HRE Wheels
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The Tuners Group has recently been appointed as one of a very small and elite group of retailers worldwide who have been selected to sell the exclusive, extremely high quality, US made HRE Wheels.
Without a shadow of doubt, HRE's 3-piece wheels are the finest in the world as a result of a focus on exceptional materials, engineering and manufacturing methods.
HRE Wheels are custom made to fit any vehicle, feature forged centres and 6061-T6 rim halves, use high strength fasteners in stainless steel or titanium, and are available in an enormous range of custom finishes, and widths up to 13".
Forged, heat-treated 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum alloy is used in every HRE wheel to achieve the utmost in strength-to-weight ratios.
Like a hand made suit, HRE Wheels are custom made, to fit your vehicle like only a custom made set of wheels can.
You already know that not all vehicles have the same pedigree – learn why the same applies to wheels and the meaning of "Exclusively HRE" by reading the info about what goes into making an HRE forged wheel after the wheel photos ...
A Selection of HRE Wheels
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| HRE 540R | HRE Competition Series |
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| HRE 441R | HRE 445R |
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| HRE 542R | HRE 549R |
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| HRE 545R | HRE 546R |
Craftsmanship
The world's finest vehicles deserve the world's finest wheels.
HRE believes that the only way to achieve excellence is by controlling every aspect of the manufacturing process.
Simply manufacturing elegant wheel designs is not enough – excellence can only be attained by an intense dedication to quality every day on every wheel.
Forged, heat-treated 6061-T6 aluminum alloy is used in every HRE wheel to achieve the utmost in strength-to-weight ratios.
Skilled CNC operators machine each wheel to exacting tolerances to fit your vehicle perfectly.
Hand finishing achieves aesthetic beauty and ensures exacting tolerances.
Premium powder coat and chrome finishes are CASS tested (a precise measurement of corrosion resistance) before they are ever placed on an HRE wheel to provide you a long-lasting, elegant way to personalize your choice.
Each wheel is hand assembled to achieve consistent, world-class quality.
HRE's industry-leading concentricity standards improve your vehicle's performance and comfort.
Titanium and Stainless Steel fasteners are used to achieve the optimum in strength and corrosion resistance.
Engineering & Design
HRE wheels are as technically precise as they are beautiful.
Our engineering team not only believes that form follows function but that the finest engineering is at the heart of creating the world's most beautiful wheels.
This is why every HRE wheel elevates the performance AND style of the world's most exclusive vehicles.
Every design is created utilizing state-of-the-art Finite Element Analysis to optimize the wheel's strength-to-weight ratio improving your vehicle's acceleration, braking and handling.
To achieve superior performance, optimizing the strength-to-weight ratio isn't enough; minimizing unsprung mass and rotational inertia is critical.
HRE achieves this through design details such as weight-lightening pockets throughout the wheel, I-beam spoke geometry and function-specific materials.
Precision fitments are not a luxury, they are a necessity.
HRE engineers personally measure all of the word's finest vehicles to create fitments that meet your needs whether you have a stock set-up or custom brake and suspension upgrades.
All HRE wheels are designed and manufactured to fit your vehicle perfectly without requiring spacers or hub rings.
All HRE wheel designs are engineered to meet TUV, SAE and JWL standards. Certified third-party testing is contracted to validate that every design meets these universal standards.
Customisation
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HRE empowers you to make a personal statement in style by offering a variety of finishing touches.
In a world of standardization, HRE allows you to reach the pinnacle in quality and choice.
It begins with your call to explore which HRE wheel is perfect for you and culminates with the experience of seeing the finished product on your vehicle.
A unique selection of high quality finishes puts you in control to personalize your vehicle.
Custom, precision fitments are specified to meet your individual needs whether they be stylistically driven or required to accommodate brake and suspension upgrades.
Each set of wheels is built-to-order once you choose the style, fitment and finish that fulfill your aspirations.
Personalized, Precision Fitments
- Comprehensive vehicle data creates flexibility
- Tailored to customer's tire / brake / suspension set-up
Built-to-Order
- Each order manufactured to unique customer specifications
- Stringent manufacturing processes achieve quality, one wheel at a time
Personal Style
- High quality, unique finishes
- Special options such as OE and custom engraved center caps
Technology
HRE 3-piece wheels are the finest in the world as a result of a focus on exceptional materials, engineering and manufacturing methods.
The technology used in wheels has evolved over our 30 years and HRE has been there to lead the way.
HRE's commitment to its customers, people and product is fulfilled by a never ending pursuit to continually improve the quality of our product and service.
Forged 6061-T6 Aluminum Centers
An HRE wheel begins life as a high quality 7" diameter 6061 aluminium billet rod.
The billet rod is heated and placed into a precision die where it is pressure forged into the the shape defined by HRE's engineers.
The result of the forging process is aluminum with a refined crystalline structure whose grain direction is aligned with the primary load direction of the wheel spokes.
The processed forging is then precipitation heat-treated to a T6 temper to achieve the perfect blend of strength and ductility.
