I'm getting new wheels. ASA AR1's in 18x8 up front and 18x9 in the rear. I'm having trouble deciding between the Black w/Machined lip and the Silver w/Machined Lip. My wife likes the silver, but I think the black will be easier to keep clean and will look better overall.

Here are a couple pictures. Opinions welcomed.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_blk_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_blk_ci2_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_ci2_l.jpg

Keep in mind the car will have over 650 RWHP. It'll also be getting a slight drop with Tein SS Coilovers also.

i think black. ur car already looks sick but when lowered with these rims WOW it will look great!! GL with ur choice

I need to see the black ones on a black car first. No one seems to have that set-up.

Silver f0 sh0 :)

i'm actually ordering the black ones soon

black
I am thinking about getting these as well.

im getting black ones so u have to get the silver ones

your car is black, interior is black.....rims need to be black. I think the black w/ the polished lips would give your car a classy "race" look to it, especially with that turbo setup

I think some lighter and better wheels on this car. You spent so much on the turbo stuff, why not get some high quaity wheels on a nice car?

FYI, the ASA's are quality wheels. IMHO, black AR1's= :eyecrazy / silver AR1's= :embarrasm

:needpics

I'm getting new wheels. ASA AR1's in 18x8 up front and 18x9 in the rear. I'm having trouble deciding between the Black w/Machined lip and the Silver w/Machined Lip. My wife likes the silver, but I think the black will be easier to keep clean and will look better overall.

Keep in mind the car will have over 650 RWHP. It'll also be getting a slight drop with Tein SS Coilovers also.
I'm having my BBS RK's painted semi-gloss black as I type. Leaving the lips silver. Should look good on my Sterling Grey E39.

Go for it!

I had dark centers and polished lips on my wheels for some time. Although I really liked it when I first put it on, after 6 months I took it out. It now seems a little too "ricey" (sorry about the term) and played out. Every other "IMPORT Car" I see has dark rims and polished lips.

I changed them to classic BBS lines thats silver.

I voted Silver...they will POP more...

Maybe Black w/polished lip...maybe.

I think the color of the car makes a big difference. IMO non-black dark colors go with the silvers. For light colors or black go with the black w/polished lip. Also, if its a light color you have to have some contrast like black moldings or tinted windows.

Another vore for the black AR1's. Black car with black whels is a great combo. Have you checked out the SSR SP1's?

The AR1s look sweet I need some pics come on people.

No doubt about it....BLACK! I'm considering the same.

Another vore for the black AR1's. Black car with black whels is a great combo. Have you checked out the SSR SP1's?

I was deciding between black AR1s and SSR sp1 both will look great, I went with the SP1s with 255s allaround.

I still haven't decided, but looking at some pictures I think I'll go with black face and machined lip. Now I just need to think of a good license plate. :)

the black arent even out yet :(

if they were i, and many others woudl already have a set

the black arent even out yet :(

if they were i, and many others woudl already have a set
You sure? Now I really want the black ones. :)

where are you looking to buy them?

if you are looking at the ones in tirerack (which im guessing judging by the pictures)... here are available dates...


17x8 - IN STOCK
17x9 R - 6/01
18x8 - 5/16
18x9 R - LOW STOCK

so they are available if you want 17x8's all the way around...

and if you want to do 17x8 F and 18x9 R... haha jk :D

I can get these cheeper than Tire rack.. let me know what you need...

Send me a PM


I'm getting new wheels. ASA AR1's in 18x8 up front and 18x9 in the rear. I'm having trouble deciding between the Black w/Machined lip and the Silver w/Machined Lip. My wife likes the silver, but I think the black will be easier to keep clean and will look better overall.

Here are a couple pictures. Opinions welcomed.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_blk_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_blk_ci2_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_ci2_l.jpg

Keep in mind the car will have over 650 RWHP. It'll also be getting a slight drop with Tein SS Coilovers also.

im looking at the same rims, and i love the black ones

I'm a sucker for photoshop.... As much as I want some black rims on my car, everytime I photosim them, I like the look of my RGRs more, even tho I am tired of them... :confused

Anyways... Here goes... some black ASA AR1's on my black 94 325is
This is an animated .gif that rotates from the 17" RGRs, to 17" ASA's to 18" ASA's:
http://members.cox.net/sandsrfr/2005/ASA_AR1s_480b.gif

my freind josh just got some ar1s this last summer for his 5er. IMO they look good either way on a black car. maybe you should get them silver and then if you change your mind you can get them painted :dunno

anyways heres his car for reference on how they actually look (17x8, 17x9 R):
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/2349/NewRimsbetter003.jpg

my freind josh just got some ar1s this last summer for his 5er. IMO they look good either way on a black car. maybe you should get them silver and then if you change your mind you can get them painted :dunno

anyways heres his car for reference on how they actually look (17x8, 17x9 R):
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/2349/NewRimsbetter003.jpg
They look good, but his car sits too high. :)

I'm a sucker for photoshop.... As much as I want some black rims on my car, everytime I photosim them, I like the look of my RGRs more, even tho I am tired of them... :confused

Anyways... Here goes... some black ASA AR1's on my black 94 325is
This is an animated .gif that rotates from the 17" RGRs, to 17" ASA's to 18" ASA's:
http://members.cox.net/sandsrfr/2005/ASA_AR1s_480b.gif

the 18"s look great.

For the money, I'd suggest getting the BBS RKs TireRack has on special for $381 a wheel or so. There is something about the ASA AR1s I simply don't like... I was 99% toward ordering them, then I decided to go for something more german... You'll see, once I finally figure out what tires I will get :devillook

The ASA's are exact copies of BBS RS GT's ???


For the money, I'd suggest getting the BBS RKs TireRack has on special for $381 a wheel or so. There is something about the ASA AR1s I simply don't like... I was 99% toward ordering them, then I decided to go for something more german... You'll see, once I finally figure out what tires I will get :devillook

The ASA's are exact copies of BBS RS GT's ???
No, the AR1's look much better, more clean.

They look good, but his car sits too high. :)

hey, give us poor college kids who are paying for their education a break :D

The ASA's are exact copies of BBS RS GT's ???

Nah, they're not exact. I've had both in my hands and while very similar, the BBS RS-GTs are a much nicer wheel - multipiece, diamond finish (dark silver), thinner spokes, etc, etc...

does anyone know how much it would cost to polish the lips on the black ASAs? $75 a wheel sound reasonable?

does anyone know how much it would cost to polish the lips on the black ASAs? $75 a wheel sound reasonable?
The lips are polished (I think).

Well in anycase let me know if you guys need a set

Well in anycase let me know if you guys need a set
what sizes do you carry? will you still have them available in a month?

thanks

I dont carry anything I just have a god hookup

what sizes do you carry? will you still have them available in a month?

thanks