Best 19" Replacement Tire for Range/Efficiency?

[Hank101]

Any verified experiences with a good replacement tire that maintains or improves range/efficiency?

 

[KenR]

This is what I got. They were on clearance at the time so just paid $150 each. They are on the list as ok for Tesla 3. But could not find that wh/miles stat about them but figured for this price I would go for it. I am a normal driver...nothing too crazy and these tires are perfect for me in Atlanta. I do drive fast on the highway and after almost 9000 miles I am at 288 wh/mi Go NOLES!! hehehehe I'm on the GA EV plan so when I do charge the car it is just over a penny a kwh from 11pm to 7am daily.

235/40R-19 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON PLUS XL


At the time many said to try these also....

Pirelli CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON PLUS II - SIZE: 235/40R19

 

[Hank101]

How does your efficiency compare to your previous set of tires?

I also read that the PLUS II tires have not been as efficient as the PLUS.

 

[XLR82XS]

Continental PureContact LS

 

[TomT]

What, exactly, does one have to do to qualify for this plan?

I'm on the GA EV plan so when I do charge the car it is just over a penny a kwh from 11pm to 7am daily

 

[boiler81]

Continental PureContact LS

+1 on the Continental PureContact LS.
Don't know if they are most efficient, but they are lighter then OEM tires, and have higher tread life rating, and are well rated tire by Tire Rack review. I converted from OEM 18" aero's so I have believe my avg. wh/mile has increased slightly, but that is to be expected, even though my wheels/tires combo are lighter than OEM 19"s

 

[XLR82XS]

What, exactly, does one have to do to qualify for this plan?

Notify your utilities supplier that you own an EV. I did and my electric bill barely went up a few cents when charging off-peak hours.

 

[Hank101]

What is the advertised tread life rating in miles for the Continental PureContact LS?

 

[boiler81]

What is the advertised tread life rating in miles for the Continental PureContact LS?

It's public info on their website: PureContact LS - 235/40 R 19 96V | Continental

 

[Tomc62]

What is the advertised tread life rating in miles for the Continental PureContact LS?

70,000 miles

 

[Hank101]

How can you tell which tire is most efficient between the ProContact RX and the PureContact LS?

 

[SageBrush]

It is no quick task to track down tyre rolling resistance
Here is a start
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=121

 

[boiler81]

What is the advertised tread life rating in miles for the Continental PureContact LS?

Technically the tread life is on rated by the Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) only, and not by miles. What's been quote at 70K miles is the pro-rated warranty Continental Tires offers on the PureContact LS which may or may not be relative to UTQG.

 

[KenR]

What, exactly, does one have to do to qualify for this plan?

just go to the power company site and login and sign up for it. It's free to sign up.


Google is my friend.. I just googled GA ev power plan and found it.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle

 

[XLR82XS]

Thanks @KenR Lots of people here are either to lazy or don't know what Google is.

 

[TomT]

There are many different power companies within Georgia, all with different plans.. I'm on Sawnee, for example. The plan they offer is not nearly as good...

just go to the power company site and login and sign up for it. It's free to sign up.

 

[KenR]

I think the RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE RATE SCHEDULE TU-25 looks pretty good.. .approximately 4 cents.... .for most of the year.
The only time is is approximately 28 cents is Jun 1 to Aug 31 from 2pm to 8pm. If you do not work from home...then this plan certainly looks appealing. Just get out the calculator and your old bill and do that math... that way you can see if it is cheaper.... It should list on and off peak hours. But 4 cents ain't bad if you get home from work around 6-7 pm.... not suffering too much keeping the air a bit warmer til 8pm and then cooler down for a good nights sleep.

 

[Hank101]

I think that the ProContact RX (stock that came on my car) are Continental's top LRR tire, but lower wear (40K miles), whereas the PureContact LS "EcoPlus™" - which represents improved wet grip and wear (70K mile advertised). The ProContact RX has less tread depth 9/32", vs the PureContact LS at 10/32"

I have managed to squeak out 46K miles on my stock tires, and think I may just replace them with the same.

 

[Hank101]

Very Interesting!

Continental 235/40R19 FR CONTIPROCONTACT
Continental CONTIPROCONTACT 235/40R19 (15489450000) | Onlinetires.com | Vernon, California

BENEFITS
For additional rim and tire damage protection
Promotes multidirectional grip and low noise
Fosters secure cornering and standout performance in wet conditions
Deliver improved steering precision and dry performance
Lowers rolling resistance for improved fuel economy

 

[P-Lo801]

I love my Continental PureContact LS! I hardly took a range hit when I upgraded from 18s.