Michelin will making EV specific tire for the U.S.

[Young Phenom]

$800 per tire lol

 

[OakvilleMYP]

You can see all the available sizes in link below.
Seems to cover all model y sizes including 19,20 and 21.

PILOT SPORT EV | Euromaster Suisse

 

[Rogue Synapse]

Inability to patch easily is the downside of the foam. My next set of tires won't have the foam even though I've only had a few punctures.

Local tire shop used an air driven burr to file away the portion of the foam where the patch/plug would glue in. They had done many of these and it only took a minute.

These quieter foam belted tires are well known in the tire industry and most all up to date tire shops should have no issue with them.

Yep, can confirm I’ve had tires with foam patched with no problem.

 

[whisperingshad]

Michelin Pilot Sport EV - 255/40R20/XL 101W Tire - Sam's Club

Buy Michelin Pilot Sport EV - 255/40R20/XL 101W Tire : Michelin Tires at SamsClub.com

www.samsclub.com

20 inch only.. Enjoy

 

[LionelHutz]

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

The tread wear warranty is less than half of the AS4 (20k vs 45k) which is worrisome. And reduce that by half again if you run staggered fitment. Seems Michelin knows that EVs are hard on tires.

 

[Big Dog]

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

The tread wear warranty is less than half of the AS4 (20k vs 45k) which is worrisome. And reduce that by half again if you run staggered fitment. Seems Michelin knows that EVs are hard on tires.

or they "know that EV drivers are hard on tires."

 

[Pianewman]

^^^THIS!!! I've got ContiProContact 19s, at 17k miles, about 1/2 worn., expecting about 35k miles.

 

[Dennisis]

Can't see any reason to get these over Continental Extremecontact Sports which I plan to buy when my Goodyear's wear out - have 15000 miles on them and should last maybe another year for me. Especially when the Conti's are $100 less per. Am I missing something?

 

[Big Dog]

Can't see any reason to get these over Continental Extremecontact Sports which I plan to buy when my Goodyear's wear out - have 15000 miles on them and should last maybe another year for me. Especially when the Conti's are $100 less per. Am I missing something?

I'll wait until they start to be delivered and folks start to post some reviews...

 

[whisperingshad]

range, performance, weight

 

[Dennisis]

range, performance, weight

Well, I doubt these will actually outperform the Conti's other than in range. Glad I have a year or so to let others test these out...

 

[whisperingshad]

Well, I doubt these will actually outperform the Conti's other than in range. Glad I have a year or so to let others test these out...

All 3 are their claims...the Contis suck in my opinion

 

[Dennisis]

All 3 are their claims...the Contis suck in my opinion

Oh, why so? People seem to really like them.

 

[JimmySure]

That is interesting...
Although up here in the northeast, I'm looking at the CrossClimate 2.

My Dad just got these and can’t stop raving about them. Replaced Pirellis and says they are better in every category.

 

[whisperingshad]

Oh, why so? People seem to really like them.

The ride is horrid

 

[Pianewman]

The ride is horrid

I think you're referring to the 19" ContiProContacts?

"The ride is horrid"...compared to what? Have you tried Vredestein? Bridgestone?

Unless you've tested the tire, side by side, with an alternate, I don't think you can determine that the "horrid" aspect is tire related.

...just sayin'...

 

[whisperingshad]

I think you're referring to the 19" ContiProContacts?

"The ride is horrid"...compared to what? Have you tried Vredestein? Bridgestone?

Unless you've tested the tire, side by side, with an alternate, I don't think you can determine that the "horrid" aspect is tire related.

...just sayin'...

All above my reference is the oem 19" contis

 

[Pianewman]

I'm actually serious, whisperingshad. Have you had the opportunity to compare side-by-side with other brands of tires? I'd like to find a tire that's less harsh than the Contis, but experimenting with different tires gets expensive.

I'm considering moving to the Bridgestone QuietTrack, which TireRack rates at the top, along with Vredestein. The Bridgestone has an 80k mile "warranty", the Contis on 40k.

 

[DanDi58]

I'm actually serious, whisperingshad. Have you had the opportunity to compare side-by-side with other brands of tires? I'd like to find a tire that's less harsh than the Contis, but experimenting with different tires gets expensive.

I'm considering moving to the Bridgestone QuietTrack, which TireRack rates at the top, along with Vredestein. The Bridgestone has an 80k mile "warranty", the Contis on 40k.

He did say it was his opinion... I have no issue with the ride or handling of these tires. Can't comment on the wear yet as I only have 8300 miles.

 

[chris2222]

Sounds like a great way to upcharge people with electric cars. "Tesla Tax".