We don’t need EV tires…?

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It reads like a Michelin promo ad.
 
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Until I owned an EV, I never even knew they made specific tires for an EV, I’ve seen fuel efficiency Goodyear tires, anti flat tire, and something Hyundai has, 7-Year / Unlimited Miles
Anti-Perforation Warranty, What’s more of a warranty I guess not a tire, but curious what tire they run?
 


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Most of what's in that article is stuff I've already thought about and researched for my personal needs.

I drove a Bolt EV for three years, and after doing all the research, I decided for various reasons to pick. up a spare set of wheels with the OEM tyres, deciding that this was just the best compromise especially at the vastly reduced takeoff price.

Likewise, when I realised the OEM tyres on my GT Performance weren't going to stay on the car for long, the research started again. I bought my GT in November, and I live in Virginia. While climate change is making the winters milder, there would still be very long periods where even if it's a "good" winter, the temperatures would just be too cold for the OEM super grippy Pirellis.

I ended up with another set of Pirellis designed for all season use on big electric cars, and it worked out great. I was surprised that there was foam inside the tyres. I'd never seen that before.

But all through the cold weather, these Pirelli all seasons were quiet, and efficient. They gave me very good mi/kWh even in the cold weather.

Now that it's warmer, I'm back on the grippy tyres, and they're also great if slightly noisier.

Something that surprised me was that the summer tyres are so much grippier that I noticed the difference in the parking lot, just turning the steering wheel to negotiate slow turns.

Please excuse the rambling, narcissistic personal expression. LOL....

Bottom line is that yes, I would always shop for EV specific tyres, for a list of reasons related to efficiency, lifespan and comfort/noise.
 

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That was my thought too. No hard evidence either, just random quotes
What hard evidence do you need?

Your tires have no clue what powertrain the vehicle they are attached to uses.

Sure, EV tires are supposed to be geared towards less noise and higher efficiency. But other tires without the “EV” marketing attached to them can accomplish those same goals.
 

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EV tires, in my very limited experience, aren't very enjoyable to me.

Or should I say that tires aimed at low rolling resistance ruin the party for me. It's a personal thing, of course.
 

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Really, the only thing that might be worth it for "EV-specific" tires is the foam they use for noise deadening, since road noise is so much more noticeable in a quiet EV cabin.

All of the other qualities are presumably desirable for ALL cars.
 

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As long as the tire is rated for the weight, I’m good.
Yes, the tyres are rated for the same weight and speed used for other (ICE) vehicles of same weight & speed capability, if they could make tyres for EVs that were quieter, better grip, better fuel/range economy they would also make ‘em for ICE vehicles??‍♂

Get this: I overheard some bloke chatting bubbles, he said ooooooh, and those EVs have to have special tyres…….they have to be fireproof? Well, I’ve heard some shite spouted about EVs but this takes the biscuit! Fireproof rubber & oil indeed??‍♂
 

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I have been driving EV's now for over 25 years. Modern EV tires have improved greatly over the past quarter century.

While some EV tires are far from ideal from a performance perspective, EV tires can make a 10-20% difference to range or more.

All tire manufacturers make compromise for every tire designed. ALL tires make trade offs. Tire manufacturers make major decisions for each tire: performance, Economy/range, comfort, handling, traction, weather, weight of vehicle, speed, noise and tire life.
 
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Fact is one doesn't need "EV specific" tires. While said tires may have foam to dampen noise and may have lower rolling resistance than a non-EV labeled tire, a top quality non EV labeled tire from Michelin, Pirelli, Conti or Vredestein with the proper load rating will work great and will likely cost less and grip better. If max range is your thing, get cue ball hard EV tires, if enjoying the torque and MachE handling are your get down, non EV labeld/spec'd tire will do you better overall.

Personally, like grippy tennis shoes, not roller skates for the sake of an extra few miles of range. Grip is fun, low RR is not.
 

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Fact is one doesn't need "EV specific" tires. While said tires may have foam to dampen noise and may have lower rolling resistance than a non-EV labeled tire, a top quality non EV labeled tire from Michelin, Pirelli, Conti or Vredestein with the proper load rating will work great and will likely cost less and grip better. If max range is your thing, get cue ball hard EV tires, if enjoying the torque and MachE handling are your get down, non EV labeld/spec'd tire will do you better overall.

Personally, like grippy tennis shoes, not roller skates for the sake of an extra few miles of range. Grip is fun, low RR is not.
It all depends on the priority of the user. ALL tire choices make a compromise. All vehicles make a compromise. If I wanted a race car, I would not have purchased a Mach E.
 

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Those Pirelli OEMs don’t last at all. Almost anything will last longer.
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