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Old 05-22-2018, 12:30 PM
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HRE Wheels | Re-Introducing the G.O.A.T. - 20th Anniversary of the HRE 540!





The 540 Series is one of the most iconic wheel styles we’ve ever created. Originally launched in the late ’90s, the 540 Series quickly became one of HRE’s hottest sellers on cars like the E46 M3, Porsche 996 Turbo and C5 Corvette.

To commemorate our 40th Anniversary in 2018, we’ve revived just the 540 mesh style, re-engineering it to work with today’s most exclusive sports cars and SUVs, bringing a little bit of the 90’s back to enjoy.

The result is a better 540 ready to take on the next 20 years.


HRE 540 Specifications
Available in 17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22" and 24"
Lifetime Limited Structural Warranty and 2 Year Finish Warranty
Modular 3-Piece
Aerospace-grade 6061-T6 forged aluminum for high strength-to-weight ratio
Engineered to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia for maximum performance and handling
CNC machined to custom specifications for your specific application
OE TPMS and lug hardware compatible for ease of installation
Center lock options available
Starts at $1100 per wheel


Available in 3 outer lip styles:

540
Standard flange with step lip (not available in 24" till late this year)


540C
Rolled flange with step lip (not available in 17")


540R
Rolled flange with reverse drop center



Audi S5 Sportback:
HRE 540C
20x10.5
Polished Dark Clear centers & Polished Clear outers


LINK TO FULL S5 SPORTBACK PHOTOSHOOT

BMW E46 M3:
HRE 540
19x9 & 19x10
Polished Clear centers & outers


LINK TO FULL E46 M3 PHOTOSHOOT

BMW F82 M4:
HRE 540
20x9.5 & 20x10
Polished Dark Clear centers & Polished Clear outers


LINK TO FULL F82 M4 PHOTOSHOOT

BMW F80 M3:
HRE 540
19x9.5 & 19x11
Satin Black centers & outers


LINK TO FULL F80 M3 PHOTOSHOOT

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS:
HRE 540C
21x9.5 & 21x12.5
Satin Black centers & Gloss Black outers


LINK TO FULL Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS PHOTOSHOOT


Volkswagen Golf GTI:
HRE 540
19x8.5
Brushed Gold centers & Polished Clear outers


LINK TO FULL Volkswagen GTI PHOTOSHOOT


Thank you so much for taking a look and thank you to all who have purchased HRE wheels in the last 40 years. We look forward to another 40 years in the industry producing the highest quality custom made to order wheels around.
Old 06-07-2018, 07:01 PM
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Flange/Lip differences between each model can be seen here.












Here are the lips side by side so you can more easily see the differences between each flange style.
HRE 540

HRE 540C

HRE 540R


Which is your favorite?
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HRE 540 with Satin Black Center, Gloss Black Outer, and Gloss Red Fasteners!

How would you fashion your HRE 540? So many colors to choose from, what would you do? See the color list below the 540 photos!


















Post up what color combinations you would do!
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Could you build these in 18" front and rear and still clear the front calipers on a GTR with carbon brakes?
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I would consider wheels if they were not so ridiculously priced.

How many more would you sell if they were say 1300/ wheel??
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Originally Posted by BenzGTR
Could you build these in 18" front and rear and still clear the front calipers on a GTR with carbon brakes?
18" will not clear the peak of the front caliper, so there would be interference there. Best bet since your brakes are so massive, go with a 19" front and 20" rear like factory if you need a set up for the race track.

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I would consider wheels if they were not so ridiculously priced.

How many more would you sell if they were say 1300/ wheel??
Considering the starting price is $1100/per wheel, probably pretty well.
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Originally Posted by HRE_Jurrian
HRE 540 with Satin Black Center, Gloss Black Outer, and Gloss Red Fasteners!

How would you fashion your HRE 540? So many colors to choose from, what would you do? See the color list below the 540 photos!


















Post up what color combinations you would do!

Wow, that's a fresh wheel and color scheme too.
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I would consider wheels if they were not so ridiculously priced.

How many more would you sell if they were say 1300/ wheel??
You mad bro?
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