Where is the best/cheapest place to buy HREs
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Where is the best/cheapest place to buy HREs
Doing some wheel research and wanted to know if there is already an opinion on where to buy, and where to get the best deal.
Thanks, guys
Thanks, guys
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Whatever you do don't go to Wheels Boutique.
There are local wheel shop that can get great prices on iForged. Let me know if you want their contact info. I don't think they sell HRE's.
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There are local wheel shop that can get great prices on iForged. Let me know if you want their contact info. I don't think they sell HRE's.
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Originally Posted by slamar1
Doing some wheel research and wanted to know if there is already an opinion on where to buy, and where to get the best deal.
Thanks, guys
Thanks, guys
Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Whatever you do don't go to Wheels Boutique.
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What's wrong with Wheels Boutique?
In addition to that, on the first set I paid for etched metal center caps which I never received. On the second set they charged me $1,000 to chrome the lips which was a total rip off.
Overall -- just a very unpleasent experience.
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wheelsboutique is the best, i just called HRE and they said wheelexperts doesnt sell hre anymore and wheelsboutique is their largest dealer
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I would like to formally retract my statements above. Ben of Wheels Boutique personally contacted me to explain his position and sincerely apolgize for the mix up.
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Well, then who is the one to get them from??
I think I am going with 19x9 front and 19x10 rears. Still not sure on offset or tire size. Can anyone tell me what setups work? I do not want to deal with rubbing, etc. The object here is to go wider, not necessarily taller.
Oh yeah, to stay on topic, which dealer and why?
I think I am going with 19x9 front and 19x10 rears. Still not sure on offset or tire size. Can anyone tell me what setups work? I do not want to deal with rubbing, etc. The object here is to go wider, not necessarily taller.
Oh yeah, to stay on topic, which dealer and why?
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My friend's company. His name is Raja. He deals with pro atheletes in the DC area and has a very successful aftermarket business. He's an authorized HRE seller nationwide, excellent prices. Tell him, Amer sent you.
Good luck.
Amer
My friend's company. His name is Raja. He deals with pro atheletes in the DC area and has a very successful aftermarket business. He's an authorized HRE seller nationwide, excellent prices. Tell him, Amer sent you.
Good luck.
Amer
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
I purchased a second set of the wheels from them and returned the first set for a credit. I went as far as to dispute it with American Express. Only after that did I receive the credit I was due. It was just a big mess.
In addition to that, on the first set I paid for etched metal center caps which I never received. On the second set they charged me $1,000 to chrome the lips which was a total rip off.
Overall -- just a very unpleasent experience.
In addition to that, on the first set I paid for etched metal center caps which I never received. On the second set they charged me $1,000 to chrome the lips which was a total rip off.
Overall -- just a very unpleasent experience.
I asked if they were yours and they said that they were.
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Originally Posted by MCOUPIN
Did you see that they tried to sell them on EBAY earlier this month for $3500.00? (Buy it now)
I asked if they were yours and they said that they were.
I asked if they were yours and they said that they were.
Originally Posted by jangy
Well, then who is the one to get them from??
I think I am going with 19x9 front and 19x10 rears. Still not sure on offset or tire size. Can anyone tell me what setups work? I do not want to deal with rubbing, etc. The object here is to go wider, not necessarily taller.
Oh yeah, to stay on topic, which dealer and why?
I think I am going with 19x9 front and 19x10 rears. Still not sure on offset or tire size. Can anyone tell me what setups work? I do not want to deal with rubbing, etc. The object here is to go wider, not necessarily taller.
Oh yeah, to stay on topic, which dealer and why?
The whole credit thing was an issue, but in their defense there was hurricane damage in florida that shut down UPS and FedEx terminals and that's what caused the big mix up with the return. So it wasn't really Wheels Boutique's fault. Just a series of unfortunate events that really ticked me off.
All in all, Ben was always very responsive and gave me a heck of a deal on the HRE's.
