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Just because a tire lasts as long doesn't mean it isn't wearing in different ways. EV specific tires are a lot different than their ICE counterparts. This isn'
by windexh8er 9mo ago
Just because a tire lasts as long doesn't mean it isn't wearing in different ways. EV specific tires are a lot different than their ICE counterparts.
This isn't "black PR". It's comparing apples and oranges. But throw non-EV tires on one and you'll definitely chew those tires up much more quickly [0][1][2][3].
[0] https://www.wheel-size.com/articles/how-are-electric-vehicle-tires-different-from-regular-tires/ https://www.wheel-size.com/articles/how-are-electric-vehicle...
[1]: https://www.pepboys.com/car-care/tire-care/ev-tire-wear https://www.pepboys.com/car-care/tire-care/ev-tire-wear
[2] https://recharged.com/articles/do-ev-tires-wear-faster https://recharged.com/articles/do-ev-tires-wear-faster
[3] https://www.evuniverse.com/whats-the-difference-between-regular-tires-and-ev-tires/ https://www.evuniverse.com/whats-the-difference-between-regu...
- Loudergood 9mo agoBut my Ioniq 5 is lighter than a large number of ICE SUVs on the road.
- windexh8er 9mo agoThe class of the Ioniq 5 isn't lighter than it's ICE competitors. It may be lighter than a larger SUV, but the tire changes drastically as the GVWR increases. An Ioniq 5 can weigh over 1000lbs more than a Honda CR-V, for example (depending on trim & battery).