New - Breyton GTS-R

avus · 05-22-2008, 04:34 PM

don't think i can wait till next spring...
but you did mention that the silver 18s will be here 7/1, right?
if so, i might just plan a short road trip to south bend/michiana:biggrin:

Impulse · 05-22-2008, 04:51 PM

sorry the black or grey without the stripe.

professor · 05-22-2008, 04:57 PM

Gill, so you have a black with the stripe as well? I thought you only had the gray with a stripe. Can you check fitment issues on these wheels for a 135i with at least a 255 at the back and the widest possible tire at the front?

Gary@TireRack · 05-22-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Impulse

sorry the black or grey without the stripe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by professor

Gill, so you have a black with the stripe as well? I thought you only had the gray with a stripe. Can you check fitment issues on these wheels for a 135i with at least a 255 at the back and the widest possible tire at the front?

18x7.5" ET 45, 17.2 lbs. $279 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)
18x8.5" ET 48, 17.6 lbs. $289 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)

Grey and black will have the red stripe behind the spokes, Silver will not. Availabilities look like 6-26 for the striped versions and 7-1 for the silver version.

225/40/18 and 255/35/18 is the widest that will work without going outside the recommended rim widths.

esses · 05-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Gill,
Silver = painted silver?
Is the red stripe painted on?
Is the stripe grooved?
Thanks in advance.

jrc · 05-23-2008, 08:03 AM

My neighbour has a 997turbo with grey wheels and it looks stunning. Just the color combo I am trying to achieve with AW. Strange as it may seem, I like these grey wheels so much, but the stripe so little, that I am actually considering buying the silver wheels and having them repainted, or buying the grey ones and painting over the stripe. Sound like a bit of a pain tho.

Gary@TireRack · 05-23-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jrc

My neighbour has a 997turbo with grey wheels and it looks stunning. Just the color combo I am trying to achieve with AW. Strange as it may seem, I like these grey wheels so much, but the stripe so little, that I am actually considering buying the silver wheels and having them repainted, or buying the grey ones and painting over the stripe. Sound like a bit of a pain tho.

It would be a bit of a pain, but it can be done rather easily.

Gary@TireRack · 05-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Ok, got another update on these wheels. We just received the first finished samples of these wheels (grey with stripe) and I'm able to answer a few lingering questions.

First of all the target weights came in just a bit off. The fronts are going to weigh 17.5lbs and the rears will weigh 18.3lbs. It's just a bit heavier than expected but nothing that I know of will touch it for the fitment at that price.

The BMW OE caps fit perfect! I was hoping this would be the case.

The ETA's reported earlier by the manufacturer look to still be accurate so everything appears to be right on schedule. Anything can change but this is a good sign.

The grove behind the wheel for the red stripe is semi-circular in the shape of it's indention. Think of it as a shallow moat about 1/4" deep.

We're going to shoot them in the photo studio on my car so I will have pictures of them to post soon. I don't have a date but you'll be the first to know when I do.

That's all for now!

Gill

jrc · 05-23-2008, 02:12 PM

Hmm interesting about the groove. Makes me think that a pinstriper with a steady hand could make that red stripe go away, and that the differences in surface angles would mask any slight color mismatching.

ptack · 05-23-2008, 02:34 PM

Yeah, but to do it right do you need to strip off a clear coat first? Seems like it would start to get tricky. Too bad they won't offer them stripeless. They would obviously save a few bucks by skipping the stripe step too.

dsm 335xi · 05-28-2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

We're going to shoot them in the photo studio on my car so I will have pictures of them to post soon. I don't have a date but you'll be the first to know when I do.

That's all for now!

Gill

Looking forward to real pictures on a 135i.
Eric

Gary@TireRack · 05-28-2008, 01:55 PM

The dreaded "delay" bug bit again today. These are now expected on 7-27.

Not the news people were looking for, I know.

coolguy · 05-28-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

The dreaded "delay" bug bit again today. These are now expected on 7-27.

Not the news people were looking for, I know.

I hate u:biggrin:. Thanks for your advise during our call:w00t:

avus · 05-28-2008, 02:36 PM

this mean that the silver wheel option will be delayed longer still?

Gary@TireRack · 05-28-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avus

this mean that the silver wheel option will be delayed longer still?

Likely, yes. It still says 7-1 estimated but that could change very quickly to match the others.

blklacker · 06-02-2008, 01:47 AM

Nice

coolguy · 06-02-2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

Ok, got another update on these wheels. We just received the first finished samples of these wheels (grey with stripe) and I'm able to answer a few lingering questions.

First of all the target weights came in just a bit off. The fronts are going to weigh 17.5lbs and the rears will weigh 18.3lbs. It's just a bit heavier than expected but nothing that I know of will touch it for the fitment at that price.

The BMW OE caps fit perfect! I was hoping this would be the case.

