the real question is

AMG or ASA

these are the new ASA ST3 and ST4 wheels

pricing is amazing and they accept MB centers ... we can not picture them due to copywrite laws

ST4 Chrome

ST4 Silver w/machined lip

ST3 Chrome

ST3 Silver w/machined lip

 

Hot fakes!

 

hey those look pretty nice for fakey fakes... wonder how they look in person...

 

The 1st looks hot! Would they fit a C32? 18" or 19" & what widths? TIA.

 

pricing for the ST4

silver w/ machined lip

18X8 ASA ST4 $209.00
REAR ONLY
18X9 ASA ST4 $219.00
------------------------------

19X8.5 ASA ST4 $269.00
REAR ONLY
19X9.5 ASA ST4 $279.00

chrome
18X8 5ST4 $329.00
REAR ONLY
18X9 ASA ST4 $339.00
------------------------------
FRONT/REAR
19X8.5 ASA ST4 $389.00
REAR ONLY
19X9.5 ASA ST4 $399.00

they look even better in person

and yes they will fit a C32

 

I thought MBWorld didn't allow fakes lol.

 

we do not call them fakes ....... we prefer replicas

 

I tried tirerack's website but I guess it's not on the website yet. I'd be interested in the 18" for the NYC potholes. How much do they weigh w/o tires? And what size tires would I be looking at? Would 245 (front) & 265 (rear) series fit w/o rubbing issues? TIA.

 

very nice replicas, what are the offset and weights for the 18" staggered st4 for a w208 clk55 application? thanks

 

hehe BBS rocking the Taiwan-made replica's.. that's funny

 

do they have a nice lip or no?

 

dang...one 19" cheaper than one of my oem 17"...

 

Very nice wheels

 

they are not on the web-site yet ... I always give you guys the news before the entire world sees the newest items


for the C32 I would suggest these tire sizes
225/40-18
255/35-18

 

Luke, those are nice. What are the offsets? What bolts sizes are they using? Thanks.

 

for the w210


37 front
32 rear


there are many different applications

 

if that et37 is for the 18X8. That will not work on US W210 E55 using 245/40/18. It will need a 5mm spacer.

 

according to my info ... it will work fine

 

You may recall I tried to use a 18X8 et35 with a Nitto 555 245/40/18 tire and it rubbed due to the Nitto broad shoulder. I switched back to Dunlop 9000 and there is only a 'hair's' width of space left. Moving that wheel inward to et37 would be a miracle for W210 E55's. I think a 235/40/18 would have to be used up front.

 

I'll have to give it a try next time a w210 is in here ... thanks for the heads up

 

Thanks. Do you happen to know the weight of the wheels? Do you also know the quality of these rims? I live in NYC and can't afford to replace bent rims every week. If the quality is good enough & I decide to go with the 19", what tires do you recommend? Also, will I have any rubbing issues?

 

In 1990, ASA decided to build a state-of-the-art alloy wheel manufacturing facility. Knowing the complexity and challenge this presented, ASA went to BBS in Germany to tap the best technical knowledge in facility design, manufacturing processes and quality controls for producing high quality alloy wheels. Production began at the new facility in Jeywon, South Korea in March 1992.

Their agreement with BBS, a world leader in wheel technology, engineering and manufacturing with over two decades of success in the racing community and the high-end aftermarket worldwide, is still in effect today. This cooperative agreement gives ASA valuable access to technical and product information that BBS gains from their motorsports and manufacturing involvement.

By basing its quality standards around those used by BBS, in 1994 ASA became one of the first alloy wheel companies to obtain ISO9001. In 1999 ASA obtained QS9000 certification, one of the highest quality standards in the automotive industry. (ISO9001 and QS9000 are world-recognized standards for quality.)

These high quality standards have allowed ASA to produce over 750,000 original equipment wheels per year for vehicle manufacturers in Europe and Asia. With a total capacity to produce over 1.2 million wheels per year, ASA produces aftermarket wheels with the excess capacity and exports to 51 countries around the world.

The ASA name, Artisan Spirited Alloy, is reflected in their exotic, elegant, and exciting wheel designs.

The product line that ASA develops for The Tire Rack has been created with a high level of service and close cooperation between the two companies. The Tire Rack will offer a complete range of ASA wheels for cars, light trucks and SUVs. As the relationship with ASA develops further, look for many new items to satisfy your wheel needs.


cliffnotes:
they build very good wheels utilizing BBS technology

I haven't been able to weigh each specific wheel yet but, I would hazzard a guess at high 20's

 

When will these wheels be available for purchase?

I'm thinking about getting one for my spare tire.

 

will the 19 inch wheels fits w203 ?

 

on the w211 E55 they will not clear the brakes unless you go up to 19" ...... they look just like the AMG's but there are some differences