Disappointed in Breyton GTS-R quality.

ulrichd · 09-15-2009, 03:16 PM

Ordered just one wheel from the Tire Rack to see if I would like the look on my AW 128. Really liked it on Crimson Red and LeMans Blue on this board but wasn't sure about White:
- REALLY tight on wheel hub. Almost impossible to get back off, saw tiny metal shavings on my hub after removal.
- It took (11) weights to balance the wheel (see pic). WTF?
- Can't use my BMW wheel locks on these because the lug opening is too tight to fit the key. It's barely big enough for the lug wrench. In the pic I screwed it in by hand.

Can't return the wheel because I mounted a tire on it but still disappointing. Glad I didn't buy all four. I'll be waiting for the Alufelgen CSL wheel.

Gary@TireRack · 09-15-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Ordered just one wheel from the Tire Rack to see if I would like the look on my AW 128. Really liked it on Crimson Red and LeMans Blue on this board but wasn't sure about White:
- REALLY tight on wheel hub. Almost impossible to get back off, saw tiny metal shavings on my hub after removal.
- It took (11) weights to balance the wheel (see pic). WTF?
- Can't use my BMW wheel locks on these because the lug opening is too tight to fit the key. It's barely big enough for the lug wrench. In the pic I screwed it in by hand.

Can't return the wheel because I mounted a tire on it but still disappointing. Glad I didn't buy all four. I'll be waiting for the Alufelgen CSL wheel.

Ok, let me answer a few of your concerns here. The wheel fitting tight is a good thing, not a bad thing. I'm not sure if you cleaned the hub before installing but that does make it a lot easier to get on and off.
The balancing weights take into account the tire mounted to the wheel. I don't know, from the information provided, if that has more to do with the wheel or the tire.
BMW wheel locks are not meant to fit that wheel. McGard makes another part number for it that I'd be happy to discuss with you at any time.

The wheel can absolutely still be returned if it has not been driven on. Mounting a tire on it does not preclude you from doing this. I'm not sure where you heard this but it's not true.

Folks, I'm only a phone call away to answer any concerns you might have or to help you with things like this.

Gill

ulrichd · 09-15-2009, 04:01 PM

Gill,
You are right I should have called first. I assumed I could not return the wheel after I monted a tire on it. My bad. I will call for a return auth.

Gary@TireRack · 09-15-2009, 04:07 PM

800-981-3783 ext. 360 will put you in contact with customer service.

09-15-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Disappointed in Breyton GTS-R quality. Ordered just one wheel from the Tire Rack to see if I would like the look on my AW 128. Really liked it on Crimson Red and LeMans Blue on this board but wasn't sure about White: - REALLY tight on wheel hub. Almost impossible to get back off, saw tiny metal shavings on my hub after removal. - It took (11) weights to balance the wheel (see pic). WTF? - Can't use my BMW wheel locks on these because the lug opening is too tight to fit the key. It's barely big enough for the lug wrench. In the pic I screwed it in by hand. Can't return the wheel because I mounted a tire on it but still disappointing. Glad I didn't buy all four. I'll be waiting for the Alufelgen CSL wheel. Attached Images
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09-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#3
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Gill, You are right I should have called first. I assumed I could not return the wheel after I monted a tire on it. My bad. I will call for a return auth.
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