What characteristics/differences make up EV tires compared to regular tires?
There are now dedicated “elec/EV” tire lines and they tend to have stiffer sidewall for the battery weight, more NVH treatment (asymmetrical grooves, interior foam), and rolling resistance improvements.
I have only used standard tires on the EVs. The difference in wear is probably due to the torque.
Now rocking the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3. The difference between them and the 8 year old OEM Bridgestones is stark. The OEM tires were only down to 4/32, but on city speeds over rough roads I was second guessing the decision to buy this car.
The Pirellis smooth the ride out so much. Steering is crisper (still a land yacht, but not feeling like a car on bald tires).
They transmit so much less road impact noise into the cabin. Road noise is a lot less. Not quite W222 S-Class, but night and day difference from before. Very happy!
Michelin Primacy Tour are the tires currently on my 2016 LS base I recently purchased with standard shocks. These have a late 2020 date code so I assume they were replaced in early 2021 most likely at around 30K miles. I cant compare to the OEM tires but these ride as smooth and quiet as anything I have ever experienced. Granted this is my first ultra luxury sedan but my previous 2012 GX also had Michelin's and also rode surprisingly smooth for a big truck based SUV.
Those tires are good tires, I had them briefly on my S560, I returned them because the sidewall on the front tire was totally different than the back tire (staggered sizes) and they looked terrible, but I would have kept them if it weren't for that.
Those tires are good tires, I had them briefly on my S560, I returned them because the sidewall on the front tire was totally different than the back tire (staggered sizes) and they looked terrible, but I would have kept them if it weren't for that.
Hi guys. I have just purchased the Pilot Sport All Season 4 for my 17 RWD from Costco.
Noobie question since it’s my first car that came with TPMS: it seems like it’s required to have this service. Does it mean that Costco will do the whole job? I remember reading somewhere you need dealer to reset the TPMS on the computer after new tires are installed.
No programming should be needed. Your factory sensors typically last 12 years, then batteries begin to die. If one can replace them when replacing tires, it's most convenient. BTW, all (including spare) need to be replaced as one bad sensor battery will shut down the entire sensor system and give a dash light. Also, your original spare is outside of safe age. If you have full size spare, just put an old tire on the spare. Space savers also age out.
No programming should be needed. Your factory sensors typically last 12 years, then batteries begin to die. If one can replace them when replacing tires, it's most convenient. BTW, all (including spare) need to be replaced as one bad sensor battery will shut down the entire sensor system and give a dash light. Also, your original spare is outside of safe age. If you have full size spare, just put an old tire on the spare. Space savers also age out.
Hi guys. I have just purchased the Pilot Sport All Season 4 for my 17 RWD from Costco.
Noobie question since it’s my first car that came with TPMS: it seems like it’s required to have this service. Does it mean that Costco will do the whole job? I remember reading somewhere you need dealer to reset the TPMS on the computer after new tires are installed.
Thanks in advance.
What they are requiring is the Service Kit not the actual sensor. They will replace the rubber grommet, valve core, and locking nut/ washer. You don’t want to risk a tire leak due to a leaking seal when it deteriorates down the road.
