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HRE Model 540
27
31.76%
HRE Model 543
15
17.65%
HRE Model 545
38
44.71%
HRE Model 546
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5.88%
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Old 01-25-02, 03:47 AM
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Ok guys, I just want to see what you guys like...out of these following HRE wheels, which one do you think looks best on a GS

540 / 543 / 545 / 546
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Old 01-25-02, 07:55 AM
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Damn Manaray, that's too tough of a decision for me to make this early in the morning, that's why I didn't vote. I like the 540, 543, and 545 the most. The 546 doesn't really do it for me. For me, because my taste in wheels changes all the time, it depends on the overall look I was/am trying to achieve. Because I have a LS I think the 540's would look best. On a GS, if I were to make it a FI street monster I would probably do the 545's. If I were going for the best of both worlds (like yours) I would probably do the 543's. I think it would still depend on the look of the car (color, kit, etc..) and the specific wheel (reverse lip, finish). How about you let me borrow your 543's and I'll make a final decision

I really don't think you can go wrong with any of them!!

I get the feeling you're not just curious, what do you have cooking??

(BTW, your 4th choice in the poll is 545 again)
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You know me 540 all the way.....
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Hey Mike does my opinion count? hehe.....
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I like them all, but I like the 540 a little bit better then the rest.
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no doubt about it 540 all the way
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545...
more sporty and aggressive looking IMHO
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I'd go with the 540 (I love the mesh look), but you really can't go wrong with any of them.
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545 is the cleanest. I like a sneaky wheel and that is what that one is. How much is the 545 anyway?????
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Damn Manny, that’s like deciding which boob you prefer – the left one or the right one. I like ‘em all. If my GS was up on the rack, the credit card’s in my hand and the installer is saying “OK, OK, you gotta decide” … I’d have to flip a coin between the 540 and the 543 (in the end I did vote for the 540).

Seriously, I would be interested in pricing – I’m researching wheels now in preparation for when my current tires wear out and I replace both wheels and tires. I think that the HREs are going to be too expensive for my budget though.
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Zushwa - Hehehe...the last one should be 546...thanks for pointing that out!

Lee2375 - Yes, it counts...

Well Garnet, if you're interested in the 543's, I'm selling my existing set...PM me and I can give you the details...The new ones I'm getting are listing for about $6300 or so...

The problem that I have with the 540 (Mesh) is that they're a biatch to clean. I was thinking 545 just for the sake of simple cleaning! I'm actually now probably going to get two sets...so I think the 543's and 545's...the reason why I'm getting new wheels is because of they're going to be REVERSE LIP HRE's...I'll be one of the first to have them on my car....
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Come on guys, let's this HRE thingy rollin'! You can contact either Manaray of myself for info on the NEW reverse lip HRE in 19 and 20". These will be the first of thier kind ever made by HRE!!!!
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If you like 'em all, get a different one for each corner!!
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540 or 543 - I love the basket weave!
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