Replacement Tires

[mecdatlanta]

All:

I am curious to know what you plan on replacing your Bolt's tires with. Will it be the same OEM self-sealing tires? Will you opt for run-flats? Or will you buy a conventional tire and buy an extra as a spare to be kept in the spare tire storage area in the bottom area of the trunk?

I enjoy the extra space that the trunk has without a bulky spare. So I will likely go for a self-sealing or run flat. I am by no means an expert in the area of tires, however, and am very much interested in what you (expert or not!) have to say.

Cheers!

 

[boltage]

The selection of self-sealing and run-flat tires is very limited. Currently, the only option in the same size is the OEM tire with self-sealing.

If you do not want to carry a spare tire, your main options are:

a. Choose a self-sealing tire.
b. Choose a non-self-sealing tire, and carry a tire sealant kit if you want an option other than calling for a tow if you get a flat.

 

[NeilBlanchard]

A plug kit, a jack, a lug wrench, and a small compressor - is what I would suggest.

 

[SeanNelson]

A plug kit, a jack, a lug wrench, and a small compressor - is what I would suggest.

I would add "spare tire" to that list. The OEM tire mounted on an OEM wheel and inflated to normal pressure fits fine underneath the "false floor" that brings the cargo compartment up level with the folded rear seats.

 

[winterescape]

I plan to go with https://goo.gl/8nQAZg PureContact with EcoPlus Technology

• lower price
  Not run flat
  tread wear rating of 700
  traction and temp both "A"
  Lots of positive reviews and test results on Tirerack

then I plan to acquire
http://a.co/aKGvu9V

 

[Dan Steinbach]

I just replaced the original tires on my Bolt with Bridgestone BFS DRIVEGUARD PLUS 215/50R17 95V XL BW ALL-SEASON RUN-FLAT. The original tires were energy efficient and self sealing but I really wanted run flats since there is no spare. The front tire was completely worn at 38,000 miles. I had rotated them but there was a little more tread on the rear tires. There were two things I was concerned with, 1-energy efficiency and 2-ride quality of run flats. The trip computer said that I had 3.6 miles per KWh for the last 13,000 miles with the original tires. After 150 miles with the new tires, it said exactly 3.6 and now at 250 miles it dropped to 3.5. OK, maybe a little less efficient but not a big deal. Ride is a little stiffer due to the thick sidewalls but I actually like it and quite honestly, don't notice it most of the time. But I got rid of the tires squealing every time I go a little too fast on a curve and the tires don't break loose when I punch the accelerator. So if you are going online and looking for a replacement of the OEM, I really recommend these tires. I bought mine from Costco.