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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 02:27 PM
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MODS for the Gran Coupe UPDATE: RaceChip Arrived!!!

Looking at HRE FF01's in Liquid Black




Or, Vorsteiner VFF 103's




Price will not be a major factor in my decision, I'm more concerned about the look. What do you guys think? Oh, and of course I realize these cars aren't 650's but it was as close I could find for now.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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HREs for sure.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:17 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:52 PM
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Both look great. I would pick HREs based on those pics.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 04:08 PM
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I vote VFF 103's
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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I personally like the Vorsteiners better but all things being equal and HRE's being what they are makes it difficult. I can actually get a staggered set of either type in 20" 9/10.5" and the HRE's are cheaper!
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 05:33 PM
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Vorsteiners
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 06:11 PM
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Vorsteiners


more concave
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 08:06 AM
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HREs look just like every other mesh wheel out there. Vorsteiners have a unique look.
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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Vors, everyone loves a good vor!
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 06:28 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 08:33 AM
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Voted HRE, on appearance alone.
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Vors. Love the concave look!
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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Normally, I would say HRE just as a matter of brand preference, but I think the Vorsteiners will look much better on a 6GC.
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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You can't go wrong with either. so i would go with HRE because it is HRE if you can't decide based on looks alone.
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 06:48 PM
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^^ precisely my quandary : HRE's are a known quantity, at least much more so than Vorsteiner. The concave look on the latter though is
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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I thought HRE has a huge selection. I am sure you can find one with the concave look you are looking for.

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http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/forged

P101 is very similar to Vorsteiner. fully forged monoblock. I am sure it is $$$$$

With the right width and offset, it will have the same concave look as the Vorstiner on the M5/M6. The picture you shown on the M4 might have higher offset and width than M6.




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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 11:05 PM
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Vff 103.
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Old Sep 14, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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If I'm choosing between the two you're asking about I go Vorsteiner.

The HRE P101 are pretty cool as well

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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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Yeah, the P101's are Craaaaaazy expensive so that's not an option. Why do people even (not you Joneill) suggest options that are not given? It's like this "I am looking at an A4 or a 335, which should I get?" Someone invariably answers "Oh screw that, get an M4 instead duuuuuude!" Looks like the Vorsteiners take the win
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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I always like Vorsteiner's designs.



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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 03:23 PM
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Concave for sure
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
Yeah, the P101's are Craaaaaazy expensive so that's not an option. Why do people even (not you Joneill) suggest options that are not given? It's like this "I am looking at an A4 or a 335, which should I get?" Someone invariably answers "Oh screw that, get an M4 instead duuuuuude!" Looks like the Vorsteiners take the win
because that s what friends do.
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
because that s what friends do.
BTW: if you decided to go with Vorsteiner, let me know the lowest quote you received and the specs... i might be able to get them cheaper for you since i know the owner Forget about what i said about HRE tho

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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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Vorsteiner is a shitty and dishonest company, go with HRE.
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 07:37 AM
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Vorsteiner is a shitty and dishonest company, go with HRE.
explain more...
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 08:48 AM
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waiting for a quote on the Vorsteiners-so far I can get them for "substantially less than $2400" as per the competitor to that price offering.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 08:55 AM
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HRE screams quality but I've fallen for buying something because it's a good deal and a great brand and then being uncertain if I love the look.
Varstoen for sure...

and in the theme of BROOOOO GET AN M4 when it wasn't an option...
check out these BBS!


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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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Those BBS are awesome but they are serious money
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Know something funny Jason, they're not THAT expensive in comparison to what you're used to.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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In a 20x9 I believe there are about 3500-4000 for a set.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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never mind.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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How much are reps?
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
Yeah, the P101's are Craaaaaazy expensive so that's not an option. Why do people even (not you Joneill) suggest options that are not given? It's like this "I am looking at an A4 or a 335, which should I get?" Someone invariably answers "Oh screw that, get an M4 instead duuuuuude!" Looks like the Vorsteiners take the win
I'm not a huge fan of either of the ones you asked about. Have you considered...


But, of the two you asked about. I like the Vorsteiners a little bit more. Or rather, like the HRE a little bit less.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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haha, no, I looked at a lot of wheels over the past few months on BMW boards and the style/price are the driving forces behind my decision.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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Have you perused wheelflip? They have a decent amount of 5X120's
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143

never mind.
Checked this morning and they are 695 a wheel for 20x9 on TireRack. So 2800 for 4 so not bad for a set of BBS.
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Old Jun 21, 2017 | 03:45 PM
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Update

HRE'S IT IS! Just pulled the trigger on a set, 9x20 front, 10 x 20 rear on a set of Conti Extreme Contacts 255/35 & 285/30's. Be here by mid-next week. I got to thinking about quality and HRE wins that contest in my book hands down. They'll be the same color as these:

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Old Jun 21, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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You can never go wrong with HRE.. especially you know that you will have the C/S support if needed, unlike most of the other companies.

Does that mean you are gonna lower your car too?
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