[chrispraeger]

Today I had the very first contact with the HRE FF04 finished in Stone Dark Clear for my BMW M2.

The specifications are:
9x19 ET20
10x19 ET35

But more important: the very first pictures:

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

And different (indoor) light:

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

HRE FF04 by Chris Präger, auf Flickr

[Philb65]

Great looking wheel and the colour change is huge. Really like the darker look. Looking forward to seeing them fitted.

[IND-Distribution]

That finish is stunning and I'm sure they're even better in person Can't wait to see these mounted!

[chrispraeger]

[tizzletom]

I finally get to see the clear version of the stone dark FF04 and they look niiiiice!! I have the frozen stone dark on my M2 and always wondered how these would've looked. Can't wait to see them mounted in your car!

[DETRoadster]

Looks awesome! Just ordered my FF04s on Friday. Now the long 3 week wait.

Let's see some photos once you have them mounted up!

[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by tizzletom

I finally get to see the clear version of the stone dark FF04 and they look niiiiice!! I have the frozen stone dark on my M2 and always wondered how these would've looked. Can't wait to see them mounted in your car!

Tom, your car really was the final kick off for me ordering the FF04

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Yes.....mount them

[F87_LCI]

Chris...been following on InstG...get these things mounted ASAP!!!

Can't remember if you are running stock suspension...if yes, suspension plans?

[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by LSB --> LBB

Chris...been following on InstG...get these things mounted ASAP!!!

Can't remember if you are running stock suspension...if yes, suspension plans?

No - I am running the Bilstein B16 - of course

[tizzletom]

Originally Posted by chris.praeger

Tom, your car really was the final kick off for me ordering the FF04

Originally Posted by chris.praeger

Tom, your car really was the final kick off for me ordering the FF04

That's great!! Hope you enjoy them as much as me

[Dr.Deep]

Great looking wheel, congrats!!

Also finally my choice for this summer, but would like them in 20“ Still doing some calcs, cause they only offer the rear in 11x20 ET43...

[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by Daaan

Great looking wheel, congrats!!

Also finally my choice for this summer, but would like them in 20“ Still doing some calcs, cause they only offer the rear in 11x20 ET43...

You should talk to HRE Europe concerning the fitment.
Especially the rear wheel with 11x20 ET43 will cause some issues to be solved.

[Dr.Deep]

Originally Posted by chris.praeger

You should talk to HRE Europe concerning the fitment.
Especially the rear wheel with 11x20 ET43 will cause some issues to be solved.

Sure, will need to check this, thanks!
My preferred witdh would be 10.5...

BTW: You car looks great. How it is going with your new wheels and your lowering? And what spacers did you use for the stock wheels? Stance looks perfect!

[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by Daaan

Sure, will need to check this, thanks!
My preferred witdh would be 10.5...

BTW: You car looks great. How it is going with your new wheels and your lowering? And what spacers did you use for the stock wheels? Stance looks perfect!

Sorry Dan, I was away for a few days.

Thank you - I really appreciate your opinion about my car!
I still do not have mounted the new wheels because of the bad weather conditions.

For the stock wheels I was using 10mm Spacers all around.
In the back, this was a Little bit too much.
But Overall it looked perfect!

[Dr.Deep]

Originally Posted by chris.praeger

Sorry Dan, I was away for a few days.

Thank you - I really appreciate your opinion about my car!
I still do not have mounted the new wheels because of the bad weather conditions.

For the stock wheels I was using 10mm Spacers all around.
In the back, this was a Little bit too much.
But Overall it looked perfect!

Hi Chris,

No worries, thanks for the reply!

Yeah, can imagine, here in Switzerland it is not time for summer wheels either.

Thanks for the feedback about the spacers. So what do you mean with "bit too much" with 10mm in the back? Did you had rubbing?
And in front everything is fine with 10mm?

