Used 20" HRE P43's or 19" BBS CH-Rs

lambobambo · 07-14-2010, 11:22 AM

help me, i cant decide....

I have the option to buy a set of USED 20" HRE P43s with a set of new Falken tyres fitted
OR a new set of BBS CHR in 19" with decent new tyres.
Both are about the same cost, but the HRE would be double if new...

But i cant decide, Im put off the HRE's due to the 20" (a concern due to the poor roads in the UK, and the cheap tyres...), but then the brand and fact that they are forged swings back in their favour.
The BBS look great and i can get them in 19" with the tyres of my choice, but thye are cast & weigh alot...

What would you do?

M II · 07-14-2010, 12:15 PM

I say go for the HRE wheels.

More exclusive and again - they're forged and more durable than any cast wheel that's out there - including the BBS CH-Rs.

Victory Road · 07-14-2010, 01:08 PM

Between those two choices I think it really comes down to which you think looks better. The performance of 20" P40 vs 19" CH-R is going to be very similar. The Durability between the HRE and the CH-R is going to be a negligible difference.

Which do YOU think looks better?

KiokenM3 · 07-14-2010, 09:29 PM

i like bbs ch-r

PunjabiM3 · 07-14-2010, 10:19 PM

19" CH-R no doubt! I doubt the 20" HRE is much stronger and the CH-R is a better looking wheel than the P43.

aus · 07-15-2010, 12:34 AM

Get one of the RAC wheels for sale here.

MrHarris · 07-15-2010, 04:08 AM

I'd get the P43's only on one condition --- you are dumped! If you're riding really low then I think going the 19" route would be better.

lambobambo · 07-15-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

I'd get the P43's only on one condition --- you are dumped! If you're riding really low then I think going the 19" route would be better.

What do you mean by that?
Im currently on Eibach springs. I would like to be low, but hate that very low look.

GTM_Challenge · 07-15-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by **********s II

I say go for the HRE wheels.

More exclusive and again - they're forged and more durable than any cast wheel that's out there - including the BBS CH-Rs.

I love HRE wheels, and have used them on many cars, but do you have data to support that they are more durable than the CH-R cast wheel? With the amount of testing BBS does i would be suprised. What is more likely is the durability of each is similar, but the BBS, being cast has some more weight compared to the forged HRE. granted the BBS are about half the cost of a comparable HRE.

bavarian06 · 07-15-2010, 11:29 AM

the ch-r. the design is newier vs the played out hre.

hre are nice and they have built up a nice brand recognition for themselves (commanding a high price premium). however, bbs is race proven. my 2cents.

ddigangi · 07-17-2010, 04:36 PM

both are beauties but i would go with the HRE's

FruitCake · 07-17-2010, 05:01 PM

BBS>HRE

Bokke · 07-17-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Get one of the RAC wheels for sale here.

+1

richardbb85 · 07-17-2010, 06:38 PM

BBS for sure

lambobambo · 07-20-2010, 04:08 PM

ahhhhh i caneee decide!

graider · 07-21-2010, 12:11 AM

CHR. it looks more classy. the HRE design looks kinda cheap.

Labrada_Exoticz · 07-21-2010, 12:15 AM

I'd take the HRE's for sure. No doubt about it.

dawgdog · 07-21-2010, 06:36 AM

I'd be reluctant to go to 20" wheels even if they look better. I have stock 19" wheels and prefer my track setup with 18" wheels for both comfort and performance.

Ryan@IND · 07-21-2010, 07:21 PM

instead of expensive "used" forged wheel with halfway decent tire, I would do a NEW BBS CH-R with awesome tire of your choice.

wheel Weight is a big concern for everyone but, I personally don't care for it too much when you are comparing 2 quality wheels like HRE and BBS, especially since it is a street set up.

I think that a good tire is the right way to go. The tire really connects you to the road and is responsible for performance, noise, driveability and feel, all together.

