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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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HRE P40 vs Champion RS171

Guys I'm torn between these two wheels, they're both awesome. Which wheel would look better on my Meteor Turbo? Any advantages of one wheel over the other? I assume they are in the same price range. And the last question leave them aluminum color or go dark??
 
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I think they are both awesome but I prefer the HRE. I would go brushed aluminum color vs silver. Dark is out for me. I like wheels I can see.
 
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I think they are both awesome but I prefer the HRE. I would go brushed aluminum color vs silver. Dark is out for me. I like wheels I can see.
Is there a weight difference?

I'd pick the lighter of the two...
 
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Is there a weight difference?

I'd pick the lighter of the two...
Not sure but they are probably similar.
 
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HRE P40 in textured black...
 
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Either one whichever is lighter. Go flat black with a painted lip to match the cars exterior.
 
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I am partial to textured black.....(20's) and you need to be talking to Kevin @ wheelsB.

 
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Originally Posted by 996TTs
HRE P40 in textured black...
What he said
 
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I like the RS171's. You might consider titanium/dark gray.

Different car, different wheel but this color would look great and hides the brake dust too.
 

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HRE P40 in flat black! I think that would be killer on a grey/silver car.
 
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I am partial to textured black.....(20's) and you need to be talking to Kevin @ wheelsB.

That is a ***** out stunning car. I too, would go w/ the HRE P40s in aluminum, but personally I like my wheels to contrast the body color. Actually, I'm probably going to get some for my C4S meteor.
 
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Originally Posted by sparkhill
I like the RS171's. You might consider titanium/dark gray.

Different car, different wheel but this color would look great and hides the brake dust too.
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/phot...46642_9573.jpg

+1 on the color, go with HRE
 
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Champion wheels are much strong than HRE. If you what a custom bling then go for the HRE. I've had both and prefer the Champion by a mile.
 
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My gt silver will arrive in 3wks. I am considering the same wheels but also the hre p43. I can't decide whether the brushed aluminum or painted silver looks best. Are you considering 19s or 20s? I have not seen the 171s advertised in 20s
 
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Both are aggressive, gorgeous wheels. Hard to choose, but leaning a little toward the HREs
 


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