Have anyone replaced their 06 HCH's wheels???

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Old 04-23-2006, 03:48 PM
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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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Old 04-23-2006, 04:57 PM
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Have anyone replaced their '06 HCH's wheels? If so, can you post some pictures of your new wheels on your HCH. Thank you.
I haven't yet but I have really been deabating on changing them. I don't really like the look but I don't want a hit to FE in changing them. I think I have decided that I will get the same size wheels 15" and keep the factory tires. I found a good looking set of 5 spoke 15" chrome wheels from Honda that I think will look really sharp.
 
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Old 04-23-2006, 07:33 PM
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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.
 
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Old 04-23-2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam_HybridCivic
I don't really like the look but I don't want a hit to FE in changing them.
I'm not crazy about them, but I do think that the flat surface is probably better for drag.

Besides, maybe they're just ugly enough that no one will want to steal them.
 
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Old 04-23-2006, 09:54 PM
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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:
 
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Old 04-24-2006, 07:08 AM
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I'm thinking replace it with this wheels:
Not unless they have a 5-lugnut version of that wheel, you won't.
 

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Old 04-24-2006, 01:53 PM
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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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Old 07-15-2006, 03:33 AM
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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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Old 07-15-2006, 08:21 AM
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I don't think you are located in the US, no? You have pics of your new ride?
 
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Old 07-15-2006, 10:14 AM
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I don't think you are located in the US, no? You have pics of your new ride?
As requested, pics below. Car is UK model in Galaxy Grey with grey leather interior.











 


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