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Old 02-27-2007, 09:48 PM
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Default Why are HRE wheels soooooo expensive?...

I'm in the majority of whom think the stock wheels look great, but I still like being different sometimes. I have some SSR wheels with the winter tires, which have a polished lip and cleaning them is so much easier than the stocks. There are several similar style HRE wheels to the stock ones, and with options of being polished, but I'm trying to justify the expense. Is it because of the strength, or the weight, or just the name?
By the way, I'm thinking of the 891R or 890R's
Old 02-27-2007, 09:59 PM
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Default its all the name. they're not really so great. a few racing clubs have banned them due to failure.

so if they're expensive for any reason, its not quality.
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Default I'm not so sure if they were actually banned. Some say it was just a rumour...

In any case I would <b>NOT</b> pay that kind of money for them.
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because they are custom, you can order any of their models in any color shape size and spec...they dont mass produce the wheels

you can go with iForged if u want to save some money
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Default They were banned from competition use by several racing leagues...

as well as many DE Organizations. It definitely was not a rumor.
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Default I don't like that they will vibrate in the rain. I actually don't believe they are any stronger than

your good stock wheel.
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Default Because they are essentially custom wheels and they do not allow for major discounts

891s would look sharp on the car. I have 841s on my 911 and they look gorgeous.

Talk to Peter at www.wheelexperts.com - he's the man when it comes to high end wheels!
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you forgot a keyword....*not* haha
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Thanks bud.


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