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Jun 23, 2022
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supertux
Nice.
Autoevolution is the buzzfeed of car blogs. 99% of their posts are exaggerated or overtly negative and complainy about
everything. They especially HATE android auto.
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Is the tire issue with EV's the real deal or is somebody wanting some attention?
SUAVO
6/23/22 9:35am
Twice as many tires over the life of the vehicle? Let’s go ahead and add that to the environmental impact part of the
Pimpin4Paradise
6/23/22 9:37am
Autoevolution is the buzzfeed of car blogs. 99% of their posts are exaggerated or overtly negative and complainy about
supertux
6/23/22 9:38am
I can see that, but are the numbers false?
SUAVO
6/23/22 9:39am
Low rolling resistance tires are more money and wear faster
NarfUte
6/23/22 9:40am
So, that's a no?
SUAVO
6/23/22 9:42am
I've read similar articles and they make a lot of false assumptions. For me personally, the tire maintenance on my Leaf
supertux
6/23/22 9:42am
As others have stated it is the increased weight and driving habits
Zoobieman
6/23/22 2:46pm
Plus this is Scotty Kilmer… he’s craps on anything new that’s not a 2009 Camry
NarfUte
6/23/22 9:39am
Yeah, Kilmer is nuts. 1) New car tires don't last that long. It's not uncommon to replace them earlier than average on
Bert609
6/23/22 9:43am
Um.. $1,300 before tax? I would consider that normal (and on the cheap side) for any sports sedan..
TheLost
6/23/22 9:41am
Every 28k miles?
SUAVO
6/23/22 9:43am
Depends on how i drive.. but yea, i've had to replace most NEW CAR tires at around 30k.
TheLost
6/23/22 9:46am
If you enjoy spirited driving and your alignment is off even a twitch, 30k is not unheard of. My BMW 540i had
Bert609
6/23/22 9:51am
Good to know
SUAVO
6/23/22 9:51am
That article is heavy handed, but yes, EVs go through tires more quickly than other vehicles
kccougar
6/23/22 9:43am
Talked to two coworkers yesterday, both agreed they spend way more
Covid-19
6/23/22 11:42am
Have they ever owned 'performance' cars before?
TheLost
6/23/22 11:46am
Model Y a performance car? Its a SUV
Covid-19
6/23/22 11:53am
It has a 0-60 time comparable to a Mustang GT and that's just the entry level version. Not the performance version Y.
supertux
6/23/22 11:55am
The 'base' (long range) Y has more hp and faster 0-60 than a Porsche Cayenne S
TheLost
6/23/22 12:28pm
Cool
Covid-19
6/23/22 1:08pm
Scotty Kilmer is a dunce
Hotlanta
6/23/22 9:44am
Yeah the cars are heavier This is not a "dark secret"; it is well known.
Zoobieman
6/23/22 9:54am
I'll replace tires more often, but brakes will last way longer, I save like 300
Malacis
6/23/22 9:59am
300 bucks per month. . .. WOWZERS
Zoobieman
6/23/22 10:07am
RE: 300 bucks per month. . .. WOWZERS
Covid-19
6/23/22 11:43am
Is that crazy? Haha. It's just what it says on the Tesla app.
Malacis
6/25/22 5:45pm
My relative spends over 500 a month on gas for her Land Cruiser currently
Malacis
6/25/22 5:46pm
That article is ridiculous
boorad
6/23/22 10:58am
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