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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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New Wheels on an AMV

After some research I decided to order the HRE P40's in a brushed tinted finish (20x9 & 20x10.5) from Jonathan at Wheels Boutique(he was great). Overall a good experience and an impressive final product, as the wheels have the highest quality fit-finish-detail I have ever seen.

The car runs beautifully(no tram-lining), feels a little better planted(tires are now Hankook V12 F245 & R285), and looks much better with the wheel-wells filled in.

My only issue remains the fact that HRE-WB insisted the OEM lugs would work....front lugs, yes, rear lugs NO. The rear OEM lugs will not seed-torque properly. After a little back and forth, HRE-WB kindly sent out a new set of open-ended lugs, which work well, but as you can see by the pictures, really cheapen the final look of the rears.

I hope this helps future AMV wheel shoppers.

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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Those wheels look great! You should be able to find aftermarket chrome lug nuts to fit. Look for 14 x 20 in 1.75" length in 3/4" hex head and conical/cone seat.
 
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step back and take a profile pic of the whole car with these wheels if you don't mind
 
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I have these wheels on my car and I love them.
 
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I have these wheels on my car and I love them.
Yup, your posts and pictures contributed to this selection.... Did you use the OEM rear lugs or were another set provided
 
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Those wheels look great! You should be able to find aftermarket chrome lug nuts to fit. Look for 14 x 20 in 1.75" length in 3/4" hex head and conical/cone seat.
Good tip, thanks for the details!
 
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Damn, that looks really hot! Congrats! I too would like to see a pic of a side view from a slightly further distance when you have time.
 
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Yup, your posts and pictures contributed to this selection.... Did you use the OEM rear lugs or were another set provided
Interesting...I'm sure the stock lugs fit.
 
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I too love this wheel....any comparison weights to stock or sport pack wheels?? And it is agreed that a full profile pic or 2 is needed!
 
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Originally Posted by dfwerdoc
step back and take a profile pic of the whole car with these wheels if you don't mind
Here you are;
 
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wow that looks amazing!
 
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Looks great!

Here are a couple of new pics of mine for comparison...credit to Jordan at National Speed for taking these.







 
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Originally Posted by M13
Here you are;
Looks great. I prefer the brushed finish that you chose. It's versatile, classy and sporty.
Dude, why are your pics so small?
I'd love to see your ride in all it's full glory.
 
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Damn, those are so damn hot!!!! I love the dark silver/black finish!! Amazing wheels and perfect for the car. Not too much bling.

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DAMN and I thought my AM was sexy!!!
 


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