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02-12-2013, 05:14 AM | #1 |
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HRE R40
Very interested in these! If anyone has them your input would be greatly appreciated!
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The R40 is a badASS track wheel!
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02-12-2013, 12:23 PM | #4 |
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I have a set of R40 and R43 wheels - awesome track AND street wheels!
Like others have already stated, do you have a specific question(s)? |
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Lol I didn't realize I didn't ask anything! So they are a good track wheel then. Any input on a optimal offset and size?
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18 x 9.5 et20 with 275/35/18 or 265.35/18 tires in the front (this offset / size will require some negative camber) You can go to et27 if you don't plan to get coilovers. et20 will allow you to run KW clubsports without spacers. 18 x 10.5 et27 with 295/35/18 tires in the rear (this tire size is hard to find so most people end up using 285/35/18 tires in the rear)
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The big question is, are they worth the HRE premium over the VOLK TE37SL or TE37, or even the APEX wheel.
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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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Definitely worth it over the Apex IMO (Apex is not in the same category as Volk or HRE). I think Volk makes great wheels and I have had a couple of sets prior to getting R43's. I would try to find them used as they all seem to trade around the same price. The only thing I ended up hating about the TE37SL's is that you can't use a center cap. Seeing my rusty hubs got a little old. That aspect would not matter to me for track-only use. You need to buy TE37's (not SL's) f you want center caps, and that pushes the price close to HRE. The nice thing about HRE is that you get to choose your size, offset, and color plus they are made in the USA. I have had great experiences with HRE. They will repair a wheel for $150 (fresh powder coat in any of their standard colors). You can't do that with Volk. You will have to find a shop to match their color which will never be replicated perfectly.
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My R43's are 18x9.5et22 and 18x10et22 with 265/285 PSC tires. No suspension rubbing issues. No issues with clearing my Performance Friction BBK (372/371 mm rotors). Also, clear Brembo 380 mm BBK. |
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Like you, I prefer HRE over the Volk wheels, especially on the M3. See you soon Brett. Malek |
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I'd also like to hear why the HRE or even VOLK wheel is a superior track wheel? I know it's not forged, but it's about 20 lbs for M3 fitment, JWL/VIA certified and about half the cost. Not to mention, I haven't seen one destroyed yet. As for looks, I'd say the EC7 is a better looking wheel than the HRE, IMO. .
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You seem to be taking this to heart. Are you connected to Apex in some way?
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You're WAY TOO DEFENSIVE. No where did I attack anyone.
I just want to know why you say this wheel is better than that wheel. If a person asks about a track wheel in a size that's optimal for track use on this car, I'm going to assume they're going to use them at the track. VOLK has been able to cross the boundary between track wheel and bling wheel, but HRE isn't there yet, IMO. If someone's asking about an R40, they should be asking about it for track use. They have MUCH BETTER LOOKING wheels than the R40, IMO. So, If I'm looking for a track wheel and want the best bang for the buck, then I'm going APEX or Enkei. If I want the best possible track wheel, I'm going TE37 or TE37SL, since you'd save $1,000. I just don't see where the R40's fall in the picture, unless you're a HUGE HRE fan. But the end, are they going to be that much better than the APEX or Enkei for track use??? If you say yes, in what way will they be better??? Again, I'm not attacking anyone. I just want someone to enlighten me. You seem to be the one "taking it to heart." I don't care what wheel OP chooses. .
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Why HRE over Volk? HRE allows you to customize the width, offset, and finish. The ability to choose your width and offset allows you to tailor the wheel to the tires that you want to use. Plus they offer the service of repairing the wheels if there is damage. Some people care about the styling of the wheel; even if it is for the track (and like HRE's style over the other options). Some people want an 18" wheel on the street with BBK clearance. The R40 fits the bill. Some people want to buy something made in america. If you don't see value in any of those things then they are not the best option for you.
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Bascially, it's personal opinion, which is fine.
Just because a wheel is forged, does not mean it's a stronger wheel or "better" wheel. A wheel passing testing standards is much more important to me. .
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