ASA wheels

[AudiA4turrrbo]

Hello, I am looking to buy some new wheels to replace my ugly 16" factory wheels. I know that everyone on this forum is a fan of 18"+, but i think i am going to go with a 17x8. I was looking at the ASA AR1. Do any of you have any experience with ASA wheels, are they any good? The reason I like them is because they are not very expensive, and they look nice. I do have a budget, I am a poor student. Thanks

[KyleA4Play]

17" will start to look smaller after a little bit, never had any experience with ASA but they are made by BBS, so they have some credibility behind them

[Doss]

Artisan Spirited Alloy (ASA) wheels are great.

They teamed up with BBS to get started (and work closely with them) and use many of BBS's standards, procedures, and practices.

[2004.1.8T]

BBS are only good when talking about their single and multi piece forged wheels...I Personally wouldn't bother with cast wheels myself like ASA are. i had the AR1's in 18" and bent a rim going over a pothole. Invest in some strong wheels and enjoy many years of use. Like everyone always says, you get what you pay for. but looks wise, I liked the wheel. Nice dish and design especially on an audi.

[Tgr_Clw]

They are not made by BBS.

17" will start to look smaller after a little bit, never had any experience with ASA but they are made by BBS, so they have some credibility behind them

[supercooloptw]

I've got 19" ASA JH8's and so far no problems. The roads in Minneapolis can get pretty bad and I've hit my share of potholes.

I think that 17" will be too small.

[AudiA4turrrbo]

yea i am now thinking i will go with the 18" ar1, thanks for the input

[TH85]

go with 18's...i got asa ar2's and i like em

[StEvO]

3 summers on AR1s, no bends here and Chicago city streets are horrible.
Definitely get the 18"s. 17" will look really small cause of the lip/dish.
ASAs are "licensed" from, not "made" by BBS.