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47AJV8 · 08-02-2013, 06:52 PM

Hi, I know this isn't specifically Camaro related but I figured you guys wouldn't mind helping out a fellow forum member, I'm looking at buying a used car and there are 19" HRE C95s on them (brushed finish) and they are in excellent condition with only 10K miles on them, I want the car and the tires but I don't like the wheels particularly and so if I bought the car I would sell them and was wondering what a reasonable price would be to put them on the market for? (I'd use this money to go towards a new set of rims) Thanks in advance!

47AJV8 · 08-05-2013, 09:21 PM

anyone?

So Cal Camaro · 08-05-2013, 11:40 PM

Used wheels are worth 50% of brand new price at best in my experience to begin with...and might need to be much lower to actually sell them...

Nine Ball · 08-06-2013, 08:56 AM

HRE C95 are their lightweight racing 3-piece wheels. A set of 19s with the upgraded brushed centers would normally sell for $7200/set without tires or sensors.

Camaro owners haven't historically been a big market for the expensive HRE wheels, so it will be difficult to sell them for even 50% of that price. Sounds like the previous owner had good taste in wheels, and went with the smaller diameter to make the car faster. Why not just keep them?

Tony

47AJV8 · 08-06-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

HRE C95 are their lightweight racing 3-piece wheels. A set of 19s with the upgraded brushed centers would normally sell for $7200/set without tires or sensors.

Camaro owners haven't historically been a big market for the expensive HRE wheels, so it will be difficult to sell them for even 50% of that price. Sounds like the previous owner had good taste in wheels, and went with the smaller diameter to make the car faster. Why not just keep them?

Tony

Thanks guys, there appears to be a misconception though, these wheels aren't from a Camaro, they're from a 911 I'm looking to buy, the reason I'd sell them is because I'm never going to track the car and really am not in love with the look of them, so I'd sell them and put the money towards so O.Z. Racing Ultraleggera or BBS. But thanks for the advice!

Nine Ball · 08-07-2013, 08:41 PM

HRE > OZ & BBS

Pretty big difference there.

47AJV8 · 08-08-2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

HRE > OZ & BBS

Pretty big difference there.

Really? I knew they were up there with OZ and BBS, but from what I've seen most forums prefer those two because of their great motorsport heritage, where as HRE is much more of a new comer. Do you have personal experience with the 3?

Nine Ball · 08-08-2013, 10:11 AM

HRE is largely considered the benchmark wheel manufacturer in the custom wheel industry. They have been building racing wheels for a very long time.

47AJV8 · 08-09-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

HRE is largely considered the benchmark wheel manufacturer in the custom wheel industry. They have been building racing wheels for a very long time.

When did HRE start? I know BBS started in 1970 which is quite a while.

grocerygetter · 08-09-2013, 10:15 AM

are you serious? LOL
google HRE...holy cow.

47AJV8 · 08-09-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

are you serious? LOL
google HRE...holy cow.

My bad, but no need to a dick. Just as easy to post a date. I had been googling and looked all over HRE's website but didn't find anything, there isn't even a wikipedia page on them... But yes I did find them, 1980 started making wheels, you could have just said that... (I'm sorry for assuming the HRE website would have any information regarding their history...)

So Cal Camaro · 08-09-2013, 06:44 PM

The one thing I have learned in buying wheels and tires, expensive doesn't always mean high quality...I have spent a lot on wheels that were not great, as have many others...HRE and Forgeline's are the two companies that I will drop my money on going forward, they both make great wheels...

47AJV8 · 08-10-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

The one thing I have learned in buying wheels and tires, expensive doesn't always mean high quality...I have spent a lot on wheels that were not great, as have many others...HRE and Forgeline's are the two companies that I will drop my money on going forward, they both make great wheels...

Exactly, I know they're all high quality, but no one has given me an honest straight forward answer backed up with tangible facts as to why they prefer X brand.

So Cal Camaro · 08-10-2013, 12:48 AM

Forgeline specifically are the wheel of choice for most people that actually race their cars in the Pro Touring world...I've met the guys from Forgeline and see all the events they are at to support the racers with their wheels if they have an issue. I'm no expert, but a lot of the guys who are, trust Forgeline everytime they go out on a road course...so far, they are the best set of wheels I have owned....I also trust Nineball's opinion on wheels, he is the most knowledgeable wheel vendor out there and their various manufacturing processes and he is a real car guy....Good luck with whatever you choose....

08-02-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
47AJV8 Drives: A White Car Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 342	Need help with pricing used HRE's Hi, I know this isn't specifically Camaro related but I figured you guys wouldn't mind helping out a fellow forum member, I'm looking at buying a used car and there are 19" HRE C95s on them (brushed finish) and they are in excellent condition with only 10K miles on them, I want the car and the tires but I don't like the wheels particularly and so if I bought the car I would sell them and was wondering what a reasonable price would be to put them on the market for? (I'd use this money to go towards a new set of rims) Thanks in advance! __________________ "From ABS shudder that came on surprisingly early in the lousy brake pedal's travel to a looser rear end than Kim Kardashian"

08-05-2013, 09:21 PM	#2
47AJV8 Drives: A White Car Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 342	anyone? __________________ "From ABS shudder that came on surprisingly early in the lousy brake pedal's travel to a looser rear end than Kim Kardashian"

08-05-2013, 11:40 PM	#3
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Used wheels are worth 50% of brand new price at best in my experience to begin with...and might need to be much lower to actually sell them... __________________

08-06-2013, 08:56 AM	#4
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	HRE C95 are their lightweight racing 3-piece wheels. A set of 19s with the upgraded brushed centers would normally sell for $7200/set without tires or sensors. Camaro owners haven't historically been a big market for the expensive HRE wheels, so it will be difficult to sell them for even 50% of that price. Sounds like the previous owner had good taste in wheels, and went with the smaller diameter to make the car faster. Why not just keep them? Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-07-2013, 08:41 PM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	HRE > OZ & BBS Pretty big difference there. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-08-2013, 10:11 AM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	HRE is largely considered the benchmark wheel manufacturer in the custom wheel industry. They have been building racing wheels for a very long time. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-09-2013, 10:15 AM	#10
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	are you serious? LOL google HRE...holy cow. __________________ -John S.

08-09-2013, 06:44 PM	#12
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	The one thing I have learned in buying wheels and tires, expensive doesn't always mean high quality...I have spent a lot on wheels that were not great, as have many others...HRE and Forgeline's are the two companies that I will drop my money on going forward, they both make great wheels... __________________

08-10-2013, 12:48 AM	#14
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Forgeline specifically are the wheel of choice for most people that actually race their cars in the Pro Touring world...I've met the guys from Forgeline and see all the events they are at to support the racers with their wheels if they have an issue. I'm no expert, but a lot of the guys who are, trust Forgeline everytime they go out on a road course...so far, they are the best set of wheels I have owned....I also trust Nineball's opinion on wheels, he is the most knowledgeable wheel vendor out there and their various manufacturing processes and he is a real car guy....Good luck with whatever you choose.... __________________