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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 95spiderman, Nov 11, 2003.

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  1. 95spiderman

    95spiderman F1 World Champ
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    #1 95spiderman, Nov 11, 2003
    im finally ready to take the plunge, if fchat gives the thumbs up that is. hre 540r 18x8 front, 18x10 rear polished lip and black center with ferrari horse caps. kumho mx 225/40 and 295/35 tires.
    wheels boutique in miami $5586 with shipping and mounting.
    speak now or forever hold your piece.
     
  2. Mule

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    #2 Mule, Nov 11, 2003
    That seems sort of expensive, but I don't know what HRE's cost these days. I got 17x8 and 17x9 GTO style wheels with Goodyear F1's (225/45r17 and 255/40r17), two extra wheel caps, lugnuts, and mounting for $3500.
     
  3. zjpj

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    #3 zjpj, Nov 11, 2003
    I like the HRE 547R better, but that's just my opinion. I'm not a big fan of aftermarket wheels in general and would probably spend my 5 grand on another part of the car instead. But, if you like them and have been saving up, why not?
     
  4. Jerrari

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    #4 Jerrari, Nov 12, 2003
    Does anyone have pics of the 2 HRE models side by side? (mounted on Ferraris preferably)
     
  5. zjpj

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    #5 zjpj, Nov 12, 2003
    540R
     
  6. zjpj

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    #6 zjpj, Nov 12, 2003
    547R
     
  7. zjpj

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    #7 zjpj, Nov 12, 2003
    I prefer the 547R because I like seeing break disks :)
     
  8. t88power

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    #8 t88power, Nov 12, 2003
    If these are you choices, then get the 540r. But please, not polished or chrome! yuck!

    Ernesto
     
  9. Mitch Alsup

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    #9 Mitch Alsup, Nov 12, 2003
    I like the 547 better.

    'But on thing I will neve have on any future vehicle is spokes on a wheel that are smaller than my fingers with a rag wrapped around. I had a set of 540-like wheels on a 320 bimmer, I hated each and every wash job simply because of those wheels, My fingers could not reach in a remove the brake dust with a rag on.

    So, in general I find my wheel styling position is "simpler is better".
     
  10. zjpj

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    #10 zjpj, Nov 22, 2003
  11. matt

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    #11 matt, Nov 22, 2003
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  12. ryalex

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    #12 ryalex, Nov 22, 2003
    540r is my favorite wheel.
     
  13. bkaird1

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    #13 bkaird1, Nov 22, 2003
    The 547R wheels look really great on that 360.
     
  14. Hubert888

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    #14 Hubert888, Nov 22, 2003
    I prefer the 540R.....

    though Matt's car looks pretty sick with those wheels :)
    they both look awesome!
     

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