Jangy commits to HREs
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Actually, it is nice. I like the traditional look. It was either HRE or BBs for me.
The Renntech was an option, but they did not offer the fitting and custom sizing needed. "i got a regular 9.5 max in rear and 9 in front with 245s and 275s. You won't get anything else to work". It is simply not true.
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ya i cant wait untill you slap on thoes big tires and tell me they work so i can order my rims. i guess we are alike in the tire part i dont like the streched out tire look. and 295s will look good.
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At last, I can sleep, Jangster is getting a set. Its almost as exciting as the wife getting a set of store boughts.
HRE's are not played out IMO- wheels that are played out stop selling.
HRE's are not played out IMO- wheels that are played out stop selling.
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Can you post some Pic's?
HREs ordered. It finally happened. I'm in. Going with the C22s in Hyperblack. For now, we are going 18X9 up front and 18X10.5 in the rear. I am planning to beg them to try 9.5 up front to see if there is a chance. 10.5 in the rear is perfect for the 295s and I'll go with 275s up front. Can't wait for the test fits to begin. I got a feeling that they will have a nice setup for our rides, if HRE is receptive to my requests. I am local to them and understand that it may take time, so we'll see how much effort they choose to put in. Anything is better that running 245s on the front with 19s.
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Haha losing a little power to gain grip is a no brainer for me. Actually going Renntech, if they keep up the customer service.
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hey jangy, do you have any actual weight measurements for stock and c22 18inch rims? will the fatter tyres add much weight?
18x10.5, that will look fatter than a 20x10.5 correct? as the rim height/width ratio is lower?
have you done any photochops with the c22's?!
18x10.5, that will look fatter than a 20x10.5 correct? as the rim height/width ratio is lower?
have you done any photochops with the c22's?!
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OEM 18X9 = 29lbs
OEM 18X9.5 = 32lbs (since they add the metal)
Yes, wider tires add weight, but also add grip. Perfection is all about balance.
HRE weights: (obviously I'll weigh when I get them for actual)
I am hearing 20lbs for 19s, which implies that 18s are lighter.
Yes, an 18 will look wider than a 19 simply due to ratio BUT that can also be controlled by tire aspect ratio. My overall diameters are identical to stock, so I am only going wider, not taller.
I do have a photochop, but can't post pics for now. PM me your email and I'll send you the "look" I love it.
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downside of the reverse lip is that it collects water. After washing my 547r there would always be a puddle inside the wheel. Supposedly if you drive in the rain, it could throw the wheel off balance at higher speeds.
I think it looks much better, and for the few times it rains in socal, I'll take my wife's QX56
I think it looks much better, and for the few times it rains in socal, I'll take my wife's QX56
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The stepped lip wheels will make the wheels appear smaller because you lose a little bit of face area but looks really good on certain wheels. It gives you that distinct look when rolling. I can't explain it you'd have to see it in person. 
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I guess I'll get a good look at the when I go in for my test fit. Other than looks, does how the tire get mounted matter? Does the reverse mean the tire will be mounted from the back face?
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downside of the reverse lip is that it collects water. After washing my 547r there would always be a puddle inside the wheel. Supposedly if you drive in the rain, it could throw the wheel off balance at higher speeds.
I think it looks much better, and for the few times it rains in socal, I'll take my wife's QX56
I think it looks much better, and for the few times it rains in socal, I'll take my wife's QX56
