TiAg with new Breytons

Ruffan · 12-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Some New Pics: (I've finally posted a picture with the matte grills)

Ruffan · 01-08-2010, 03:46 PM

Update: I wanted to let everyone know that I have experienced slight rubbing on the rear-end on the street when the suspension is fully compressed. It only happens on big undulations or when I have passengers/cargo and hit a big bump.

Doesn't seem that big of a deal, but there is a very clear audible rub when the tires hit the fenders. After examining the fenders, it looks like it's the edge of the sidewall hitting the inside lip of the fender. At least one other person has experienced this same rubbing with the same wheel/tire package.

fwmcb · 01-08-2010, 05:05 PM

Awesome car man, too bad it rubs a bit.

tomykaze 123 · 01-09-2010, 02:28 PM

which et do you have on the rims front and rear?

Pol · 01-09-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tomykaze 123

which et do you have on the rims front and rear?

Breyton :
7.5 X 18 : ET 45
8.5 X 18 : ET 48

Muffnbluff · 01-09-2010, 02:57 PM

Damn, do the star specs run a little wide? Those tires look much beefier than their sizes would suggest.

Bullitt · 01-09-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

Damn, do the star specs run a little wide? Those tires look much beefier than their sizes would suggest.

Correct. Their shoulders are more square than most and therefore do run wider than one would expect from their quoted size.

The "other person" that Ruffan mentioned who is experiencing rubbing is me, and I have the performance suspension. The rubbing is on all four corners, but it is slight and is more pronounced in the rears (especially the left rear). I've added a touch of negative camber (less than half a degree) in the rear and front for the time being, and it seems to have decreased the rubbing by at least 95%. Ultimately however, fender rolling is something that I may consider.

Ruffan · 01-14-2010, 02:57 PM

Do any of the Dinan or BMW Performance suspension guys run 235's up front? I really would love to add some rubber up front.

Bullitt · 01-14-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffan

Do any of the Dinan or BMW Performance suspension guys run 235's up front? I really would love to add some rubber up front.

Unfortunately, one needs the 8.5" rear size wheel in the front to use a 235 tire. A spacer is required, as well modification of the fender. I considered this already.

I'd have the APEX wheels for the track, which may easily allow 235's or even 245's without modification on these suspensions. Key word is "may" though.

HPFREAK · 01-14-2010, 05:10 PM

looks nice and I am thinking of getting Black GTS-R's on my car with the same tire setup and hoped it would not rub. I can get them locally for 2000 mounted out the door.

Ruffan · 01-14-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad@PSI MOTORS

looks nice and I am thinking of getting Black GTS-R's on my car with the same tire setup and hoped it would not rub. I can get them locally for 2000 mounted out the door.

If your car isn't lowered then it may never rub, and even if it is I wouldn't try to dissuade you from going this route. Like I said, the rubbing isn't really a big deal as far as I can tell.

HPFREAK · 01-14-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffan

If your car isn't lowered then it may never rub, and even if it is I wouldn't try to dissuade you from going this route. Like I said, the rubbing isn't really a big deal as far as I can tell.

I figured if I keep it stock height but I may want to lower it slightly like a half inch.

DaveSakky135 · 01-14-2010, 06:04 PM

looks gooood! they should offer those with a blue stripe i think they would look pretty BA on my montego blue.

RäDIOCLäSH · 01-17-2010, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruffan

New pic of wheel - pre wax. I will clean and wax this weekend. We'll see if it looks any different.

...these were a great choice! Aesthetics intact.Don't believe the doubters.

ps
I love the star spec.....had them on my highly modded mini(now gone)

Ruffan · 01-18-2010, 07:49 PM

Thanks. These wheels have been great so far. 7 months of New York City, highway and track driving and no problems yet. If any place is going to break or bend rims it's NYC, and I feel good about my purchase. They look pretty cool too.

I am a Breyton supporter. And I suggest that anyone looking at these wheels or new tires should speak with Gill from Tire Rack as he and the company are wonderful to work with.

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Ruffan Member 30 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Update: I wanted to let everyone know that I have experienced slight rubbing on the rear-end on the street when the suspension is fully compressed. It only happens on big undulations or when I have passengers/cargo and hit a big bump. Doesn't seem that big of a deal, but there is a very clear audible rub when the tires hit the fenders. After examining the fenders, it looks like it's the edge of the sidewall hitting the inside lip of the fender. At least one other person has experienced this same rubbing with the same wheel/tire package. __________________ 2009 135i Dinan Stuff
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tomykaze 123 tomykaze 6 Rep 70 Posts Drives: E82 123d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: belgium antwerp iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E82 [0.00]	which et do you have on the rims front and rear?
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HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	looks nice and I am thinking of getting Black GTS-R's on my car with the same tire setup and hoped it would not rub. I can get them locally for 2000 mounted out the door. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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DaveSakky135 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 135i Montego Blue Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	looks gooood! they should offer those with a blue stripe i think they would look pretty BA on my montego blue.
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Ruffan Member 30 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Thanks. These wheels have been great so far. 7 months of New York City, highway and track driving and no problems yet. If any place is going to break or bend rims it's NYC, and I feel good about my purchase. They look pretty cool too. I am a Breyton supporter. And I suggest that anyone looking at these wheels or new tires should speak with Gill from Tire Rack as he and the company are wonderful to work with. __________________ 2009 135i Dinan Stuff
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