Hi,

Just picked up an Alabaster Silver HCHII. Yay!

I love everything about it so far except for the wheels - they look like frisbees. Anyhow, I'm sure they're lighter but why so ugly?

Anyone have an alternative wheel that looks great. Post pics if you have em.

Thanks,
David

 

Welcome david.

Try the search function, you will find lots of information on wheel alternatives for your HCHII.

 

I'm on the opposite side - I really like the original wheels! I specially like what they do for the mileage. Yet I completely understand when folks want to replace them. Good luck!

 

they really improve gas mileage that much? any one have any idea how much it actually does?

 

I believe the pie-pan wheels are there for fuel economy in the way of drag reduction through reduced turbulence. Look at the wheels of land-speed-record cars or Bonneville Salt Flat racers and you'll generally see flush wheel covers... Every little bit helps!

 

There are several affordable and lightweight replacement wheels at www.tirerack.com. I have a couple sets for my winter tires.

I was of the same opinion initially as well. Although now, I admit, they have grown on me.

Cheers, nf

 

I thought about it some more and decided to keep them. I was driving in the LA freeways and actually got a couple thumbs up from other HCH drivers! I guess the wheels are a tell tale sign its a hybrid!

 

i've played around with some wheels Options ... stock 16" lx wheels (40lbs)ea (steels).... aftermarket 17" w 205 50 17 tires (43lbs) ea.. average fuel MPG 42.. put stock 15" mpg backup to 52+ ... Im sticking with the stock .... like somepeople say they grow on you.......
NOW i have some to SELL... anybody looking...

 

I just changed my wheels on my 07 hybrid with 47,000 miles on it. I purchased Dunlop Citations and although they handle so much better than the stock wheels, I am getting 5 to 8 miles per gallon less.

 

i have 18" steel wheels and better handling tires and i only get in the upper 30s for MPG, and that is driving fairly conservatively, but not strict hypermiling.