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03-14-2005, 09:39 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
I like the look of this ASA Wheel.
The price is definately right and the weight is close to what I am looking for. I don't know much about ASA wheels. Can anyone provide me with further information on the quality of these?
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03-14-2005, 11:09 AM
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With a 545i SMG I'd definetly pay the extra $$$ and go BBS. There are lots of things to skimp on, but wheels should not be one of them. You get what you pay for is an old adage that always seems to ring true. Made in Korea is not the same as made in Germany.
03-14-2005, 01:37 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
I wondered that. I agree, I haven't hear of ASA besides this board and on tirerack.com
03-14-2005, 02:59 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I went with the BBS RK's. No quality problems so far in this nasty New England winter. I was between the ASA's and the BBS and figured that for a few hundred bucks more I'd have better piece-of-mind with the BBS.
Just my $0.02.
Just my $0.02.
03-14-2005, 04:34 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
How about considering my HRE ? 
03-14-2005, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoman' date='Mar 14 2005, 02:09 PM
With a 545i SMG I'd definetly pay the extra $$$ and go BBS.? There are lots of things to skimp on, but wheels should not be one of them.? You get what you pay for is an old adage that always seems to ring true.? Made in Korea is not the same as made in Germany.
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03-14-2005, 05:32 PM
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My Ride: 2004 e60 M5 Replica
Titanium Silver
Premium Package
Premium Sound Package
Adaptive Xenon's
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19 inch BMW OEM 166M rims,
Michelin tires
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Fidelity / BMW Extended Warranty 7 year / 100,000 miles
Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Mar 14 2005, 02:39 PM
I like the look of this ASA Wheel.
The price is definately right and the weight is close to what I am looking for.? I don't know much about ASA wheels.? Can anyone provide me with further information on the quality of these?
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Hi bmwin14rsm:
A good many e60 BMW owners purchase aftermarket wheels, and seem to do quite well, and are happy with them!
I tried that, and with my first set, I had a wheel balancing problem, and appearance problem's at first trouble getting them resolved, but their good now, I just got tired having of dealing non BMW people.
After my adverse third party wheel company experience, I will deal with no one, but BMW North America. Like one person here said, and I fully agree "There are lots of things to skimp on, but wheels should not be one of them"
For me, I am purchasing a new set of 18inch BMW OEM wheels at a 24% discount from MSRP at Chapman BMW is AZ! CLICK ON:BMW OEM Wheels
I wish you the best in your e60 wheel hunt.
Sincerely,
Presley348
03-14-2005, 07:22 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Mar 14 2005, 08:34 PM
How about considering my HRE ??
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03-14-2005, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Mar 14 2005, 06:22 PM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='Mar 14 2005, 08:34 PM']How about considering my HRE ??
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03-14-2005, 11:31 PM
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My Ride: 2008 E60 M5/SMG (LCI)
Interlagos Blue/Black Merino
Aux input, sun protection glass, Bluetooth, Voice control
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Mar 15 2005, 08:08 AM
[quote name='realtyman' date='Mar 14 2005, 06:22 PM'][quote name='soc_fans' date='Mar 14 2005, 08:34 PM']How about considering my HRE ??
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[/quote]Just bought new set of wheels for my 545 the weekend. I opted for 19" Genuine Alpina E60 wheels. Paid through the nose, but like the look. Went to reputable 3rd party co. as they quoted me ?900 cheaper than BMW, and that included set of Pirelli PZeros. Haven't had chance to take pics yet, but they look great IMO.