Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires?

Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? - 2024

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Күн бұрын

The EV tire space has a lot of hype and anticipation, but what's the substance? What do you get by choosing a tire marketed as an EV product? What do you give up? In this round, we have Touring, Performance, All-Season, and Summer tires - in both EV-focused and non-EV-focused applications - making it our most complete test to date! Ride along with our tire testing team TJ Campbell and Brent Rollins and find out how these tires performed on the road and the track.
Learn more:
Bridgestone Turanza EV: bit.ly/4cphY7I
Continental ProContact RX (T1): bit.ly/3VPpQdp
Goodyear EcoReady: bit.ly/4cvWiad
Goodyear ElectricDrive 2: bit.ly/4b8gMEQ
Hankook iON evo AS: bit.ly/45ynUZG
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S: bit.ly/4b9lx0D
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4: bit.ly/3Xue3lW
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4): bit.ly/3VN1nFp
Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S: bit.ly/4c8JXZw
View the full 2024 test report: 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

Пікірлер: 147

@tirerack 2 күн бұрын

At 23:34, the 'Top Tires on The Track' graph's smaller heading should read: 'Subjective Averages Based on Braking Behavior, Steering Characteristics, Cornering Traction, and Handling & Balance,' instead of 'Averages Braking, Skidpad & Lap Times Out of 10'.

@smc1377 Ай бұрын

I feel like the most important factor is missing...longevity. We need to know how fast each tire wears out.

@koryleach9660 Күн бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I'm wondering about.

@teslasnek Ай бұрын

Just replaced the tires on my wife's 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD. They lasted over 45,000 miles, and she drives aggressively! Nokian One All-Season tires. Also have them on my 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance and they are super efficient. Combined with my aftermarket 19 inch Aero wheels, they improve my range by 8% to 340 miles! I drove from Chula Vista to San Luis Obispo on a single charge last year (330 miles). Video proof on my channel 😎

@aaronbounds1336 Ай бұрын

Wow! Nice. Have you tried the Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires? If so, what is your experience with them?

@teslasnek Ай бұрын

@@aaronbounds1336 my father-in-law had them on his Tesla- they didn't last nearly as long as the Nokians, and his efficiency was way worse too 😕

@GustavusA355 Ай бұрын

Rotate regularly?

@teslasnek Ай бұрын

@@GustavusA355 yes

@cellman1829 Ай бұрын

This makes me happy to hear!! Especially since saying your wife drives aggressively and you also have a performance. I took delivery of my refreshed M3 LR in March I love the car!!! My first EV and it is ridiculously fast I don't always floor it but I also want to enjoy the car. Right now it came with the Hancooks so I will see how long these last. I've never heard of the tires you have, I will have to try them out when mine needs replacement. Thank you for your comment. Phoenix AZ

@daedricmode6427 Ай бұрын

Thank you Tire rack team! I CAN'T WAIT for part 2 of winter testing, I've been reading forums and seeing new tires pop up such as the good year electric drive 2 just researching the perfect tires for me almost every one on this list was in my radar and I'm just happy to see the results and effort and time that go into theese videos exceeded my research I got an idea which tire that is EV and NOT EV that is right for me. Really Narrowed it down THANK YOU!

@darinbrazil5496 Ай бұрын

Why didn't you compare the Michelin primacy OE spec tire?

@musk-eteer9898 Ай бұрын

i was hoping as well

@TinkerTry 29 күн бұрын

This is a great video - entertaining and informative, a rare combination. No shouting or fancy thumbnails needed to draw my attention, as an EV technology nerd & owner. Thank you!

@donaldhill414 Ай бұрын

Great work Tire Rack! Best EV tire comparison I've seen yet.

@ciccio383 24 күн бұрын

Nice video, but i find quite confusing testing AllSeasons EV tires vs summer tires, it’s impossible to get a comparable result.

@jefferrrson1x 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the research and testing! Def saved the results for my MYLR when it’s time to change the tires for the first time.

@omelborpon3159 Ай бұрын

Really want to see how the "new" North American version of Michelin Cross Climate 2 stacks up. Prior to January of 2024 the North American CC 2 was a great tire, but had high rolling resistance. In 2024, the new iteration of the CC 2 seems to be the Michelin CC 2 tire that has been selling in Europe, and per Consumer Reports the 2024 CC 2 has fairly low rolling resistance, and is still an excellent tire.

