Hi all, I am looking for OEM tires to fit a 2018 Model 3, AWD. First one has AC designation, third one has T1 Tesla designation. They are all the 98W load rating. Are they all essentially the same tire? Thank you.
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I'm sure Tesla buys them from Michelin for a much lower price, and Michelin earns a profit by pricing them very high as the 'exact OEM' replacement tire.You didn't ask, but I am going to say it anyways: Why not the Hankook Ion Evo Tires?
From all reports, they are quieter, more efficient, cheaper, and MUCH better in the wet. The MXM4 tires are over 10 years old and its starting to show. If they were priced at $200 a pop, then maybe they would be a good option. I don't understand why they are $305 when Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires are $242.99.
I don't work for Hankook or anything, but man, the Ion Evo AS seem like a great tire for the Model 3.
I think then Hankook, people are reporting better efficiency with new Hankook vs old MXM4---usually new tires are quieter but less efficient than worn ones.Thanks all. I'll take a look at your suggestions. I need maximum efficiency at the moment.
I think then Hankook, people are reporting better efficiency with new Hankook vs old MXM4---usually new tires are quieter but less efficient than worn ones.
Thank you. I am currently looking at data on these tires. Currently reviewing comments on Reddit and our main thread. There was a lot of hate initially when they (Tesla) switched to Hankook tires, and they (Reddit) justified it by saying Hankook had the cheapest and crappiest tires.
I think they have switched to Ion EVO for Shanghai-built cars. Haven't yet seen it so in US. The Ion EVO is made in Korea and shipping costs could be substantial. MXM4 is made in USA. No doubt Tesla demands a very low price.Though I am uncertain if the Ion Evo was the specific tire Tesla switched to, or if Ion Evo is newer. Do you know any graphs/data on efficiency? These tires are $260 per tire, versus $310 for the MXM4.
Nice. I think you have a set, too? I drive pretty average, so I don't think grip will be too much of an issue.No I don't know any specific scientific tests of ION EVO AS, just reports here and on Reddit. Nobody so far has been disappointed with efficiency, though some are disappointed by grip (especially if they came from a performance tire).
No I still have the MXM4s from factory but these are likely my next tire. I've just been following the news and discussion.Nice. I think you have a set, too? I drive pretty average, so I don't think grip will be too much of an issue.
HANKOOK ION EVO AS 235 /45 R18 98W XL BSW
Miraculously, these are in stock for me locally here. Just ordered (because current tire is 3/32 tread), and scheduled for next Tuesday. If they turn out terrible, I will return and jokingly blame you
Michelin Primacy MXM4 T1 | 236 |
Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus Elect | 248 |
ION Evo are a new generation of tire tech and MXM4 are pretty old tech (10 years+). Hankook advertises heavily their uniform curing process as being a key for the ION. Presumably that's a new factory or production line with new technology.If you believe toptirereview, then the Ion Evo wet performance is similar to the PZero Elect but with possibly better efficiency than the MXM4. Maybe that is too good to be true?