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Originally Posted by MCHE55
wheelsboutique is the best, i just called HRE and they said wheelexperts doesnt sell hre anymore and wheelsboutique is their largest dealer
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I'm surprised you guys aren't supporting MBWorld sponsors 
Send an e-mail to info@euroteckmotorsports.com with what you want -- Neal is really true on giving the best prices he can as well as giving best service.
I should know, I used to work with him.
Peter - Any summer openings?
Send an e-mail to info@euroteckmotorsports.com with what you want -- Neal is really true on giving the best prices he can as well as giving best service.
I should know, I used to work with him.
Peter - Any summer openings?
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
I'm surprised you guys aren't supporting MBWorld sponsors
Send an e-mail to info@euroteckmotorsports.com with what you want -- Neal is really true on giving the best prices he can as well as giving best service.
I should know, I used to work with him.
Peter - Any summer openings?
Send an e-mail to info@euroteckmotorsports.com with what you want -- Neal is really true on giving the best prices he can as well as giving best service.
I should know, I used to work with him.
Peter - Any summer openings?
We moved from Houston to Dallas, you feel like moving up here
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Sorry - i had to at least defend myself.
We moved from Houston to Dallas, you feel like moving up here
We moved from Houston to Dallas, you feel like moving up here
Dallas? Too far, maybe if I go to UT I'll visit. I know a bunch of F-chatters and lots of MBWorlders are in Dallas -- that's a fifteen minute (for me..
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So risky...are you saying that Neil is the sponsor out of the ones we are hearing about? Does anybody who the MCHE55 is affiliated with. It is crap and I worry about people who do business that way.
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So risky...are you saying that Neil is the sponsor out of the ones we are hearing about? Does anybody who the MCHE55 is affiliated with. It is crap and I worry about people who do business that way.
Anyone who is unsure about our company's reputation is free to call HRE and ask about our account history. They can tell you the amount of orders placed, payment history, high credit, etc....You can also search the forums under our company name to see feedback from our customers. You may also search for the same on the other forums 6speedonline.com, e46fanatics,com or audiworld.com where we have countless unbiased references.
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Originally Posted by jangy
Well, then who is the one to get them from??
I think I am going with 19x9 front and 19x10 rears. Still not sure on offset or tire size. Can anyone tell me what setups work? I do not want to deal with rubbing, etc. The object here is to go wider, not necessarily taller.
I think I am going with 19x9 front and 19x10 rears. Still not sure on offset or tire size. Can anyone tell me what setups work? I do not want to deal with rubbing, etc. The object here is to go wider, not necessarily taller.
19x9 et 35 (you can use 19x8.5 et 28 same frontspace also - saves about $100 and fits the same tire)
19x10 et 35
245/35/19
275/30/19
optional rear 285/30/19 is using et higher than 37. This setup is virtually the same OD as the factory setup 245/40/18 and 265/35/18.
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So risky...are you saying that Neil is the sponsor out of the ones we are hearing about?
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Originally Posted by lee2375
I believe he either works for or used to work for Wheels Boutique. I met him and Carlos at SEMA in 2004, they seemed really nice in person.
Anyone who is unsure about our company's reputation is free to call HRE and ask about our account history. They can tell you the amount of orders placed, payment history, high credit, etc....You can also search the forums under our company name to see feedback from our customers. You may also search for the same on the other forums 6speedonline.com, e46fanatics,com or audiworld.com where we have countless unbiased references.
Anyone who is unsure about our company's reputation is free to call HRE and ask about our account history. They can tell you the amount of orders placed, payment history, high credit, etc....You can also search the forums under our company name to see feedback from our customers. You may also search for the same on the other forums 6speedonline.com, e46fanatics,com or audiworld.com where we have countless unbiased references.
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Originally Posted by slamar1
Doing some wheel research and wanted to know if there is already an opinion on where to buy, and where to get the best deal.
Thanks, guys
Thanks, guys
Lots of places to buy HRE wheels. For me, when you buy from Peter at Wheel Experts, you get it all... best prices, great service, peace of mind and other things.
I have bought 4 sets of HRE wheels from Peter in a little over 2 years. Each set arrived at my door in the time frame quoted and fit perfectly.
