Forged wheels and performance rubber for European and exotic vehicles — specified, sourced and installed in-house at our state-of-the-art Kitchener-Waterloo facility.
HRE Performance WheelsCarlsbad, California — forged since 1978
Flagship — Forged in California
HRE. No shortcuts.
Every HRE wheel begins as a single billet of 6061-T6 aluminum and ends on a car most people only see at a track day. The forging process gives the wheel a grain structure that's stronger and lighter than anything cast — which is why HRE has been the choice of GT, time-attack and concours builds since 1978.
We're a fully authorized HRE dealer. Every wheel is built to your spec — fitment, offset, finish — and ships direct from Carlsbad with full factory warranty. We handle the rest in our state-of-the-art Kitchener-Waterloo facility — touchless mounting, road-force balancing, TPMS programming, and precision installation.
Vossen WheelsMiami, Florida — design-led since 2006
Flagship — Designed in Miami
Vossen. Quietly aggressive.
Vossen built its reputation on one idea: a wheel should make the car look like it was always supposed to look that way. Their Forged S17-01 and EVO series have become signature on everything from Urus to Trackhawks — concave faces, sharp spoke geometry and finishes that hold up against road salt and detailing.
As an authorized Vossen dealer we run the full lineup: HF Series flow-formed, Hybrid Forged, and the full Forged custom program with the finish, size and offset you actually want.
We spec the tire to the wheel, the car and the way you actually drive — track day, daily, occasional touge run, all of the above.
Ultra-High Performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S, Pilot Sport Cup 2, Pilot Sport EV. The default answer when grip and feedback matter and noise doesn't.
OEM Exotic Fitment
Pirelli
P Zero, P Zero Corsa, P Zero Trofeo R. Most Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren factory specs run Pirelli — we match the homologation code (MC, AO, K1).
All-Season Performance
Continental
ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, SportContact 7. Outstanding wet grip and tread life for the car you drive every day.
Track-Tested
Bridgestone
Potenza Race, Potenza Sport, Potenza RE-71RS. When the lap time is the deliverable.
Modified Builds
Nitto
NT555 G2, NT01, Invo. Heavy-hitter performance for tuned platforms — and stretched fitment when that's the look.
Max Performance & DOT-R
Toyo
Proxes R888R, Proxes Sport. Track day rubber that's still street-legal — a Foreign Automotive favourite.
From Consult to Install
How it actually works.
A wheel order is a measurement project before it's a styling decision. Here's how we make sure it's right before the wheels are ever boxed.
1
Consult
Tell us the car, the look, and how you drive. We talk size, offset, brake clearance and tire spec.
2
Spec & Verify
We confirm bolt pattern, hub bore and brake caliper clearance against factory data and our own measurements.
3
Order & Build
Forged orders go direct to HRE, Vossen or BBS for build. Flow-formed sets ship from stock.
4
Mount & Install
Touchless mounting, road-force balancing, TPMS programming and torque-sequence installation at our fully-equipped Kitchener-Waterloo facility.
What's Included
Every package, complete.
Wheels and tires don't ship as a finished product. We finish them — in our purpose-built Kitchener-Waterloo facility, by craftsmen who've been doing this on European and exotic vehicles for over thirty years.
Forged and polished finishes don't touch the machine. Specifically rated for HRE, Vossen and BBS.
Road-Force Balancing
Goes beyond static balance to match high-spot to low-spot. Critical on staggered setups and at autobahn speeds.
TPMS Programming
Sensor cloning, relearn procedures and dash light reset for every European and exotic platform.
Hub-Centric Hardware
Wheel spacers, extended lugs and locking sets sized to your hub bore. No vibration, no compromise.
Alignment Match
New wheel and tire setups can shift camber and toe. We confirm alignment after install — laser-accurate.
Seasonal Swaps
Tire storage and bi-annual changeovers booked online. Your summer wheels stay clean, climate-controlled, off the salt.
Common Questions
Before you commit.
The questions we get most often — answered the same way we'd answer them in person.
Are you an authorized HRE and Vossen dealer?
Yes. Foreign Automotive is a fully authorized dealer for HRE Performance Wheels, Vossen Wheels, BBS, Rays Engineering and several other premium manufacturers. Every wheel ships direct from the manufacturer with full factory warranty — and that warranty is voided if you buy off-channel from a grey-market source.
Do you mount and balance wheels in-house?
Every wheel and tire package we sell can be mounted, road-force balanced and TPMS-programmed at our Kitchener-Waterloo facility. We use touchless equipment rated and approved for forged and polished finishes — the same equipment HRE specifies in their authorized dealer requirements.
How long does a custom HRE or Vossen order take?
Forged programs like HRE S1 and Vossen Forged S17-01 are built to your spec — fitment, offset and finish — and typically deliver in 6 to 10 weeks. Flow-formed lines like Vossen HF Series and HRE FlowForm usually ship within a few days. Once we confirm fitment, we give you a hard delivery date before you commit.
What vehicles do you fit?
Porsche, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley, Range Rover, Volkswagen, and most other European and exotic platforms. We've fit wheels on everything from a daily-driven Golf R to a track-prepped 992 GT3. Fitment is verified against factory offset, hub bore and brake clearance before any order is placed.
Do you offer winter wheel and tire packages?
Yes. Dedicated winter sets protect your summer wheels from salt and reduce wear on both sets over time. We build winter packages with proper load-rated tires, sized to fit under most snow-spec'd OEM clearance, and TPMS-programmed ready to bolt on. Tire storage and seasonal swaps are available.
Can you ship outside Kitchener-Waterloo?
Yes — we ship wheel and tire packages across Canada. If you need installation, we recommend doing it in-house, but for clients in the GTA, Cambridge, Guelph or further, we can either ship direct or coordinate with a trusted installer.
What if my wheel gets curb rash?
We operate a full in-house wheel refinishing program for cosmetic damage, curb rash and bent rims. Details here. For structural damage on forged wheels, HRE and Vossen both offer repair-and-refinish programs we coordinate on your behalf.
Let's Build It
Stop scrolling. Start speccing.
Send us your car, your goals and a budget. We'll come back with a real recommendation — wheel, tire, fitment, finish, total — usually within one business day.