Rear Tire Change

[Sidecar Bob]

Depending on the spare tire size, this could all be enclosed in a fiberglass shell that would match the appearance (and aerodynamics?) of the Elo!

Maybe a spare front fender, (pod) could be used for the spare wheel cover.

 

[DanS]

With all this talk about not having a spare tire I am not worried, like most people I haven't had a flat tire in a LONG time. I also think it's not going to be too much longer before we see non-pneumatic tires being produced.
http://www.airless-tire.com/category/airless-car-tires/

 

[wizard of ahs]

REALLY.....no spare on ANY of my bikes, never been a problem !!! When it blows, call the tow !!! If it's flat...fix it and go !!!

Let's quit making this harder than it has to be !!!

OBTW....I carry a "mushroom plug" repair kit in ALL my vehicles

 

[zelio]

With all this talk about not having a spare tire I am not worried, like most people I haven't had a flat tire in a LONG time. I also think it's not going to be too much longer before we see non-pneumatic tires being produced.
http://www.airless-tire.com/category/airless-car-tires/

OK, I want those tires! But they will have to come down in price a bit before I can realize that idea. Maybe they need a little old lady with an Elio to test them out for market. I will definitely voluteer. :-) Z

 

[Rickb]

Cooler than the honeycomb tires are the Michelin Airless motorcycle tires and note the colors:

 

[wheaters]

Depending on the spare tire size, this could all be enclosed in a fiberglass shell that would match the appearance (and aerodynamics?) of the Elo!

Elio could make the car twice as wide at the back so a spare wheel would fit inside, stick on an extra wheel and call it the Suzuki Swift

 

[Mike W]

Elio could make the car twice as wide at the back so a spare wheel would fit inside, stick on an extra wheel and call it the Suzuki Swift

I like the way you think! Outside the box and all. If I didn't know better, I'd say you were a politician considering the compromise you came up with. It works, but doesn't really solve the problem! Well played!

 

[Mike W]

Cooler than the honeycomb tires are the Michelin Airless motorcycle tires and note the colors:
View attachment 3433

I want those! Forget the waiting on the Elio, if I had the money I'd put those on my Fit! Color is always good!

 

[Mike W]

By the way, I've never had a blow out and in my younger years I drove my tires WELL BEYOND replacement time (no $$) and never saw a blow out. The odds are stacked well in your favor, especially with today's technology and all. Doesn't mean it won't happen, just that it's not likely to.

 

[NSTG8R]

Depending on the spare tire size, this could all be enclosed in a fiberglass shell that would match the appearance (and aerodynamics?) of the Elo!

NICE! I like that idea! Now we just need someone like Arilea to whip up some CAD drawings! The man has skills! Can't wait until I have something to take 'actual' measurements off of. You know, by the time we actually take possession of our Elios, problem solving aftermarket stuff like this will be everywhere!