@cgamiga Ай бұрын

My CC2s are from 2021, and initially they reduced range a bit/increased Wh/mi slightly but was also cooler weather/more heater use... later, I am back to normal, either from slight breaking in or better weather... happy with them

@normt430 Ай бұрын

Michelin says their tires today are the best. No need for special EV tires.

@kingcooleyiv Ай бұрын

@@normt430 I worked at Tesla and worked with all the tires companies. The best tires are Michelin, Continental, Goodyear. They put in the must amount of work to make sure their tires work for EVs

@subbiahpalani 27 күн бұрын

CCS2 is costing me about 30% penalty on my consumption from OE Alenza Is there source to identi 2024 change. I can’t find anything

@markray8629 15 күн бұрын

I have the CC2 circa 2022. Lost about 30% range, but it’s king in the rain and snow. Depends on your needs, I’ll be going back to a more EV focused tire tho

@dmandn 21 күн бұрын

How does the Pilot Sport 4s compare with the EV/Tesla special edition Pilot Sport 4s?

@ultimatist Ай бұрын

Excellent group test, I love these detailed discussions!

@wingedwheelerth3107 6 күн бұрын

I just bought and installed from Tire Rack the Goodyear electric drive 2’s for our Bolt EUV based on this fantastic video.

@tonydommer 17 күн бұрын

Such a great video. very well done👍

@NoteAndroid Ай бұрын

Comfortable, soaked, forgiving, well rounded, soft, quiet, bumpy....half way through the video I thought I was in the Sonoma vineyards getting drunk all over again.

@KP-xi4bj Ай бұрын

No Continental DWS 06+ in the test?

@davesax11 Ай бұрын

Please include the Michelin Cross Climate 2, and discuss the relevance of the BA rating. Also, Pirelli P Zero all season and Pirelli P7 all season. Also, what about squaring staggered tires? eg putting 245s all around rather than 255s on back, per BMW.

@johnreese3762 26 күн бұрын

Thanks guys, I needed that! Old guy Model 3!

@GXKid06 Ай бұрын

I currently have the ev focused hankook ion summer tires, ive also had firestone indy 500s and continental extreme contact sport 02s and honestly i like the indy 500s the best.

@jessesea77 Ай бұрын

Thank you, been waiting for a video like this.

@mjezzi 4 күн бұрын

I’m surprised they didn’t test the Pirelli all season elect tires. I love those tires.

@PygKLB Ай бұрын

I have Vredestein Quadtracs on my model Y and have been pleased with their ride and longevity. They would be good to include in a follow up video.

@jestronixhanderson9898 Ай бұрын

Long trips, run higher pressure, sacrifice grip for efficiency. My favourite tyre is the old Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R , super quiet, phenomenal dry traction. Super quiet too.

@timstiv 20 күн бұрын

Excellent video!

@RobertLeBlancPhoto Ай бұрын

The Turanza EV came as OEM on my 2023 BMW 330ex and I can't wait to replace them.

@fiehlsport Ай бұрын

Are they also runflats?

@ddb5736 14 күн бұрын

Thankfully, as soon I got my 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance delivered, I replaced both the tires and wheels with the aftermarket Arachnid staggered wheels that are much lighter than the Uberturbines (stock) and got them with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires without the noise reduction foam. Best investment ever for my Tesla. 2 years later and the tires still have life left...

@davesax11 Ай бұрын

Best point of article is that its about safety and durability ALL SEASONS, not just efficiency or dry stopping distance. Tire comparisons should include durability and wet skid pad ratings, along with winter performance when possible. Is a BA rated tire like the Michelin CC2 tire acceptable?

@ernjrod 12 күн бұрын

What size wheels were used in the testing? Thank you!

@davids9577 12 сағат бұрын

what about road noise from the various tires? That is a major factor as well.

@darkcarnival5207 21 күн бұрын

I came across Sailun Trezzo EV tires when I needed a couple fronts for my ICE Hyundai Sonata a little more than a year ago. They were up front that they were designed for the excessive weight of cars with EV batteries, had less rolling resistance to counter the weight but that there was no reason you couldn't put them on an ICE vehicle safely. About a month later I noticed the back tires were about due so I went and got another pair. These have worn like iron and there's no noticeable difference in anything about these tires. Oh, and the best part? They were a shade under $100 each plus balance and install.

