Opinion on ASA wheels?
09-06-2004, 10:55 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Studio City, CA
Posts: 490
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2009 BMW 750i, 2008 Toyota Prius
Opinion on ASA wheels?
I've been thinking about buying a set. What is your opinion on the build quality of these wheels? Are they as good as BBS quality?
09-08-2004, 10:42 AM
#5
TR Moderator & Tire God
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SouthBend, IN USA
Posts: 3,545
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
depends on the weather
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.
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.
09-09-2004, 05:35 PM
#6
Senior Member
I own a set of 22-inch ASA RT8s. Of all the rims I reviewed in this price category, these wheels had by far the best chrome quality. They didn't look rippled like most wheels. They've been great now for a year and are well worth the investment. They're designs also seem superior to most other "cheapo" wheels, although I know that's subjective...
