EV Tires vs. non-EV Regular Tires - test comparisons by Tire Rack

[Administrator]

The EV tire space has a lot of hype and anticipation, but what's the substance? What do you get by choosing a tire marketed as an EV product? What do you give up? In this round, we have Touring, Performance, All-Season, and Summer tires - in both EV-focused and non-EV-focused applications - making it our most complete test to date!

View the 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