yobigd20
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"Free Michelin tire upgrade" I know this is a 1K upgrade and is given free (included) with 85 kWh. If I go with 60 kWh, I will not take this upgrade. Can someone tell me, how this upgrade is useful. Like this tire has a better durability etc.
Better in almost every single category, plus they are "Green X" aka "Low Rolling Resistance", supposedly adding about 3% range.
Basically: better tread life, better range, better traction (especially in rain!), better handling, quieter, smoother (comfort over bumps)... I have gone through several cars that had OEM Goodyears and every single one of them I replaced with Michelins and it is like night and day. The biggest things that are most noticeable to me are usually around >50% greater tread life and the handling in rainy weather. I'm still running on my stock OEM Goodyears but I am planning on replacing with Michelins when they are due.
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At the end of the day, for me the only real difference comes down to trips. I have the 60 and love it. Ive had a P85 loaner when inwas in for service and didnt care for it any more than my car driving around town. The only times ive regretted not getting the 85 was when we took it on road trips. On the east coast we are still mostly fine with the suoercharger rollout, but any time you go off that 95 corridor, or want to take a detour, it becomes more of a question. (Or roadtripping in winter when its cold).
Thats not to say you cant roadtrip in the 60, it just adds some peace of mind (and a lack of need for planning) if you have the bigger battery.
Also, not that I am advocating for a 60 (I am firm on recommending the 85) BUT just a little devils advocate in me, this couple did prove that it is possible to take a 15,000 mile road trip in an 60kW: Cross-Country Trip | Tesla Motors