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[lithosphere]

Originally Posted by bboygraphix

hey guys, i'm new here and i just got into a 2008 civic hybrid. i was curious to know how aftermarket rims affect your mpg?

Depending on which kind you get, If you get those heavy ones (25lbs - 35lbs) it'll will affect your mileage enough to annoy you. I have a set of average weight aftermarket rims (18lbs - 22lbs) the hit on my mileage isn't enough to affect the overall cost of fuel in my case. There are lightweight aftermarket rims, some even weighing less then the current Hybrid rims. I'll only be keeping mine on for summers and switch back to the OEM rims for winters. Anyways check this site out for samples, weight etc etc
Wheels for 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

Originally Posted by DNieves

Aren't all hybrids supposed to have clean pass vehicles stickers on the lower part of the front & rear bumpers so you don't get pulled over in the HOV with only one passenger? In NY, you see them on every Prius and Civic.

Depending on your location. In Canada (well in my area of Canada) we don't have those requirements. It would be annoying if they stamped that sticker on all Hybrids especially on those that won't be anywhere near an area that that has HOV lanes.

[bboygraphix]

lithosphere, thanks for the link. i used to have a 95 civic coupe dx with a ZC conversion so i have been eyeing some spoons or gramlites for a while :)

[hyciv08]

my after market rims are heavier and have greatly impacted my mpg. thinking on changing again to lightweight ones.

i have a gg HCHII

i was planing on putting in the hfp suspension kit, some hfp lip kit, ex or lightweight wheels, and fujita SRI! maybe more Opinions??

do ex wheels have a great impact on mpg?

[hyciv08]

My GG HCHII

More to come wish list: HFP Lip Kit, HFP suspension kit, fujita SRI, maybe lighter wheels, and who knows.

Opinions?