A while back (June '06), I posted this thread regarding my then-new HRE 547R's with graphite metallic centers and polished lip section: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/151860-finally-got-my-wheels.html

This was the posted image: https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...4&d=1150161255

Fast-forward two years and after some waiting for HRE to complete the refinishing job and here's what I've got now...

Matte grey centers (HRE-spec color) with Barolo Red metallic (MB-spec) inner and outer lip sections. The continuous color of the inner and outer rim sections gives the rims, especially the rears, a 'steamroller' effect when looking through the wheel. Looking at the posted images, I should note that the centers look matte grey - they look like they have a touch of yellow or gold in the photos...they do not in person. Also, the Barolo Red metallic is darker normally, but I shot the rims in direct sunlight to show the gradient difference between the curved lip which faces the sun, and the horizontal part of the lip section which is shaded...giving it a deep burgundy hue. Geez, I hope that makes sense...

I have to admit, I didn't immediately like the color combo, even though I picked it and mocked up several combos in Photoshop. However, it's grown on me, and I'm not likely to see another combo like this one anywhere in the state. Now that I've rolled on them for two months, and between the looks I get and the stance it has while parked, I'm positively nuts over the look... It does draw some attention...I get people rolling up along side asking me what kind of wheels they are, hey- those look awesome, wow - those are HREs?!?!?, etc. For me, the look has a seriously sport-oriented look, without going pure race-look (blacked out), and I was pretty tired of the polished lip - keeping it clean and, frankly, everyone's got em... Not that there's anything wrong with that!

Enjoy...




Regards,

Ryan

 

Slick! Very unique. I like it.

 

Very unique!

 

Well thats definitely different Can't say I dislike or like but to each their own and if you are happy I commend you on stepping outside of the box.

IMHO if your faces were the same as your car (Brilliant Silver?) that might have been a good look too???

 

Love the rims, but I preferred the polished look. Definitely unique though.

 

wow!!! i think im about to copy your idea.. except the face in brilliant silver like vic55 said

 

Looks unique... I like it.

 

These rims stand out!

 

i like em... def very nice rims!

 

VERY sweet! I haven't seen that color combo before. Mucho kudos!

-Aaron

 

+1

 

looks good, not my cup of tea, but its nice

 

Thanks go to Neal @ Euroteck Motorsports for the new tires, Nitto Invo's 245/35-19 in front and 285/30-19 out back. Thanks Neal! Car looks sharp with the squared-off shoulder on the rears vs. the PS2's I was running in a 275 rear spec!

Regards,

Ryan

 

I'm seeing all red x's.

 

+1

 

Interesting...

 

Rims are sweet but I am not sure if they are right for your car...

I think seeing them in person may change my view.

 

Cool wheel but red lip look out of place with a silver car. Black or polish/chrome would look awesome.

 

Interesting....
I think it might look better on a black colored car.

 

Those wheels would look hot on a Supra or any other Japanese ride. I think the color takes the classy look away.

 

I think that looks BOMB!

Good job that's awesome!

 

pretty bold move for any E55...

I like it!

 

Would have to agree. Red wheels belong on a more agressive looking car.

 

I appreciate the feedback - both positive and constructive. The look isn't for everyone, to be sure.

The Barolo Red metallic color is actually a dark red, almost burgundy metallic shade. Like the new ///M3 and the new CL63, it looks better in person than I was able to capture in images.

Roll on...

Thanks again!

Regards,

Ryan

 

WOW!!!!! I LOVE THE COLOR!! I might have to go and pony up the dough to get a set...