Should I get aftermarket wheels?

martinsmu · 03-05-2009, 12:30 PM

As it says, I am looking at maybe selling my stock wheels and getting new ones. Here is what I am currently looking at.

Stock wheels (my car the day I picked her up)

313's on a diff car..

Breyton GTSR

Be honest, what do you prefer.

Monaco35Dream · 03-05-2009, 12:32 PM

I like the 313's....Hawt!!

arok · 03-05-2009, 01:12 PM

keep it stock for now. get the suspension, tires, etc first.. those wheels look good enough for now

martinsmu · 03-05-2009, 02:45 PM

The weight difference would be nice, any body know how much stock wheels weight?

HighQ · 03-05-2009, 07:35 PM

If I had to choose between the 3 wheels above I would choose "stock".

martinsmu · 03-07-2009, 11:16 AM

Poll at a stand still guys. Let me know your opinion.

jtsherri · 03-07-2009, 11:41 AM

Wheels are obviously a major distinguishing characteristic of the car; however, I just can't justify "upgrading" something unless it's functional. That said, I'll vote for what I went with: Breytons. I think black w/red stripe would look hot on AW.

Here are a few comparison pics between my stock wheels (even though yours are different) & tires vs. Breytons with 225/40s & 255/35s mounted - sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, the lighting sucked:

(Click for larger version(s))

///M ichael · 03-08-2009, 12:00 AM

Hey Bud!
Go for the Breytons, good looking and light!
Dont buy heavy OEM wheels, wast of money IMO...

martinsmu · 03-08-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtsherri

Wheels are obviously a major distinguishing characteristic of the car; however, I just can't justify "upgrading" something unless it's functional. That said, I'll vote for what I went with: Breytons. I think black w/red stripe would look hot on AW.

Here are a few comparison pics between my stock wheels (even though yours are different) & tires vs. Breytons with 225/40s & 255/35s mounted - sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, the lighting sucked:

(Click for larger version(s))

Nice rims man. I was thinking about the CSL style rims, but the GF didn't like it. Thanx for the comparo pics... Although both rims are diff than the ones I am looking at. I am seriously thinking of just not thinking about it and getting the breytons... I wish I could see a set in person.

Do you think the breyton look will get old in a couple of years and I will be kicking my ass for selling the stock?

Luvmybmw · 03-08-2009, 07:22 AM

Stock...the price is right!

TT1351 · 04-06-2009, 09:07 PM

Depends on what you are trying to achieve. Stockers weigh a ton especially with RF's. Problem with stockers beside the weight is that everyone has them and bend easily. Most people buy aftermarket for cosmetic reasons, with a fewer number as a performance upgrade, i.e autocrossers. The price for wheels are all over the place, while less expensive look ok, they are very susceptible to bending easily when striking something, and there may not be much of a weight saving. Forged wheels are more expensive, but tougher and lighter. It all boils down to if you want to pony up for a good quality wheel that most likely will be available in the proper offset for your application, a lot of cheaper wheels don't give you the flexability of model specific offsets. Only you know what you are trying to accomplish, but my best suggestion is to do it right the first time, if you go with cheap wheels you may end up not being happy for any number of reasons and end up buying what you should have bought the first time out.
Fran

View Poll Results: What rim would you drive this summer
Stock (OEM, dependable, cheap as i already own them)	13	32.50%
313's (OEM quality, 19's, lighter)	9	22.50%
Breyton (Lightest, trendy, rare)	20	50.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2009, 12:30 PM	#1
martinsmu Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 135i, White/ red int Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	Should I get aftermarket wheels? As it says, I am looking at maybe selling my stock wheels and getting new ones. Here is what I am currently looking at. Stock wheels (my car the day I picked her up) 313's on a diff car.. Breyton GTSR Be honest, what do you prefer.
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03-05-2009, 12:32 PM	#2
Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I like the 313's....Hawt!!
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arok Captain 46 Rep 987 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (1)	keep it stock for now. get the suspension, tires, etc first.. those wheels look good enough for now __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport
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martinsmu Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 135i, White/ red int Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	The weight difference would be nice, any body know how much stock wheels weight?
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03-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#5
HighQ Quality is everything 12 Rep 756 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	If I had to choose between the 3 wheels above I would choose "stock".
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03-07-2009, 11:16 AM	#6
martinsmu Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 135i, White/ red int Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	Poll at a stand still guys. Let me know your opinion.
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03-07-2009, 11:41 AM	#7
jtsherri Major 144 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	Wheels are obviously a major distinguishing characteristic of the car; however, I just can't justify "upgrading" something unless it's functional. That said, I'll vote for what I went with: Breytons. I think black w/red stripe would look hot on AW. Here are a few comparison pics between my stock wheels (even though yours are different) & tires vs. Breytons with 225/40s & 255/35s mounted - sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, the lighting sucked: (Click for larger version(s)) __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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03-08-2009, 12:00 AM	#8
///M ichael First Lieutenant 21 Rep 300 Posts Drives: HiAce Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sweden, Malmö iTrader: (0)	Hey Bud! Go for the Breytons, good looking and light! Dont buy heavy OEM wheels, wast of money IMO...
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Luvmybmw One Fast 1 53 Rep 747 Posts Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana iTrader: (2)	Stock...the price is right! __________________
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04-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#11
TT1351 Captain 508 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 135, GTS, E30 M3+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (2)	Depends on what you are trying to achieve. Stockers weigh a ton especially with RF's. Problem with stockers beside the weight is that everyone has them and bend easily. Most people buy aftermarket for cosmetic reasons, with a fewer number as a performance upgrade, i.e autocrossers. The price for wheels are all over the place, while less expensive look ok, they are very susceptible to bending easily when striking something, and there may not be much of a weight saving. Forged wheels are more expensive, but tougher and lighter. It all boils down to if you want to pony up for a good quality wheel that most likely will be available in the proper offset for your application, a lot of cheaper wheels don't give you the flexability of model specific offsets. Only you know what you are trying to accomplish, but my best suggestion is to do it right the first time, if you go with cheap wheels you may end up not being happy for any number of reasons and end up buying what you should have bought the first time out. Fran
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