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Old 09-07-2022, 01:01 AM   #62 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Snax View Post
Could be worse. The 20" tires on my i3 before installation are topping over $1000 now for a set. (Bridgestone has a monopoly on that production size.)
The weird tire size was one of the reasons I very quickly market the i3 off my shopping list. Expensive, mediocre grip, and no other options. What happens when Bridgestone gets tired of making them?

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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
I've heard people complain of ride quality on the Bolt (too harsh). The stock tires are self-sealing, meaning they weigh more than they probably should while not really solving a major problem for anyone that carries a plug kit.
The stock Michelin Bolt tires are stiff, mediocre and heavy with the layer of sealing tar on the inside. 23lb each with less tread depth than my new Pilot Sports. I solved the flat tire problem by buying a spare wheel / tire from another Chevy.

The tires don't help the ride but I'd say a lot of the issue is just the short wheelbase. It is hard to fight physics.
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