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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 03:00 AM
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and that's just avg.
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SCIONOSIS
^Is there a difference between Works and HRE?
Used Work wheels can be found in a 5x100 pattern easier than HRE. I've yet to see HRE wheels used for sale in that bolt pattern.

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that dude from japan has HRE's too
Nope, he's on Hyperforged wheels, 19x8.5. It would be this tC right?
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SCIONOSIS
^Dude, what's up with you, man? If I remember, the very first post in the thread is requesting for expensive wheels, including HREs. What do you have to say when some here are sport'n around in Works. Is there a difference between Works and HRE?
i pat them on the back and say good job sir now carry on.

yes there is. one is cost effectively strong and the is over pricedly overrated, heavy and not always structurally sound
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
Used Work wheels can be found in a 5x100 pattern easier than HRE. I've yet to see HRE wheels used for sale in that bolt pattern.
thats because HRE would laugh and sip their starbucks coffee and talk about the scion owner who called wanting 4k+ dollar wheels
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
yes there is. one is cost effectively strong and the is over pricedly overrated, heavy and not always structurally sound
I can see you know your stuff in this aspect, but both are forged wheels with similar structure... or no?
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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nope...HRE's are notoriously soft wheels
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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and works are not forged.
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkTC
and works are not forged.
Well some are.
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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^^ I knew Work also made Forged wheels. One of my co-workers has Work Rezak forged wheels on his xB. I believe they're discontinued.

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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dropzone

Anyone know the specs on these?
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by EDDIEA123
Anyone know the specs on these?
Originally Posted by dropzone
Nope, he's on Hyperforged wheels, 19x8.5. It would be this tC right?
Posted right above the pic. Offset is not known and the guy hasn't posted on the forum or logged on since late last year.

http://www.hyperforgedwheels.com/gal...thermakes.html Should be the third car down.
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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FAWK that 69 Camaro is so sexy
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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They ruined that Camaro. ____ing ruined it. Some people should be shot.
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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ehhhh
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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DUH!! lol God im getting old. Thanks. Its probably a +25 ofset slammed. I digg it!
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
Used Work wheels can be found in a 5x100 pattern easier than HRE. I've yet to see HRE wheels used for sale in that bolt pattern.

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Nope, he's on Hyperforged wheels, 19x8.5. It would be this tC right?
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yea that would be the one i was talking about
Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SCIONOSIS
Is there a difference between Works and HRE?
A few letters........
Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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i remember when hre's had the problem of the diameter of wheels being under-sized a bit so the wheels would rotate independently of the tires under more severe conditions. they also had a few problems with corrosion, cracking, bending....
Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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So how the hell is it that they can charge so much with so many issues?

I personally don't even think they look that great..not a big fan of even iforged, jline and dpe..they all look so flat and blah to me.
Old Sep 24, 2010 | 01:54 AM
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damm the japan tc makes me die inside cuz im missing that front lip!!!! lol



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