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Michelin launches first EV tire designed for high performance electric cars

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by spsheridan, Feb 25, 2021.

  1. spsheridan

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    Michelin launches first EV tire designed for Electric Sports Vehicles
     
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    Honest question, how are any tires like these meant specifically for EVs? Wouldn’t any tire that helps an EV also be an equal improvement for ICE? Seems more like marketing gymnastics than anything.
     
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    Sure, here are a few:
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    I will be following reviews of this tire with interest. If they offer it in a size that fits my standard Model 3 LR Dual Motor rims, it might be my next tire. I hope that Michelin will offer a few other tires designed with EVs specifically in mind over the coming years, and that other tire manufactures will as well.
     
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    With the range of rim sizes they'll be offering, it's looking very likely they will support your Model 3 LR Dual Motor wheels.
     
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    Nokian has a set of EV winter tires coming out too. I'm hoping they have a set of A/S ones as well. Lately they have been my go to tire company, especially for winter tires.

    To answer your question, EVs have a lot of torque. More then most ICE vehicles and also to get good driving range need to be low rolling resistant tires. Except being winter tires, which is a tricky balance between longevity, "range", and being able to keep the car on the road. One of the reasons Michelin is coming up with new tires, like the cross climate.
     
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    EVs definitely have special needs for tires that have not been fully met yet by tire companies. I am glad to see that they are beginning to be on to the issue now.
     

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