Beyern vs Alufelgen wheels for M3 winter wheels

Hoo · 03-31-2010, 03:37 AM

Picking up 2011 M3 coupe in Munich 2 weeks from today with ZCP (competition package with 19" CSL style wheels and 1 cm lowered suspension). Will need winter wheels/snows. Considering the AluFelgen CSL style wheels in silver. They are on special thru June for $899 shipped. They are available in 19's but apparently not in 18's. Have read fairly good things about their finish etc. AluFelgens are low pressure cast and powdercoated.

What about Beyern wheels compared to them? Haven't seen much about them on this forum--they are available as 18's or 19's and Bavarian Autosport offers them as 18's with Hakkapeliitta tires as a winter package for the M3, but they can be purchased at a variety of places. What is their quality like vs AluFelgen--what kind of casting & finish? Pricing seems fairly similar. 18's may be better for snows--any opinions.

Tire Rack has Breyton Race GTS wheels in 19" which appear similar. They appear to be a little more expensive. How is their quality compared to AluFelgen or Beyern wheels?

My impression is that the quality of the AluFelgens is better than VMR, how about the Beyerns Mesh or the Breyton Race GTS wheels? I want decent quality/finish, but don't want to spend a fortune on winter wheels.

gthal · 03-31-2010, 07:45 PM

The quality of the AluFelgen's is great IMO and, for the price, can't be beat. Given the price, I would go that route for sure.

bobbyd1961 · 03-31-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoo

Picking up 2011 M3 coupe in Munich 2 weeks from today with ZCP (competition package with 19" CSL style wheels and 1 cm lowered suspension). Will need winter wheels/snows. Considering the AluFelgen CSL style wheels in silver. They are on special thru June for $899 shipped. They are available in 19's but apparently not in 18's. Have read fairly good things about their finish etc. AluFelgens are low pressure cast and powdercoated.

What about Beyern wheels compared to them? Haven't seen much about them on this forum--they are available as 18's or 19's and Bavarian Autosport offers them as 18's with Hakkapeliitta tires as a winter package for the M3, but they can be purchased at a variety of places. What is their quality like vs AluFelgen--what kind of casting & finish? Pricing seems fairly similar. 18's may be better for snows--any opinions.

My impression is that the quality of the AluFelgens is better than VMR, how about the Beyerns? I want decent quality/finish, but don't want to spend a fortune on winter wheels.

i have no idea. however i do have the beyerns for my snows and they looked good. no issues

gthberg · 03-31-2010, 09:44 PM

Depends which Beyern you're looking at. I posted an earlier thread about the Rapp not fitting the M3 (which I found out the hard way for my snow setup). Linked below. I believe the Mesh are the only ones that TSW will guarantee to fit the e9x M3.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327166

I've got the Beyern Mesh on my e24 M6 an really like the look and quality of them. And it's hard to beat the price....

lucid · 03-31-2010, 10:11 PM

I ran a set of 18" Beyern Mesh during one winter on my E92 M3. No issues. I have the set for sale with TPMS. 3 of the wheels have curb rash--one of them severe but nothing functional. The price reflects that (considering TPMS costs $150 alone). I would like to get them out of my basement.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312446

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Hoo Private 21 Rep 89 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue e92 zcp 6mt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Beyern vs Alufelgen wheels for M3 winter wheels Picking up 2011 M3 coupe in Munich 2 weeks from today with ZCP (competition package with 19" CSL style wheels and 1 cm lowered suspension). Will need winter wheels/snows. Considering the AluFelgen CSL style wheels in silver. They are on special thru June for $899 shipped. They are available in 19's but apparently not in 18's. Have read fairly good things about their finish etc. AluFelgens are low pressure cast and powdercoated. What about Beyern wheels compared to them? Haven't seen much about them on this forum--they are available as 18's or 19's and Bavarian Autosport offers them as 18's with Hakkapeliitta tires as a winter package for the M3, but they can be purchased at a variety of places. What is their quality like vs AluFelgen--what kind of casting & finish? Pricing seems fairly similar. 18's may be better for snows--any opinions. Tire Rack has Breyton Race GTS wheels in 19" which appear similar. They appear to be a little more expensive. How is their quality compared to AluFelgen or Beyern wheels? My impression is that the quality of the AluFelgens is better than VMR, how about the Beyerns Mesh or the Breyton Race GTS wheels? I want decent quality/finish, but don't want to spend a fortune on winter wheels. Last edited by Hoo; 04-01-2010 at 09:13 PM..
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gthal Major General 1917 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	The quality of the AluFelgen's is great IMO and, for the price, can't be beat. Given the price, I would go that route for sure. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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gthberg Private First Class 26 Rep 105 Posts Drives: e90 M3 IB/FR Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 1987 BMW M6 [9.83] 2009 e90 M3 [10.00]	Depends which Beyern you're looking at. I posted an earlier thread about the Rapp not fitting the M3 (which I found out the hard way for my snow setup). Linked below. I believe the Mesh are the only ones that TSW will guarantee to fit the e9x M3. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327166 I've got the Beyern Mesh on my e24 M6 an really like the look and quality of them. And it's hard to beat the price.... __________________
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lucid Major General 423 Rep 8,022 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I ran a set of 18" Beyern Mesh during one winter on my E92 M3. No issues. I have the set for sale with TPMS. 3 of the wheels have curb rash--one of them severe but nothing functional. The price reflects that (considering TPMS costs $150 alone). I would like to get them out of my basement. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312446 __________________
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