my new rims thoughts plz
02-01-2007, 07:01 PM
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not a fan. also they are made in mexico too.
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My friend's had ASA AR1's (silver w/ machined lip) on his Mini Cooper S for 3+ years now... including during the winters. There's not even a paint chip on 'em, and he's quite the spirited driver. I'd say quality is very good. I know a lot of blokes are fans of "bigger" names a la Volk, Work, SSR, etc., but some of these smaller companies' cast wheels shouldn't be discounted...
Btw, I'm also biased in that I love mesh wheels...
Btw, I'm also biased in that I love mesh wheels...
02-02-2007, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by xizor
i had ASA's on my wife's car, held up pretty well. mesh is a PITB to clean, I would never buy them again 
especially with the rivets... I'd rather have the simplicity of a wheel w/ no rivets, cleaner look, easier to clean so it'll look nicer for a longer period w/o much work.
02-02-2007, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by v6cord2k5
especially with the rivets... I'd rather have the simplicity of a wheel w/ no rivets, cleaner look, easier to clean so it'll look nicer for a longer period w/o much work.
02-02-2007, 12:10 PM
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I had ASA AR1s and loved the look - but hated to clean them. Sort of like the color of the car (black), I said "never again."
If you do decide on them, get them in at least 18", preferably 19". Since the spokes don't go to the edge of th wheel, they'll look a bit smaller than they actually are.
If you do decide on them, get them in at least 18", preferably 19". Since the spokes don't go to the edge of th wheel, they'll look a bit smaller than they actually are.
02-02-2007, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
cleaning my mesh wheels w/ rivets was a pain --- but now i use a powerwasher, and it's a piece of cake. no chips on the face, etc... closing in on 2 years
02-02-2007, 11:05 PM
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^^^Yep... just the pressure washer, and a normal spray-on wheel cleaner. I'd let the cleaner sit for 30 seconds or so, then blast with the pressure washer. Maybe it's the PSIs your pressure washer has?
Actually... as I was writing this, I also should mention that someone recommended to me that I wax my wheels after washes... makes removing brake dust, etc. a breeze. I think Tire Rack sells wheel wax.
Actually... as I was writing this, I also should mention that someone recommended to me that I wax my wheels after washes... makes removing brake dust, etc. a breeze. I think Tire Rack sells wheel wax.
02-03-2007, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Comptech-814
oh one more thing.....best site for rim and tire packages?
www.wheelsdirectonline.com
www.edgeracing.com
www.tirerack.com
www.wheelsnext.com
02-03-2007, 09:55 AM
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The only problem I have is it takes more time to clean the rims compared to washing the entire car.
Here are some Pics of my 06 with ASA AR1 chrome 17in rims
Here are some Pics of my 06 with ASA AR1 chrome 17in rims
02-04-2007, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Bleser
I had ASA AR1s and loved the look - but hated to clean them. Sort of like the color of the car (black), I said "never again."
If you do decide on them, get them in at least 18", preferably 19". Since the spokes don't go to the edge of th wheel, they'll look a bit smaller than they actually are.
If you do decide on them, get them in at least 18", preferably 19". Since the spokes don't go to the edge of th wheel, they'll look a bit smaller than they actually are.
02-04-2007, 11:27 AM
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hmm i just found these rims on wheelsdirect site, there only 160 each and 1.000 for a wheel and tire package, im worried because i dont kno the company but im leaning towards these now
02-05-2007, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Comptech-814
So you might want to check out the prices at www.discounttiredirect.com and/or your local Discount Tire.
Im not sure of the quality of the wheel but the weight is decent and it does look really good. Reminds me of the Gramlight 57S
02-05-2007, 11:50 AM
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2nd rim looks better, although i did just buy something like the 1st one you showed just with no rivets. i dunno its up to you, if you like it buy it, if you dont then dont, dont let other people tell you what to put on your car. its your car do what makes you happy
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