Pic of my new HRE wheels!
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From: From Oxnard; living in Ocean View Hills, San Diego, CA
'01 C320 SS
You picked a nice wheel! My wife balked at the cost also, but I wanted something I wouldn't see on every car I passed; hence the HRE purchase. They did cost $$$, so make sure you keep the proper tire pressure in them, or you will eventually be reward with a bent wheel. 35+ psi for the fronts...
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Originally posted by CRB
HRE wheels sort of fall into the category if you have to ask the price then you can't afford them.
HRE wheels sort of fall into the category if you have to ask the price then you can't afford them.
I am sure that there are TONS of million even billionaires that can easily afford even 10 grand or more on wheels and do not even know of HRE or even care to follow wheel companies.
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
That is one of the stupidest things i've ever heard!
I am sure that there are TONS of million even billionaires that can easily afford even 10 grand or more on wheels and do not even know of HRE or even care to follow wheel companies.
That is one of the stupidest things i've ever heard!
I am sure that there are TONS of million even billionaires that can easily afford even 10 grand or more on wheels and do not even know of HRE or even care to follow wheel companies.
My point was that many people see HRE wheels and say in quick order,
1. Wow, those are some really nice wheels.
2. I want some of those wheels.
3. How much were they those wheels?
4. Jesus, you are joking....Right?
I think, that the decision to buy HRE wheels is one that is seldom clouded with rational calculations of money spent. Certainly, esthetic. Perhaps, emotional. But, at the end of the day, they are just wheels.
I am in complete agreement with your point about TONS of millionaires being unaware of the existance of HRE or their products. Few people of any socio-economic level are car enthusiasts and even fewer still are willing to pay the price of HRE for wheels.
Last edited by CRB; 01-25-2003 at 08:41 PM.
#31
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Originally posted by session
Wheels are worth $6500 of value to you? Amazing.
I can't imagine spending 1/4 of the price of my car on wheels.
Wheels are worth $6500 of value to you? Amazing.
I can't imagine spending 1/4 of the price of my car on wheels.
#32
Pros of Forged/HRE vs cast:
PROS:
Stronger for any given weight
Lighter for any required application strength
Multi-piece wheels can replace rim sections or center if damaged
More open designs for better brake ventilation
One-piece forged wheels are lightest* (Not multi-piece like HRE)
Forged wheels hold chrome plating better than cast wheels
CONS
Cost,COST, COST
Risk of theft
*RENNtech has a forged one-piece 19X9 wheel that they say is only twenty pounds. An HRE of that size would be weigh quite a bit more.
PROS:
Stronger for any given weight
Lighter for any required application strength
Multi-piece wheels can replace rim sections or center if damaged
More open designs for better brake ventilation
One-piece forged wheels are lightest* (Not multi-piece like HRE)
Forged wheels hold chrome plating better than cast wheels
CONS
Cost,COST, COST
Risk of theft
*RENNtech has a forged one-piece 19X9 wheel that they say is only twenty pounds. An HRE of that size would be weigh quite a bit more.
Last edited by CRB; 01-25-2003 at 08:43 PM.
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2002 C240
Originally posted by Harris
If you know that I am going to pay USD1500 JUST ON SHIPPING! Then I guess you will say I am the "King of Stupid"!
If you know that I am going to pay USD1500 JUST ON SHIPPING! Then I guess you will say I am the "King of Stupid"!
#36
Good Lord man!!! those are some NICEEEEEEE WHEELLSSSSS. You better be careful of where you park though. $1500 is A LOT per wheel but if you guys think that's expensive, go look at some 26" spinning wheels. I saw a set that ran up to $30,000. I think they had diamonds on them or something. CRAZY stuff. But hey, don't worry about the price, whatever makes you happy makes you happy huh? You worked hard for your money and you should be able to buy whatever you want. Whoever puts you down for the wheels is only jealous of your car.....cuz I sure am, you rich filthy snob.