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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Ever wonder what goes into making highest quality three-piece and monoblock wheels on the market? HRE wheels has provided a nice facility tour video which shows the engineering and testing process, CNC machining, assembly and finishes of the most exclusive premium wheels on the market today.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...els_190493.htm


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An intense passion for improving on the world's finest vehicles is the driving force behind every HRE wheel. For over 30 years HRE has been dedicated to achieving the pinnacle in style and performance. As an automotive enthusiast and owner of a world-class vehicle, you share our passion. HRE empowers you to achieve the unique combination of performance and personalization, thereby joining an elite collection of discerning enthusiasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Katech Performance's selection to use HRE wheels for it's premium vehicle packages was by design, not by chance. HRE's commitment to quality, engineering, and precision follows Katech's same philosophy. For over the last 30 years, Katech and HRE have been synonymous with the highest level of quality and engineering.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Nice little video. I felt smart because I knew all of the vocab he was using from an Aerospace Engineering Materials class I took lol.
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Not to mention they really stand behind their productI was the 2nd owner of a set of 543's and one of the front hubs developed a hairline crack on one of the spokes. The rim was way out of warranty and they took care of it (rebuilt me a new hub no charge). Can't beat that for service! I still have them and will probably keep them....put a set of tires on them for the road courses.
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Good read - thanks for the info.
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