EV Tires vs. non-EV Regular Tires - test comparison by Tire Rack!

[gtb75]

I purchased a 2023.5 Mach-E GT back in March and am looking at new all-season tire options based on the fair/poor reviews of the OEM Continentals. I will probably give them a shot for one winter season, but I expect I'll be replacing them next year (regardless of mileage/condition) with something better like the AS4, DWS06+, or CC2. That all being said, I was doing some research today and Tire Rack just posted a new video a couple of days ago comparing the popular EV-specific tires to non-EV tires. It's a long video (almost 25 minutes) but has lots of great information:

View the full 2024 test report: https://bit.ly/4erNLqp

00:00 Introduction
01:39 On The Road
09:51 Consumption
11:17 Braking & Skidpad Intro
12:24 Wet Braking & Skidpad
13:16 Dry Braking & Skidpad
14:19 Track Laps Intro
15:50 Wet Lap Times
19:37 Dry Lap Times
22:48 Conclusions



Tires Tested
Bridgestone Turanza EV(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: Quiet, smooth, and responsive.
• What We'd Improve: More steering feedback, lateral traction, and composure.
• Summary: A capable touring tire that would benefit from some added tweaks.

Continental ProContact RX (T1)(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: It was well-balanced for the vehicle and comfortable on-road.
• What We'd Improve: Its wet performance could use a smidge better cornering.
• Summary: A purpose-built tire that makes a strong argument for O.E. fitments.

Goodyear EcoReady(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/45R18 98W)

• What We Liked: It's quiet, plush, and sips energy.
• What We'd Improve: The steering needs refinement.
• Summary: It's an average touring tire in a field with strong competition, but buoyed by its efficiency and comfort.

Goodyear ElectricDrive 2(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: The quietest, most comfortable tire on-road in the test.
• What We'd Improve: Its steering and traction feel out-of-step with one another.
• Summary: For a regular, straight-line commuter tire, it stands out above the crowd, but its driving characteristics, when pushed, have room to improve.

Hankook iON evo AS(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: It's good on the road, light on energy usage, and can perform when pushed in the dry.
• What We'd Improve: Wet surfaces present a challenge.
• Summary: A mixed bag that shines in the right situations while leading in efficiency.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S(Max Performance Summer, 235/40R19 (96Y))

• What We Liked: Steering, handling, balance, there's little it doesn't excel at.
• What We'd Improve: Some additional low-speed weight in the steering.
• Summary: A titan of its category, for good reason, it is unreservedly great.

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4(Ultra High Performance All-Season, 235/40R19 96Y)

• What We Liked: A solid performer in the wet.
• What We'd Improve: Road comfort and performance could both use a bump to stay competitive.
• Summary: The competition is strong, and it's the least efficient tire we tested.

Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)(Max Performance Summer, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: A fun ride without sacrificing too much comfort on-road.
• What We'd Improve: Perhaps a hair more immediacy in the steering.
• Summary: It's a great tire to drive.

Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S(Ultra High Performance All-Season, 235/40R19 96Y)

• What We Liked: Very nice on the road.
• What We'd Improve: Wet traction needs work.
• Summary: It's comfortable enough, but it struggles to stand out in a competitive environment.

Vehicles Used
2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance

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[HuntingPudel]

Continental’s web site claims that their tires are EV-capable. Not sure what scenarios they considered before making that claim, but so far I like my DWS-06 Plus tires. ?‍?

 

[The_machinist]

I like my CC2. Have had them about 3000 miles and average about 3.7 m/kwh

 

[Mach1E]

Continental’s web site claims that their tires are EV-capable. Not sure what scenarios they considered before making that claim, but so far I like my DWS-06 Plus tires. ?‍?

The tires have no clue what car is attached to them. If the tires can handle the weight, all tires are “EV capable.”

Would be interesting to hear the criteria though. I’m guessing load rating, noise and rolling resistance come into play.

