When you think about it, there are special elements that really makes a car WHOLE. I know I am not the only one who believes this as the aftermarket industry is lucrative and growing. Everyone wants to have something personal about their car and for many, the first thing they look to is wheels.
HRE is one of those manufacturers that produces top-notch wheels. And if you don't believe me, watch the amount of detail in the video below.
But not only are the products fantastic pieces of engineering, they also are beautiful and stylish. Take, for example, the all-new Vintage Series. With its three new designs, HRE has channeled the look of wheels from the old-school Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches.
HRE's press release follows:
ORIGINAL COOL: HRE Unveils Vintage, Iconic Wheel Designs Reimagined and Engineered for Today's Modern Super Cars
San Diego, Calif. (February 2012) – The creative team at HRE Performance Wheels understands that certain items share a timeless beauty that grows with age; for example the original Gibson Les Paul Custom, a 1988 Ferrari F40 and the Leica M5. While some designs merely grow older, others grow cooler. With that in mind, HRE is proud to offer a sneak peek of its Vintage Series – three designs from the brand's 34-year history, completely re-engineered with modern 3-piece forged wheel technology for today's sports and super cars.
"The process of recreating vintage designs that captured the style and essence of the originals was very exciting and challenging for all of us at HRE," said HRE Wheels President Alan Peltier. "These designs take us all back to the '70's and '80's when we were kids falling in love with exotics for the first time and truly becoming car lovers. Capturing all the character and magic of these designs, while ensuring they fit modern super cars and met our current engineering standards, made the project tougher than simply creating replicas of the original cast wheels. We found inspiration in those original designs but created wheels that reflect the HRE of today; wheels that are truly inspired."
All three models available in HRE's Vintage Series have been reengineered with modern FEA analysis for maximum strength, machined from aerospace-grade forged alloy and hand-finished to every customer's exact specifications. Models available include the 454 (classic Italian style five-window), the 501 (mesh lace) and the 505 (thick five spoke) in 18 through 20 inch diameters and widths ranging from 7 to 14 inches. Nearly unlimited finish options are available, from classic gold, bronze and polished centers and rims to hand-brushing and custom tinted colors.
This series is specifically designed for customers looking for a classic design backed by modern engineering. Popular applications could include the BMW 1M and M3, Porsche 997 and 991, a variety of current Ferrari and Lamborghini models and other popular European, Japanese and domestic sports and luxury cars.
All HRE wheels are engineered to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia for optimal performance. Each wheel is built-to-order for the ultimate custom-tailored wheel buying experience, and HRE's international network of dealers offer the concierge level service one would expect from a top luxury-lifestyle brand.
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