New Rims For My E93 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

JCC · 02-24-2009, 11:34 AM

Thinking about replacing the stock rims that came with my e93 323, but torn between 19" Starspoke 311 Chrome's from BMW and 19" Breyston GTS's. Any comments?

little_croco · 02-25-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JCC

Thinking about replacing the stock rims that came with my e93 323, but torn between 19" Starspoke 311 Chrome's from BMW and 19" Breyston GTS's. Any comments?

Frankly it is 100% personal taste, like myself I don't appreciate chrome much.

However, surely there are general considerations e.g. weight and made of the rims.

Also another "minor" one, my wife did complaint about losing the BMW emblems on the rims after I changed to Prodrive...

SnowHill · 02-25-2009, 12:41 AM

breyton

JCC · 02-25-2009, 09:50 AM

Although the Breyton's cost about a 1/3 less, and can be had in HK the same day, (the 311's take 4 weeks to order in Germany and 4 weeks to ship over to HK), I've seen a few e90 series with those wheels versus haven't seen any 311's in HK (frog from a well bottom?). And the biggest consideration for me to go for the 311's is the fact they come from BMW direct, so no worries about fitment. Just placed order for 311's, now comes the long wait.......

SnowHill · 02-25-2009, 01:00 PM

today saw an E92 with Breyton in China, it looks very good. (forgot take pic)
but u are right, go for the rare one will make ur car unique
and yes, the long wait will drive everyone crazy

JCC · 06-01-2009, 12:36 PM

After a 3-month wait, my 311's are finally here!!! Going to Chaiwan in the morning to put them on, I don't think I'd be able to sleep tonight!! p.s. the tire/wheel combo ended up costing more than I expected because I didn't get the VAT refund from the German tax authorities, bummer!

little_croco · 06-02-2009, 10:50 PM

mind some pics with your new rims on? congrats!

JCC · 06-03-2009, 12:21 AM

Hi Albert,

As requested, here's a picture of the car with the new wheels which I took this morning. Sorry about the flash reflection, but I'll try to take some better quality pictures this weekend..

/Users/chanjonathan/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Modified/2009/100NCD80/DSC_0004_2.JPG

JCC · 06-03-2009, 12:23 AM

ooops,

just realized the picture didn't get uploaded.

william_cwl · 06-03-2009, 02:25 AM

nice!

time to upgrade the brake as well!

JCC · 06-03-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by william_cwl

nice!

time to upgrade the brake as well!

William, you're right, I've been thinking about that, too. Red calipers? Any suggestions? What brand? How much?

Thanks in advance for suggestions...

little_croco · 06-03-2009, 04:35 AM

congratulations, it looks really nice and unique!

yap, a brake kit will be eye-catching with your rims... go for it!

lvVIVAlv · 06-03-2009, 05:24 AM

sweet look

william_cwl · 06-03-2009, 08:49 AM

u can check the thread above for more information, we've many members posted their their brake kits here (mine included)

personally i think red on black look awesome

JCC · 06-03-2009, 09:37 AM

Here's another picture I took this evening. William, I think you're absolutely right, red would go well with the black paint, as well as the interior, which also is red.

JCC · 06-03-2009, 09:43 AM

One from the front....

JCC · 06-03-2009, 09:47 AM

Let's try this again....

One from the front!

Xarreo · 06-18-2009, 02:26 AM

I believe the rim should match with
1. a 6pot Red Brembo Brake C5060 plus
2. a more powerful aggreesive package (like Wald) and better to
3. lower the car a bit by change a PP9 suspension kit and least but not last
4. M3 sport leather steering wheel ...... and......

..... hahaha.... this is just a begining

Renus · 11-11-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JCC

ooops,

just realized the picture didn't get uploaded.

I saw this car before, the outcome between the black color car and this chrome wheel really doesn't as good as you think, and I won't make my car like Jap's car or MK look, but, this is just my personal experience.

By the way, this chrome is produced from Taiwanese?

