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If you got these wheels and tires for a total of about $600, you got a great deal. I also think the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 is a good choice. With a UTQG of 500 AA-A these should be relatively long mileage tires. They are listed as "fuel efficient" which I was told is somewhat akin to "low...

We also use the 205-50-15 Star Spec tires on our ChumpCar Neon. Although we don't get the hours out of a set that d15b7 gets, that is probably because we drive it hard enough to win a few races. By way of example, we went through two complete sets to win a 24 hour race at Buttonwillow...

Good news! Received my rebate check from the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project yesterday. Happy days are here again...

If you have a powder coating facility nearby, you might consider trying it. Lasts much better than paint.

Regarding TPMS: I put new wheels and tires on my 2016. Had a local tire shop mount the tires and new TPMS sensors, but without 5mm spacer could not put them on the car, and thus, did not have the TPMS sensors synced. When I got the spacers, I mounted the new wheels and tires on the car and...

I purchased my Spark EV on June 30, but did not submit my rebate application until late August. Well... the check is in the mail... sort of. From CVRP: Application started on August 25, 2016 Application Approved Application approved on September 20, 2016 Check sent on -- Congratulations...

Kuhmo PA31 would appear to be a good value. At Tire Rack... Price After Mail-In Rebate: $210.76 for 4 in the 195-55-15 size. Figure about $60-70 for shipping. The ratings appear to be good for snow & ice. Good wear and traction numbers (UTQG). 50,000 mile warranty... what's not to love? You...

PA31 in a 205-50-15 is also a good choice as this size is almost identical diameter to 185-55-15 original front tires. Thus, speedometer will not be affected. PA31 also appears to be the better choice in areas where the may be snow or ice. Don't forget TPMS...

Here is a photo of my Spark with the new Rota Slipstream wheels. I will probably paint the calipers black so that the silver color doesn't conflict with the wheels. And here are the details: Wheels...

I bought the Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 Tire Size 205 /50 R15 86H SL BSW UTQG: 500AA-A --- Load Range: SL --- Speed Rating: H Advertised as a "Fuel Efficient" tire and a new concept in High Performance All-Season driving. $71.03 and Free Shipping So far, happy with them. The UTQG rating...

Here in SoCal, we don't worry as much about the cold weather, but we do have plenty of elevation changes. From my experience, elevation change and driving style are the two most important factors. Since I live near the top of a major hill, I need to plan for a lower number of miles per kwh on...

Perhaps more accurately, the rebate would reduce the cost basis of the asset. Thus, if used for business, the amount that one could depreciate would be reduced accordingly. Likewise, the net cost basis would be compared to any future sales price to determine whether there is a gain or loss...

Don't forget the TPMS sensors. And, I went with the 205-50-15 tires on F & R so that they can be easily rotated from front to rear.

Right... the Bolt was on display at Exposition Park in L.A. (near the Coliseum) on September 11. Very nice package. I can see one in our future garage, parked next to the Spark EV. Spark for local driving; Bolt for the longer local driving; and we will keep our relatively low mileage Honda...

Everything has been installed. I went with the new TPMS listed above which cost about $27.50 each shipped. Matching the TPMS sensors to the car was easy... took about three minutes to complete. I had to add a 5mm spacer to each front wheel to clear the caliper. Ordered these on eBay for...

OK... for what it is worth, I typically start with a full charge from my home in the foothills above Pasadena. For the most part all downhill to the downtown L.A. area. The GOM will generally show an 10-20% increase in estimated range. However, I am reasonably confident that I do not have...

Bob: Thanks for the info. I had planned on ordering these: https://tpms247.com/products/tpms-sensor-2016-chevrolet-spark-im4083?variant=20063619269 The brand name is "EON" and the part number cross references with the GM part numbers. Even though they are a little more expensive, the...

Here in L.A. area, it's simple. Just tow uphill where there is a long uphill stretch (e.g. Lake Street in Pasadena or Angeles Crest for that matter) so that you don't have to worry too much about slack in the tow rope/strap. Then unhook and let the car regen going back down the same hill. I...

I purchased a new set of Rota Slipstream wheels and Hankook tires (205-50-15) for my 2016 Spark EV. I will put the OEM wheels & tires in storage to return with the car at the end of the lease (assuming I choose to return it). In any event, it has just occurred to me that I may need to add new...

I purchased a new set of wheels and tires for my 2016 Spark EV. I will put the OEM wheels & tires in storage to return with the car at the end of the lease (assuming I choose to return it). In any event, it has just occurred to me that I may need to add new TPMS sensors. Found these at...