• Mihies@programming.dev
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    5 months ago

    It does. EVs are much heavier due to battery weight and have more power and torque. Which all results in more tire wear.

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      5 months ago

      2023 top 5 vehicles sold in USA and weight:

      1 - Ford F-150 4069-5697lbs

      2 - Chevrolet Silverado 4400-6947lbs

      3 - Ram pickup 4765-6440lbs

      4 - Toyota RAV4 3370lbs

      5 - Tesla Model Y 4416lbs

      Looks like the only electric on the list is below the average weight. We don’t have these conversations about the trucks.

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      5 months ago

      This is false. They aren’t really that much heavier, 1k lb or so. It’s not the weight that tears up tires it’s the instant and 100% torque when you hit the accelerator. If you go easy on the launches your tires will last longer.

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      5 months ago

      EVs are much heavier due to battery weight

      That’s not inherently true. It’s most true for grossly oversized and inefficient EVs. Which is unfortunately most of what they build today.

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      Hey man, it’s got nothing to do with them being heavier, it IS about how that weight is distributed differently. You’ve mispoken and now everyone is latched on to something that isn’t true about something that is true.

      EV tires are made from different compounds then truck and car tires which causes them to wear ~20% faster.

      • EVs have instant torque delivery, which can put more strain on the tires during acceleration. Therefore, they need EV tires that can handle the increased force and extra weight.

      • Electric vehicles have heavy battery packs, affecting the overall weight distribution. This can impact tire wear, so EV tires are designed to carry and distribute the extra weight effectively.

      • EV tires are engineered to have lower rolling resistance. These tires reduce the energy required to move the vehicle, resulting in better range and longer battery life.

      • Most EVs use regenerative braking systems, which recover energy during braking. EV tires offer better traction and grip, enhancing the effectiveness of regenerative braking.

      • Electric vehicles are generally quieter than traditional ICE vehicles. To complement this characteristic, EV tires are built to reduce road noise and vibrations, providing a quieter and more comfortable ride