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[JIMD1709]

Originally Posted by ///Matt

REMEMBER! you don't have a spare!

When (NOT IF! LOL) you switch to NON-Rft, be sure to pick up a "mobility" kit. BMW makes one which includes tire sealant and an air compressor, to get you back on the road in the even of a puncture.

It's useless for a blowout, but let's not think about those, right? lol

Matt

I got the Smartspair from slime. It's like $30, and slime is available as refills anywhere, even Kmart and Walmart. Slime works, I've used it before!!


http://www.slime.com/smartspairs/index.php

[RGRAY]

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

JIMD1709 those ASA-AR1s are really sweet. $1800 shipped with GY F1s from TireRack. Man that is tempting!

Doesn't it say they're made in South Korea?

Doesn't that bother anyone?

[tl_boy]

No, there have been threads on this. It is cast, but there are different methods for cast, and it is the best method from what i read. it will be like or superior to OEM quality.

BBS has licensed the technology to ASA [they wouldn't just allow anyone to put their name on it], and besides, Samsung is also made in South Korea.... South Korea is the next Japan dude!

Originally Posted by RGRAY

Doesn't it say they're made in South Korea?

Doesn't that bother anyone?

[JIMD1709]

Originally Posted by RGRAY

Doesn't it say they're made in South Korea?

Doesn't that bother anyone?

BBS gives them the nod by licensing them, plus they are OEM manufacturer to numerous manufacturers. Go to their website, I have full confidence in them. My wheels say "Licensed by BBS" right on the wheel. That impressed me

[RGRAY]

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

JIMD1709 those ASA-AR1s are really sweet. $1800 shipped with GY F1s from TireRack. Man that is tempting!

I've been thinking about them too, but 19 inch in black.

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by canucklion

that's a very gross generalization you got there, all aftermarket rims are not the same quality as the OEM BMW ones? you do know that BMW doesn't make their own wheels right? the Wheels are contracted out, I konw BBS provide some of the BMW wheels, I'm sure there are other suppliers as well.

And no, the BMW 3er's suspension is not specifically and exclusively designed for the particular tire/wheel combo that came with the car

Ronal supplies some as well. That who produced my 199's.

[RGRAY]

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

JIMD1709 those ASA-AR1s are really sweet. $1800 shipped with GY F1s from TireRack. Man that is tempting!

19x8.5 ASA AR1 Silver w/Machined Lip 2 $219.00 $438.00
19x9.5 ASA AR1 Silver w/Machined Lip 2 $229.00 $458.00
235/35YR19 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 2 $214.00 $428.00
265/30YR19 XL Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 2 $192.00 $384.00

These tires and wheels will be mounted
and balanced at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

Shipping $79.28

Grand Total: $1,787.28

Cash Card -$40

I'm thinking about them now.

[JIMD1709]

Originally Posted by RGRAY

Doesn't it say they're made in South Korea?

Doesn't that bother anyone?

Better than North Korea!!

[canucklion]

199's are sweet

Originally Posted by matsarge

Ronal supplies some as well. That who produced my
199's.

[canucklion]

yeah, Kim Jung Il is worrying more about getting his nukes ready than making rims for his American enemies

Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Better than North Korea!!

[Montego30]

Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Do a search for ASA AR-1, you'll see my car and afew others on here with them. About $1900 from tirerack. I did get Eagle F1 tires though. Some others got them for less with a little less expensive tires.

Here's a few close-ups. I love em!!

Very clean, bro, very clean!

[Hunter399]

I had the AR1s for my first wheels

They look really good and are a great value

[canucklion]

but they were pretty porky in terms of weight no?

Originally Posted by hunter399

I had the AR1s for my first wheels

They look really good and are a great value

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by canucklion

yeah, Kim Jung Il is worrying more about getting his nukes ready than making rims for his American enemies

Damn, I got a good laugh and an update on current events in the same post. You get 2 style points for that one.

[JIMD1709]

Originally Posted by hunter399

I had the AR1s for my first wheels

They look really good and are a great value

The Rears are listed as around 27 pounds, 26 something for the fronts. The OEM wheels were heavier. Plus the run-flats were ridiculous. Total weight savings is around 9 pounds per corner, AND that is going to 19" versus 17" OEM sport wheels. Overall ride is drastically improved. In fact when my car was in for service, I was given a 325 with 16" stock wheels and noticed the ride difference immediately. Thought the tires had like 80 pounds of air! I even checked, but no, just run-flats.

[sungmin]

Originally Posted by RGRAY

Doesn't it say they're made in South Korea?

Doesn't that bother anyone?

why does it bother you that it said south korea? do you associate any auto part made from korea to have the same sense of quality as a 91' hyundai?

[RGRAY]

Originally Posted by sungmin

why does it bother you that it said south korea? do you associate any auto part made from korea to have the same sense of quality as a 91' hyundai?

I don't know.

That's why I'm asking.