HRE 520 series

[viperman5]

After 10+ years with the CCW Classics, trying something new.

Background on fitment:

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Best place for CCW's is direct great guys over there and they know GN's! Price for 18's was like $2600 if i remember correctly.

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post #404

Since the post in 2012, suspension is on Ridetech coilover suspension system. Attached are current setup pics.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

The 520’s are a nice looking wheel!
I got the 504’s in ‘92 before Gene sold the company.
When I updated things I got the 501’s with a concave center.
If you don’t have an HRE dealer in your state give Tito a call at (760) 597-2007. He’s a great guy to deal with.
It’s nice you have the fitment measurements from your CCW’s, that will make things easier.
I’m very excited for you.

 

[viperman5]

Thanks. Wheels were ordered in December. Picked them up this week. Will post more pics, plan to get the car on stands and dry fit prior to tires. Love the look and the color in the box. Bit nervous on what they will look like on the car.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

They’re gorgeous!! They’re going to look killer on your car.
Did you go with the same width and backspacing as before or is your new suspension setup a little different?
Did you get the red, white and blue center caps or the black and silver ones? Maybe you splurged for the carbon fiber ones.

 

[outatime86]

Very cool wheels!

 

[viperman5]

I wasn't sure on center caps.... red, white, blue. I opened the extra box with lugs and center caps just now. Also took the rear wheel out for the first time. I will post all the specs on the wheels and continue to post more pics as I check fitment prior to tires.

 

[viperman5]

Not seeing my current setup pics in post #1, apologies, so posting again.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Any update on these/ photos of the new wheels on your car or are you waiting for it to warm up a bit?

 

[viperman5]

I have been working with HRE and my company's Fitment team. The rear offset was off and the fronts needed the bore bigger to get over the center hub. HRE has been great to work with on resolving. Wheels were shipped back today. As soon as I get them back and have updates, I will definitely post.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

I have been working with HRE and my company's Fitment team. The rear offset was off and the fronts needed the bore bigger to get over the center hub. HRE has been great to work with on resolving. Wheels were shipped back today. As soon as I get them back and have updates, I will definitely post.

I’m sorry to hear about the troubles, but glad you’re getting them taken care of.
I’m really anxious for some photos.
I wanted more of a GNX style center cap so I designed one that sticks out to the edge of the mesh (in my case). It was a shame to powder coat them to look like plastic, but they turned out nice. My guys who owns a sign shop came the through with the decals.

 

[outatime86]

Nice wheels!!! Lit so much its on fire.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

My apologies. I intended to insert thumbnails as to not detract from the original post.

 

[Creven405]

Are the ccw’s going to be for sale soon?

 

[viperman5]

Are the ccw’s going to be for sale soon?

Yes, I am planning to put the CCW's up for sale. Getting fitment worked out took much longer than anticipated however HRE was accommodating during the entire process.

 

[viperman5]

Reason this has taken so long is while the offset on the CCW and HRE were same, the HRE is just a wider wheel. I am running 9.5 in the rear now. I actually sent my CCW into HRE to confirm. Rears are complete and on the vehicle. I am having issues with the Baer dust cover and the front HRE center cap. Need to take a bit more off the dust cover to get the center cap to fit.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

I’m glad things are coming together. There’s a lot of things to consider when the wheel width changes plus brake and hub options.
I went with the Speedtech aluminum spindles to get the look I wanted. With the stock hubs/ C5- C6 wilwood aluminum hubs there would have been no lip on the front wheel.
I ended up with a 2.5” lip on the front with the Speedtech setup and 3” on the rear.
I feel your struggles.
Those look great on your car!!