Why are HRE wheels so expensive....What's the deal with them?
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Actually, looks wise I cannot imagine another rim I would use on my car. I am a big fan of their designs (as were iforged/DEP etc :0 j/kj/kj/k)
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I was refering to them, not HRE obviously.
Originally Posted by BrabusW203
They are not light? Who are you kidding here. Go weigh your average 19" Brabus Monoblock, or Lorinsers, or Carlssons (except for carlsson ultra-lights, which cost 2.8k each). Those things weigh avg of 34-39
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
have u ever even seen an HRE wheel in person?
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
have u ever even seen an HRE wheel in person?
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Originally Posted by nukblazi
Yes. They do look nice, however I must say that I personally like the look of my $102 a piece Flik Lex wheels. Easy to replace too, F repairing them.
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Originally Posted by nukblazi
Yes. They do look nice, however I must say that I personally like the look of my $102 a piece Flik Lex wheels. Easy to replace too, F repairing them.
for the money, i agree it is a nice looking wheel as well. but there are a few good looking inexpensive wheels, but that still does not make sense to call HRE ugly when they have very simple designs. but oh well, everyones got there own opinions, i know if HRE wheels cost about 1k for a set of 4 wheel suddenly most people would love them.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
I know if HRE wheels cost about 1k for a set of 4 wheel suddenly most people would love them.
IMHO, I'm way too tighta$$ed to pay that much for rims, esp. in NJ, where they bend so easily, even moderate 18 inchers.
I do really like them, and the customization is a very nice option, esp. the various finishes/center caps available. If I hit the lottery...
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Originally Posted by caliboy
I mean 5k for a set of rims that is not even full faced is just crazy
Just messin with ya
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
And they are hella light!
My 17x8 $102 wheels are lighter than the norm HRE of the same size and the SSR Competition is lighter than the 17x8.5 HRE Competition. Easier to replace when damaged, etc., etc., etc...
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Originally Posted by caliboy
Huh? 
Some would make analogous comments about MB in general this past decade....but yet you still see a whole forum including YOU driving around in Benzo's. What's your point BIG MAN? Talking here about rims that frankly look alright for an outstanding amount of money. Just wondering why so expensive is all. I think I got the response I was looking for... Forged, Reputation, and Custom(aka no spacers/no rubbing) made to your car makes a good arguement compensating for the OK looks in IMO.
Some would make analogous comments about MB in general this past decade....but yet you still see a whole forum including YOU driving around in Benzo's. What's your point BIG MAN? Talking here about rims that frankly look alright for an outstanding amount of money. Just wondering why so expensive is all. I think I got the response I was looking for... Forged, Reputation, and Custom(aka no spacers/no rubbing) made to your car makes a good arguement compensating for the OK looks in IMO.
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Originally Posted by Deutscher_Wagen
Why would someone pay $260,000 for a Farrari when they could just buy a light weight Geo Metro? That's crazy!
Just messin with ya
Just messin with ya
Those things were so dispensable it's not even funny!!! LOL! Geo! ahahaha LMAO!I got your point FOO! lol!