@karlInSanDiego Ай бұрын

But which ones last the longest? That is the critical factor. These EV tires all wear out far too quickly and cost a lot.

@tedhu262 Ай бұрын

Hankook rated for 50k

@peteschneider5842 Күн бұрын

The ProContact RX (T1) doesn't seem to exist anywhere I'm looking, at least not in any size that fits Model 3. Was this a pre-release tire?

@FeiraxIS350 14 күн бұрын

I have a 2018 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD. The car came with Michelin MXM4 which I replaced with Continental DWS-06+ and feel the Continentals were better in every way. I recently replaced them after over 52,000 miles and my trip meter happened to be at 13,800 miles when I I replaced them, indicating an average of 250 wh/mile. I replaced them with Hankook Ion Evo As because I was curious about them after seeing them on Engineering Explained. After another 13,800 miles with the Hankook i am averaging much higher wh/mile. The Hankook seems to be more efficient than the Continental in the warm weather but much worse in the cold weather. It is a nice tire and quiet but the Continental DWS-06+ is sportier and more fun and better in the snow and has better turn in and hydroplane resistance. I really like the DWS-06+ for its value and how well rounded it is.

@leifandersen2756 9 күн бұрын

I got EV tire on all four wheels on my diesel SUV.Not much noise and they are nice to have on .

@RobertLeBlancPhoto Ай бұрын

Why did you choose to not include the Michelin CrossClimate2 from this comparison?

@hermanjohnson9180 Ай бұрын

It's one of the best overall tires you can get for any automobile for inclement weather. However it's not specifically made for EVs and in fact serve poorly due to the unique needs of an electric vehicle. EVs need something to maximize range. And also something uniquely made to handle unusually high amounts of torque combined with above average weight for a car. The trick is doing all of this while maximizing the range of the vehicle.

@davidbuccini9931 Ай бұрын

I have the Michelin cross climate twos on my Chevy bolt in my Tesla model three best tires you can buy

@MrGoogle87 18 күн бұрын

I’d like to see a 3-pmf rated “real” all season tyre test for EV’s (tesla model 3/Y as test car)

@thomas20021234 20 күн бұрын

i was using bridgestone potenza sport (15000KM) for my model y and compare to the hankook S1 evo3 (T1), there is around 10%-15% more consumption when i using the bridgestone compare with the hankook, of course the performance is day and night, potenza sport is a top street tyre and they handle far more better than the hankook, in the end it really depends what type of person you are. Hankook can handle everyday driving with less noise better range, but if performance is what you looking for, non ev focus of course are the winner. btw ev focus tyre tend to last longer as some of them reinforced the tyre to handle the heavy weight.

@junegastilo3951 Ай бұрын

What about tread life and price comparisons. Seems like tire life would be low with all that weight and torque.

@mcsike7264 Ай бұрын

Depends on how you drive if you drive aggresively ya they not gonna last long but normal some get 40k miles out of em

@idonotcarenow 29 күн бұрын

After watching 75% of this video, I realized I don’t care about tires and I fall in the “buy whatever the heck tires” category.

@hardykornfeld1733 18 күн бұрын

Too bad. Tires have the greatest bang for the buck effect on cars, whether you’re aiming for performance, economy, longevity, or handling bad weather. You might not care about tires today, but you will the next time you have to do white knuckle emergency braking to avoid an accident.

@idonotcarenow 18 күн бұрын

@@hardykornfeld1733 I’m sure the guy at Costco will care about that.

@ericcindycrowder7482 Ай бұрын

Do you measure rolling resistance? For me, this is the ONLY metric that I care about for an EV

@justinseau Ай бұрын

This is pretty much covered with the efficiency section, which the Hankook iON Evo AS topped. As it should.

@manny41p 24 күн бұрын

Living in Chicago, all of this is insignificant if the tire can’t take on a pothole or at minimum last 50k miles. How you test that I have no idea but wish it was part of the testing. Doesn’t matter how well it does in the rain if it explodes when driving into a puddle that turns out to be a sinkhole 🥲

@AaronMartinColby 28 күн бұрын

Good video, but I would have appreciated a lifetime and driving range comparison followed with a pareto frontier comparison.

