Ok. Here is the FINAL VERDICT on my HRE 546R's!
05-11-2004, 08:08 PM
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You could say that...
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The fact that they don't clear my BBK is inconsequential to the love I have for them. The only thing I may have done different is to get painted silver centers instead of brushed so they would have more contrast against the silver of my car. From demo displays I saw, the brushed center always looked more gray. But they turned out to be more shiney and silver looking. Still beautiful though. On Dolphin, they would look amazing - just the right contrast to show off. If my car was Atlas Gray (like I wanted), then I would not change them. One thing about the 546R's is that cleaning them will be easier then mine. Keep them protected with Klasse, Der Real Stuff, Rejex,..etc. And you have to keep on top of the polished lip.
I'm surprised that F1 or WheelExperts didn't end up offering the better price. But I am a good customer, so I get the "good" deal ; ) How much did the custom paint add to each wheel?
The fact that they don't clear my BBK is inconsequential to the love I have for them. The only thing I may have done different is to get painted silver centers instead of brushed so they would have more contrast against the silver of my car. From demo displays I saw, the brushed center always looked more gray. But they turned out to be more shiney and silver looking. Still beautiful though. On Dolphin, they would look amazing - just the right contrast to show off. If my car was Atlas Gray (like I wanted), then I would not change them. One thing about the 546R's is that cleaning them will be easier then mine. Keep them protected with Klasse, Der Real Stuff, Rejex,..etc. And you have to keep on top of the polished lip.
I'm surprised that F1 or WheelExperts didn't end up offering the better price. But I am a good customer, so I get the "good" deal ; ) How much did the custom paint add to each wheel?
05-11-2004, 10:11 PM
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It does. List on a 540R 19 x 8.5 is $1328
So four of those alone is $5300.
Then add ~$200 / tire = $800
Then shipping, ~$50 / tire = $200
Mounting (balancing etc) is another $200
Then when you are lucky like me and have to pay 15% tax and then 15% duty, the new total becomes...
($5300 + $800 + $200 + $200) + 30% = $8450 USD.
I'm assuming Shroomin means $5300 on his doorstep. That's $3000 savings.
Also, are you a 'referral' =)
Then add ~$200 / tire = $800
Then shipping, ~$50 / tire = $200
Mounting (balancing etc) is another $200
Then when you are lucky like me and have to pay 15% tax and then 15% duty, the new total becomes...
($5300 + $800 + $200 + $200) + 30% = $8450 USD.
I'm assuming Shroomin means $5300 on his doorstep. That's $3000 savings.
Also, are you a 'referral' =)
05-11-2004, 10:19 PM
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I got mine mounted and balanced for free from the place I bought tires from.
and yes...I am a referral 
) No matter what it's not cheap, but these wheels can be had for much better than what most people assume. The fact that you are in Canada does kinda screw you...I forgot about that part.
) No matter what it's not cheap, but these wheels can be had for much better than what most people assume. The fact that you are in Canada does kinda screw you...I forgot about that part.