EV Tires vs. non-EV Regular Tires - test results comparison by Tire Rack

[Electric Rivilution]

Full 2024 test report: https://bit.ly/4erNLqp

00:00 Introduction
01:39 On The Road
09:51 Consumption
11:17 Braking & Skidpad Intro
12:24 Wet Braking & Skidpad
13:16 Dry Braking & Skidpad
14:19 Track Laps Intro
15:50 Wet Lap Times
19:37 Dry Lap Times
22:48 Conclusions



Tires Tested
Bridgestone Turanza EV(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: Quiet, smooth, and responsive.
• What We'd Improve: More steering feedback, lateral traction, and composure.
• Summary: A capable touring tire that would benefit from some added tweaks.

Continental ProContact RX (T1)(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: It was well-balanced for the vehicle and comfortable on-road.
• What We'd Improve: Its wet performance could use a smidge better cornering.
• Summary: A purpose-built tire that makes a strong argument for O.E. fitments.

Goodyear EcoReady(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/45R18 98W)

• What We Liked: It's quiet, plush, and sips energy.
• What We'd Improve: The steering needs refinement.
• Summary: It's an average touring tire in a field with strong competition, but buoyed by its efficiency and comfort.

Goodyear ElectricDrive 2(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: The quietest, most comfortable tire on-road in the test.
• What We'd Improve: Its steering and traction feel out-of-step with one another.
• Summary: For a regular, straight-line commuter tire, it stands out above the crowd, but its driving characteristics, when pushed, have room to improve.

Hankook iON evo AS(Grand Touring All-Season, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: It's good on the road, light on energy usage, and can perform when pushed in the dry.
• What We'd Improve: Wet surfaces present a challenge.
• Summary: A mixed bag that shines in the right situations while leading in efficiency.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S(Max Performance Summer, 235/40R19 (96Y))

• What We Liked: Steering, handling, balance, there's little it doesn't excel at.
• What We'd Improve: Some additional low-speed weight in the steering.
• Summary: A titan of its category, for good reason, it is unreservedly great.

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4(Ultra High Performance All-Season, 235/40R19 96Y)

• What We Liked: A solid performer in the wet.
• What We'd Improve: Road comfort and performance could both use a bump to stay competitive.
• Summary: The competition is strong, and it's the least efficient tire we tested.

Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)(Max Performance Summer, 235/40R19 96W)

• What We Liked: A fun ride without sacrificing too much comfort on-road.
• What We'd Improve: Perhaps a hair more immediacy in the steering.
• Summary: It's a great tire to drive.

Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S(Ultra High Performance All-Season, 235/40R19 96Y)

• What We Liked: Very nice on the road.
• What We'd Improve: Wet traction needs work.
• Summary: It's comfortable enough, but it struggles to stand out in a competitive environment.

Vehicles Used
2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance

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[Electrified Outdoors]

Great video thank you for sharing!

 

[Riviot]

No mention of tread life in the article or video. Big miss. But hey, when in the consumables business, promote turnover products.

 

[SolartoEV]

No mention of tread life in the article or video. Big miss. But hey, when in the consumables business, promote turnover products.

That 95% of the information i was looking for

 

[ksurfier]

Thanks for posting this, just trying to understand if there's anything translatable to Rivian?
Tested a model 3 and none of those tires fit Rivian, is there an overarching theme (EV specific tires do better than non-specific)? Not being a smartass, just trying to understand what morsels of wisdom there might be in this?

 

[SwampNut]

I've put non-EV tires on both of the EVs I've owned. I won't go back to EV-specific tires.

Tesla M3LR: Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive in one size up were so fantastic, that I hated that I kept the original Michelin shit that long.

Rivian: Knowing the above, I quickly got rid of the stock Pirelli ATs for the Recon Grapplers in the 116 load range, and again, very glad I did.

 

[Rizzian]

I just need to find the cheapest way out of these 21" rims or I'll never find another tire other than OEM

 

[windblowlc]

Thanks for posting this, just trying to understand if there's anything translatable to Rivian?
Tested a model 3 and none of those tires fit Rivian, is there an overarching theme (EV specific tires do better than non-specific)? Not being a smartass, just trying to understand what morsels of wisdom there might be in this?

Nothing and everything translatable to Rivian. This review is spot on with applicable usage. The soccer moms->EV focused tires, adventurers->off-road tires, enthusiasts->on-road high performance in summer and snow tires in winter. There's so little to gain from EV focused tires that it's just mostly hyped. As for the Rivian, the tire categories should be range, off-road, and performance focused.

 

[blturner]

I just need to find the cheapest way out of these 21" rims or I'll never find another tire other than OEM

I liked my 21s much more than my 20s I plan on going back to my 21s and just use the 20s for snow and off-roading. Both on the OEM tires. Yes the 21" Pirellis cost more, but not by a lot for what they are.

 

[ksurfier]

Nothing and everything translatable to Rivian. This review is spot on with applicable usage. The soccer moms->EV focused tires, adventurers->off-road tires, enthusiasts->on-road high performance in summer and snow tires in winter. There's so little to gain from EV focused tires that it's just mostly hyped. As for the Rivian, the tire categories should be range, off-road, and performance focused.

Thanks, that’s a good summary and makes sense to me. After 180k miles in a M3, I get whatever tire is lightweight, cheap, meets some basic specs, usually wider than stock, maybe slightly taller too. Getting more tread too as long as weight doesn’t go up too much. Has worked will for getting lowest cost per mile ($0.02-0.03). I also run staggered so don’t have to bother with rotation. I don’t think I’ve ever used EV specific as criteria (except to avoid since it almost always means limited tread life).

 

[srnyoung]

Is there a difference - besides branding - in an EV tire versus a similar weight-rated tire?
Mainly curious about wear?

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