Typically high quality forgings such as these are only found in aerospace applications of high load automotive applications such as performance pistons and connecting rods.
These high strength 6061-T6 forgings are the foundation of HRE 3-piece wheels.
Click here to learn more about metal forging
Casting vs Forging
In comparison to forgings, castings are made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold and have considerably lower strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance.
Besides not having the specific strength (strength to weight ratio) of forged aluminium, castings often suffer from defects in the form of voids or porosity.
The primary reason cast wheels are produced is to lower cost.
So why does every HRE wheel using forging technology ?
To simultaneously increase strength and minimize mass, which are the two key performance criteria for wheels.
At HRE we don't believe in compromising performance and quality for a few dollars.
Spun 6061-T6 Rim Halves
Just as HRE's forged centers start with 6061 aluminum, so do our rim halves.
Our rim halves begin life as a large aluminum sheet which is formed using a CNC spinning lathe.
The forming (or spinning) process imparts considerable energy into the the aluminum, further refining and orienting the crystalline grain structur in a manner similar to forging.
After subsequent heat-treatment processes to achieve a T6 temper, CNC technology is used to machine the inner diameter of the rim half and the assembly holes so that it precisely mates with the forged center - this is a critical step because the quality of these machine steps directly to the final wheel's concentricity (level of roundness).
The end result is a highly concentric rim half with the strength properties required to be resistant to the impact and fatigue demands of an HRE 3 piece wheel.
High Strength Fasteners In Stainless Steel & Titanium
A key component often overlooked in the construction of 3-piece wheels are the fasteners.
Being strcutural components they absolutely crucial in terms of safety amd are far from simply being a decorative item.
The 3-piece platform places extremely high stresses and fatigue loads on the fasteners.
As a result, HRE's fasteners are designed to stringent specifications to attain high strength and fatigue resistance.
Stainless Steel Fasteners
The majority of HRE wheels use high-strength stainless steel fasteners supplied by Automotive Racing Products (ARP), the leading supplier to Formula One and every other form of professional racing.
Using the highest quality engineering and manufacturing methods, ARP manufactures custom fasteners for HRE that are designed to meet stringent strength, fatigue and corrosion specifications.
Due to the high quality nature of these fasteners, they are 4 times as expensive as the chromed steel fasteners used in most wheels, but HRE is unwilling to compromise quality for low cost.
Titanium Fasteners
Taking it even a step further, HRE's Competition Series uses a Titanium fastener that not only satisfies stringent strength, fatigue and corrosion specifications, but also decreases mass thereby reducing unsprung weight and minimizing rotational inertia.
HRE's source for these highly specialized fasteners is the German division of a US company that primarily supplies Titanium fasteners for the new Airbus A380.
Due to the extreme nature of our application, these fasteners were custom designed for the competition series and are 20 times as expensive as standard chrome steel fasteners.
Once again, HRE is unwilling to compromise. These fasteners are the only components of an HRE 3-piece wheel that are sourced outside of the United States
Commitment To Quality, Service & Support
Commitment is a lifelong pursuit. At HRE, commitment culminates in the successful marriage of our passion and your aspiration.
Quality cannot be achieved without dedication. Every HRE wheel is individually inspected throughout the manufacturing process to ensure it will exceed your expectations.
HRE invests in the highest caliber manufacturing equipment and methods to continuously achieve superior quality.
Dedicated customer support before and after your purchase is at the heart of creating a superior experience for you.
Wheel experts are available to understand your needs and guide you through the purchase process.
HRE distribution partners are trained to assist you and install your wheels.
The HRE service department is available to support you once a set of HRE wheels has been installed on your vehicle.
HRE offers complete restoration services to meet your needs into the future.
HRE backs up our commitment to you with industry-leading warranty coverage.
How To Order
As all HRE wheels are made to order, contact us via our contact us page for ordering and price information.
We will assist you in selecting the optimum diameter, width, offset, dish & tyre size for your vehicle, to ensure that you get a set of wheels completely designed from scratch to fit your vehicle perfectly.
Just like a hand made suit, the choice to obtain a set of these exclusive wheels is a not just a purchase - it's an experience, and we'll be there to guide you every step of the way.
Click here to contact us to start the HRE wheel selection and ordering process. We will then contact you to discuss your personal requirements.
HRE Wheels Factory Tour Video
HRE Wheels have recently released a video tour of their factory, which shows some very interesting footage of how HRE Wheels are made, and the incredible attention to detail that goes into producing every HRE wheel.
HRE Wheels Image Galleries
HRE Wheels can be ordered to suit any car.
You can check out some photos of HRE Wheels on various Porsches such as the 911 Turbo and the GT3 in our Porsche HRE Wheels Gallery by clicking here
HRE Wheels' R35 GT-R on their stand at the 2008 SEMA show. The wheels are HRE 749R's
You can check out photos of HRE Wheels for the Nissan R35 GT-R in our Nissan R35 GT-R HRE Wheels Gallery.
Available Wheels & Gallery
To view the various wheels available from HRE, click here
To view a gallery of various vehicles fitted with HRE Wheels, click here