We are down to four wheel finalists! Please vote...
01-11-2007, 07:18 AM
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We are down to four choices...
Winner - OZ Ultraleggera - but with now a new competitor...
*note* Please do not respond "Why don't you get 17s?" There are WAAAAY too many potholes around here to go with 17s again. 16s I'm firm on. It's one of these two...
OZ Ultraleggera $189 per
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Reason: Threw one out...
01-11-2007, 07:20 AM
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My vote, since you asked, is for the ASA EM9 .
01-11-2007, 07:23 AM
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OZ Ultraleggera $189 per
I think I'd go with this one.
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My vote is for the ASA EM9s.
01-11-2007, 07:57 AM
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01-11-2007, 08:01 AM
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I prefer the OZ Ultraleggera and ASA EM9 for looks; the lighter of the two would be my choice. (anybody have the weights handy?)
PS: don't listen to us, do what you want
01-11-2007, 08:05 AM
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OZ
1. Looks: The OZ looks nicer, although I do like the ASA as well.
2. Weight: OZ = 14.5 lbs. THe others start at 18 lbs. and go up from there.
3. Rep: OZ imho, has the best rep of all the choices.
4. Price...meh
01-11-2007, 08:15 AM
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OZ's!
Why?
1-Weight
2-Style of wheel actually makes it look larger than it is.
3-Strong Brand
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2. Weight: OZ = 14.5 lbs. THe others start at 18 lbs. and go up from there.
In this case, OZ gets my vote
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3. Rep: OZ imho, has the best rep of all the choices.
Aren't ASA wheels made by BBS? I know that BBS has quite a reputation for making good strong wheels.
01-11-2007, 08:31 AM
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I vote
ASA EM9's ! Good luck !
01-11-2007, 08:31 AM
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Yes, ASA wheels are made the same as BBS. I read that somewhere...
Here's one more question - would the OZ get bent easier than the others? It's not forged, right? LP Cast/Shot peened?
01-11-2007, 08:36 AM
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I don't think any of these choices are forged.
Forged wheels would cost a good bit more than $130-$190, if I'm not mistaken.
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I don't think any of these choices are forged.
Forged wheels would cost a good bit more than $130-$190, if I'm not mistaken.
All of the above wheels are cast, not forged.
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Will the ASA EM9 fit the MINI? They are not listed as a wheel selection for an 06 MCS on Tire Racks website. Maybe an 04?
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Yup, an 04 MSC has the EM9 for a selection. Not for an 06 MSC. Sorry, answered my own question.
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Gotta go with the OZ.
I considered them myself, although just a wee bigger.
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If you don't mind the cleaning headache, the ASA's.
I like them almost as much so for the ease of cleaning, I'd go for the Kazera's.
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Yep, I have an '04. Ok, so none are forged (like I guessed) - they are all cast. Will the lightest be the most fragile, aka easier to bend?
I know I'm obsessed with potholes, but I'm not kidding. You all have to visit NE Ohio one time. The worst roads that I have seen in the whole country.
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Kazeras .... style, smooth edges for easy cleaning, cheap and functional
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Yep, I have an '04. Ok, so none are forged (like I guessed) - they are all cast. Will the lightest be the most fragile, aka easier to bend?
I know I'm obsessed with potholes, but I'm not kidding. You all have to visit NE Ohio one time. The worst roads that I have seen in the whole country.
RE: potholes...
I think your 16 inch choice is going to help immensely. If you went with Non- run flats that would help even more.
The OZ wheel is a high quality cast rim, and if it were a bigger spec (17 or 18 inch) I would be very concerned about bending. But regardless, at 16", I think your going to be happy with any of your selections.
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If you went with Non- run flats that would help even more.
Yep, I'm getting non-runflats....
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