@joblo341 13 күн бұрын

Will you eventually do a life, miles wear, test. And miles / $ MSRP?

@rafetorn1264 Ай бұрын

All the info you guys put out is all good but you never talk about the life of the tires you tested.

@Carguytct 29 күн бұрын

Did you expect them to drive 30k-50k miles, on each tire, to compare the life of each tire. 😂

@brandonvernet 25 күн бұрын

@@Carguytct Yes. Why not? Most people care about the life of the tyre the most. Less than 1% are going to the track, let be honest.

@SkaBob Ай бұрын

We had 53k miles on our Ioniq 5 original tires when we took them off still had some life in them but we moved to 18s for a better ride. Just bought low cost goodyear non EV tires and have they been fine, no difference in noise than the original foam filled tire and the foam came loose in our original tires and caused a hard vibration. I would not buy foam filled tires for just that reason.

@kingcooleyiv Ай бұрын

The foam had gotten a lot better. I worked at Tesla working with all the tires companies. They are very diligent when it comes to perfecting their products.

@user-vq6om8sc5s 16 күн бұрын

Obviously maximum performance summer tires will perform better for grip and lap times... But they will wear down much much faster than EV tires... Longevity is a very important factor to consider because that is what drives the tire cost overtime period.... unfortunately there is no assessment of longevity in this video

@av_oid Ай бұрын

My wife likes the Pirelli PZ4 “Elect” NCS tyres she has recently put on her Ioniq 5.

@mondogomez5 Ай бұрын

The best tires that no one is talking about is Falken FK 460.

@mikeb.3189 29 күн бұрын

Just bought a set, great ride… But lost battery range, might be because I went up a size front and rear: 275/35r21 up front - 295/35r21 out back. Looks aggressive, but range sux majorly 😩

@Andrew.Griffin 12 күн бұрын

What about the weight rating of the tires? The added weight of EVs is not insignificant.

@antoinepageau8336 Ай бұрын

Couldn’t sit through the whole video (I’m ADD), wanted to point out that most tire makers also offer a « extra load » version of their tires that are better suited for BEV. Basically just make sure the tire load rating can accommodate your vehicle weight. Especially for all the porky non-Tesla ev’s

@tedhu262 Ай бұрын

Play at 2x. Add addressed

@Redsquirrel007 10 күн бұрын

Interesting report. Too bad you’ve left out the second most important element of Ev tires after Low RR (and reduced range anxiety). That is you did not talk about the tire endurance and overall mileage. EVs are heavy and have maximum immediate torque, which is a formidable force on tire treads and pattern. Consider the opposite of plane tires upon landing. The result is that fitting non EV ready tires on electric vehicles will often result in high wear and reduced life/mileage. A recent review of MOT failures showed that Tesla Model 3 ( a known tire eater), fitted with non EV tires is seven times more likely to fail the technical inspection due to worn or irregular wear worn tires. And same for Volkwagen ID4 having tires removed after only few tens thousands miles with the shoulders literally worn out.

@darinbrazil5496 Ай бұрын

did you run the consumption tests at the same time on the same day in the same conditions? I doubt it and so the consumption measurements are not going to be accurate as even slight wind changes will affect the outcome.

@EmilioBaldi 27 күн бұрын

Eco tyres last less because the treads are shallower and more importantly the best ones in the wet breaking tests perform equal to the no name Chinese summer tires.

@jamiered7102 Ай бұрын

Which are the best bargain for people who drive to work and the grocery store. Like 99% of us

@porroco Ай бұрын

I use nitto invo tires on my model Y and feels great, downside 25miles less batt range

@porroco Ай бұрын

You missed NITTO INVO TIRES.

@dingsvomdach6764 Ай бұрын

The Musik in the Background makes me sick... Why ?

@mrphotomanTIM Ай бұрын

Wow the volume of the music in the video was absurd. You could barely hear what they were saying, I ended up muting the video and turning on the subtitles. It was so obnoxious

@Yachtzeee Ай бұрын

Ev tires are great in warm sunny climates. When it gets colder with rain they feel like hockey pucks

@tedhu262 Ай бұрын

Not Hankooks. Did 7k roadtrip. They were great

@johnlau743 25 күн бұрын

Michelin PS4s would probably have to be changed every 10k-15k miles with how soft they are.

