Continental Kit For The Elio

[Coss]

Here is my tire question, whille the rear tire seems to be a common size and allot of options, the front tire doesn't seem to have much choice and the one that is available is very expensive and is listed as a temporary tire.
Who is making the tire for Elio? I assume more options may become available after the car hits the road, but it would be nice if it used a more standard size tire.
Front:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=&width=135/&ratio=80&diameter=15
Rear:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=&width=175/&ratio=65&diameter=15

Continental is the vendor for the tires; plus they are fine tuning the brake system and ESP/Traction Control.
Why didn't they offer something else? Price per tire they worked out.
If you want to change it to something else after you get it, go right ahead; but don't expect them to change their vendor at this point.

 

[nb2Mitch]

I am fine with the vendor, but when I go to the Continental website they don't list that size tire. It would just be nice if it was something more common, especially since you don't have a spare. Being stranded on the road with no options is never fun.

 

[outsydthebox]

I am fine with the vendor, but when I go to the Continental website they don't list that size tire. It would just be nice if it was something more common, especially since you don't have a spare. Being stranded on the road with no options is never fun.

Hey Mitch, IIRC, The front tire size isn't commonly used on anything in the US. It is needed tho, to achieve the MPG target. The rear tire must be wider than the front tires, in order to minimize "oversteer".
Yes, in the beginning we will be limited to only what Conti makes. Once there are a few hundred thousand Elios on the road, other tire makers will also want "a piece of the pie."

 

[Tom Sleight]

When was the last time you had a flat? Tires are made a hell of a lot better than 20, 30 or 50 years ago. My Slingshot doesn't have a spare and I haven't lost a moments sleep over it.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

When was the last time you had a flat? Tires are made a hell of a lot better than 20, 30 or 50 years ago. My Slingshot doesn't have a spare and I haven't lost a moments sleep over it.

For those who drive in remote areas or through bad neighborhoods, a spare is a necessity.
And fix a flat isn't enough.

 

[Coss]

When was the last time you had a flat? Tires are made a hell of a lot better than 20, 30 or 50 years ago. My Slingshot doesn't have a spare and I haven't lost a moments sleep over it.

I haven't for years; but ask my daughter; she seems to have a flat every 3 to 5 months.
Cause? Most of the time a screw in the tire; she's got some great friends ....... not!

 

[CloudBuster]

Hey Elio Guys

What would you think of a Continental kit for the back of the Elio? Only problem would be size of the tires being different on the back.

Elio Ron

No thanks, too much air drag. I will carry a plug repair kit.

 

[Jim Johnston]

Hey Elio Guys

What would you think of a Continental kit for the back of the Elio? Only problem would be size of the tires being different on the back.

Elio Ron

One of each might work out okay...

 

[Jambe]

Pretty sure front wheel will work as a temporary replacement for the rear wheel.

 

[Coss]

Why not do one just for looks and non functional? You could maybe have it pop open and you can store the jack and leak sealer stuff inside; but just do it for looks rather than function; this way you can scale the size to have it fit.