BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

[freshie]

Hey friends, complete newbie in this, so need friendly advice. Just getting my new ride (320i coupe), and wanting to change my stock 17" rims into 18"/19" rims.

Considering between BBS and Breyton, and not sure which ones to go for. Any advice between these 2 based on factors like:
1. looks
2. affordability
3. price
4. weight
5. re-sale value
6. image

If Breyton, am thinking of GTS or GTS-R in silver (or black with red trimmings??)

If BBS, am thinking of CH & CR (for 18") or CHR (for 19")

My car is black on oyster (kind of beige-y, but not beige... 2-toned i.e.black dashboards with beigy seats).

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

BBS ftw!!!

 

[freshie]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Nice

Clearly a newbie here. Which is which?

And of course, I'm sure many of you have many a GTS/GTS-R; show me some...

 

[kenntona]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Go for the CHR...... TripleM has it on his GT3...... gorgeous and it shows character.

Breyton a tad too common. Everyday I see 4-5 cars at my office carpark with Breyton GTS.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

go for the chr...... Triplem has it on his gt3...... Gorgeous and it shows character.

Breyton a tad too common. Everyday i see 4-5 cars at my office carpark with breyton gts.

+1 .......

 

[kuvesh]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

i think your choices are in 2 different price categories...

bbs will turn more heads but will definitely cost you more $$$

dont buy expensive rims if you are thinking about re-sale. each encounter with the curb will be heart breaking

 

[TobyNik]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Er....Most models of Breyton are Made In China......

BBS cast Wheels - Made in Germany
BBS Forged Wheels - Made in Japan

If I change wheels again, I will go back to BBS as they are made to fit BMW settings (or measurement whatever you call it) nicely.

I used the same set of CH for 6 years without any problems.

 

[freshie]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Yes, just discovering as we speak here. Called up both shops and was indeed quite surprised by the price differential. There is a special deal going for the CH-R now, though, so am indeed tempted to go with it.

One thing though, have been on 16" all my life (yes, don't laugh), so am hesitant to go 3 notches up!

Btw, does weight play a factor at all? Why are these BBS rims that much heavier, it seems?

 

[roberttan]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Er....Most models of Breyton are Made In China......

BBS cast Wheels - Made in Germany
BBS Forged Wheels - Made in Japan

If I change wheels again, I will go back to BBS as they are made to fit BMW settings (or measurement whatever you call it) nicely.

I used the same set of CH for 6 years without any problems.

PUT aside the country of origin:nehnehhh:
BBS produced a high quality product and finishing. but higher cost
Breyton used to made rim for BMW only but lately see some VW and Audi sitting on this product by cover name of BE :thinking:
if you see closely BBS finishing is lots better over the Breyton but you need to Pay a premium8)

 

[156F1]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Nice! Available in 19" for E60? How much? Where to get?

Go for the CHR...... TripleM has it on his GT3...... gorgeous and it shows character.

 

[wt_know]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

check out South East Tyre Co. 10 Kaki Bukit Rd 1 #01-20,
last check in 2010 was $4,400 for 19" CH-R staggered set (rims only)
2011 might be more expensive though

 

[The Guardian]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

This is one of my favourite. Not sure of the model but is not very affordable.

 

[wt_know]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

BBS RE-V, forged made in Japan
I guess it is at the region of $8k for a 19" set

This is one of my favourite. Not sure of the model but is not very affordable.

 

[freshie]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Give Southeast a ring. They have some sweet deals going on, incl. for the REV. New distributor on the block, so giving them a run for the money. Plus with the Euro down, this is not a bad time to shop for some new rims.

 

[The Guardian]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

BBS RE-V, forged made in Japan
I guess it is at the region of $8k for a 19" set

Was quoted 10k without tyres for 20s.

 

[freshie]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Was quoted 10k without tyres for 20s.

holy moly...

 

[toiletsiao]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

Yes, just discovering as we speak here. Called up both shops and was indeed quite surprised by the price differential. There is a special deal going for the CH-R now, though, so am indeed tempted to go with it.

One thing though, have been on 16" all my life (yes, don't laugh), so am hesitant to go 3 notches up!

Btw, does weight play a factor at all? Why are these BBS rims that much heavier, it seems?

yo why not check out leong seng tyres...they have the BBS CH-R in stock.. they selling at about 950 per px(staggered)...i was pondering on the GTS and BBS CH-R too...i end up with the Breyton GTS...

 

[iScoupe]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

DPE better

 

[ac323]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

DPE better

HRE???




cheers

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: BBS or Breyton rims (complete newbie here)

yo why not check out leong seng tyres...they have the BBS CH-R in stock.. they selling at about 950 per px(staggered)...i was pondering on the GTS and BBS CH-R too...i end up with the Breyton GTS...

The only thing is that the CH-R weighs around 13kg. Should slowly think about this.