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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? - 2025 Test 1

In the first test of 2025, we run it back with EV vs non-EV tires with an eleven-tire, five-category grouping. Using our pair of Teslas, we delve into efficiency, road characteristics, wet and dry handling/braking, and of course, the overall rankings when combined! Including a final chart with tires from 2024 added! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first test of 2025!

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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? – 2025 Test 1

Length: (34:07)

Tires Tested
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (Max Performance Summer)
Falken Azenis FK460 A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (Ultra High Performance Summer)
Kumho Ecsta Sport (Ultra High Performance Summer)
Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV (Grand Touring All-Season)
Michelin CrossClimate2 (Grand Touring All-Season)
Michelin X-Ice Snow (Studless Ice & Snow)
Michelin e.Primacy All Season (Grand Touring All-Season)
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
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