Anyone on Breyton GTS-R yet?
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anyone in the san francisco bay area interested in buying my 17x7 matte grey gts-r's w/ tires? send me a message 
17x7 Breyton Race GTS-R
215/45ZR -17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS
purchased from tirerack.com, installed on 01/10/12
driven on for 3 ½ months, approximately 2,500 miles
removed on 04/28/12 before trading in 07 mcs
UPDATE: SOLD
17x7 Breyton Race GTS-R
215/45ZR -17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS
purchased from tirerack.com, installed on 01/10/12
driven on for 3 ½ months, approximately 2,500 miles
removed on 04/28/12 before trading in 07 mcs
UPDATE: SOLD
Last edited by matherhamper; Aug 21, 2012 at 09:58 AM. Reason: wheels sold
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From: Austin, TX
Thanks. I really do love them. I originally wanted the Challenge Spokes but I'm glad I wasn't able to get them. These have a similar (but better) look and they're considerably lighter than them. Perfect all around.
You're not helping my situation 
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I want these wheels bad and our minis are identical but I can't decide on to get black or silver. I love the way that the silver look but I am afraid of some of the issues that have been seen in this thread with them. The Grey and black seem to hold up pretty good but I have never had a set of black wheels before and I am kind of unsure about it. I feel like my ocd would freak out at the difference in blacks between the trim, tires and rims.
.I want these wheels bad and our minis are identical but I can't decide on to get black or silver. I love the way that the silver look but I am afraid of some of the issues that have been seen in this thread with them. The Grey and black seem to hold up pretty good but I have never had a set of black wheels before and I am kind of unsure about it. I feel like my ocd would freak out at the difference in blacks between the trim, tires and rims.
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From: Midlothian, VA
LOL. I know your pain! 
The wheels are awesome. They are 17" and thus far the Silver is holding up good. If I had to do it over again, I'd go for the Matte Gray for a more aggressive look.
But there is just something special about the silver wheels, aggressive yet classic looking.
Okay, I take it back. I'd do silver again. =)
The wheels are awesome. They are 17" and thus far the Silver is holding up good. If I had to do it over again, I'd go for the Matte Gray for a more aggressive look.
But there is just something special about the silver wheels, aggressive yet classic looking.
Okay, I take it back. I'd do silver again. =)
You're not helping my situation .
I want these wheels bad and our minis are identical but I can't decide on to get black or silver. I love the way that the silver look but I am afraid of some of the issues that have been seen in this thread with them. The Grey and black seem to hold up pretty good but I have never had a set of black wheels before and I am kind of unsure about it. I feel like my ocd would freak out at the difference in blacks between the trim, tires and rims.
.I want these wheels bad and our minis are identical but I can't decide on to get black or silver. I love the way that the silver look but I am afraid of some of the issues that have been seen in this thread with them. The Grey and black seem to hold up pretty good but I have never had a set of black wheels before and I am kind of unsure about it. I feel like my ocd would freak out at the difference in blacks between the trim, tires and rims.
LOL. I know your pain!
The wheels are awesome. They are 17" and thus far the Silver is holding up good. If I had to do it over again, I'd go for the Matte Gray for a more aggressive look.
But there is just something special about the silver wheels, aggressive yet classic looking.
Okay, I take it back. I'd do silver again. =)
The wheels are awesome. They are 17" and thus far the Silver is holding up good. If I had to do it over again, I'd go for the Matte Gray for a more aggressive look.
But there is just something special about the silver wheels, aggressive yet classic looking.
Okay, I take it back. I'd do silver again. =)
I agree that the silver looks great on our cars; the contrast alone is what sets it off imo. But the black looks so nice and mean and ties everything together.
I'm starting to lean toward silver just because I elected for that color when I bought the car instead of getting black wheels. It just looks right. I think if the trim around the bottom was painted body color it would be a different story.
EDIT: Not to mention (and I mean no offense by this) around Boston I feel there is a certain boy racer look that is associated with black rims that I might want to steer clear of.
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Agreed, if the trim was the body color, I would have gone with a different color for sure. Good observation there.
I can attest to the power of the Silver Breytons....everywhere I go where folks compliment the MINI, they are complimenting the wheels so much more. "Nice wheels" and "Where did you get those?" and "Those wheels look awesome on you MINI!"
Yes, those are actual quotes from random folks I come across wherever I go.
Good luck!
I can attest to the power of the Silver Breytons....everywhere I go where folks compliment the MINI, they are complimenting the wheels so much more. "Nice wheels" and "Where did you get those?" and "Those wheels look awesome on you MINI!"
Yes, those are actual quotes from random folks I come across wherever I go.
Good luck!
I'm on tirerack right now going back and fourth between black and silver. I have even been photo shopping cars to see what they would look like on mine.
I agree that the silver looks great on our cars; the contrast alone is what sets it off imo. But the black looks so nice and mean and ties everything together.
I'm starting to lean toward silver just because I elected for that color when I bought the car instead of getting black wheels. It just looks right. I think if the trim around the bottom was painted body color it would be a different story.
EDIT: Not to mention (and I mean no offense by this) around Boston I feel there is a certain boy racer look that is associated with black rims that I might want to steer clear of.
I agree that the silver looks great on our cars; the contrast alone is what sets it off imo. But the black looks so nice and mean and ties everything together.
I'm starting to lean toward silver just because I elected for that color when I bought the car instead of getting black wheels. It just looks right. I think if the trim around the bottom was painted body color it would be a different story.
EDIT: Not to mention (and I mean no offense by this) around Boston I feel there is a certain boy racer look that is associated with black rims that I might want to steer clear of.
Agreed, if the trim was the body color, I would have gone with a different color for sure. Good observation there.
I can attest to the power of the Silver Breytons....everywhere I go where folks compliment the MINI, they are complimenting the wheels so much more. "Nice wheels" and "Where did you get those?" and "Those wheels look awesome on you MINI!"
Yes, those are actual quotes from random folks I come across wherever I go.
Good luck!
I can attest to the power of the Silver Breytons....everywhere I go where folks compliment the MINI, they are complimenting the wheels so much more. "Nice wheels" and "Where did you get those?" and "Those wheels look awesome on you MINI!"
Yes, those are actual quotes from random folks I come across wherever I go.
Good luck!
As soon as I get my first paycheck at my new job I'm buying them.Now... to get either springs or full coilovers to stance it just right.
Don't say you sold them with the car though
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They were 17's... The car wasn't lowered at all. They unfortunately did sell with the car.. the buyer insisted they come with the deal!
Heh, I would insist upon the same thing, they really make the car
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From: Southern California
Silver wheels match the rolling camera support gear better. Haha.
My wheels are fairly new, and the silver finish has had no issues.
I think it's a nice classy look. Black and Gray look great too.
In this case, you can't lose, all colors look great.
My wheels are fairly new, and the silver finish has had no issues.
I think it's a nice classy look. Black and Gray look great too.
In this case, you can't lose, all colors look great.
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From: Chicago
Sorry I missed this thread. 17X7 Breytons-Matte Grey 215/40/17 Conti DW's
-Steven
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Just ordered a set of 18s in matte grey for my 07 mellow yellow cooper S with black roof/ mirror caps, cant wait to put them on after the snow and they are an absolute bargain on tire rack right now...169 a piece for the 18s
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From: Phoenix AZ
169 us dollars? When i go in it shows 249 for 17" amd not even an option on 18" for grey