 

[highland58]

I like my CC2. Have had them about 3000 miles and average about 3.7 m/kwh

I have put 23k+ miles on my CC2s and Discount tire said I have about half of my usable tread left.

 

[Jerrytball]

I like my CC2. Have had them about 3000 miles and average about 3.7 m/kwh

I have to highly agree!

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

I like my CC2. Have had them about 3000 miles and average about 3.7 m/kwh

I know this isn't a criteria for selecting tires, but I really do like the look of this thread pattern! ?

 

[Aahhcc11]

I purchased a 2023.5 Mach-E GT back in March and am looking at new all-season tire options based on the fair/poor reviews of the OEM Continentals. I will probably give them a shot for one winter season, but I expect I'll be replacing them next year (regardless of mileage/condition) with something better like the AS4, DWS06+, or CC2. That all being said, I was doing some research today and Tire Rack just posted a new video a couple of days ago comparing the popular EV-specific tires to non-EV tires. It's a long video (almost 25 minutes) but has lots of great information:

View the full 2024 test report: https://bit.ly/4erNLqp

00:00 Introduction
01:39 On The Road
09:51 Consumption
11:17 Braking & Skidpad Intro
12:24 Wet Braking & Skidpad
13:16 Dry Braking & Skidpad
14:19 Track Laps Intro
15:50 Wet Lap Times
19:37 Dry Lap Times
22:48 Conclusions

Was there a TL;DR?

Recommendations? Price considerations?

 

[joebruin77]

You can

Was there a TL;DR?

Recommendations? Price considerations?

You can play the video and skip to the conclusions section at time mark 22:48.

My understanding of their conclusions is that the the EV specific tires may offer slightly better range. But as long as you have access to home charging and maximizing your range each day is not necessary, then you are actually better off getting a non EV tire, as the non EV tires performed the best in terms of handling, braking, etc.

 

[Jeffvisor]

I have to highly agree!

are they all season?

 

[Jerrytball]

are they all season?

Well, they call him cross climate so I’m guessing they are all season. I can tell you with the amount of rain we’ve had in Mississippi. I was probably doing 70 or 80 in a downpour and couldn’t tell the roads were wet. For me, the ride has improved over the stock tires. They’re very quiet and very smooth, really grip well as far as I can tell.

 

[garyd9]

are they all season?

They are all season, but I think they’re supposed to be one of the best a/s tires for snow. I’ve heard great things about them. (I’ll admit I have a bias against Michelin tires, but I haven’t heard anything negative about the CC2 tires)

 

[ipca204]

They are all season, but I think they’re supposed to be one of the best a/s tires for snow. I’ve heard great things about them. (I’ll admit I have a bias against Michelin tires, but I haven’t heard anything negative about the CC2 tires)

cc2 tires suck! There, now you heard something negative about them!
side note, I run CC2's on my ID4, they're fantastic in the rain..

 

[garyd9]

cc2 tires suck! There, now you heard something negative about them!
side note, I run CC2's on my ID4,

Hmm. I always value the opinion of people who have actually used a tire.

 

[SWO]

I purchased a 2023.5 Mach-E GT back in March and am looking at new all-season tire options based on the fair/poor reviews of the OEM Continentals. I will probably give them a shot for one winter season, but I expect I'll be replacing them next year (regardless of mileage/condition) with something better like the AS4, DWS06+, or CC2. That all being said, I was doing some research today and Tire Rack just posted a new video a couple of days ago comparing the popular EV-specific tires to non-EV tires. It's a long video (almost 25 minutes) but has lots of great information:

View the full 2024 test report: https://bit.ly/4erNLqp

00:00 Introduction
01:39 On The Road
09:51 Consumption
11:17 Braking & Skidpad Intro
12:24 Wet Braking & Skidpad
13:16 Dry Braking & Skidpad
14:19 Track Laps Intro
15:50 Wet Lap Times
19:37 Dry Lap Times
22:48 Conclusions

Is there a table somewhere with the efficiency #s? Don't see them on the report and can't watch the video right now.

ETA: Here it is:

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