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RoadRacer 831
05-31-2007, 04:14 AM
I've started taking my SX apart to begin restoring it, and want to put some new wheels on it. The stock ones are ugly, rusted and bent. Has anybody Tried the Douglas rims? link:
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=237&navTitle=Tires+and+Wheels&webCatId=8&allVehParts=true&vehicleType=&pageLinkUri=&prodFamilyId=8669

Thanks,
Andy

Huffa
05-31-2007, 06:26 AM
Mad Max uses them I think ? OEM Honda aluminum ones don't fit the huge brake drum or else you would see everyone running those.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showpost.php?p=146163&postcount=9

I just painted my stock ones up, I don't find them ugly at all but yea, aluminum ones will certainly dress an SX up.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showpost.php?p=242067&postcount=1

erectordale
05-31-2007, 07:22 AM
I have douglas on my 350 odessy, the Tiger 500 ,and my 81 250r I love them but get the .190 they seem too be really tuff I haven't bent 1 yet

scooterroo
05-31-2007, 07:59 AM
go with the thicker rims, not the 125's they suck, bend supper easy.

Huffa
05-31-2007, 09:06 AM
The Douglas nor any ITP don't have the "rolled" edges like OEM, do they?

I always thought that finished them off nicely and would think they would be less likely to get boogered up.

350Xhilaration
05-31-2007, 12:55 PM
Douglas has the yellow label that have a rolled lip. Not sure for what models/years they're available.

.125s are very weak and will bend even with a stiff 20" tire on a 9" rim.

RoadRacer 831
05-31-2007, 09:51 PM
Huffa, I should have been more clear... I like the stock SX wheels, but mine are ugly because they are rusted and bent. It seems like I read somewhere that they do have the rolled edges too, but I could be mistaken. I'd also definitely get the .190's as they are only $5 and $10 more than the .160 and .125's respectively. Thanks for the links, They do look pretty good. If mine were in better shape, I'd be very tempted to go with the gold paint, very trick!! :beer

Also, are there any options available for the front wheel? My front is also pretty rusty and dinged up.

johnny's X
06-01-2007, 10:10 AM
I have Douglas .190 on my 350x They are sweet looking and hold up to just about anything. here is a pick with the new ones on it

SYKO
06-01-2007, 10:12 AM
I think, if im not mistaken but the front rim on a sx is simmilar to the rear, you may jsut order one more rim to make it work, I know my 250es I could take a rear rim and mount it up front. but dont hold me to it.