HRE Wheels

Canadian5.0 · Mar 21, 2018

Looking to upgrade my ZR downforce wheels. Originally wanted Forgestar/Velgens as i'm pretty set on a 305 rear (possibly nt555r) and wanted to make sure I had enough offset.

Started looking at the HRE lineup and think i'm going to go with the FF04's. I know they're pricey but don't mind buying once and crying once. Like the FF15's but the lack of concave on the rear is a bit of a turn off.

Anyone have these on their car and want to post up some pics? I've gone through all the pics on google lol.

KBBoss302 · Mar 21, 2018

Judging by the specs at CJPP (20x11 ET50), I think you may have some rubbing issues with 305s depending on their actual measured width. I have FF01s in 20x10.5 ET45 and those FF04s will stick out 1mm more. I ran 305 and then 295 MPSS (which run very wide) and both rubbed at the top of the fender on my lowered 2013. Ended up with 285/35/20s. On an 11" wheel, I think ideally I'd want a 56-60mm offset to fit 305s safely.

Canadian5.0 · Mar 22, 2018

KBBoss302 said:
Judging by the specs at CJPP (20x11 ET50), I think you may have some rubbing issues with 305s depending on their actual measured width. I have FF01s in 20x10.5 ET45 and those FF04s will stick out 1mm more. I ran 305 and then 295 MPSS (which run very wide) and both rubbed at the top of the fender on my lowered 2013. Ended up with 285/35/20s. On an 11" wheel, I think ideally I'd want a 56-60mm offset to fit 305s safely.

Either going with nt555r or nt555g2. I've read the Nittos run narrower and MPSS always run wide. I'm on an eibach pro-kit.

Think 305/30/20 would fit better?

KBBoss302 · Mar 22, 2018

My 305 and 295s were both 30 aspect ratio tires and I am only lowered about 1" in back on coilovers. I think those FF04s have offsets better suited for the S550s than the S197s.

So overall I would say it's a tough call! I just know how frustrating (and expensive!) it was to have tires not fit.

Thalilbear02 · Mar 22, 2018

Canadian5.0 said:
Looking to upgrade my ZR downforce wheels. Originally wanted Forgestar/Velgens as i'm pretty set on a 305 rear (possibly nt555r) and wanted to make sure I had enough offset.

Started looking at the HRE lineup and think i'm going to go with the FF04's. I know they're pricey but don't mind buying once and crying once. Like the FF15's but the lack of concave on the rear is a bit of a turn off.

Anyone have these on their car and want to post up some pics? I've gone through all the pics on google lol.

FF04's will use 20x10 ET35 fronts (275/30/20 tires) / 20x11 ET50 rears (295/30/20 tires)

I would not recommend using 305's on the rear unless you modify the rear fender wells to accommodate the larger tire.