-i think the second one would flatter the ep a tad bit more

[hamproof]

The second one actually says "Licensed by BBS" though I'm not sure what it means. I know from reading the history, ASA consulted with BBS, Germany when they (ASA) built their factory in Korea. "Licensed by BBS" sounds like BBS actually paid them money to produce that particular wheel, that looks like an OEM BBS rim.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/images/asa/swap/asa_em9_ci1_l.jpg

[ssvr6]

It sounds like ASA bought a license to produce those wheels.

Steve