Wheels & Tires

[Jambe]

...Elio will use 15 inch, 5 bolt pattern wheels.

I'm shocked! 5 bolt?

 

[goofyone]

I'm shocked! 5 bolt?

Yes, there was a Facebook thread with Paul Elio and a Cooper Tires VP way back in December where they answered a few questions and while they really did not tell us much this was one detail that slipped out along with confirming that the tires would be made in the USA.

https://www.facebook.com/ElioMotors/photos/a.304406582957554.73653.129518003779747/640698499328359/

 

[TKVancil]

• I was reading the LOI signed by Cooper Tire & Elio Motors & it looks like Copper is going to use the newest low resistance tires on the new Elio !

• Below is a question from the Q&A session about tires and Cooper being rolled out as the official tire supplier.
• Heman B.With all optimizations maximized, no ac, you think it's feasible to breach the 95mpg barrier on the elio? (eg at 40 mph)
  December 8, 2013 at 1:59pm
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    Elio MotorsHeman B. Paul: To achieve a 84 mpg EPA sticker rating, the Elio will get over 95 mpg on a flat highway at 65 mph.
    29 · December 8, 2013 at 2:17pm

 

[tazairforce]

• I was reading the LOI signed by Cooper Tire & Elio Motors & it looks like Copper is going to use the newest low resistance tires on the new Elio !

• Below is a question from the Q&A session about tires and Cooper being rolled out as the official tire supplier.
• Heman B.With all optimizations maximized, no ac, you think it's feasible to breach the 95mpg barrier on the elio? (eg at 40 mph)
  December 8, 2013 at 1:59pm
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    Elio MotorsHeman B. Paul: To achieve a 84 mpg EPA sticker rating, the Elio will get over 95 mpg on a flat highway at 65 mph.
    29 · December 8, 2013 at 2:17pm

If that holds up, I'll still get 84MPG pulling a Mini-Mate and camping gear.

I like the sound of that.

 

[Music Man]

• I was reading the LOI signed by Cooper Tire & Elio Motors & it looks like Copper is going to use the newest low resistance tires on the new Elio !

• Below is a question from the Q&A session about tires and Cooper being rolled out as the official tire supplier.
• Heman B.With all optimizations maximized, no ac, you think it's feasible to breach the 95mpg barrier on the elio? (eg at 40 mph)
  December 8, 2013 at 1:59pm
  • [Broken External Image]
    Elio MotorsHeman B. Paul: To achieve a 84 mpg EPA sticker rating, the Elio will get over 95 mpg on a flat highway at 65 mph.
    29 · December 8, 2013 at 2:17pm

Ya see, TKVancil, notes like the one you just posted is what makes folks like you, such an asset to our Elio Family. You briing your shovel and dig out wonderful nuggets like that that you share with us "ole folks."

Thanks man!!!

 

[tazairforce]

Ya see, TKVancil, notes like the one you just posted is what makes folks like you, such an asset to our Elio Family. You briing your shovel and dig out wonderful nuggets like that that you share with us "ole folks."

Thanks man!!!

MM,
I agree, I have been 'round here a while but have Never heard that mentioned.

BTW, watch that 'Ole Folks' stuff, as I've got 'bout 3 years on you, I'll only admit to being 'Older' than most.

Z and I just started 'Enjoying Life' sooner than most of ya'll.

 

[Music Man]

MM,
I agree, I have been 'round here a while but have Never heard that mentioned.

BTW, watch that 'Ole Folks' stuff, as I've got 'bout 3 years on you, I'll only admit to being 'Older' than most.

Z and I just started 'Enjoying Life' sooner than most of ya'll.

Thanks, tazairforce. . . . . . For NOW you may be a couple of years up on me, but I am working VERY hard to catch up with folks like you and that young Lady, we all know as "z," and I think I'm making progress however slow it may be.

Hey, "ole timer," Were airplanes even invented back then?????

Did Ya hear that? I think that was the sound of your chains being yanked. o_O

Have a great day, taz.

Love Ya young man!

 

[ElioJoe]

I've read that Elio's tires will all be automotive 15's with the rear being slightly wider. One of the things I like about Elio is that most parts will be proven tech and "off the shelf" normal parts. Not many "special made, hard to find" expensive parts. It just goes against the company vision and focus.

 

[Smitty901]

Cooper works for me as it is what we put on all of our cars, Ones made in US plants.

 

[skygazer6033]

Like any other car the Elio tires will need to be rotated in order to get even tire wear. The rear tire being wider and centered should not experience uneven wear with improper inflation being the primary cause of wear. The front tires on the other hand will need to be rotated side to side, sounds simple enough. Unfortunately it's not. Modern radial tires are directional in nature which means once they're run in one direction they should always run in that direction. Most have arrows on the sidewall to assure this. The Elio front tires will need to be removed from the rim, switched side to side, remounted and rebalanced. Gives Pep Boys something to do.