As a machinist and auto enthusiast myself, this video speaks volumes about HRE Wheels production process, and why the wheels cost what they cost. Aside from the CNC machining, which is basically a precision and time sensitive investment, these wheels are almost fully handmade and bespoke. Again, you get what you pay for! Not a boring video at all. Too bad it wasn't longer! LOL. Keep up the good work HRE...
@CIA Defector... Oh, I did. I just didn’t mention it in my comment. He should’ve said turn. He got a pass as he’s obviously not a machinist, but was very knowledgeable with the production process of the wheels.
As a tool maker i back this statement. This video also confirmed the price of these wheels are for a genuine reason and i can buy them with no doubt now
Well, you might be a machinist, but your not a business owner if you think that. I just see profit, profit, profit everywhere in this video. These guys must be making huge amounts of money. Sad thing is that people think that working for companies is a good thing. Its like being a slave, making other people rich. (MSc mechanical engineer, own a machine shop and do custom wheels...)
@@risengdesign what a stupid statement, after almost every USA wheel producer has to use China now to even stay in the black. You don’t think that most wheel producers would not prefer to use local employees instead of outsourcing? The problem is not about too much profit, competition always deals with that, the problem is what China is doing with almost every industry in the USA. Soon there will be zero jobs available, people will be dreaming of what you are calling “slave” work.
@Jal Poz Have you ever seen a Bentley or Rolls Royce being assembled? Look how many automated procedures are involved in the production. Yet those vehicles are considered bespoke hand built luxury vehicles. Machining wheels and casting wheels are two totally different animals. 2 and 3-piece wheels are hand finished and assembled, just like the automobiles I just mentioned.
I'm a Cnc mill machinist in the aerospace industry, and I gotta say, this was a great video... very cool! Very interesting process! Not boring at all! 👍🏼
For a company on lock down with social distance, this vid was excellent. Going through every stage of making their wheels was amazing. Not many companies that I have seen, show an in-depth vid of their products, so I thank you for this Vid. I have seen HRE for many years and seen how they have developed over the years. Stunning wheels.
It's awesome to see how my HRE wheels were made for C217 AMG - thank you! - and having worked with the WB I can highly recommend them as a great source for HRE and a bunch of other great gear
damn what an incredible process! i always knew HRE was the gold standard in forged wheels but I had no clue how much money you had invested. i wish more companies would do this, it's baffles me when i call a company for some basic shit and they tell me 2-3 months lead time...like damn i'm trying to impulse buy car parts don't tell me that!
Love my HRE wheels!!!! Alan, looks like you guys made some major improvements since last time I visited your facility. Say hi to the HRE family for me. Keep up the great work HRE!!!
Just beautiful. This is what Mr Trump is talking about when he says "Make America great again". HRE is doing just that, they are the front line, making America great again, one wheel at a time. Recent events have bruised the image and reputation of American engineering, but HRE are helping to turn the tide. HRE wheels are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and for good reason. They are works of art...functional art. Love the video.
@@RedEye19 Trump is the best President America has had since JFK. The rest of the world knows that. Heck even the Chinese are starting to realise the benefits to them from Trump. I can't imagine what the US would be like had that idiot Clinton got in. But one piiunt of difference. Unless the USA adopts universal healthcare the US is going to start falling behind other developed countries (Like Australia, UK Japan,Most of Europe)) who all have universal healthcare.
I own a powdercoating business and one day I hope to work at a place like this. My shop specializes in wheels. I would sell everything to work at a place like this...
Now that I learned how the wheels are made from bare metal to fantastic racing designs are unbelievable,attention to detail and time consuming process,now I feel better paying 4-7k for the set of four, 😃
I'm amazed with your attention to detail and craftsmanship's. I have never bought wheels for my cars but I think I do want to this time for my 20 NSX and 21 992 Turbo S coming this January.
Thank you very much for noticing that. We owned one of the first edition NSX's when the new one released and we enjoyed that car a lot. We have our 992 Turbo Cabriolet shipping to us in the next few weeks so we are excited for that as well. Please give us a call when you are ready - we'd love to work with ya.
@@WheelsBoutique I'm studying mechanical Engineering. In my Materials class I had to do a final project on material selection process for a part of my choice, I chose performance wheels, monoblocs to be exact. A big part of the project was to explain the manufacturing process, that is were you guys came in clutch. Much appreciated.
For the value you can’t beat BC Forge and their style and quality. Another high quality wheel that won’t break your bank account is Work Wheels. Their quality and top notch. Those are the only 3 wheel company I would buy from.
Excellent video!! My next vette will definitely have HRE wheels, since GM decided to put those crappy wheels that bend and crack, on their C7 Vettes! Thanks for the content HRE...
