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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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18" Wheel design

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what do you think about this wheel.....



ASA, 18" x 7.5, +50 offset...plan to use it with 235/40/18" (Tein Htec drop)
Any opinion on the wheel would be appreciated
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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I was considering this one for my TL-S, but the style might lend itself better to the CL's coupe form
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Thanks..
Any other comments???.....PLZZZZZZZ
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Looks pretty good, i like the styling, good size, but does ASA make a good product? havn't heard much about them.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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That's another of my concern....they're licensed by BBS....whatever that means....

Now, after hours of contemplating between this wheel and Ron's Servo (Same size and spec)...i can't really make any decision....

Comparing price..i will definitely go with ASA (no offense to you Ron )....comparing style...i'm not so sure...both of them look good and simple. I've seen Ron's Servo on CLS before, and they look awesome....haven't seen ASA JH8 wheel on our car before....

Sooo......what do you guys think?
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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RJ Devos....soooo fly!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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Perfect size. It's whether you like the style. I went with 225-45-18 to have a little more side wall protection.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Read this: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/asa/asa_info.jsp

Very high quality wheel from what I've heard.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Read this: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/asa/asa_info.jsp

Very high quality wheel from what I've heard.
I've heard the same thing, but personally, I don't like the look of them.

Side note: Anyone in this pic look like they are rolling on some sweet looking wheels?

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Yeah....this wheel reminds me of the NISMO wheel they have for Nissan Z...looks about the same...but of course..they have more lips...

I'm really looking for 18" x 7.5 with 50 offset (and the correct bolt pattern), but it seems like it's very hard to find one with that spec....so far only fine this wheel and of course, Rondy's wheel.

Anybody knows other brand with that specific spec?...

Thank you all
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bim6180
I'm really looking for 18" x 7.5 with 50 offset (and the correct bolt pattern), but it seems like it's very hard to find one with that spec....so far only fine this wheel and of course, Rondy's wheel.

Anybody knows other brand with that specific spec?...

Thank you all
I'm not sure off hand, but unless you're dropped really low, you should be able to fit as long as the offset is about 43 to 44.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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The reason i want to stick with 50mm offset is so that when i have a full car (including full trunk), i won't rub. Without passanger, i know i wont rub, since i have HTech (about 1.25 lowered all around).
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Racing Hart makes high offset wheels. www.dazzmotorsports.com.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by paulff3
Racing Hart makes high offset wheels. www.dazzmotorsports.com.

....because that answers his question so well.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks guys...but i think racinghart is a little bit out my price range
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Those wheels are money! Good Choice
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Racing Hart's are affordable. Buy them used. Wait, buy mine
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Htown, how much you selling for? Also I need to drop mine. I'm looking at the Comptech. Do you have to use any camber to keep it from killing the tires??? Help out b/c I want to drop it fast but I dont' want to kill my tires. Also what size are your wheels. I'm coming to dallas next weekend so let me know something. I'm in Atlanta now.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bim6180
That's another of my concern....they're licensed by BBS....whatever that means....

Now, after hours of contemplating between this wheel and Ron's Servo (Same size and spec)...i can't really make any decision....

Comparing price..i will definitely go with ASA (no offense to you Ron )....comparing style...i'm not so sure...both of them look good and simple. I've seen Ron's Servo on CLS before, and they look awesome....haven't seen ASA JH8 wheel on our car before....

Sooo......what do you guys think?
i had some asa js5 on my '03 cl-s. price was my determining factor. i got what i paid for. poor quality. i stored them after about a year.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Thanks for all the comments....
After much thought, especially the last comment, I will definitely go with Ron's Servo, 18" silver (with 235/40/18 tires).....a couple more months, and i'll be ready to order...
Thanks all
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