Hey guys, planning to put a order in for some new wheels. Im planning to order the HRE 593R's. F:19-8.5 with a 2 inch lip & R:19-11.5 with a 4 inch lip. For sure i want a brushed center look but i cant decide on the lip. High Polished or Chrome? Cant make up my mind. Anyone with any input? Thanks in advance.

 

High Polished, never liked the look of chrome on the 996 imo.

 

If the high polish is not clearcoated, it will start to haze over time and you will need to repolish them. In chrome, there isn't much to maintain... just clean and wipe. The only problem with chrome is that if its chipped/rashed, it can't be fixed and yu will need a new outer barrel. High polish can be fixed but it takes more to maintain

Edwin

 

yea very true, ill probably get the high polished outer lip.

 

Another problem with chrome outers is corrosion under the tire bead. You can't see it but it causes bead leaks. Ask me how I know, I've had it happen three times on three different wheels. It's not only caused by water vapor in compressed air, but by chemicals in the tires. Nitrogen inflation will help but not solve the problem as moisture can also enter from the outside of the bead. High polished outers can also corrode but not nearly as fast as chrome. Previouly I had polished Kensis outers and never had a problem other than spending a few hours every other month polishing them. The preferred solution (for both ease of maintenance and leaks) is high polished outers with a clear powder coat. No bead leaks and low maintenance.
(Sprayed on clear coat will also cause leaks). I currently have Zones with chrome outers. I'm going in next week to the outers replaced with polished/clear coated. The lesson is never ever buy chromed wheels or wheels with chromed outers.

 

I have 890R with hidden hardware (inside the center). It is a real pain in the rear that I cannot pump air at gas stations, plus most chucks cannot fit thru the small opening. I believe 593R is also with hidden hardware. If I were you, I'd consider other models.

edited, btw, chrome lip really brings out the look of the wheels, and reflects the center of the wheel and bring out another dimension. IMO, it doesn't matter what the center is but the lip must be chrome.

 

Go with the look you like... as long as you like it, nothing else matters.

 

high polished looks sweet

 

Thanks for all the great input guys, Looks like i will be getting high polished with clearcoat.

 

get both. no sense in buying just one set of wheels

 

**** i wish, i wonder if HRE will take I OWE YOUS!

 

I've had a few sets of HRE's on previous cars. When they're new and shiney, it's a great feeling. But somebody is eventually gonna curb those bad boys. And then ur gonna look at that blemish and not enjoy driving ur car as much. And even though u could probably get it fixed for a couple hundred bux, ur gonna get a new car. At least that's what happened to me the last few times.

 

If you're buying new rims insist on 12" wide rears and at least 8.5" fronts (some have as wide as 9.5" fronts)

You may need to roll the rear fenders (no big deal)

 

Actually the 593r has the hardware showing. Are there any advantage or disadvantages getting 12" in there rear . I Would hate to have to deal with rolling my fenders

 

How is HRE doing from a quality perspective these days? I had 545's on my Viper and the fit and finish could have been better.