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Update: In case it helps anyone, I wound up going with the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus ELECT. Discount Tire had all brands I was looking at in stock for about the same cost (Pirelli on sale, they'd price match Amazon.com for the Hankook).
They seemed very similar in construction, reviews seem similar, pricing similar. Deciding factors were better availability for the Pirelli (every store in area stocked it seemingly) in case I need to replace one or two in near future and more familiarity with the brand. By all accounts, either would be an excellent choice.
Both have 30 day returns available from manufacturer (plus Discount Tire is generally pretty good about things) in case that helps anyone try one versus the other.
Not driven a ton yet on the Pirelli tires, but they're slightly-but-noticeably quieter than the Michelin tires were (immediately noticed radio volume was comfortable one notch lower). They have excellent response to steering input and ride very well. Will see how driving efficiency stands up but reviews seem to say should be similar to OEM.
I expect some longer life out of them, or at worst a pro-rated tread wear warranty, than the OEM tires. Of note, they have 10/32 of tread to start while Michelins had 8/32.
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I have a 2022 CA Rt1, RWD. 225/60R18 OEM size.
OEM Michelin Primacy tires down to 4/32 at ~22k miles. Nice uniform wear, not driven hard nor like a kindly grandmother. Tread life seems about par for the course. About half city, half highway driving in Southern California.
Looking at replacement options. Priorities are:
1. Similar electric range to OEM
2. Good all season performance
3. Longer tread wear
4. Similar or better road noise
After forum and internet reading, seems my best options are:
-MICHELIN PRIMACY A/S
-PIRELLI P ZERO AS PLUS ELECT [the "elect" is the important part for low rolling resistance EV designed)
-HANKOOK ION EVO AS SUV
Can anyone who has purchased the second two weigh in how well they like them? Would you buy them again?
Does anyone have another tire they'd recommend that is available in this size?
Discount Tire has these three all for similar pricing, with the Pirelli's having an $80/4 promotion at present. I see TONS of Hankook sponsored videos on Youtube, but not a ton of unbiased reviews. Not much on the Pirelli other than a Tirerack comparison.
I'm (obviously) familiar with the OEM Michelin and have almost universally bought Michelin for my other/prior cars. I don't find it a particularly amazing option, hence the shopping around.
I strongly considered the CrossClimate2 but everything I've read indicates a non-trivial range loss which I think make it unlikely.
Thank you for anyone who can chime in.
They seemed very similar in construction, reviews seem similar, pricing similar. Deciding factors were better availability for the Pirelli (every store in area stocked it seemingly) in case I need to replace one or two in near future and more familiarity with the brand. By all accounts, either would be an excellent choice.
Both have 30 day returns available from manufacturer (plus Discount Tire is generally pretty good about things) in case that helps anyone try one versus the other.
Not driven a ton yet on the Pirelli tires, but they're slightly-but-noticeably quieter than the Michelin tires were (immediately noticed radio volume was comfortable one notch lower). They have excellent response to steering input and ride very well. Will see how driving efficiency stands up but reviews seem to say should be similar to OEM.
I expect some longer life out of them, or at worst a pro-rated tread wear warranty, than the OEM tires. Of note, they have 10/32 of tread to start while Michelins had 8/32.
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I have a 2022 CA Rt1, RWD. 225/60R18 OEM size.
OEM Michelin Primacy tires down to 4/32 at ~22k miles. Nice uniform wear, not driven hard nor like a kindly grandmother. Tread life seems about par for the course. About half city, half highway driving in Southern California.
Looking at replacement options. Priorities are:
1. Similar electric range to OEM
2. Good all season performance
3. Longer tread wear
4. Similar or better road noise
After forum and internet reading, seems my best options are:
-MICHELIN PRIMACY A/S
-PIRELLI P ZERO AS PLUS ELECT [the "elect" is the important part for low rolling resistance EV designed)
-HANKOOK ION EVO AS SUV
Can anyone who has purchased the second two weigh in how well they like them? Would you buy them again?
Does anyone have another tire they'd recommend that is available in this size?
Discount Tire has these three all for similar pricing, with the Pirelli's having an $80/4 promotion at present. I see TONS of Hankook sponsored videos on Youtube, but not a ton of unbiased reviews. Not much on the Pirelli other than a Tirerack comparison.
I'm (obviously) familiar with the OEM Michelin and have almost universally bought Michelin for my other/prior cars. I don't find it a particularly amazing option, hence the shopping around.
I strongly considered the CrossClimate2 but everything I've read indicates a non-trivial range loss which I think make it unlikely.
Thank you for anyone who can chime in.
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