New Hiper wheels

[bigz-71]

Does anyone know when the new Hiper wheels will be released? I just bought a set of Hiper wheels and i was thinking about calling them and asking if they would swap my wheels for the new solid carbon fiber wheel.

Would you guys recommend running a full carbon fiber wheel, the alum. in the middle i feel is strong for the bolts and studs but carbon there might be weak.

[nowukno]

I thought they were already available but i could be wrong. :ermm:

[m.h.s.c.#527]

april

[N300exJ]

2nd week of april. Im ordering a set as soon as you can place one.

[BlasterEaten250]

is there any word on the price yet?

[N300exJ]

they will be cheaper than the current lineup of Hiper wheels due to the fact that there is less material to make them.

they are also 1lb lighter a wheel than the current hiper wheels out.

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Will they be stronger? Thats what really matters.

[JOEX]

Originally posted by MX MaNiAc 06
Will they be stronger? Thats what really matters.
Stronger than the current Hipers or stronger than aluminum rims?

[bigz-71]

i want to know the same thing, stronger than the current hiper

[Ron89]

I would guess that they would be stronger. I don't think they want to lose the title of king of the wheels. Plus, with one whole piece, I think there would be less of a chance of the wheel cracking and separating. Since the carbon fiber( or w/e they are made out of) flexes and the aluminum does not, I think the wheels would be more durable. Either way, I probably wouldn't buy them till I heard some Pros and Cons from the people that really put the beat down on them.

[bigz-71]

well should i wait and see if they will get me a set of the new ones are ride what i got, what should i do for wheels until they come out. i hate that i got brand new hipers and the new ones will be out in two months that will be stronger and lighter.

[Ron89]

Depends...If you need the hipers, I would just keep them. They are tried and true and are still a good wheel. I personally can wait for a while since I am rebuilding and I hate riding in the cold weather.

[deathman53]

the new rear ones aren't dual beadlock like the current ones, I don't know if that matters to you or not. I like the dual beadlock, as it pretty easy and don't need a bead breaker to change wheels. Also it looks as the new ones require you to use a tapered lug nut.

[bigz-71]

i looked on hipers site and i can not find anything about them on there, can someone send me a link for more information about them.

[Ron89]

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-29316175_ITM
That is all I found on them and you have to have some library password to read the full article:mad: Look at the publication date...March 07

[GE4x4]

This is what Angie told me about the new Hipers.


The CF1's are more geared towards the weekend/recreational rider. They will still be stronger than competitors wheels, however, our strongest wheels will still be the current line of Tech 3 wheels

So it sounds like the current Hipers will be better for racers then the new all carbon Hipers.

[outlaw450r]

This is also what I heard from a Hiper Dealer.