Blizzak on ASA GT1 16"

[chazyouwin]

Just got from TireRack (two days shipped), four ASA 16" GT1 wheels with Blizzak WS70 215/60-16. With retaining clip, mounted and balanced & new sensors on all four -- delivered to home in NJ $1111.98. Remaining installation, 40 minutes, at the local STS Auto center totaled $50. Sensors worked seamlessly without a trip to the dealer. The GT1 were close-out priced at $99 per, down from about $130 per. Really a beautiful wheel:

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[themeat424]

Nice! my Blizzaks on Sparco asseto garas will be here tuesday. Which STS did you go to? I live in northern jersey too.

[chazyouwin]

We go to the one on Main in Madison. Some people don't like it because they are not friendly. I think the shop is very neat, and they are efficient, honest, and straight-forward. They earn the business. We skip the one in Short Hills, where we live. Not bad, but not great either.

[chazyouwin]

Those Sparco Asseto Garas 18" in black are really beautiful. I like the 18" choice for the snow so if you decide to go with summer tires on them you have the 18". I decided to go with the 16" Tire Rack -2 recommendation for the snows even though I've got the 18" stock for the rest of the year. Saved some cash, but strictly a winter wheel.

[themeat424]

I went with 16s too. I actually have 17s for the summer, but I like the taller sidewall. I dented an 18" wheel in the past hitting a pot hole, which costed me $600 for a new wheel. I since learned that there are places that can fix aluminum wheels for a lot less. Regardless, which city is this STS in?

[chazyouwin]

Interesting - thought only 18" came up on Tirerack site. The STS I like is in Madison, NJ, between Morristown and Summit right off of Rte 24. They take appointments, which I highly recommend. But if you are not close you'll probably find something just as good elsewhere. There's a Starbucks within walking distance, a nice attraction, so you can pass the time nicely while you wait. Also a Burger King, Sushi, Staples, and a Honda dealer.

[Firefly]

Would love to see pics on the car!

[chazyouwin]

Here are pics of the Blizzaks on ASA GT1 16". (Car is wet from the morning dew.)

[Trailboss]

Nice looking wheels!

[Hawkzilla]

I got 18" ASAs on my Kiz earlier in the year... love em! I've had multiple comments/compliments on them while I had zero on the original wheels. Yours look very sharp... I like the more squared edges! Nice work!