FS: HRE P44SC
01-23-2013, 11:47 PM
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I agree it's a bit insane.. But after purchasing my first set, I realized the high quality comes with a premium.. Some will say it's not worth it, but for me they are worth every penny as I get tons of compliments.
Wheels are like watches, they are worth what the collector or buyer is willing to pay.
Wheels are like watches, they are worth what the collector or buyer is willing to pay.
01-24-2013, 12:04 AM
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No, but they require bracelet which is sometimes more expensive than tires.. Lol
Come on Nat, don't be cheap buy new tires, and slap on ur new ADV on ur car.
Come on Nat, don't be cheap buy new tires, and slap on ur new ADV on ur car.
01-24-2013, 12:16 AM
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Fine watches require tune-ups though. The tune up on my Omega was 1/4 of the cost of the watch itself. Granted, there were some parts that needed to be replaced.
If you think $7k is steep, my body shop guy showed me a set of rims a customer ordered that set him back $25k.
If you think $7k is steep, my body shop guy showed me a set of rims a customer ordered that set him back $25k.
01-24-2013, 12:26 AM
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01-24-2013, 12:27 AM
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Fine watches require tune-ups though. The tune up on my Omega was 1/4 of the cost of the watch itself. Granted, there were some parts that needed to be replaced.
If you think $7k is steep, my body shop guy showed me a set of rims a customer ordered that set him back $25k.
If you think $7k is steep, my body shop guy showed me a set of rims a customer ordered that set him back $25k.
01-24-2013, 12:48 AM
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Perhaps, but from what I hear about HREs and from things I read elsewhere, it seems like HREs are as top of the line as you can get without spending ridiculous amounts of money. Sure, $7k is steep, but compare alternatively priced rims and see what kind of quality you get.
01-25-2013, 12:24 AM
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MAN! If these were 19 inches and in a tinted brush finish i'd be all over these!!
$7200 sounds about right for WHEELS ONLY. $6000 is a great deal.
When I purchased my first MB and came onto the scene I
when I saw the prices for some of the wheels being offered for MB owners. Especially HRE.
I've seen and followed a few videos of HRE on youtube and such. The wheels are expensive and I'd like to take a tour of their facility the next time I head back to California to visit family. I'm sure the tour will reveal quite a bit in why the wheels are priced the way they are.
I come from an engineering background and build airplanes for a living so I understand a little bit about how a product is designed and manufactured. Obtaining the proper tooling, equipment, material, cnc programming, can add up real quick.
$7200 sounds about right for WHEELS ONLY. $6000 is a great deal.
When I purchased my first MB and came onto the scene I
when I saw the prices for some of the wheels being offered for MB owners. Especially HRE.I've seen and followed a few videos of HRE on youtube and such. The wheels are expensive and I'd like to take a tour of their facility the next time I head back to California to visit family. I'm sure the tour will reveal quite a bit in why the wheels are priced the way they are.
I come from an engineering background and build airplanes for a living so I understand a little bit about how a product is designed and manufactured. Obtaining the proper tooling, equipment, material, cnc programming, can add up real quick.
01-25-2013, 10:10 PM
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01-26-2013, 12:54 AM
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I agree Eric @ Supreme Power has the best deal & great communication while I was shopping for some friend's Vorsteiner diffuser.. But none of them had pulled the trigger yet.
01-26-2013, 01:14 AM
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I agree it's a bit insane.. But after purchasing my first set, I realized the high quality comes with a premium.. Some will say it's not worth it, but for me they are worth every penny as I get tons of compliments.
Wheels are like watches, they are worth what the collector or buyer is willing to pay.
Wheels are like watches, they are worth what the collector or buyer is willing to pay.
01-27-2013, 09:47 AM
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Has anyone swooped these yet?! They're a perfect set for a white or silver/grey C63!
Would these fit in on a 08 model? I'm still happy with my 19's!
Would these fit in on a 08 model? I'm still happy with my 19's!