@TheRalf9999 8 күн бұрын

It’s all about the heavy load increased wearing and tire noise🇺🇸

@RamJamSky Ай бұрын

Why is most of this video about track focused test? Care about long they last, how loud are they, how comfortable, who cares about track performance!?

@MrGoogle87 18 күн бұрын

It says something about how the tyres feel, also for regular use car EV enthousiasts

@ruffmadman 18 күн бұрын

Tracks have consistent test surfaces and allows you to test performance, bet it handling and grip, or most importantly, braking performance.

@RamJamSky 18 күн бұрын

@@ruffmadman sure, performance is a safety factor, but an emergency situation is a once in a while occurrence. Road noise, comfort, loudness and durability are the everyday. That is what these tire reviews should consistently provide. There is no good tire comparisons that consistently compare against those factors. In my view, that is what tire rack would provide as a value add. This review adds very little value.

@RamJamSky 18 күн бұрын

@@MrGoogle87lateral g and road holding tells me very little about how they feel in terms of durability, comfort, noise… things you notice only once you buy the tires. They lost an opportunity to add value with these videos. Tell us subjective how they feel over bumps, how does that compare to other tires… have those be consistent factors in every review so we can be informed before we buy the tires

@raleedy Ай бұрын

So much blather to sit through.

@castortoutnu 24 күн бұрын

For everyone's sake, please just buy the quietest tires ❤

@cryptoskillz 6 күн бұрын

Ion evo all day

@tedhu262 Ай бұрын

Ev tires absolutely matter in roadtrips. Their qualifier of daily charging works until it doesn't. Holidays annually you want efficiency to make the best range. Otoh you rarely need speed demon performance on daily drive. If you do, make sure you're not a road rager treating commute like nascar

@kristoffergo6973 8 күн бұрын

Bridgestone Turanza was not a good tire. It was hard and really uncomfortable.

@curlytoezz Ай бұрын

Why is the passenger speaking for the driver… let the driver who’s driving speak on the experience !!

@TechnoMonkeyFarm Ай бұрын

No PS5?

@TITTO_Transport 20 күн бұрын

Don’t know about your energy consumption test. I do Uber with 35k to 40k miles per year and I use the Michelin Pilots All Season. They lasted me for 45k and for all of those miles, my average energy consumption was 250Wh/mile here in Philly PA. That’s driving all year long through sun, rain, snow, and everything in between. In Spring and Fall, I average about 230 but my driving with A/C and heater during summer and winter months is what drives the range average up.

@MrTherandomvidsguy Ай бұрын

Now test EV specific tires on ICE vehicles

@mcsike7264 Ай бұрын

You sure thats a good idea 😂

@Derpy1969 Ай бұрын

What exactly is an EV tire?

@mcsike7264 Ай бұрын

A tire thats made for evs?

@solarguy4850 Ай бұрын

EVs are higher weight, have much higher torque, and are quieter. The best EV tires are designed to handle weight, torque and often use foam inserts to make them quieter. Stiffer sidewalls are common for handling due to the weight thing.

@tarassu 6 күн бұрын

wrong things to talk about. how long they last

@andyfeimsternfei8408 Ай бұрын

Worse thing about EV tires is rim rash. Non-EV tires are proud of the rim, thus preventing curbing your wheels. Look at any Tesla, and you will see the problem.

@BigD4Real. Ай бұрын

Learn how to drive.

@andyfeimsternfei8408 Ай бұрын

@@BigD4Real. Put EV tires on your ICE and let me know how long it takes you to rub your rims.

@billasweather7833 Ай бұрын

Haven’t ever curbed my S ;)

@ultimatist Ай бұрын

@@andyfeimsternfei8408 I go for years and years without hitting my rims on anything. Your rims complement your driving.

@andyfeimsternfei8408 Ай бұрын

@ultimatist EV tires do not stand proud of the rim like standard ICE tires do. You can attack me as a bad driver all you want, and I hope it makes you feel like a big man. Look at EVs on the road, almost all have rim damage, but I'm sure all EV drivers are inferior to your supreme skills. It must be wonderful to be so superior!