Comparing Electric Vehicle Tires: Michelin Original Equipment vs. Replacement 2022 | Tire Rack

[@johnditoro1676]

After about 80,000 miles on our 2 Teslas, I no longer worry or even think about range. Not an issue even on long trips or cold weather. I am much more concerned with tread life.

[@axelcaballero6126]

Very good take.. could not agree with you more

[@chriauc2976]

I worry about comfort and silence now that the 3 sec 0-100 as worn off

[@Nbsba]

Ok so which brand do you recommend ?

[@johnditoro1676]

@@Nbsba Tires? We currently have Michelin Cross Climate 2’s on both of our cars and they seem to be holding up pretty well. EV’s? Anything not associated with Elon Musk.

[@FSX239]

I've been waiting for you guys to do this! Thanks.

[@tirerack]

We are happy you enjoyed it!

[@FSX239]

@@tirerack I have one request. Can you guys do a video with run flats? Tesla's don't come with run flats or a spare. A test with recommended or qualifying run flats is seriously needed.

[@tirerack]

We will share your feedback with our tire testing team.

[@RichardJoashTan]

Glad that I will buy the crossclimate 2 for my car.

[@tirerack]

We hope you enjoy the CrossClimate2.

[@DK-pr9ny]

That's a big range loss though..

[@cgamiga]

My efficiency decreased at first on CC2 vs MXM4, but after several months or so, it has gone back down to same 240wh/mi I had on MXM4. Perhaps needs some break-in time. Noise is bit more (sort of whirr), but not too loud on smooth surfaces, but notably louder on rough surfaces. Tread life is a LOT longer so far (almost double? 50-60k vs 30k?), and it is CHEAPER let alone better tire, so..!

[@smitastic7030]

I put Michelin Crossclimate 2 tires on my Chevy Volt after 2 sets of eco tires failed me. They are understating how bad eco tires are in snow or rain, you might as well put skis on your car. The slight loss of range is worth the safety of good tires. Unless you live in a desert I would remove your eco tires immediately.

[@timdaavettila4114]

So here’s a question: how about slapping some EV tires on my gas car? 10% fuel economy bump?

[@rudyyyxu]

not as much. EVs are more sensitive as they are already so efficient

[@ILoveTinfoilHats]

​​@@rudyyyxu yeah that's BS, energy is energy

[@rudyyyxu]

@@ILoveTinfoilHats yeah but 50wh/km increase in ev is very noticeable. Not so much in gas car

[@HydraliskX]

@@ILoveTinfoilHats It depends on what impacts an ICE drivetrain's efficiency the most. The rolling resistance may be a much smaller factor than on an EV drivetrain.

[@ILoveTinfoilHats]

@@HydraliskX Considering air resistance is about a magnitude higher of an impact than rolling resistance, 10% is physically impossible.

[@eneos3795]

Nice comparison! Going with the MXM4 for my Acura cruiser. Hope it's a comfortable riding tire. We might get snow once or twice a year so don't need the extra winter traction.

[@ryanpetree6475]

So basically instead of having snow tires for a couple months of the year, You would just get a efficiency set on the stock wheels for longer range trips, and for everyday to work etc, then go all out and get some extra wide wheels and sticky tires to have fun. ok got it!

[@Erigion]

When are you all going to get the new Hankook ion Evos in stock?

[@crucius]

I have a question. My Tesla Model 3 came with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S T0 tyres. In my country there are no Primacy 4+ T1 available, only the standard Primacy 4+ (without being Tesla-approved, so no T1). Should there be a huge difference? I would prefer buying the Primacy over the Pilot Sports (more comfortable, improved wet performance, and I want the care to drive at a normal speed so I don't need performance tyres) but I worry that because the Pilot Sports are Tesla-approved (T0) they would be less noisy/overall better than the Primacy 4+.

[@OfficialShmandarin]

Does the testing team plan on trying out the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus Elect? Looking into those or CrossClimate2

[@arthur719]

I'll take safety over efficiency any day. Cross Climate 2s go through puddles like a knife on butter. Never had a tire Hydroplane better than the CL2!

[@troyehnisz9907]

I have been looking to change the size of tire on my model3 performance which would be better 245/35/20 or a 255/30/20 I have been having trouble with sidewall blow outs with the factory p zeros on rough roads

[@gavinparmar1316]

I have a hybrid RAV4, would the change from the OEM Michelin Primacy A/S to the CrossClimate2 be as big of difference concerning Fuel Economy and traction? Could you please do a video on that?

[@tirerack]

Thank you for your feedback. We will share this with our team.

[@michaelhull7873]

Still have never driven a Michelin tire that I liked! In my estimation, that is the first problem with your testing! The second is that you are testing two totally differently designed and marketed tires against each other - of course, your 'results' are what they are!

[@dretech]

Have you tested Bridgestone Turanza EV?

[@joesawyer931]

Which tire will last longer? The OEM Michelins on my M3 didn't last very long and I drive very conservatively.

[@JeffEdmondson]

My CC2's have gone for 25k miles and still have tread. My primacys were done at 26k

[@android04]

Yeah, the CC2 tires will last twice as long as the MXM2.

[@pauld3327]

The Michelin E.Primacy will last longer. They are made to last 70.000 km but they don't perform very well with rain.

[@GXKid06]

I replaced my primacys on my tesla with firestone indy 500s. Never looked back

[@tirerack]

We are happy you found a tire you enjoy!

[@sidpandya6827]

wouldn't the change in ride characteristcs, handling, and braking also be attributed to the fact that it seems one car is a Model 3 Performance and the other is a standard or long range?

[@tirerack]

View our full test report: bit.ly/41FMF32!

[@JohanH1990]

Jup, efficiëncy versus grip and braking distance... I do know what I choose for my hybrid... Normal Primacy's it is

[@madmiata1887]

take it to badlands, attica indiana for offroad testing :)

[@fasttracklap8480]

try michelin e primacy 😉

[@자동차관심]

mxm4와 dws06+, ps as4의 비교를 원합니다

[@dstylez1171]

Listen i drive an ev and the weight is not that much a large Suv weighs as much as a model 3 and a model x is like a loaded excursion well within weight limits of moden tires....stop lying you red light draggers...you love the ev acceleration...facts