Changing Rims on a Hybrid

[THE YETI]

Haha....I am sure Ludacris could give a rats ass about warranty, same with the white one on Giovannas.......

I am all about a hybrid but you can get the same fuel savings by modding the engine. You really want to bump up the MPG's, drop $5K on a super charger. I think JK was getting like 20 in the city after he put his on. The more horsepower your engine has the less percentage it has to use, ie less fuel, to operate in under normal driving condition. So if you don't stop the pedal every time you take off because you have an SC you'll get better gas milage......the key is to drive responsibly with all the mods. What I don't get is why I can match the hybrid MPG's in my 04' with a few mods, the hybrid should be blowing everyone's number out of the water....

not sure how a supercharger can save gas mileage based on your theory. if you don't get on the throttle, the supercharger never goes into "boost," so theoretically it's not assisting with anything? I know when I went through all 4 of the blowers I had, my gas mileage only got worse when i switched my gearing, other than that, it remained consistent, but not better/worse.

 

[soulsea]

Does anyone know what rims these are?

I lost the page they were posted but I believe they are 24s.

Never mind I found them ... pretty inexpensive I must say.

 

[THE YETI]

go OEM!

 

[soulsea]

go OEM!

lol I know I know ... and I will.

Just wondering in imagination land with beer in my hand ...

 

[Grocery Getter]

Yes but a supercharger is like $4k. It'd take a long time just to break even on that mod if you're doing it just for mpg! With that said, still a cool mod

A hybrid will be at least that more expensive.......

 

[soulsea]

A hybrid will be at least that more expensive.......

Actually, the HyHoe is pretty much the exact same price as a loaded LTZ, and I believe they have the same option packages. So you get the dual mode Hybrid for free.

 

[Grocery Getter]

not sure how a supercharger can save gas mileage based on your theory. if you don't get on the throttle, the supercharger never goes into "boost," so theoretically it's not assisting with anything? I know when I went through all 4 of the blowers I had, my gas mileage only got worse when i switched my gearing, other than that, it remained consistent, but not better/worse.

Hmmm...there was a thread a while back when JK installed his and there was a bunch of the guys saying the same thing.....as for the more HP, that's a fact as far as I know, I know as I freed up HP on my rig my milage went up....I am at like 17/18city and 20/21 highway in the winter without the AC of course.....when I got the truck it got like 14/15 17/18 stock.......shit, you've had one I haven't so I can only argue on speculation but a bunch of guys have said that on here......I hope to find out for myself someday soon.............I'll keep ya'll posted if I hit the lottery.......

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Actually, the HyHoe is pretty much the exact same price as a loaded LTZ, and I believe they have the same option packages. So you get the dual mode Hybrid for free.

No shit..........good to know.

 

[soulsea]

Hey guys ... I'm going to order the wheels in my OP tomorrow, but I just wanted to ask one thing.

This picture of a Tahoe is all over the web. It really looks so beautiful ... does anyone know what wheels those are?

And on a side note ... I realize the pic is in black and white, but I was wondering if there's such a thing as a brushed steel style (to match the 'Tahoe' lettering) chevy bowtie replacement accessory for front and rear?

Once again, thanks for any and all help.

Cheers!

 

[stevek]

not sure how a supercharger can save gas mileage based on your theory. if you don't get on the throttle, the supercharger never goes into "boost," so theoretically it's not assisting with anything? I know when I went through all 4 of the blowers I had, my gas mileage only got worse when i switched my gearing, other than that, it remained consistent, but not better/worse.

The supercharger improves MPG because it provides more air into the cylinders for the combustion process. But, there is always a downside. The second you throw the accelerator to the floor, you guzzle gas.

 

[THE YETI]

The supercharger improves MPG because it provides more air into the cylinders for the combustion process. But, there is always a downside. The second you throw the accelerator to the floor, you guzzle gas.

more air = more fuel. computer handles that. Not sure how that saves gas mileage tho?

 

[07Burb]

And on a side note ... I realize the pic is in black and white, but I was wondering if there's such a thing as a brushed steel style (to match the 'Tahoe' lettering) chevy bowtie replacement accessory for front and rear?

Once again, thanks for any and all help.

Cheers!

Yes, you can get them in either the chrome (like mine) or a brushed finished. You can get them many places I'm sure but I've seen them on LMC's website as well as Stylin Trucks.

 

[soulsea]

Yes, you can get them in either the chrome (like mine) or a brushed finished. You can get them many places I'm sure but I've seen them on LMC's website as well as Stylin Trucks.

Ah, thanks man, I found them at both stores.

Any ideas what those rims are on that pretty black truck?

 

[felixgun]

It says the center caps are included ...

I think I have to buy new sensors but I was hoping to use my existing lug-nuts, but I'm not sure if that's possible or if it will look right.

I actually did a search for these guys on this forum and didn't find any feedback ... but it says on their ebay listing that if you use discount code J103175 you can get any set of 4 wheels for the price of 3. Plus their tire prices also seem reasonable.

I doubt your pre-existing lug nuts will work.

 

[07Burb]

Any ideas what those rims are on that pretty black truck?

I have no idea but I agree they do look pretty darn good! I'm not very good at pinpointing what each rim style is from a pic

 

[soulsea]

Well ladies and gents, I pulled the trigger.

Bought a set of the oem 22" wheels in the OP, set of 4 goodyears, and TPSMs, and chrome caps for a total of $2000 from www.chevroletpartsforless.com.

I think I did well with the price, the wheels themselves came out to approx $1200 which is rather good for wheels that have $612.86 price.

And yes, I'll post teh pics when I gets them on.

 

[07Burb]

$2k for the whole shebang is definitely not bad at all! Very affordable

 

[soulsea]

Nothing is simple these days ...

Just got my money refunded from the seller cause those rims are on back order and the special will elapse by the time they get em in stock.

The only oem 22s available from this seller are THESE.

But I don't want those, they're stupid ... there, I said it!

 

[07Burb]

But I don't want those, they're stupid ... there, I said it!

Couldn't have said more eloquently than that. I think my 4 year old has uttered the same phrase a time or two when referring to a toy!!

 

[stevek]

more air = more fuel. computer handles that. Not sure how that saves gas mileage tho?

Not quite.

The supercharger needs a new tune which corrects the fuel amount for the air amount. Higher pressure = higher molecular amount of oxygen in the air = more complete/efficient combustion when ignited with the fuel. Therefore, more efficient, better mileage. People who lose mileage are people who are pushing the pedal too hard.

 

[07Burb]

Not quite.

The supercharger needs a new tune which corrects the fuel amount for the air amount. Higher pressure = higher molecular amount of oxygen in the air = more complete/efficient combustion when ignited with the fuel. Therefore, more efficient, better mileage. People who lose mileage are people who are pushing the pedal too hard.

Ouch!! Your use of the word molecular made my brain lock up and now I have smoke coming out my ears....