If hasnt been mentioned before, the correct term for the rotational machining of stock material is not lathing but turning. The lathe is the basic machine tool that is used to complete the turning process. I dont know any fitter turner, toolmaker or other professional machinist who would use "lathing" in their vocabulary. Other than that, top notch facility doin the business.
i love HRE, i always put HRE on my cars, resale value also good too in my country. strange how HRE hold their value while similar ADV or Forgiatto lose more.
Top notch wheels! Say, does anyone out there still publish a custom wheel magazine much like Dub or Rides magazines use to do? Or, is there an insider dealer magazine that you can purchase that showcases all of the latest new custom wheels? I've always liked checking out the latest wheels from the many manufacturers.
Love this vlog and thanks for sharing this. Now we can really appreciate how high quality wheels are built. Didn’t see you touch upon the Flow Form wheels. Are those built there and how’s the quality and weight on the flowform models.
The FlowForm wheels are not built in house at HRE. They are built in Japan by a manufacturer who HRE vetted carefully to ensure that the quality of the wheels was up to par to their own strict standards. FlowForm wheels are more lightweight than traditional cast construction wheels & factory wheels.
WheelsBoutique Since they have their own machines to build their own wheels wouldn’t it be better to build their own? Which Japan wheel company is building them? Could it be partnering with Work Wheels, Rays etc some of the high quality brands in Japan.
@@lapchoine6600 FlowForm wheels would require a totally different type of setup in regards to machinery & the machinist that operate them. HRE wants to stay focused on doing what they know & what they do best & that's custom forged wheels. Allowing another company that specialized in FlowForm technology made the most sense for them. I don't believe they have ever mentioned who they partnered with - that would be a question for them.
HRE make some of the nicest wheels. The process of removing material in a lathe is called turning not lathing. It drives me crazy when I hear people say I'm going to lathe something that sounds uneducated when talking with a machinist.
As a machinist and auto enthusiast myself, this video speaks volumes about HRE Wheels production process, and why the wheels cost what they cost. Aside from the CNC machining, which is basically a precision and time sensitive investment, these wheels are almost fully handmade and bespoke. Again, you get what you pay for! Not a boring video at all. Too bad it wasn't longer! LOL. Keep up the good work HRE...
@CIA Defector... Oh, I did. I just didn’t mention it in my comment. He should’ve said turn. He got a pass as he’s obviously not a machinist, but was very knowledgeable with the production process of the wheels.
As a tool maker i back this statement. This video also confirmed the price of these wheels are for a genuine reason and i can buy them with no doubt now
Well, you might be a machinist, but your not a business owner if you think that. I just see profit, profit, profit everywhere in this video. These guys must be making huge amounts of money. Sad thing is that people think that working for companies is a good thing. Its like being a slave, making other people rich.
(MSc mechanical engineer, own a machine shop and do custom wheels...)
@@risengdesign what a stupid statement, after almost every USA wheel producer has to use China now to even stay in the black. You don’t think that most wheel producers would not prefer to use local employees instead of outsourcing? The problem is not about too much profit, competition always deals with that, the problem is what China is doing with almost every industry in the USA. Soon there will be zero jobs available, people will be dreaming of what you are calling “slave” work.
@Jal Poz Have you ever seen a Bentley or Rolls Royce being assembled? Look how many automated procedures are involved in the production. Yet those vehicles are considered bespoke hand built luxury vehicles. Machining wheels and casting wheels are two totally different animals. 2 and 3-piece wheels are hand finished and assembled, just like the automobiles I just mentioned.
Some of the nicest wheels on the planet. I just wish I could afford them. 😩
ebay is ur best friend
That is exactly how to present such a company. Perfect vibes.
I'm a Cnc mill machinist in the aerospace industry, and I gotta say, this was a great video... very cool! Very interesting process! Not boring at all! 👍🏼
Very cool... Still can't afford them... But very cool
For a company on lock down with social distance, this vid was excellent. Going through every stage of making their wheels was amazing. Not many companies that I have seen, show an in-depth vid of their products, so I thank you for this Vid. I have seen HRE for many years and seen how they have developed over the years. Stunning wheels.
Love love HRE. Been a fan of their wheels for over a decade and this is an amazing video. Thanks for the tour and sharing it!
I’m very impressed... way more work and thought process in these rims than I thought. I’m going to get HRE wheels for my next Benz.
And we will be here to assist you with your purchase when you are ready.
It's awesome to see how my HRE wheels were made for C217 AMG - thank you! - and having worked with the WB I can highly recommend them as a great source for HRE and a bunch of other great gear
I used this video for my engineering class, I had a Robert and choose to do HRE wheels and this video got me through half of it.
I really enjoyed watching this. Awesome walkthrough! Want more of this!
Nathan Nguyen Hopefully a few other manufacturers could invite us to do the same!
im not so much of a car guy or a computer geek but I am a a guy that likes quality and you show that you put it in your product ,nice wheels sir !!
