Any opinions on ASA Wheels?

warmtoes · 07-18-2008, 12:31 PM

^^^+1

I'm only looking at it for my winter wheels and tires so it'll be on less than 50% of the time.

rcracer_tx · 11-17-2008, 02:24 PM

Ill bring back a dead thread

has anyone put these on a black 1er yet?

david @ eas · 11-17-2008, 03:19 PM

I don't think I have seen any on a black car yet, but I've seen the opposite on wheels that look like the same style ASA wheels. The wheels on these 1 series are CSL style wheels from Velocity Motoring:

Matte Black:

Gunmetal:

rossii · 11-18-2008, 11:54 PM

I've have 18's on my MCS and have not had any issues even after hitting some serious pot holes.........plus the look good.

HighQ · 11-21-2008, 01:03 PM

I am a bit stunned they didn't perform better in the winter. Essentially they are BBS wheels with a different design and name (ASA).

Garduna · 11-21-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RollerBearing

I am a bit stunned they didn't perform better in the winter. Essentially they are BBS wheels with a different design and name (ASA).

Probably due to many being car enthusiast. Plus Gill made a winter tires thread and he mentioned that ASA machined lip/face rims don't hold up as well as other brands when it comes to winter elements such as salts on the roads.

rcracer_tx · 11-22-2008, 01:18 AM

yeah, being in Texas I'm not too worried about salt :wink:

Tom Moore · 03-28-2017, 12:48 PM

I just put on a silver set just like those you posted on an '08 328ic. The most important thing I've learned is they are indeed perfectly round ;-). Unless you try thin spacers, which prevent them from centering properly on the hub.

I really wanted the machined edge with simulated spokes set back into the wheel, as these are, rather than the "spiderweb" type that bring the spokes out to the edge of the rim.

They do weigh a few lb. more than those selling for 3-8 times as much, but I'm not competing with this car and am not willing to spend arbitrary amounts on it. I figure the extra weight just makes them more robust against damage, but time will tell.

My OEM five spoke wheels have been relegated to winter tire holders. I might get them rounded up and repainted.

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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	^^^+1 I'm only looking at it for my winter wheels and tires so it'll be on less than 50% of the time. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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david @ eas 254 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	I don't think I have seen any on a black car yet, but I've seen the opposite on wheels that look like the same style ASA wheels. The wheels on these 1 series are CSL style wheels from Velocity Motoring: Matte Black: Gunmetal:
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rossii Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 294 Posts Drives: with wheels Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I've have 18's on my MCS and have not had any issues even after hitting some serious pot holes.........plus the look good. Attached Images __________________ "People who say they love the 'Ring' are either not going fast enough or lying" - Jackie Stewart
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HighQ Quality is everything 12 Rep 756 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I am a bit stunned they didn't perform better in the winter. Essentially they are BBS wheels with a different design and name (ASA).
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rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	yeah, being in Texas I'm not too worried about salt :wink:
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Tom Moore Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Annapolis MD USA iTrader: (0)	Ok by me I just put on a silver set just like those you posted on an '08 328ic. The most important thing I've learned is they are indeed perfectly round ;-). Unless you try thin spacers, which prevent them from centering properly on the hub. I really wanted the machined edge with simulated spokes set back into the wheel, as these are, rather than the "spiderweb" type that bring the spokes out to the edge of the rim. They do weigh a few lb. more than those selling for 3-8 times as much, but I'm not competing with this car and am not willing to spend arbitrary amounts on it. I figure the extra weight just makes them more robust against damage, but time will tell. My OEM five spoke wheels have been relegated to winter tire holders. I might get them rounded up and repainted. Attached Images Last edited by Tom Moore; 03-28-2017 at 01:05 PM..
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