02-24-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	New Rims For My E93 Thinking about replacing the stock rims that came with my e93 323, but torn between 19" Starspoke 311 Chrome's from BMW and 19" Breyston GTS's. Any comments? Attached Images

02-25-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
SnowHill Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HK Posts: 532 iTrader: (0) View SnowHill's Garage	breyton __________________

02-25-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
SnowHill Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HK Posts: 532 iTrader: (0) View SnowHill's Garage	today saw an E92 with Breyton in China, it looks very good. (forgot take pic) but u are right, go for the rare one will make ur car unique and yes, the long wait will drive everyone crazy __________________

06-01-2009, 12:36 PM	#6
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	They're Heeeeere!!! After a 3-month wait, my 311's are finally here!!! Going to Chaiwan in the morning to put them on, I don't think I'd be able to sleep tonight!! p.s. the tire/wheel combo ended up costing more than I expected because I didn't get the VAT refund from the German tax authorities, bummer!

06-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
little_croco Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,964 iTrader: (0) View little_croco's Garage	mind some pics with your new rims on? congrats! __________________ E90 330i VB36 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Potenza RE-11 225/255 + SACHS Performance + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + PIAA H-492 license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1

02-25-2009, 09:50 AM	#4
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	Although the Breyton's cost about a 1/3 less, and can be had in HK the same day, (the 311's take 4 weeks to order in Germany and 4 weeks to ship over to HK), I've seen a few e90 series with those wheels versus haven't seen any 311's in HK (frog from a well bottom?). And the biggest consideration for me to go for the 311's is the fact they come from BMW direct, so no worries about fitment. Just placed order for 311's, now comes the long wait.......

06-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#8
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	a picture of the new wheels Hi Albert, As requested, here's a picture of the car with the new wheels which I took this morning. Sorry about the flash reflection, but I'll try to take some better quality pictures this weekend.. /Users/chanjonathan/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Modified/2009/100NCD80/DSC_0004_2.JPG

06-03-2009, 12:23 AM	#9
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	ooops, just realized the picture didn't get uploaded. Attached Images

06-03-2009, 02:25 AM	#10
william_cwl Private First Class Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: HK Posts: 122 iTrader: (0) View william_cwl's Garage	nice! time to upgrade the brake as well! __________________

06-03-2009, 04:35 AM	#12
little_croco Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 330i Monaco Blue/Beige Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,964 iTrader: (0) View little_croco's Garage	congratulations, it looks really nice and unique! yap, a brake kit will be eye-catching with your rims... go for it! __________________ E90 330i VB36 Monaco Blue/Beige/BurledWalnut - Prodrive GC-014I Forged 18" 8.5J/9.5J British Black + Potenza RE-11 225/255 + SACHS Performance + H&R ARBs + ACS bodykit + Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit 355-6F/345-4R + Rogue Engineering IKON exhaust kit + Simota Intake V2 + MFD Scoops + Blackline w/ red bulbs + PIAA H11 4700K fog + PIAA 6500K White Angel Eyes + PIAA H-492 license plate LED + GS-55 front doors LED + Valentine-1

06-03-2009, 05:24 AM	#13
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06-03-2009, 08:49 AM	#14
william_cwl Private First Class Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: HK Posts: 122 iTrader: (0) View william_cwl's Garage	u can check the thread above for more information, we've many members posted their their brake kits here (mine included) personally i think red on black look awesome __________________

06-03-2009, 09:37 AM	#15
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	Here's another picture I took this evening. William, I think you're absolutely right, red would go well with the black paint, as well as the interior, which also is red. Attached Images

06-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#16
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	One from the front....

06-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#17
JCC Enlisted Member Drives: e93 323i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) View JCC's Garage	Let's try this again.... One from the front! Attached Images

06-18-2009, 02:26 AM	#18
Xarreo New Member Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I believe the rim should match with 1. a 6pot Red Brembo Brake C5060 plus 2. a more powerful aggreesive package (like Wald) and better to 3. lower the car a bit by change a PP9 suspension kit and least but not last 4. M3 sport leather steering wheel ...... and...... ..... hahaha.... this is just a begining