ASA vs Rial?

Wallace128 · 03-30-2015, 12:41 PM

EDIT: PICS ON CAR.

I have been looking at both these wheels, I am wondering if others have had good or bad luck?

Thanks.

Gary@TireRack · 03-31-2015, 09:54 AM

We have had very good experience and feedback with these wheels and I have personally owned both brands for my own vehicles.

Wallace128 · 03-31-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

We have had very good experience and feedback with these wheels and I have personally owned both brands for my own vehicles.

Thanks Gary. I have been looking on Tire Rack actually, still thinking about what one to go with but I have it down to those two. What brand would you buy again?

Thanks,
Zach

decaturdad · 03-31-2015, 03:07 PM

I have ASA's on my 328. Bought them about three years ago from Tire Rack. My son did bend one rim. but i don't blame the rim. I was in the car and no rim would have survived. (it also took out the bottom if the shock.) We were able to get it straightened and he is still running it.

ShocknAwe · 03-31-2015, 03:48 PM

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We were able to get it straightened and he is still running it.

Ability to fix/re-round the wheel is the indicator of quality, not so much it's ability to survive a hit (though that's nice too).

OP: Had ASA wheels at one time. They held up well.

yllwwgn · 03-31-2015, 05:17 PM

I still have the same set of ASA AR1's that I bought about 8 (wow) years ago. Not a single issue with them and they've held up amazingly well... in fact they were on my old e46, now on the e82 (same wheels as in my sig).

Gary@TireRack · 04-01-2015, 07:24 AM

I would consider both to be of high quality and would use cosmetic appearance, cost, and possibly weight as factors before brand between these two.

Wallace128 · 04-01-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

I would consider both to be of high quality and would use cosmetic appearance, cost, and possibly weight as factors before brand between these two.

I am going with the ASA GT5s, will probably be ordering today or tomorrow online. Where do i mention your name for checkout?

Gary@TireRack · 04-02-2015, 09:24 AM

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I am going with the ASA GT5s, will probably be ordering today or tomorrow online. Where do i mention your name for checkout?

Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep an eye out for it.

Towards the end of the order the site will ask if you've spoken with anyone here, and there is also a customer comments area. Either will do just fine

chris82 · 04-02-2015, 09:30 AM

I've had good luck with my Rial Porto, they've been through 2 winters, and I never had problems. Would buy again!

Wallace128 · 04-11-2015, 03:14 PM

Gary@TireRack · 04-13-2015, 09:44 AM

Looks great!

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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	We have had very good experience and feedback with these wheels and I have personally owned both brands for my own vehicles. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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decaturdad Private First Class 24 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2012 M3, 07 e90, 2012 135i RIP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I have ASA's on my 328. Bought them about three years ago from Tire Rack. My son did bend one rim. but i don't blame the rim. I was in the car and no rim would have survived. (it also took out the bottom if the shock.) We were able to get it straightened and he is still running it.
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yllwwgn Lieutenant 170 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Milky Way, Earth, North America, Arizona more specifically. iTrader: (0)	I still have the same set of ASA AR1's that I bought about 8 (wow) years ago. Not a single issue with them and they've held up amazingly well... in fact they were on my old e46, now on the e82 (same wheels as in my sig). __________________ "Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak".
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I would consider both to be of high quality and would use cosmetic appearance, cost, and possibly weight as factors before brand between these two. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	I've had good luck with my Rial Porto, they've been through 2 winters, and I never had problems. Would buy again!
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Looks great! __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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