Hi, great video! I just bought a "new to me" chevy bolt. I have always preferred 60 series tires. I live up in Canada and have to get a winter set of tires, so i will be doing exactly what you have done, but with winter brand from General tires. I have been a fan of general tires for years now. Good tires!
I am surprised you thought the ride on the OEM 17" wheel/tire is a bit rough. I think exactly the opposite, it feels sooooo squishy, compared to what I am used to (2002 GTI 337). Goes to show the subjective nature of handling. Thanks for the video review.
one thing and its a very important thing.... the EV's are heavier and will wear down tires faster, if you chose a tire that offers better performance, better grip, it will wear down faster. should probably look for a tire with high millage rating and or B rating for traction.
Good video: wheel/tire combo weight make a huge difference. Chevy Cruze, sonic, and volt, and Buick encore wheels fit the Bolt perfectly. 205/65x15" tires are also the same diameter as the stock 215/50x17 tires. I liked the LRR bridgestone ecopia ep422+ tires on my Prius, and will be using them on my Bolt euv when the stock tires wear out. I ran 38psi in my Prius. What tool are you using to reset the pressure?
@@theevolvingworld New subscriber here. Have you made a follow-up video (or comments) about the effect on range? If so, please direct me. I cannot find it. And thanks for the video. Very helpful.
Where did you buy them from? I think I missed that part unless just knowing what they are is good enough to go from there. I like having more choices for my Bolt, so this is great, thank you.
Interesting, nobody's doing this, people are so obsessed with big wheels. It's odd that GM didn't seem to do anything aerodynamic for the wheels. I've wondered how bolt and Fiat 500e would do with over diameter tires, since they have too much torque to launch without spending the tires anyway.
4 is really not enough these days any more. As for having a cover over a site, Tesla did that in the early days but gave up on it. Kind of odd if you consider every gas station has one
Very nice! Now I’m very interested in your “long term” report - what you think after a year? Especially interested in high speed cornering and slalom-style handling because of the narrower + taller profile, as well as grip, compared to OEM.
Glad you like. The new tires should last 60k like the old... However, that greatly depends on personal driving style & the roads you drive on. Your mileage may vary.
Anyone found alternative cheap full size wheel, which could be used as a spare wheel in emergency? I mean used wheel from junkyard or used tire place. I looked around Atlanta and nobody had it... The lug pattern is unique. Also the front brake caliper takes a lot of space...
I have a set of 18's with 195/35r18 that I'm going to put on when I get my bolt. I should be able to feel basically every little crack and crevice in the road. Really it's just for aesthetics.
Doesn't it kill your range? I switched tires away from the OEM tire and my range dropped by 40 miles. Went back to the OEM tires and got my range back.
Depends on width of rim & width of tire. Stock is 17x6.5 with a 44mm offset. Rims in this video are 16x7 w/ 38mm offset. Translates to stock inner & adds 12mm outer. Ideally a 44mm offset would add 6mm to inner & 6mm to outer. Assuming you are installing a wheel that is 7 inches wide x 16 or 17 inch diameter, the short answer is : 40mm is better than 38mm.
@@tomshire5152 This is what I ended up ordering from Discount Tire. Rims 16 X7 5-105.00/114.30 40 BKMTXX DRG DR-69 73.00. Tires 205 /60 R16 96T XL BSW GTR GT RADIAL ICEPRO 3 STUDDABLE. Paid about $780 for everything.
@@RandomThoughts65, okay, so your offset is 40mm rather than the stock 44mm. And your rim is 1/2" wider than the stock rim. If you had the stock 44mm offset with the wider rim, the face of the rim would project 1/4" (.25") past the fenders. But since you have a 40mm offset, that reduces the projection by 4mm (.157"). So your new wheels are sticking out by about 1/10" (.1"). I suppose that could foul the airflow a little. But what would concern me more is the 1/2" wider wheels getting too close to the front struts or the rear shocks. Basically the inner wheel edge has moved inboard by 1/4" + 4mm, so a smidge more than 3/8". Have you noticed any clearance issues?
