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Old 01-15-07, 02:38 PM
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Default Asanti 128's vs. Auto-Couture Latives's? Differences?

Does anyone have an opinion or know of any differences between these two wheels?

If you were to purchase a set, which set would you choose?

The Asanti's are around $1k cheaper than the Auto-Coutures...

I have seen pictures of a car with the chrome Latives and my color and I LOVE IT, but I cant decide if I should just go with the Asanti's!!!

Asanti 128's


Auto-Couture Latives


Any opinions are welcome!!
Old 01-15-07, 02:53 PM
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I prefer the straight spoke on the Asantis.
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I very rarely see cars with Autocouture wheels. Get those for more exclusivity. They also seem to have a richer look.
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asantis but the AF132
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Auto Couture! but make sure you go for the black label (forged)

Asanti's are at the top of the chain...the DUB chain.
Old 01-15-07, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Seize
I prefer the straight spoke on the Asantis.
The only thing thats "slightly" mis-leading about their wheels is they use 22" for all of their media images, so when you get 19 or 20" they look a little shorter and fatter.

I'd go for the A/C's of those two and if you want to mix in another brand that are even more rare

DCR Forged Hockenheim - 3pc Forged and a better price point than both Asanti and A/C

Old 01-17-07, 01:24 PM
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Wow! what a choice to make. Man this will take me a couple of weeks to make a final decision. But if i was to have an answer now i would go with the Asanti's i think that it will show the true luxury out of the GS. But if you go with the other selection you can't go wrong there either. Good luck.
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Old 01-17-07, 03:49 PM
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i'd go with the autocoutures.. a buddy of mine has done a couple sets of Asanti's and they have a few wheels with balancing problems. Since they are custom built, it takes awhile to get replacement wheels sent out.
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Get the Auto Couture Latives. IMO, the Asantis are "me too" wheels. I have the Latives on my 745Li, chrome lips with brushed aluminum centers. Paid a grip but well worth it.





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Originally Posted by TLEX
Get the Auto Couture Latives. IMO, the Asantis are "me too" wheels. I have the Latives on my 745Li, chrome lips with brushed aluminum centers. Paid a grip but well worth it.
Tommy you found the perfect way to sum it up, "me too" wheels, I will be using that! I try to relay to people that while Asanti wheels are nice they are so common because almost any shop on any corner has them!

Glad your enjoying the Latives, did the kit arrive yet?
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Tommy you found the perfect way to sum it up, "me too" wheels, I will be using that! I try to relay to people that while Asanti wheels are nice they are so common because almost any shop on any corner has them!

Glad your enjoying the Latives, did the kit arrive yet?

Hey whatsup Derrick. Yes, I got the first shipment. Just waiting for the trunk and roof spoilers. Thanks for asking bud.

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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Tommy you found the perfect way to sum it up, "me too" wheels, I will be using that! I try to relay to people that while Asanti wheels are nice they are so common because almost any shop on any corner has them!

Glad your enjoying the Latives, did the kit arrive yet?
lol, that's the perfect phrase for me as well. that's why i didn't reply under now coz' i couldn't find the "right words" for it
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Thanks for the input guys!
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God the auto coutures look sick...
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Auto Coutures get my vote.


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