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Raven Tire Wear Observation
- Thread starter SDRick
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tonybelding
Active Member
So, here's a data point. . . My S LR+ is a year old with 11,000 miles on it, and the fronts are pretty much done. Just like in the post that started this thread, all the tires show even and normal-looking wear, but much more in front.
My 2020 LR Raven S with staggered Continental front tires are shot at 8,000 miles! Assuming I should check alignment, toe etc? Time for new tires regardless. Trying to decide between Summer or All Season. How many more miles could I get out of the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 vs the Pilot Sport 4S Summer tires? Is the Acoustic Tech in the Pilot Sport 4s really that helpful? I have a set of 19 inch Winter wheel/tires I've used on a previous Model S, but it only snows here once or twice per year so I don't even like to use them. Suggestions?
Pluturi
Member
Definitely want to have alignment checked. How the tires are actually worn will indicate potential solutions, i.e., insides worn but rest OK vs. uniform wear require different solutions. In terms of tires, it is more about temperature than snowfall. Summer tires are dangerous below 40F whether or not you have snow on the ground. If you have weeks of those kinds of temperatures, then get a jack and swap out for your winters during those times of the year. I don't have personal experience with the All-Seasons, but most people will say they are a compromise. They'll work at any temperature, but you are giving up some benefits of dedicated seasonal tires for convenience of not having to swap twice a year.
tonybelding
Active Member
Just got a set of Yokohama Advan Apex V601 "max performance summer" tires. I haven't seen many reviews of these, and none on a Tesla, so I guess I am the guinea pig.
I live in central Texas, and the recent Big Freeze almost made me second guess getting these. However, I do have another vehicle that I can drive in freezing weather. Also, I have the S in a garage, so even if it's close to freezing I reckon it could be safe to drive to town and back, as long as I don't leave it parked outside for hours.
They're very evenly worn. I'm going to try two more Continentals on the front and see if I can get to Winter.
Pluturi
Member
Even wear suggests it's not an alignment problem, but perhaps more of heavy foot. Driving a Tesla is a thrill, but hard starts and stops eats the tires. Good luck with the new ones.
