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Old 06-01-2006, 02:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Si Wheels on an EX: Good or Bad Idea?

To those of you who have put the Si wheels on the EX/LX/DX, did you notice a drop in acceleration and/or gas mileage?

I ask because the Si wheels weigh 23 pounds, around 3-4 pounds heavier than the EX wheels. Obviously, heavier wheels will take more energy to accelerate and brake than lighter wheels. I'm debating whether to put the Si wheels on my EX.

I have some 19 pound 5Zigen Super Sixes on there now. They're lighter than the Si wheels, but I think I like how the Si wheels look better.

Thanks for any input you can offer.
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