@@theevolvingworld I have "low rolling resistance" tires on my Kia Soul EV+ (from the factory) that seem to have reasonable grip in the rain, etc, but I do wonder how much the range would suffer if I put more grippy tires on there.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere I guarantee that grippy tires will help with cornering on the track & do nothing to add range for the other 99.9% of the time. Although, some tires kinda do both & others do neither. It pays to research your next set of four.
@@theevolvingworld I have to say I am very impressed with how well the tires are living on my Kia Soul EV+. Doesn't pull to either side (you can drive straight for a long time without touching the steering wheel), no noticeable wear on the inside, outside or center of any of the tires, etc. Can't wait to get this vehicle back in my possession!
@@JustWasted3HoursHere If the front & rear track dimension are identical you can check the toe in the same manner as in the Bolt rear alignment video. It's the same suspension type. When I put the new wheels & tires on, I noticed right away it drove worse. Why? Out of alignment.
For every 5 lbs. taken off a rotating mass like a wheel, 1 hp is gained. That's a whopping 4 horsepower. 6mm added offsets, shouldn't hurt the wheel bearings, I hope.
Well done. Helpful video for Bolt owners.
And ampera-e owners also
Hi, great video! I just bought a "new to me" chevy bolt. I have always preferred 60 series tires. I live up in Canada and have to get a winter set of tires, so i will be doing exactly what you have done, but with winter brand from General tires. I have been a fan of general tires for years now. Good tires!
I am surprised you thought the ride on the OEM 17" wheel/tire is a bit rough. I think exactly the opposite, it feels sooooo squishy, compared to what I am used to (2002 GTI 337). Goes to show the subjective nature of handling. Thanks for the video review.
The tires and rims are factored in for the re Gen and designed for optimum efficiency.
one thing and its a very important thing.... the EV's are heavier and will wear down tires faster, if you chose a tire that offers better performance, better grip, it will wear down faster. should probably look for a tire with high millage rating and or B rating for traction.
Good video: wheel/tire combo weight make a huge difference.
Chevy Cruze, sonic, and volt, and Buick encore wheels fit the Bolt perfectly.
205/65x15" tires are also the same diameter as the stock 215/50x17 tires. I liked the LRR bridgestone ecopia ep422+ tires on my Prius, and will be using them on my Bolt euv when the stock tires wear out. I ran 38psi in my Prius.
What tool are you using to reset the pressure?
Lower profile, tires usually handle better, then taller profile tires, which tend to “bend” corners.
But I guess everything is give-and-take
Keep us informed for the effect on range, acceleration ect…
Just came back from a 8 day 3k mile road trip. Data is being collected.
@@theevolvingworld New subscriber here. Have you made a follow-up video (or comments) about the effect on range? If so, please direct me. I cannot find it. And thanks for the video. Very helpful.
@@scottwilliams7009 Thanks for liking & subscribing! I think at about the one year mark (through all four seasons) will be a good time for an update.
@@theevolvingworld and?
18 month update. Coming soon.
Where did you buy them from? I think I missed that part unless just knowing what they are is good enough to go from there. I like having more choices for my Bolt, so this is great, thank you.
The Tire Rack. Comes with: New TPMS sensors, mounted, balanced, & arrive at your door ready to install.
We do a minus 2 here in Phoenix
Interesting, nobody's doing this, people are so obsessed with big wheels. It's odd that GM didn't seem to do anything aerodynamic for the wheels. I've wondered how bolt and Fiat 500e would do with over diameter tires, since they have too much torque to launch without spending the tires anyway.
4 is really not enough these days any more. As for having a cover over a site, Tesla did that in the early days but gave up on it. Kind of odd if you consider every gas station has one
Very nice! Now I’m very interested in your “long term” report - what you think after a year? Especially interested in high speed cornering and slalom-style handling because of the narrower + taller profile, as well as grip, compared to OEM.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I'm going to be doing a follow up video later this Spring.
czcams.com/video/ZFVsp2KiGts/video.html
Like that boot/running shoe explained. I did buy a spare and jack. Will the bigger tire burn longer?
