Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
Originally Posted by EKL
Have anyone replaced their '06 HCH's wheels? If so, can you post some pictures of your new wheels on your HCH. Thank you.
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
Here's the only one I know of from ftlum:
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi...8/HCH-2006.jpg
There have been a few others - HCH I's though. I replaced mine back in Nov for my 03. I went with lighter rims (dropped 2.3 lbs per wheel) but went with spoked. I think there is something to the wind resistance of the wheels. I'd be hard-pressed to show you data, however at face-value the disk wheels should provide lower drag than spokes. However, I have not noticed any degrade with my wheels - no benefit either. And I do like the look better.
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi...8/HCH-2006.jpg
There have been a few others - HCH I's though. I replaced mine back in Nov for my 03. I went with lighter rims (dropped 2.3 lbs per wheel) but went with spoked. I think there is something to the wind resistance of the wheels. I'd be hard-pressed to show you data, however at face-value the disk wheels should provide lower drag than spokes. However, I have not noticed any degrade with my wheels - no benefit either. And I do like the look better.
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
Originally Posted by Adam_HybridCivic
I don't really like the look but I don't want a hit to FE in changing them.
Besides, maybe they're just ugly enough that no one will want to steal them.
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
The dealer told me that the disk wheels on the HCH II provide lower drag and light weight makes about 1-2 mpg better than the old wheels but I think they're kind of ugly!
I'm thinking replace it with this wheels:
I'm thinking replace it with this wheels:
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
Originally Posted by EKL
I'm thinking replace it with this wheels:
Last edited by blinkard; 04-24-2006 at 08:10 AM. Reason: Fixed the image URL
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
You're right! They don't have the 5x100 Bolt Pattern. Now...start all over again!
Originally Posted by blinkard
Not unless they have a 5-lugnut version of that wheel, you won't.
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
Picked ours up yesterday with new wheels - 16" alloys 5 split spoke in charcoal. The charcoal colour looks good with the galaxy grey body. Also added garnishes and revrsing sensors.
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Re: Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???
Originally Posted by exbauer
I don't think you are located in the US, no? You have pics of your new ride?