I love HREs and think they are really the gold standard in terms of wheels. I have been to the factory in Vista, CA and it’s nothing short of incredible. I don’t see how people can say they aren’t durable, but I have seen them go above and beyond to refinish some guys wheels that he bought used and powdercoated. I can’t imagine they wouldn’t stand behind anything they make. But let’s be real, spending 17k on wheels doesn’t make sense for most people, and if it does—more power to you.
I think Signature is a great option because of their pricing and customer service. Jamie is a very hands-on guy that is easy to get ahold of. It’s a great option, despite whatever factory makes it. A lot of people run them here because of their presence on the forums, which no other wheel brand has. Think about that, at this point they have a reputation to build and maintain, so a customer relationship is extremely important to them. The fact that you can speak to a real spokesperson is worth mentioning. There are many tried and true brands out there, but unfortunately you’ll be stuck working through distributors to fix them—should something go wrong.