I’ve been hearing the same claim over and over—that EV tires wear out much faster than those on traditional gasoline-powered cars because of the instant torque and heavy battery weight. But is that really the case, or is it more of a marketing scare tactic than a genuine engineering issue? I’ve been around long enough to see plenty of “new tech” hype, and I’m not buying into every alarmist warning without hard evidence.
From what I understand, tire wear is influenced by many factors: driving style, tire composition, vehicle weight distribution, and even how the torque is managed by traction control systems. If EVs are indeed wearing out tires faster, is it a result of inherent design issues in the drivetrain, or simply because early models might have had tires that weren’t optimized for the extra weight? I’ve seen research that suggests tire compounds and construction can be tailored to match the demands of an EV, just as they have been for high-performance or heavy-duty applications in the past.
Is anyone aware of solid, empirical studies comparing tire wear in EVs versus comparable ICE vehicles, isolating the variables like weight and driving conditions? I’d appreciate insights or data that specifically address whether the increased wear (if it exists) is a fundamental problem with the EV design or just a transitional issue as we fine-tune the supporting technology. Let’s see if the numbers back up the claims or if it’s just another part of the EV hype machine.