Any suggestions for quietest and highest performing tires for electric SUV (Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV)

[Anonymous]

It has come time for me to replace my tires for my Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV. Currently, I have Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tires and they were fine but I've heard that the tires that come with the car are not always the best.

Any suggestions or recommendations from any other electric SUV owners out there with regards to performance or road noise from their tires?

My understanding is that electric SUV's are heavier than traditional SUV's and need a more durable tire due to the weight of the vehicle.

[Anonymous]

Whoever told you that you need special PHEV tires is misinformed.

Michelin is considered to be the best tire. Michelin Pilot Sport or Michelin Cross Climate models are both excellent and available at Costco or Tire Rack.

[Anonymous]

EVs need different tires than regular cars:
Weight: EVs are heavier than regular cars of similar size, so they need tires that can support the extra weight. Most EVs require tires with an XL (Extra Load) or HL (High Load Capacity) rating.
Torque: EVs have more torque than gas-powered cars, so their tires need to handle more traction.
Noise: EVs are quieter than gas-powered cars, so their tires are designed to match that quietness.
Rolling resistance: EV tires are designed to minimize rolling resistance to maximize range.
Efficiency: EV tires are designed to improve efficiency.
Longevity: EV tires are designed to last longer than regular tires

Tires account for 30% of the cabin noise in EVs because there is no ice.

OP
Hankook Ion Evo AS (and its SUV variant), Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus Elect, Michelin Energy Saver A/S, Continental ProContact RX, and Goodyear ElectricDrive 2; all of which are designed to prioritize low rolling resistance, good grip, and a quiet ride suitable for electric vehicles.

[Anonymous]

Just go to tirerack.com and buy a top rated tire. Preferably Michelin. You may find the exact tire is also available at Costco which will save you some money and will be convenient for installation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions or recommendations from any other electric SUV owners out there with regards to performance or road noise from their tires?

If you mean high-performance tires (like V or Z-rated), those tend to be noisier.

The big thing to decide first is if you want all-season tires, or a separate set of winter and summer tires. In this area, most people go with all-season, but you also mentioned performance so maybe you prefer summer tires in summer, which will give better performance than all-season.

[Anonymous]

Michelin Cross Climate are recommended the most in the Facebook group for my EV (Chevy Bolt). Tires are a constant topic of conversation there for the very concerns you raised, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:EVs need different tires than regular cars:
Weight: EVs are heavier than regular cars of similar size, so they need tires that can support the extra weight. Most EVs require tires with an XL (Extra Load) or HL (High Load Capacity) rating.
Torque: EVs have more torque than gas-powered cars, so their tires need to handle more traction.
Noise: EVs are quieter than gas-powered cars, so their tires are designed to match that quietness.
Rolling resistance: EV tires are designed to minimize rolling resistance to maximize range.
Efficiency: EV tires are designed to improve efficiency.
Longevity: EV tires are designed to last longer than regular tires

Tires account for 30% of the cabin noise in EVs because there is no ice.

OP
Hankook Ion Evo AS (and its SUV variant), Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus Elect, Michelin Energy Saver A/S, Continental ProContact RX, and Goodyear ElectricDrive 2; all of which are designed to prioritize low rolling resistance, good grip, and a quiet ride suitable for electric vehicles.

Gotta love when someone is so confidently incorrect. The "EV tire" thing is marketing BS and lol at recommending Hankook.

XC90 PHEV is 6499lbs. Range Rover Sport (gas) is heavier at 7100-7500lbs. Using Michelin Pilot Sports as an example, you mean to tell me weight would be an issue with the lighter XC90 and suddenly not an issue with a heavier car because of the powertrain?