picking between Fikse, I-forged, and HRE, need opinions
07-24-2006, 10:15 PM
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picking between Fikse, I-forged, and HRE, need opinions well, im pretty set on the style of wheel i want, and im ready to drop the big bucks on some nice wheels.... but i need some help choicing the details...
right now im stuck between the Fikse profil 13, HRE 543R, and I-forged Rev. i've been looking over all 3 places web sites, but, im not finding everything i want. i know for sure the fikse will fit (they're on the DH cars), im not sure about the HRE wheels, they dont even have firebird as a vehicle option (although it says they will fit a vette, do vette's share the same bolt pattern?).
anyway, i was wondering if anyone could help me out with figuring out weither or not i can get HRE 543R's that fit my car (atm i do kinda like them better then the Fikse). im also looking for opinions on which wheels i should go with, and in what finish. i think the finish will make or brake the whole looks, i dont want to have bad *** wheels that have a finish that doesnt fit with my NBM formula.
anyway, here are the wheels
fikse
HRE
and I-forged
and here's a pic of my car
so what do you guys think? which wheel would fit my car best out of the three choices? what type of finish should i get? and do you know if i can get the HRE wheels i want that fit my car?
thanks alot for anyone who helps, i know this was a long post.
right now im stuck between the Fikse profil 13, HRE 543R, and I-forged Rev. i've been looking over all 3 places web sites, but, im not finding everything i want. i know for sure the fikse will fit (they're on the DH cars), im not sure about the HRE wheels, they dont even have firebird as a vehicle option (although it says they will fit a vette, do vette's share the same bolt pattern?).
anyway, i was wondering if anyone could help me out with figuring out weither or not i can get HRE 543R's that fit my car (atm i do kinda like them better then the Fikse). im also looking for opinions on which wheels i should go with, and in what finish. i think the finish will make or brake the whole looks, i dont want to have bad *** wheels that have a finish that doesnt fit with my NBM formula.
anyway, here are the wheels
fikse
HRE
and I-forged
and here's a pic of my car
so what do you guys think? which wheel would fit my car best out of the three choices? what type of finish should i get? and do you know if i can get the HRE wheels i want that fit my car?
thanks alot for anyone who helps, i know this was a long post.
07-24-2006, 10:37 PM
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I like the Fikse's because they don't have rivets, and the centers appear to be painted rather than polished, but they still have the polished lip. Anyone of the wheels will look good, but hey, you asked for opinions. Take it for what it's worth, coming from a truck guy.
07-24-2006, 10:41 PM
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When I was looking I choose the Fikse FM5s over the Iforged Aeros because the Fikse's did not have rivits and lack of DRs at the time in 18". Now I kind of wish I would have went with 18x10 Iforged Aeros. 
07-24-2006, 10:53 PM
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i not a huge fan of the rivit's in the HRE's or i-forged to begin with, but i like everything else about the HRE's better then the fikse. the rivit's REALLY hurt it though... idk. i have a feeling i going to go with 18 inch fikse's. anyone have any idea on the best finish to go with? if i go with fikse, im really liking the normal "TechniPolish" finish.
07-25-2006, 02:53 AM
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HRE's can be had w/out rivets but I still chose the Profil 13's. Don't have pics availabe as the car is in pieces at the moment. The wheels are lovely and I only know of 2 people that have them(besides the Dick Harrel Camaro) and I being one of them. 
Technipolish is the best overall.
Technipolish is the best overall. 
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07-25-2006, 01:25 PM
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HRE and Fikse will usually build to your specs regardless of what they show or don't show on their website. If you're going to drop that much coin on wheels you NEED to contact the manufacturer and discuss your options at the very least. Usually they can point you in the direction of a dealer in your area where you can view the wheels firsthand and sometimes in different finishes. Pictures don't do any of these wheels justice.
Also, if you want something similar to the 543R's without visible rivets, check out the 843R's instead.
Also, if you want something similar to the 543R's without visible rivets, check out the 843R's instead.
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wow, thanks guys, you deffinitly have given me some stuff to think about. im deffinitly also considering the FM5's. im torn between something like the fm5 and the profil 13. although, since there seems to be some fm5's floating around it would be nice to be able to pick up rims at a cheaper price because there used. idk really. i know this might not be the place to ask, but, could anyone go through the trouble of photoshoping in the profil 13's on my car?