Glad to have Peltier family with such a great manufacturer.
I could watch this all day long.
even before this video, i knew that i'll purchase HRE, but now after i saw how its done, now i love them even more!
I feel like I just went through the ultimate adult Santa's workshop. What a great and informative tour.
Very impressive. An American manufacturing success story. Congradulations.
I could watch this video over and over. Also a nice surprise to see my center faces coming out of machining at 4:30. Amazing group of people at HRE.
Wow that’s high quality stuff. That’s why I have a set on my 997 😁
Awesome video, love the attention to detail and craftmanship shown. Makes me love my HRE wheels even more!
damn what an incredible process! i always knew HRE was the gold standard in forged wheels but I had no clue how much money you had invested. i wish more companies would do this, it's baffles me when i call a company for some basic shit and they tell me 2-3 months lead time...like damn i'm trying to impulse buy car parts don't tell me that!
Excellent tour... Thanks for sharing
Amazing factory, now I understand how much work goes into the manufacture of each wheel hence the price. HRE all the way......
Love my HRE wheels!!!! Alan, looks like you guys made some major improvements since last time I visited your facility. Say hi to the HRE family for me. Keep up the great work HRE!!!
This is dope, thanks for the tour!
Yes, very dopey
HRE, thank you for manufacturing quality products in the USA!👍
8:50 That's me pretending to work when my boss is around. 🤭
Thanks for the tour. Nice to see that so much effort gets put into them little rollies :)
Just beautiful. This is what Mr Trump is talking about when he says "Make America great again". HRE is doing just that, they are the front line, making America great again, one wheel at a time. Recent events have bruised the image and reputation of American engineering, but HRE are helping to turn the tide. HRE wheels are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and for good reason. They are works of art...functional art. Love the video.
Ozgrade3 Australia: HRE America can keep. Australia can have “Mr” Trump.
@@RedEye19 Trump is the best President America has had since JFK. The rest of the world knows that. Heck even the Chinese are starting to realise the benefits to them from Trump. I can't imagine what the US would be like had that idiot Clinton got in. But one piiunt of difference. Unless the USA adopts universal healthcare the US is going to start falling behind other developed countries (Like Australia, UK Japan,Most of Europe)) who all have universal healthcare.
@@RedEye19or you can take our American puppet president bong marcos, he will happily suck and lick your American ass 24/7 😊
simply wow. this is beautiful craftsmanship
very very very nice!!! I hope one day I have the money for such beautiful rims. Congrats. Nice design, nice work.
So dope, just beginning my dissertation on the sustainability of alloy wheels. Seeing the manufacturing process was a great insight. Thanks!
Wow, HRE goes above and beyond in making a great wheel.
It's really cool that these are made in the US. Nothing's made here anymore!
This is such an amazing video with regards to the manufacturing process that HRE undertakes! Thanks for filming this, I learned so much from it
I own a powdercoating business and one day I hope to work at a place like this. My shop specializes in wheels. I would sell everything to work at a place like this...
Never would have thought the HRE president would be a downtown hipster. Cool wheels non the less
Thanks for sharing
Awesome. When I need wheels, you guys sold me!
We’ll be happy to assist you when you’re ready 🤙🏼
Thank you for the walk through
Now that I learned how the wheels are made from bare metal to fantastic racing designs are unbelievable,attention to detail and time consuming process,now I feel better paying 4-7k for the set of four, 😃
Really loved this. The precision is amazing! I will get another set one day. Mine were stolen out of my garage 😭.
Donolotti sorry to hear that my man. When the time is right for another set I’ll be here to help.
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wow! I had no idea it took that much work to make wheels!
Good vid and facility tour, hi tech production to deliver a quality product
awesome video... the pride in their work really shows. Maybe I'll get a set for my Porsche someday...
We would love to help you pick out the right model, finish, and sizing for your car.
Very nice.
Amazing operation.
I can't wait to see some on the C8 Corvette. Super car meets Super wheel.
Awesome video guys!!
Seeing the craftsmanship and the process makes the price of these rims well worth it
Very pro outfit, impressive
Always loved there wheels maybe one day I'll get some
I love factory tours
Sometimes i use this brand wheels on Forza Horizon 4.
Very interesting. 😁🥴
Reason why they are the best!!🔥🔥🔥
Your 2 piece isnt available in 19" why would you shoot yourself in the foot like that?
This is good quality content : )
Thanks for the tour, I wish could have it for my car
So much for forged wheels, did not show any forging process and did not really show any actual real machining process,
a disappointment I thought.
Yeah, they should give us their trade secrets. Damn them.
Doberman Pinchyou it’s not like the people in the comments can afford that million door machine... jackass
Yup. I just wanted to watch the cnc go. For hours. Mesmerising.
They look so plain now of days!!
