# New E825 Owner. Need advice and tires

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-e825-owner-need-advice-and-tires/4428>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [September 8, 2014, 11:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-e825-owner-need-advice-and-tires/4428 "2014-09-08T11:08:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![AV8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@AV8](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AV8)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2014, 11:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-e825-owner-need-advice-and-tires/4428/1 "2014-09-08T11:08:36Z")

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I have 2001 4 seater. E825. 6 Trojans.

New to this forum.

Questions.

Can I replace the 3.5HP with 5HP gem motor from 2002 and later?

What is the verdict on Tires and Rims? I have called several places including buggies unlimited and they are clueless on what fits a gem. Should I stay with 12 inch rims? Where can I order a full set that will not rub?

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**Author:** ![GEMmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-e825-owner-need-advice-and-tires/4428/2 "2014-09-16T18:02:35Z")

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The 5 hp motor, part number 0613-00248 used prior to 2005 is a direct replacement. You can tell a 2004 and older motor because the tag will say “made in USA”. The 2005 and newer motors will say “made in China.” The newer ones may fit,but I know the older one does. Either way, you will need the rubber bumper, part number 0313-00168 anytime the motor is taken off.

Daniel