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EV tires are made from the kinds of rubber compounds that make the tire supplier say things like "you need this in what speed rating? based on the other specs I
by throwaway0a5e 6y ago
EV tires are made from the kinds of rubber compounds that make the tire supplier say things like "you need this in what speed rating? based on the other specs I thought this was agricultural".
Commuting on glass smooth roads and driving with an egg under the throttle I can see 100k.
- aynyc 6y agoIs that true? Given the amount of torque Tesla can put to the tires, I would imagine it puts more wear and tear on the tires. Driving on highway means higher speed, which means higher temp to break down the rubber. Driving on local roads means a lot of stop and go which also break down the rubber. I'm not trying to dispute what's being reported, just wondering about what tires they put on that would last 90-100K.
- throwaway0a5e 6y agoYour typical EV is rolling on a rock hard economy tire. Tesla is an odd beast because they staked their reputation on performance and kind of actually have to back it up. And they chew through tires about as fast/slow as any other performance sedan. Or at least that's my impression. Tesla stuff is 10yr and a couple tax brackets outside of what I usually deal with.