Wheels & Tires

[vtx04]

But is it only to be available thru Cooper or is it a common size you can get most anywhere?

 

[Dustoff]

Like most other original equipment tires they are available from many companies. I rarely replace the factory tires with the same brand. I usually upgrade to a better tire if one is available.

 

[Edward]

Like most other original equipment tires they are available from many companies. I rarely replace the factory tires with the same brand. I usually upgrade to a better tire if one is available.

I rarely use the same brand either. However, my replacement choice is a little different. The conversation with the tire store usually starts out with "give me the cheapest tires that will fit on my rims!"

 

[Snick]

I don't think it will be a motorcycle tire--makes no sense. I think Cooper is developing a narrow section width tire appropriate to a 1200 lb car. 90 mm would be very 'sporty' and 80 mm would be perfectly adequate.

 

[olddog1946]

A motorcycle tire would work just fine, but like others have said won't last long at all...I dislike motorcycle tires so much I'm running a car tire on my Valkyrie, with a motorcycle back tire on the front (has deeper tread design, thus longer life).. I don't think there will be any problem finding a car tire that will fit and work well on the Elio.

 

[Edward]

I don't think it will be a motorcycle tire--makes no sense. I think Cooper is developing a narrow section width tire appropriate to a 1200 lb car. 90 mm would be very 'sporty' and 80 mm would be perfectly adequate.

Developing a new tire only appropriate to one car kind of defeats the idea of "off-the-shelf parts to reduce costs" doesn't it?

 

[goofyone]

Developing a new tire only appropriate to one car kind of defeats the idea of "off-the-shelf parts to reduce costs" doesn't it?

They are not actually developing a new tire just using a tire designed for small and light cars and until now only used outside the USA.

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[Ty]

They are not actually developing a new tire just using a tire designed for small and light cars and until now only used outside the USA.

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I didn't remember that. Thanks for the info.

 

[Dustoff]

I believe a run-flat on the pothole wheel would be advisable. JMO

 

[vtx04]

Haha...I was thinking 'tag-along tire' but 'pothole wheel' sounds pretty good too.