Thread: Advice needed Re: Putting EX rims onto my hybrid
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Old 01-16-2008, 08:21 AM
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Default Re: Advice needed Re: Putting EX rims onto my hybrid
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Originally Posted by SilverStar View Post
Hi Everyone,

I've had my HCH2 for 3 weeks now and love it but HATE the saucer shaped rims and would love to put EX rims with Low Rolling Resistant tires on them. Questions are;
1) Can I put on EX rims with no adjustments or problems?
2) Has anyone on this forum done that and if so how has that affected your gas mileage?
3) Where did you find the EX rims and how much did you pay for them?
4) Do they make LRR tires for a 16" rim?

Thanks! I'm still on my second tank, first tank averaged 45.1, so far with 312 miles on second tank I'm averaging 48.4!
  1. Yes
  2. Yes, see OrientExpress, I believe you will lose 2-3 mpg
  3. Dealer, you will pay MUCH more than for other 16" rims from the Tirerack or Tires.com
  4. Yes
I would advise that you wait a month before taking any action. Personally, I hated the wheels when I first saw them. Over time they grew on me and I began to appreciate their uniqueness, aerodynamics, and mild statement.

Good luck, nf
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