Anyone rolling on HRE R40?

ruffstik · 05-23-2011, 01:27 PM

I'm considering getting these wheels in the flat black and was wondering if someone may already have these...would really like to see some pics of them mounted before dropping $5k....any help appreciated. Thanks!

dcho · 05-23-2011, 02:44 PM

eh, not big on the black/black/blacked out look, esp with flat black wheels that cost 5K. they'd be hard to see in pictures too.

anyways these aren't R40s but still HREs

http://www.luxury4play.com/503-motor...set-month.html

Mr. Clarkson · 05-23-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dcho

eh, not big on the black/black/blacked out look, esp with flat black wheels that cost 5K. they'd be hard to see in pictures too.

anyways these aren't R40s but still HREs

http://www.luxury4play.com/503-motor...set-month.html

This new 'level of detail visible in photography' criteria for judging wheels is interesting. Only get the bright green ones so CCD chips can extract all wheel information

dcho · 05-23-2011, 03:03 PM

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This new 'level of detail visible in photography' criteria for judging wheels is interesting. Only get the bright green ones so CCD chips can extract all wheel information

well you're paying 5k for wheels... wouldn't you want to see them?

Mr. Clarkson · 05-23-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dcho

well you're paying 5k for wheels... wouldn't you want to see them?

They're not invisible, just not contrast-y enough in some photos

dcho · 05-23-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clarkson

They're not invisible, just not contrast-y enough in some photos

i knowwwwwwww but theyre $5K!

Mr. Clarkson · 05-23-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dcho

i knowwwwwwww but theyre $5K!

and a black 135i is $37K!

ben14142001 · 05-23-2011, 05:16 PM

I've wanted some P40's, but I cannot justify the cost, especially on a 40k car that I DD.

ptack · 05-23-2011, 06:48 PM

P40s would be worth the money - but it doesn't matter because they won't fit on a non-M, no way, no how. Have you spoken to HRE about 1 offsets? The R40's not as concave as the P40 so maybe it could be done - if they are willing.

dcho · 05-23-2011, 06:58 PM

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P40s would be worth the money - but it doesn't matter because they won't fit on a non-M, no way, no how. Have you spoken to HRE about 1 offsets? The R40's not as concave as the P40 so maybe it could be done - if they are willing.

P40's as in these?

they don't look concave at all?

advan RZ's look more concave than that. these should fit without a problem and since they're custom built, they should definitely fit.

ptack · 05-24-2011, 06:14 AM

Not a chance. I spoke to HRE 2 years ago. The P40 has a big curve. They'd have to completely redesign the wheel for 47+ offsets. Would have been sweet, but they will work on a 1M. Now I just need BMW to offer Laguna Seca and the DCT and I'm there.

dcho · 05-24-2011, 07:38 AM

ptack that's surprising. theres no way they could have built it to fit? your wheels look more concave too!

maybe i have some fundamental misunderstanding somewhere.

nice, though

KingOfJericho · 05-24-2011, 08:19 AM

Is there really $4k worth of difference between the VMR V710 and the HRE R40? I really can't see the motivation for spending THAT much extra cheddar...

dcho · 05-24-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Is there really $4k worth of difference between the VMR V710 and the HRE R40? I really can't see the motivation for spending THAT much extra cheddar...

esp if youre painting it flat black.

KingOfJericho · 05-24-2011, 08:54 AM

fo realz. Waste........ of........ money.

ptack · 05-24-2011, 08:55 AM

Seen the P40s in person and they are indeed nicer than VMRs or other similar wheels. Are they several thousand dollars better?? I might do it, but you obviously have to love them to ignore the cost.

The pic above is of my car with P40s on it. They work great - thanks to Photoshop. Reality, however, is Forgestars.

KingOfJericho · 05-24-2011, 08:59 AM

They might be better and I won't debate that fact but $4k better? $4k buys you a full exhaust, coils, a COBB AP, M3 sways, and some CF bits for looks. THAT would be money well spent.

ruffstik · 05-24-2011, 05:20 PM

Ptack...that pic looks sicks

993 911 · 05-24-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dcho

eh, not big on the black/black/blacked out look, esp with flat black wheels that cost 5K. they'd be hard to see in pictures too.

anyways these aren't R40s but still HREs

http://www.luxury4play.com/503-motor...set-month.html

That car looks familiar!

dcho · 05-24-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 993 911

That car looks familiar!

Oooo is it yours

993 911 · 05-25-2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dcho

Oooo is it yours

Yes sir!

dcho · 05-25-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 993 911

Yes sir!

flattery at its finest

05-23-2011, 01:27 PM	#1
ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	Anyone rolling on HRE R40? I'm considering getting these wheels in the flat black and was wondering if someone may already have these...would really like to see some pics of them mounted before dropping $5k....any help appreciated. Thanks!
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dcho Captain 33 Rep 947 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	eh, not big on the black/black/blacked out look, esp with flat black wheels that cost 5K. they'd be hard to see in pictures too. anyways these aren't R40s but still HREs http://www.luxury4play.com/503-motor...set-month.html
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	P40s would be worth the money - but it doesn't matter because they won't fit on a non-M, no way, no how. Have you spoken to HRE about 1 offsets? The R40's not as concave as the P40 so maybe it could be done - if they are willing. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Not a chance. I spoke to HRE 2 years ago. The P40 has a big curve. They'd have to completely redesign the wheel for 47+ offsets. Would have been sweet, but they will work on a 1M. Now I just need BMW to offer Laguna Seca and the DCT and I'm there. Attached Images __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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dcho Captain 33 Rep 947 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	ptack that's surprising. theres no way they could have built it to fit? your wheels look more concave too! maybe i have some fundamental misunderstanding somewhere. nice, though
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Is there really $4k worth of difference between the VMR V710 and the HRE R40? I really can't see the motivation for spending THAT much extra cheddar... __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	fo realz. Waste........ of........ money. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Seen the P40s in person and they are indeed nicer than VMRs or other similar wheels. Are they several thousand dollars better?? I might do it, but you obviously have to love them to ignore the cost. The pic above is of my car with P40s on it. They work great - thanks to Photoshop. Reality, however, is Forgestars. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	They might be better and I won't debate that fact but $4k better? $4k buys you a full exhaust, coils, a COBB AP, M3 sways, and some CF bits for looks. THAT would be money well spent. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	Ptack...that pic looks sicks
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