Seeking 15"or 16" Wheels

[aalbert77]

I just bought a 2015 LTZ with 17" wheels. They are great but too stiff riding for my long trips to Colorado. I live in Escondido CA.

 

[NDarkling]

Stock or aftermarket?

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[jrob8490]

I have a set of factory 15 inch wheels, but they don't have tires on them. Hope that isn't a deal breaker

 

[aalbert77]

Stock are fine. I would have to look at aftermarket.

Without tires is better as I prefer Michelins and a size larger to get a softer ride.

 

[gnonne]

Sams's Club has Pirelli P4 all-seasons in 195/65/15, which is the correct size for the Sonic 15 inch stock wheels. You can get them T-rated with a 90k treadwear warranty or the softer H-rated with a 70k treadwear warranty. I have two sets of these - one of each. I recommend the H-rated. The T-rated are pretty hard for a 15 inch tire, and I think they are special order only.

 

[jrob8490]

I can sell you mine. When would you like them and do you have an offer in mind?

 

[aalbert77]

Sams's Club has Pirelli P4 all-seasons in 195/65/15, which is the correct size for the Sonic 15 inch stock wheels. You can get them T-rated with a 90k treadwear warranty or the softer H-rated with a 70k treadwear warranty. I have two sets of these - one of each. I recommend the H-rated. The T-rated are pretty hard for a 15 inch tire, and I think they are special order only.

Thanks for the tip. I have never paid attention to speed ratings since I drive the speed limit. How is it that an H 130 mph is softer riding than an T(118 mph)?

Makes sense that a softer rubber rides softer and gets lower mileagee. I don't see how that relates to speed rating.

I am looking at Yokohama Avid Ascend GT since they ride softer than all other brands according to CU. But handle worse, that is the tradeoff.

 

[aalbert77]

I can sell you mine. When would you like them and do you have an offer in mind?

$200 if in good condition and you are within driving distance. I'm m no rush, my 17" set is in perfect condition and fine for local driving.

It's surprising how there is nothing on eBay. Are Sonics rare vehicles, relatively?

 

[jrob8490]

$200 if in good condition and you are within driving distance. I'm m no rush, my 17" set is in perfect condition and fine for local driving.

It's surprising how there is nothing on eBay. Are Sonics rare vehicles, relatively?

I'm in Corona, so about 60-70 miles north of Escondido. I can send you pics when I get a chance.

I could only find single wheels when I looked. My guess is not many people upgrade/mod their Sonics, so they still have the factory wheels on them.

 

[jrob8490]

Here they are, complete with center caps. I only lug nuts for 3 of them, have the 4th set in my car for the spare.

 

[aalbert77]

They look great, maybe brake dust inside.

Corona? I bought the car at Wheels and Deals in Norco! one trip to buy, one to retrieve, so I'll need a third trip to buy the 15" wheels. I'll wait until I am going to at least Temecula for something, or if you ever go to Temecula or San Diego I could meet you.

I am working on getting a spare key now. Not sure if I can save money by buying outside of the stealership.

 

[jrob8490]

That place is about 3 miles from me lol. Yeah I could definitely meet you in Temecula next time you're there, just let me know time and place.

You probably could, it would be just a matter of finding someone that would actually do it

 

[aalbert77]

Quality Chevrolet only charged $55 for a spare transponder key including laser cut. Locksmiths want $200.

 

[gnonne]

The T-rated Pirelli's have a harder rubber compound that wears less, thus the 90k warranty. But, they also have less grip, especially for cornering, etc, so the speed rating is lower.