Do you by any chance can share your height measuring for front and back with the 10mm spacers. I'm still calculating the offsets for my new wheels and I'm wondering, because mine is quite low.

Sorry for all these questions, but I absolutely love the stance of your car , ride height looks similar to mine, maybe I'm bit lower, so would be great to know with what offset / spacers I could go without having any rubbing issues.
And of course waiting for some pics with the new wheels

Cheers,
Dan

[alscks0414]

Hi Chris,

I did put my order of 19'' HRE FF04 in tarmac as well.
Looking forward to get that equipped when weather gets better.

What tire sizes did u get or r u going to get on yours?
Are u running with stock sus?

Thanks

[alscks0414]

Hey Chris,

It was nice talking with you on Instagra. If you found to fit 265/30 and 280/30 as you mentioned. Let me know how it goes... I still not sure whether 255/35F and 275/35R, or 265/30F and 285/30R..

Knowing that FF04 comes with 9''F and 10''R wheel width, wheels will fit the best either 245 or 255 front and 265 or 275 rear. Maximumb (but not recommended) 265 front/ 285 rear.

I am going with camber plates front with Ohlins.. hopefully everything turns to be fine as planned.

Cheers

[Sales@wheelsdc.com]

Looks great!!

[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by Daaan

Hi Chris,

No worries, thanks for the reply!

Yeah, can imagine, here in Switzerland it is not time for summer wheels either.

Thanks for the feedback about the spacers. So what do you mean with "bit too much" with 10mm in the back? Did you had rubbing?
And in front everything is fine with 10mm?

Do you by any chance can share your height measuring for front and back with the 10mm spacers. I'm still calculating the offsets for my new wheels and I'm wondering, because mine is quite low.

Sorry for all these questions, but I absolutely love the stance of your car , ride height looks similar to mine, maybe I'm bit lower, so would be great to know with what offset / spacers I could go without having any rubbing issues.
And of course waiting for some pics with the new wheels

Cheers,
Dan

Hey Dan,

sorry again for writing back late.
I had so much traffic on social media the last weeks - and nevertheless a normal Job to do

My Setup actually was 10mm Spacers all aroundwith OEM 437M wheels an Michelin PSS.
Specifications had been:
9x19 +29 (+19) 245/35 19
10x19 +40 (+30) 265/35 19

With the mentioned specifications and my Bilstein coilovers I had rubbing on the racetrack especially in the rear.
That is why I recommend the FF04 as maybe the best suitable wheels with +20 in the front and +35 in the rear.

Originally Posted by alscks0414

Hey Chris,

It was nice talking with you on Instagra. If you found to fit 265/30 and 280/30 as you mentioned. Let me know how it goes... I still not sure whether 255/35F and 275/35R, or 265/30F and 285/30R..

Knowing that FF04 comes with 9''F and 10''R wheel width, wheels will fit the best either 245 or 255 front and 265 or 275 rear. Maximumb (but not recommended) 265 front/ 285 rear.

I am going with camber plates front with Ohlins.. hopefully everything turns to be fine as planned.

Cheers

Thank you too for the really nice talk on Instagram.
I am really interested in your Setup because I am also looking for more camber in the front.
Please Keep me updated!

[alscks0414]

Hey Chris,

I just wanted to share some update that i have.
Just picked my wheels and tires and brought them to ceramic coating shop along with my Sterckenn CF front lip.

I have my Ohlins and camber plates arrived at the shop but this darn weather is just not working out to get better.. still expecting some snow...

Tires are 255/35/19F and 275/35/19R as I mentioned before and will have abt -2.5 ~ -2.75 camber at the front with 0 caster.

Hoping to have everything put together before April but only God know if I will be able to do it that soon. I just want to see above freezing temp constantly day and night with no snow at forecast.

Here are some shots i took before i left the ceramic coating shop. Will share u the result of my fitment after having all things set.

Cheers.

[alscks0414]

Forgot to attach the pic that i took haha