Pic of my new HRE wheels!
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Re: Pic of my new HRE wheels!
Originally posted by kineda
Tires will be here this afternoon.
Can't wait to get it onto the coupe. 
Tires will be here this afternoon.
Can't wait to get it onto the coupe.
What a LIP!Cant wait to see mine.....still 3 more weeks!
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Originally posted by Harris
Yes. I think so. They should be, since you're paying so much for them!
Yes. I think so. They should be, since you're paying so much for them!
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Originally posted by FrankW
How much do they cost? for example: Terry's rim or the one you'll be getting?
How much do they cost? for example: Terry's rim or the one you'll be getting?
But those look like 543Rs to me and big ones too.
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Originally posted by FrankW
How much do they cost? for example: Terry's rim or the one you'll be getting?
How much do they cost? for example: Terry's rim or the one you'll be getting?
I am not getting HRE anymore.
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Originally posted by CRB
For the full story go to HRE website
But those look like 543Rs to me and big ones too.
For the full story go to HRE website
But those look like 543Rs to me and big ones too.
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Originally posted by kineda
There's nothing like forged baby! Brushed aluminum face and polished lip.
There's nothing like forged baby!
Brushed aluminum face and polished lip.
how much will it come out to after you get tires?
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Actually Brabus MB VI's would be in that range.. $1300+ and they aren't even forged. Heavy cast wheels.. no polished lip... two piece instead of three. So they still reign as the ripoff champion.
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Terry please post pics as soon as you can, those wheels are going to be BEAUTIFUL. They are so beautiful I would be hestitant to even drive with them! Just be sure to be on pothole patrol all the time, I've almost bent my rims a couple of times (and they are only 18"!)
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Originally posted by kineda
Actually Brabus MB VI's would be in that range.. $1300+ and they aren't even forged. Heavy cast wheels.. no polished lip... two piece instead of three. So they still reign as the ripoff champion.
Actually Brabus MB VI's would be in that range.. $1300+ and they aren't even forged. Heavy cast wheels.. no polished lip... two piece instead of three. So they still reign as the ripoff champion.
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Prices are on HREwheels.com. As far as tires go, I chose to go with Dunlop SP9000's which run about $200/pc. I don't have the exact price of the tires yet since I'm getting them after work today. But that's the ballpark price on Tirerack's site.
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Originally posted by FrankW
HOLY CRAP!! I'm lost with out words after checking out the pricing of the HRE rims. $1000 + dollars for a single freaking rim. That is simply too CRAZY!
HOLY CRAP!! I'm lost with out words after checking out the pricing of the HRE rims. $1000 + dollars for a single freaking rim. That is simply too CRAZY!
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Originally posted by kineda
Prices are on HREwheels.com. As far as tires go, I chose to go with Dunlop SP9000's which run about $200/pc. I don't have the exact price of the tires yet since I'm getting them after work today. But that's the ballpark price on Tirerack's site.
Prices are on HREwheels.com. As far as tires go, I chose to go with Dunlop SP9000's which run about $200/pc. I don't have the exact price of the tires yet since I'm getting them after work today. But that's the ballpark price on Tirerack's site.
u better get your self some good wheel locks if u do not already have them.i cant wait to see pics once their on your car.
they look good without tires i am sure they will look even better with them.
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Originally posted by kineda
These will be my show wheels.. so most of the time they'll be locked up in my garage.
These will be my show wheels.. so most of the time they'll be locked up in my garage.
btw- how much does each wheel weigh?
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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"!
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Re: Pic of my new HRE wheels!
Originally posted by kineda
Tires will be here this afternoon. Can't wait to get it onto the coupe.
Tires will be here this afternoon.
Can't wait to get it onto the coupe.
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HRE wheels sort of fall into the category if you have to ask the price then you can't afford them.
With information gathered from the HRE website and the sizes proffered by the owner.
HRE 540R series "base price"
19X8.5 = $1,362 per wheel
19X9.5 = $1,432 per wheel
For the brushed finish w/ clearcoat
$227.00 per wheel
The centercaps are an open question. Since they didn't appear in the picture that started this thread, I will assume that they are the "base" plastic tri-color HRE caps. Mercedes-Benz caps would add another $100 per wheel at least.
Quick math:
Fronts (1,362+227)X2=$3178
Rears ( 1,432+227)X2=$3318
Subtotal=$6,496 + shipping/handling, lug nuts and maybe caps.
50% up front and no refunds.
Remember, if you have to ask the price...do not covet HRE wheels!!!
BTW, if you have never seen the HRE 542 ( and 542R) they are twisted spoke wheels that are unique in that they are truly directional wheels. Custom made with spokes going opposite directions on opposite side of the car. Very cool and my personal favorite from HRE.
With information gathered from the HRE website and the sizes proffered by the owner.
HRE 540R series "base price"
19X8.5 = $1,362 per wheel
19X9.5 = $1,432 per wheel
For the brushed finish w/ clearcoat
$227.00 per wheel
The centercaps are an open question. Since they didn't appear in the picture that started this thread, I will assume that they are the "base" plastic tri-color HRE caps. Mercedes-Benz caps would add another $100 per wheel at least.
Quick math:
Fronts (1,362+227)X2=$3178
Rears ( 1,432+227)X2=$3318
Subtotal=$6,496 + shipping/handling, lug nuts and maybe caps.
50% up front and no refunds.
Remember, if you have to ask the price...do not covet HRE wheels!!!
BTW, if you have never seen the HRE 542 ( and 542R) they are twisted spoke wheels that are unique in that they are truly directional wheels. Custom made with spokes going opposite directions on opposite side of the car. Very cool and my personal favorite from HRE.
Last edited by CRB; Jan 25, 2003 at 12:32 PM.
