Question re: Hankook/Asanti package

[Priorities]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at upgrading to 17" from the stock 15"s on my 2005 Mazda 3GS sedan.

I know what tires I want - the Hankook V110. I've got a decent price quote on them. However, they place that gave me the good quote has kinda weird rims/wheels.

Has anyone heard anything about Asanti? That's the wheel/tire package he has but I can't find many reviews on the internet on them.

I'm looking at staying under 1300 for the entire package and my dream RIM looks like this MSW Type 11 picture below. If you have any suggestions, please feel free but I think I'm pretty sold on the tire.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/msw/swap/msw_type11_mblk_ci3_l.jpg

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Did you contact Simply Tire, who are a sponsor on here?

[S.F.W.]

are you sure you have the tire model correct? I can't seem to find info on that particular tire, even on Hankook's website....

[Nextmod]

if you want, you can come by to check out some of the rims we carry =)

$1300 for a 17" package is not a problem

[midnightfxgt]

$1300 for a package will get you a wide set of options.

If your heart is set on those wheels, I will PM you some pricing on them :)

-John

[Priorities]

Ya SFW, I've heard from my local Mazda dealership that the tire is actually discontinued so its a bit harder to obtain. But based on the reviews at tirerack.com, 1010tires.com, discounttires.com, etc this seems like a wicked tire - its too bad they shut it off.

I've talked to Allen at Simply and he's been super helpful and friendly - always fast to respond! But I wanted to see if any other members on these boards had experience with the Advanti wheels as I find it tough to jump into an expensive purchase without knowing as much as possible about a product.