New Breyton GTS's Vibrate... ?

northerndoc · 04-09-2009, 08:56 PM

Just had these put on tonight, got to driving home and noticed some vibration starting at about 55mph and up. Not real bad, but still shouldn't be there. Tires have about 60 mi on them now, just wondering if anyone out there has these on an e90 335i sport and has had vibration issues. I don't know if these need hubcentric rings or not. Searching hasn't turned up anything on the subject. Also, would anyone out there happen to know the centerbore dia of these wheels in case I need to order spacers? Thanks!

KkSc · 04-09-2009, 09:10 PM

it happened to me when i got my breyton, and i tried to un-mount the tire and re-mount it back, then this issue has gone!!!

E30M3Driver · 04-11-2009, 10:37 AM

Could be a tire issue, a wheel issue or a balance problem. What brand of tire? What was the quality of the install shop? Do they have roadforce balancing equipment?

northerndoc · 04-12-2009, 07:31 PM

Tires are General Exclaim UHP's. As for the quality of the install shop- well, I wish I knew for sure, but it's Discount Tire. Some of them seem to have skilled help, others, not so much. I would assume since it is a rather new location, they have roadforce balancing equipment. I attempted to remove and remount the wheels/tires today and then re-torque them to specs, but didn't feel any real improvement. Thankfully the vibration/shimmy isn't bad, but it still doesn't feel like it should. I can't pinpoint whether it's coming from the front or back either, although you can feel it in the wheel pretty well. This Friday I will be heading back to the shop to have them re-check all the wheels for balance. Also going to head to the dealer and have them align the car as well, since I haven't had it done since I bought it. IF anyone has any other ideas I'd love to hear 'em. Thanks!

Gary@TireRack · 04-13-2009, 08:45 AM

None of the GTS wheels need rings for your car, so that can't be it. If you bought them from us directly, my customer service dept can assist with directing you to a recommended installer and reimburse you for costs of diagnosing and correcting the issue. They can be reached at 1-800-428-8355, ext 360.

If you bought them on your own (not from us), try to find a shop that has a Hunter "road force" balancing machine.

04-09-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
northerndoc New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 07' E90 335i Sedan 6MT Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Da Nort'woods... MI iTrader: (0)	New Breyton GTS's Vibrate... ? Just had these put on tonight, got to driving home and noticed some vibration starting at about 55mph and up. Not real bad, but still shouldn't be there. Tires have about 60 mi on them now, just wondering if anyone out there has these on an e90 335i sport and has had vibration issues. I don't know if these need hubcentric rings or not. Searching hasn't turned up anything on the subject. Also, would anyone out there happen to know the centerbore dia of these wheels in case I need to order spacers? Thanks!
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04-09-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	it happened to me when i got my breyton, and i tried to un-mount the tire and re-mount it back, then this issue has gone!!! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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04-11-2009, 10:37 AM	#3
E30M3Driver Captain 37 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C, 97 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here, there iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00] 1989 BMW M3 [8.20]	Could be a tire issue, a wheel issue or a balance problem. What brand of tire? What was the quality of the install shop? Do they have roadforce balancing equipment? __________________ Performance Center Delivery, June 21, 2013: 2013 E92 335is \| Le Mans Blue \| Gray Leather with Black \| 6MT \| 19" Style 313's \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler \|
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04-12-2009, 07:31 PM	#4
northerndoc New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 07' E90 335i Sedan 6MT Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Da Nort'woods... MI iTrader: (0)	Tires are General Exclaim UHP's. As for the quality of the install shop- well, I wish I knew for sure, but it's Discount Tire. Some of them seem to have skilled help, others, not so much. I would assume since it is a rather new location, they have roadforce balancing equipment. I attempted to remove and remount the wheels/tires today and then re-torque them to specs, but didn't feel any real improvement. Thankfully the vibration/shimmy isn't bad, but it still doesn't feel like it should. I can't pinpoint whether it's coming from the front or back either, although you can feel it in the wheel pretty well. This Friday I will be heading back to the shop to have them re-check all the wheels for balance. Also going to head to the dealer and have them align the car as well, since I haven't had it done since I bought it. IF anyone has any other ideas I'd love to hear 'em. Thanks!
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04-13-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
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)	None of the GTS wheels need rings for your car, so that can't be it. If you bought them from us directly, my customer service dept can assist with directing you to a recommended installer and reimburse you for costs of diagnosing and correcting the issue. They can be reached at 1-800-428-8355, ext 360. If you bought them on your own (not from us), try to find a shop that has a Hunter "road force" balancing machine. __________________ 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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