Glad you like. The new tires should last 60k like the old... However, that greatly depends on personal driving style & the roads you drive on. Your mileage may vary.
Anyone found alternative cheap full size wheel, which could be used as a spare wheel in emergency? I mean used wheel from junkyard or used tire place. I looked around Atlanta and nobody had it... The lug pattern is unique. Also the front brake caliper takes a lot of space...
I have a set of 18's with 195/35r18 that I'm going to put on when I get my bolt. I should be able to feel basically every little crack and crevice in the road. Really it's just for aesthetics.
Doesn't it kill your range? I switched tires away from the OEM tire and my range dropped by 40 miles. Went back to the OEM tires and got my range back.
Some tires do have more rolling resistance & physically wider tires would add wind resistance. We'll see.
@@theevolvingworld any update on the Range effect of the new rim and tires? I’m planning on replacing the rim and tire as well
@@rogeryin I think at about the one year mark (through all four seasons) will be a good time for an update.
@@theevolvingworld now that a year has passed what has been your experience with range?
czcams.com/video/ZFVsp2KiGts/video.html
Range. What does it do to the range???
Any thoughts on the new tires and wheels after a year?
Curious as to the iimpact on performance.
czcams.com/video/ZFVsp2KiGts/video.html
Might want to save your money for the new steering rack you're going to need.
does 15 inch fit?
Do you think there would be any issues with a 40mm offset? Found some rims I like for a bit less.
Depends on width of rim & width of tire. Stock is 17x6.5 with a 44mm offset. Rims in this video are 16x7 w/ 38mm offset. Translates to stock inner & adds 12mm outer. Ideally a 44mm offset would add 6mm to inner & 6mm to outer. Assuming you are installing a wheel that is 7 inches wide x 16 or 17 inch diameter, the short answer is : 40mm is better than 38mm.
@@theevolvingworld Thanks?
Mike Swisher, what is the width of the rims you like?
@@tomshire5152 This is what I ended up ordering from Discount Tire. Rims 16 X7 5-105.00/114.30 40 BKMTXX
DRG DR-69 73.00. Tires 205 /60 R16 96T XL BSW GTR GT RADIAL ICEPRO 3 STUDDABLE. Paid about $780 for everything.
@@RandomThoughts65, okay, so your offset is 40mm rather than the stock 44mm. And your rim is 1/2" wider than the stock rim. If you had the stock 44mm offset with the wider rim, the face of the rim would project 1/4" (.25") past the fenders. But since you have a 40mm offset, that reduces the projection by 4mm (.157"). So your new wheels are sticking out by about 1/10" (.1"). I suppose that could foul the airflow a little.
But what would concern me more is the 1/2" wider wheels getting too close to the front struts or the rear shocks. Basically the inner wheel edge has moved inboard by 1/4" + 4mm, so a smidge more than 3/8". Have you noticed any clearance issues?
Any impact on range yet, plus or minus?
We'll see.
@@theevolvingworld I have "low rolling resistance" tires on my Kia Soul EV+ (from the factory) that seem to have reasonable grip in the rain, etc, but I do wonder how much the range would suffer if I put more grippy tires on there.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere I guarantee that grippy tires will help with cornering on the track & do nothing to add range for the other 99.9% of the time. Although, some tires kinda do both & others do neither. It pays to research your next set of four.
@@theevolvingworld I have to say I am very impressed with how well the tires are living on my Kia Soul EV+. Doesn't pull to either side (you can drive straight for a long time without touching the steering wheel), no noticeable wear on the inside, outside or center of any of the tires, etc. Can't wait to get this vehicle back in my possession!
@@JustWasted3HoursHere If the front & rear track dimension are identical you can check the toe in the same manner as in the Bolt rear alignment video. It's the same suspension type. When I put the new wheels & tires on, I noticed right away it drove worse. Why? Out of alignment.
For every 5 lbs. taken off a rotating mass like a wheel, 1 hp is gained. That's a whopping 4 horsepower. 6mm added offsets, shouldn't hurt the wheel bearings, I hope.
i dislike the stock tires, shitty ride where i live,,,