LexiGS

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Hi guys,

I'm thinking to buy HRE wheels for my GS. Just wondering how is the quality of HRE in general? and comparing with japanese wheels?

thanks,
Steve

rominl

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i had hre for 2 yrs and now jdm wheels for 3 yrs, i think i can say something

hre:
- good quality, definitely strong wheels, daily driver no problem
- very very expensive, you pay a lot for the brand imho
- it does have clear coat peeling problem, i had that on my wheels
- the lips could be headache. clear coat is easy to clean but gradually get dull. if you don't get clear coat (just high polish), you can make it as shiny as you want, but good luck doing that after brake dust eat into the metal (elbow grease)
- pretty light for the size since they are forged

jdm wheels
- mostly heavier coz' they are cast (mostly, not all)
- imho they are just as strong. two sets of wheels on our two cars, daily driver, never a single problem
- paint quality is better than hre imho
- the lips are much much better done. most of them are anodized. very easy to clean and durable
- good luck if you curb the wheels. anodized lips are almost not repairable
- it might be harder to get support since they are from japan
- most of them are cheaper than hre, more affordable

4ntvings

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HRE=$$$, but nice. like rominl said, you pay a lot, more than an arm and leg, for the 3-letter brand.
jdm=nice, depends what you're looking at though.
china= come on now, LOL

bravo261

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HRE's are always well-regarded, and as others said, you pay a lot for just the brand. but of course, their center cap really is simple, elegant, and just *****in'.

i've not followed the scene and don't recall if their lipped are rolled or solid, but you do hear less about bent HRE's than most others. and like rom said, their wheels are fully forged and ridiculously light, while most japanese forged is a forged barrel and cast center...but if you're asking about HRE's in this capacity, you probably don't need to care either

Caoboy

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HRE's aren't allowed in road racing, because they break. I don't know how well that holds up compared to daily driving your vehicle, but I wouldn't pay alot for wheels that have been banned from racing functions due to them breaking under pressure.

Which japanese wheel manufactures were you looking at for comparison?

link13

The above post is not true. This surfaced as a rumor a few years ago and the broken wheels shown as examples were not HREs.

Seize

HRE makes good quality wheels but wheels of comprable quality can be had for less.

LexiGS

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Thanks everyone for the info. The reason I like HRE is because they are simple, elegant, clean look. $$$ is not the issue if they are strong, be honest, I will be more comfortable with JDM wheels, but not that many options for 20' with clean mesh style like HRE 590R. I have been looking for 20' thru VIP mangazine and some other japanese magazines, they are all pretty nice, but I just don't have the "click" feeling with them....hehe

Is HRE made in China?!?!....

Seize

I agree, HRE has some nice designs but overall, their line doesn't do much for me.

...and no, they aren't manufactured in China.

They're made right here in the US, Vista, Ca. to be exact

A few pics of the HRE facility















*pics courtesy of my friend Ling

3m ta3

Nice factory pics!

LexiGS

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Thanks Seize. Those are nice pics