My Vote: BBS CH-R with a good solid tire!~

07-14-2010, 11:22 AM	#1
lambobambo First Lieutenant 59 Rep 348 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Used 20" HRE P43's or 19" BBS CH-Rs help me, i cant decide.... I have the option to buy a set of USED 20" HRE P43s with a set of new Falken tyres fitted OR a new set of BBS CHR in 19" with decent new tyres. Both are about the same cost, but the HRE would be double if new... But i cant decide, Im put off the HRE's due to the 20" (a concern due to the poor roads in the UK, and the cheap tyres...), but then the brand and fact that they are forged swings back in their favour. The BBS look great and i can get them in 19" with the tyres of my choice, but thye are cast & weigh alot... What would you do? Attached Images __________________ HRE P40 Wheels (20" Charcoal), BMW Performance ZCP Spoiler & Splitters, Eisenmann Race, BMW Performance Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Exterior Trim (Front & Side Grills), Eibach Pro Springs (Not yet fitted). Last edited by lambobambo; 07-14-2010 at 11:32 AM..
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07-14-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
M II Major 80 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (0)	I say go for the HRE wheels. More exclusive and again - they're forged and more durable than any cast wheel that's out there - including the BBS CH-Rs.
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07-14-2010, 01:08 PM	#3
Victory Road Major 114 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (6)	Between those two choices I think it really comes down to which you think looks better. The performance of 20" P40 vs 19" CH-R is going to be very similar. The Durability between the HRE and the CH-R is going to be a negligible difference. Which do YOU think looks better?
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07-14-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
KiokenM3 Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: LIFTED JEEP JK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	i like bbs ch-r __________________ Gintani SC ST2+, OE tuned, RPI GT EXHAUST=601WHP, 396TORQUE on 91pump. DYNOJET STD CF. SOLD
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07-14-2010, 10:19 PM	#5
PunjabiM3 Colonel 253 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Flower Mound, TX iTrader: (1)	19" CH-R no doubt! I doubt the 20" HRE is much stronger and the CH-R is a better looking wheel than the P43. __________________ 2012 Audi R8 V10TT\| 6MT\| Suzuka Grey 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale\| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7\| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS \| Arctic Grey
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07-15-2010, 12:34 AM	#6
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Get one of the RAC wheels for sale here. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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07-15-2010, 04:08 AM	#7
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	I'd get the P43's only on one condition --- you are dumped! If you're riding really low then I think going the 19" route would be better. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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07-15-2010, 11:29 AM	#10
bavarian06 Captain 74 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e46 m3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (6)	the ch-r. the design is newier vs the played out hre. hre are nice and they have built up a nice brand recognition for themselves (commanding a high price premium). however, bbs is race proven. my 2cents.
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07-17-2010, 04:36 PM	#11
ddigangi 'Murica 48 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	both are beauties but i would go with the HRE's __________________ Web developer at @ Apartments.com, digital media director, budding entrepreneur, technology guru and marketing nut with an affliction for the finer things in life. I blog at http://ddigangi.com
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07-17-2010, 05:01 PM	#12
FruitCake Banned 88 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	BBS>HRE
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07-17-2010, 06:38 PM	#14
richardbb85 Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,653 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: annandale, va iTrader: (0)	BBS for sure __________________ 2011 E92 Space Grey/black + Tech + Premi + Heated Seats
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lambobambo First Lieutenant 59 Rep 348 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winchester, UK iTrader: (0)	ahhhhh i caneee decide! __________________ HRE P40 Wheels (20" Charcoal), BMW Performance ZCP Spoiler & Splitters, Eisenmann Race, BMW Performance Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Exterior Trim (Front & Side Grills), Eibach Pro Springs (Not yet fitted).
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07-21-2010, 12:11 AM	#16
graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	CHR. it looks more classy. the HRE design looks kinda cheap.
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07-21-2010, 12:15 AM	#17
Labrada_Exoticz Subscribed 124 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (4)	I'd take the HRE's for sure. No doubt about it.
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07-21-2010, 06:36 AM	#18
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I'd be reluctant to go to 20" wheels even if they look better. I have stock 19" wheels and prefer my track setup with 18" wheels for both comfort and performance. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1767 Rep 7,652 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	instead of expensive "used" forged wheel with halfway decent tire, I would do a NEW BBS CH-R with awesome tire of your choice. wheel Weight is a big concern for everyone but, I personally don't care for it too much when you are comparing 2 quality wheels like HRE and BBS, especially since it is a street set up. I think that a good tire is the right way to go. The tire really connects you to the road and is responsible for performance, noise, driveability and feel, all together. My Vote: BBS CH-R with a good solid tire!~ __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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