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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]EVs need different tires than regular cars: [/b]
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.

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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.[/quote]

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?
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