Usually refers to tires that have lower rolling resistance and are thus more efficient. Also, usually include foam inserts to quiet road noise.
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2021 Model Y Tire Options for better ride & range
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Gotcha. Didn’t know that. Just assumed since they were both Contis they were the same.
The Contis are "EV specific"??? Where did you get that information?
Interesting theory. Need more proof, something to back it up.
I guess you have some research to do, this specific tire size was speced for Tesla OEM.
maus92: Okay, I get that, but I can't imagine the tire is made "thinner" or LESS robust. The Tesla OEM specs were for the size and the load rating, which is MORE robust than a regular passenger tire.
I'm on several forums, and I don't see more puncture related failures here than at Toyota or Nissan.
I'm on several forums, and I don't see more puncture related failures here than at Toyota or Nissan.
The foam acoustic insulation pretty much says the tire is made for EVs: the specific size and insulation was spec'd for Tesla (according to other posts in this site.) The load rating has to do with the construction of the tire, the reinforcing fibers, sidewall stiffness, etc. - but not necessarily the thickness of the materials, or the compounds used in the rubber. The tires are prone to road hazard damage, and is supported by user experience - colloquially at least. But buy another set by all means if you think they are fine.
Yes there are Ev specific tires being made now
Has to do with weight difference normally and making them quiter(usually putting foam in them) with low resistance etc.
Michellin made an Ev pilot sport lol
www.michelinman.com
Has to do with weight difference normally and making them quiter(usually putting foam in them) with low resistance etc.
Michellin made an Ev pilot sport lol
Shop Pilot Sport EV - Exceptional Performance | Michelin
Drive to the full potential of your electric vehicle with Pilot Sport EV tires from Michelin. Enjoy exceptional handling and a quiet, comfortable ride today!
www.michelinman.com
whisperingshad
Active Member
I can attest to this with a unrepairable tire(not on the sidewall, almost middle of tire) 280 bucks i wasn't expecting to spend.
New 2021 MYP, I swapped out the 21 uberturbines for the TSportline TSV 19s with Conti Extremecontact DWS06 All seasons. Very happy so far, and may sell the other wheels instead of swapping back in the summer. Pickup, ride comfort, traction, and range are all equal or better. I haven’t measured them but haven’t noticed a significant difference.
Tired of flogging this dead horse, but...Yes there are Ev specific tires being made now
Has to do with weight difference normally and making them quiter(usually putting foam in them) with low resistance etc.
Michellin made an Ev pilot sport lol
Shop Pilot Sport EV - Exceptional Performance | Michelin
Drive to the full potential of your electric vehicle with Pilot Sport EV tires from Michelin. Enjoy exceptional handling and a quiet, comfortable ride today!
2016 Car and Driver article (LONG before EVs were going mainstream):
Tested: Do Acoustically Insulated Tires Really Hush Road Noise?
We put acoustically insulated tires to the test—does the foam inside really make the experience more peaceful? Read more at Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.com
Michelin started pushing foam lined tires in 2015.
Who did you take it to for an attempted repair? Seems strange they couldn't repair a flat if it was in the middle of the tire... I just had my goodyears patched by Discount Tire a few weeks ago, and that is an EV specific tire too.
You’re missing the point buddyTired of flogging this dead horse, but...
2016 Car and Driver article (LONG before EVs were going mainstream):
Tested: Do Acoustically Insulated Tires Really Hush Road Noise?
We put acoustically insulated tires to the test—does the foam inside really make the experience more peaceful? Read more at Car and Driver
Michelin started pushing foam lined tires in 2015.
There’s Ev specific tires being made/marketed it doesn’t matter how long ago foam tires were being made it’s simply now they are becoming common in the “Ev tires” segment
It really does not matter at all if you get one an Ev tire or not for an Ev car in reality imo its overblown
But there is an Ev tire segment now it exists and foam for acoustics is usually a thing in this “Ev tire” segment
My point is/was that the ContiProContact tire isn't a "thinner" tire, and more prone to punctures, because it is "EV specific."
I have found no evidence to support the above statement.
I have found no evidence to support the above statement.
45thParallel
Member
I would have preferred 18" tires with good side wall height giving better mileage, lesser road bumps and less chance of rim curb rash. So what makes people prefer 20 or 21" over the standard 19"? Is it aesthetics?
Having a shorter, therefore stiffer sidewall, improves handling (quicker turn-in, especially), but it sacrifices comfort, as the short sidewall just doesn't have enough material to flex.
The visual aesthetic is also important to some.
whisperingshad
Active Member
americas tire. they patched, but was still slow leaking, took back and they cant patch same spot twice.
I'd love to see the hole. I've never heard "can't patch same spot twice," Patch/plugs can be removed.
Maybe the hole is a slash, not a puncture?
Sorry you're losing a tire...
whisperingshad
Active Member
right....when i saw on tire 1st it looked like a piece of metal like 1/4" wide by and 3/4 inch or so.