The ETA's reported earlier by the manufacturer look to still be accurate so everything appears to be right on schedule. Anything can change but this is a good sign.

The grove behind the wheel for the red stripe is semi-circular in the shape of it's indention. Think of it as a shallow moat about 1/4" deep.

We're going to shoot them in the photo studio on my car so I will have pictures of them to post soon. I don't have a date but you'll be the first to know when I do.

That's all for now!

Gill

We need the pics soon gill:biggrin: Thanks:thumbup:

EODGUY · 06-07-2008, 06:13 AM

Any pics yet?

coolguy · 06-07-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

Likely, yes. It still says 7-1 estimated but that could change very quickly to match the others.

pics...pics...pics...pics...pics...pics... :biggrin:

TunedM2C · 06-19-2008, 02:52 PM

It's been awhile so......bump!

itsthechuck · 06-19-2008, 03:15 PM

I'm looking forward to some pics of the gray with the red stripe.

Gary@TireRack · 06-19-2008, 04:05 PM

It looks like I should probably retract that statement about the pictures. I've not yet heard of any openings to get this wheel photographed on my car.

I have no date on this as of now. I am sorry for any inconvenience.

Gill

05-22-2008, 04:34 PM	#111
avus Private First Class 19 Rep 158 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	don't think i can wait till next spring... but you did mention that the silver 18s will be here 7/1, right? if so, i might just plan a short road trip to south bend/michiana:biggrin:
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05-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#112
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	sorry the black or grey without the stripe. __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
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05-22-2008, 04:57 PM	#113
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Gill, so you have a black with the stripe as well? I thought you only had the gray with a stripe. Can you check fitment issues on these wheels for a 135i with at least a 255 at the back and the widest possible tire at the front?
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05-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#115
esses • 18 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Gill, Silver = painted silver? Is the red stripe painted on? Is the stripe grooved? Thanks in advance. __________________
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05-23-2008, 08:03 AM	#116
jrc Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 257 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	My neighbour has a 997turbo with grey wheels and it looks stunning. Just the color combo I am trying to achieve with AW. Strange as it may seem, I like these grey wheels so much, but the stripe so little, that I am actually considering buying the silver wheels and having them repainted, or buying the grey ones and painting over the stripe. Sound like a bit of a pain tho.
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05-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#118
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	GTS-R New Information! Ok, got another update on these wheels. We just received the first finished samples of these wheels (grey with stripe) and I'm able to answer a few lingering questions. First of all the target weights came in just a bit off. The fronts are going to weigh 17.5lbs and the rears will weigh 18.3lbs. It's just a bit heavier than expected but nothing that I know of will touch it for the fitment at that price. *The BMW OE caps fit perfect!* I was hoping this would be the case. The ETA's reported earlier by the manufacturer look to still be accurate so everything appears to be right on schedule. Anything can change but this is a good sign. The grove behind the wheel for the red stripe is semi-circular in the shape of it's indention. Think of it as a shallow moat about 1/4" deep. We're going to shoot them in the photo studio on my car so I will have pictures of them to post soon. I don't have a date but you'll be the first to know when I do. That's all for now! Gill __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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05-23-2008, 02:12 PM	#119
jrc Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 257 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hmm interesting about the groove. Makes me think that a pinstriper with a steady hand could make that red stripe go away, and that the differences in surface angles would mask any slight color mismatching.
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05-23-2008, 02:34 PM	#120
ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Yeah, but to do it right do you need to strip off a clear coat first? Seems like it would start to get tricky. Too bad they won't offer them stripeless. They would obviously save a few bucks by skipping the stripe step too.
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05-28-2008, 01:55 PM	#122
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The dreaded "delay" bug bit again today. These are now expected on 7-27. Not the news people were looking for, I know. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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avus Private First Class 19 Rep 158 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	this mean that the silver wheel option will be delayed longer still?
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06-02-2008, 01:47 AM	#126
blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	Nice __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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EODGUY 1Addict's Mad Bomber 6 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Any pics yet? __________________ "A morning of akwardness is far better than a night of loneliness"-H.M. *Traded in* 2008 135i/TiAg/Coral/6M/Sport/Ipod/Premium Audio/Heated seats *Picked up 16 August, gone 21 September. Good ridance.* 1975 Jeep CJ-5
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06-19-2008, 02:52 PM	#130
TunedM2C Brigadier General 826 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	It's been awhile so......bump!
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06-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#131
itsthechuck Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 135, E34M, E30rally,S6, E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Bucket, RI iTrader: (0)	I'm looking forward to some pics of the gray with the red stripe.
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06-19-2008, 04:05 PM	#132
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	It looks like I should probably retract that statement about the pictures. I've not yet heard of any openings to get this wheel photographed on my car. I have no date on this as of now. I am sorry for any inconvenience. Gill __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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