Forgiato are killing them! 😎
Got these on my two thousand dollar honda civic! At $1500 per wheel, it was a great investment.
Very nice !
Amazing company no doubt!
Great Video... Thanks!
Very interesting
so cool!!
HRE ftw!
advanced technology！！
I'm amazed with your attention to detail and craftsmanship's. I have never bought wheels for my cars but I think I do want to this time for my 20 NSX and 21 992 Turbo S coming this January.
Thank you very much for noticing that. We owned one of the first edition NSX's when the new one released and we enjoyed that car a lot. We have our 992 Turbo Cabriolet shipping to us in the next few weeks so we are excited for that as well. Please give us a call when you are ready - we'd love to work with ya.
Thank you, guys make some dope wheels. Really helped me out in a college project on performance wheels.
This sounds very interesting. Can you tell us more about this project?
@@WheelsBoutique I'm studying mechanical Engineering. In my Materials class I had to do a final project on material selection process for a part of my choice, I chose performance wheels, monoblocs to be exact. A big part of the project was to explain the manufacturing process, that is were you guys came in clutch. Much appreciated.
@@filatsharapov4841 That is amazing. We're happy to have helped. Thanks for subscribing to the channel!
As a engineering it’s always reminds me why I wanted to to what I do when I see videos like HRE taking you through there production process.
HRE and BC Forged my two favourite brands 🥰🥰
For the value you can’t beat BC Forge and their style and quality. Another high quality wheel that won’t break your bank account is Work Wheels. Their quality and top notch. Those are the only 3 wheel company I would buy from.
That’s dope dude arp fasteners. I’d love to work there you can tell they take pride in there products.
HEY!? SO!,WHERE ARE ALL THE GREAT PEOPLE! THAT HELPED MADE THIS ALL POSSIBLE FOR YOU!!?
soo cool!
Cool video!
Excellent video!! My next vette will definitely have HRE wheels, since GM decided to put those crappy wheels that bend and crack, on their C7 Vettes! Thanks for the content HRE...
Thank you very much. Much sure to call us when that new 'Vette arrives - 786 249 0127
Wow !!! Made in USA !!!!!
If hasnt been mentioned before, the correct term for the rotational machining of stock material is not lathing but turning. The lathe is the basic machine tool that is used to complete the turning process. I dont know any fitter turner, toolmaker or other professional machinist who would use "lathing" in their vocabulary. Other than that, top notch facility doin the business.
Damn fire rims i need on my next car
i love HRE, i always put HRE on my cars, resale value also good too in my country. strange how HRE hold their value while similar ADV or Forgiatto lose more.
Super cool
Great wheels...
amAZING video
DOPE🔥
Awesome
Wow 👏🏎✨✨
Neat!!
Top notch wheels! Say, does anyone out there still publish a custom wheel magazine much like Dub or Rides magazines use to do?
Or, is there an insider dealer magazine that you can purchase that showcases all of the latest new custom wheels? I've always liked
checking out the latest wheels from the many manufacturers.
🤤👍👍👍
Bad ass !!
Now I know why rims are excessively expensive, all these extra processes that people may not need
HRE, one of the bests.
Wheels almost as nice as the quality of this video 😎
Great explanation... do you also make motorbike wheels?
And nice logo - do you guys have any relation to Switzerland? 😀
Amazing video I'm looking to get some bespoke rims for my Peugeot 508 SW can you help ?
Of course. Email David@WheelsBoutique.com for assistance.
Love this vlog and thanks for sharing this. Now we can really appreciate how high quality wheels are built. Didn’t see you touch upon the Flow Form wheels. Are those built there and how’s the quality and weight on the flowform models.
The FlowForm wheels are not built in house at HRE. They are built in Japan by a manufacturer who HRE vetted carefully to ensure that the quality of the wheels was up to par to their own strict standards. FlowForm wheels are more lightweight than traditional cast construction wheels & factory wheels.
WheelsBoutique Since they have their own machines to build their own wheels wouldn’t it be better to build their own? Which Japan wheel company is building them? Could it be partnering with Work Wheels, Rays etc some of the high quality brands in Japan.
@@lapchoine6600 FlowForm wheels would require a totally different type of setup in regards to machinery & the machinist that operate them. HRE wants to stay focused on doing what they know & what they do best & that's custom forged wheels. Allowing another company that specialized in FlowForm technology made the most sense for them. I don't believe they have ever mentioned who they partnered with - that would be a question for them.
HRE make some of the nicest wheels. The process of removing material in a lathe is called turning not lathing. It drives me crazy when I hear people say I'm going to lathe something that sounds uneducated when talking with a machinist.
Good video. Sometimes cast alloy wheels have the marking X-HT and XX engraved on it. What do these refer to? Are these flow formed alloys?
I love mine, beautiful set. Need new ones tho, can you guys hook me up with a free set??lol 🤗