{"id":10601,"date":"2022-03-16T14:23:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T14:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1382641"},"modified":"2022-03-16T14:23:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T14:23:34","slug":"what-the-holy-hell-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=10601","title":{"rendered":"What the holy hell are EV tires? And why do we need them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last year, <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/why-on-earth-is-michelin-launching-special-ev-tires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michelin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/goodyear-joins-michelin-launches-specialist-ev-tires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goodyear<\/a> released their first tires designedexclusively for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Now, another big player is joining the game: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/pirelli-introduces-its-first-replacement-tire-for-electric-vehicles-the-new-p-zero-all-season-plus-with-the-elect-marking-301503338.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Pirelli<\/a> has announced its own special EV tire, the P Zero All Season Plus Elect.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382642 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli-.jpeg\" alt=\"Pirelli EV tire \" width=\"693\" height=\"462\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli-.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--1592x1061.jpeg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/what-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F16%2Fwhat-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Pirelli\u2019s P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Image: Pirelli\" data-title=\"Share Pirelli\u2019s P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Image: Pirelli on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Pirelli\u2019s P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Image: Pirelli on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Pirelli\u2019s P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Image: Pirelli<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382642\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli-.jpeg\" alt=\"Pirelli EV tire \" width=\"693\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli-.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Pirelli--1592x1061.jpeg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h3>But why do EVs need special tires at all?<\/h3>\n<p>First off, it\u2019s about the weight. Because of the battery, <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/topic\/evs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EVs<\/a> generally weigh more than traditional gas guzzlers.<\/p>\n<p>Then comes another characteristic EV drivers know and love: instant torque and acceleration.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of these elements wears tires down much faster, which in turn increases rolling resistance and reduces efficiency, as well as range.<\/p>\n<h3>So how do EV tires differ?<\/h3>\n<p>To address the challenges above, EV tires need to provide low rolling resistance, improved wear resistance, and increased traction and road grip \u2014 and this requires some extra work on the tires\u2019 tread.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the center part of Michelin\u2019s tire tread pattern uses a high stiffness rubber compound.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382643 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53.png\" alt=\"Michelin EV tire \" width=\"474\" height=\"472\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53.png 554w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-211x210.png 211w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-135x135.png 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-271x270.png 271w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-192x192.png 192w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/what-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F16%2Fwhat-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Michelin\u2019s Pilot Sport EV tire. Image: Michelin\" data-title=\"Share Michelin\u2019s Pilot Sport EV tire. Image: Michelin on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Michelin\u2019s Pilot Sport EV tire. Image: Michelin on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Michelin\u2019s Pilot Sport EV tire. Image: Michelin<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382643\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53.png\" alt=\"Michelin EV tire \" width=\"474\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53.png 554w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-211x210.png 211w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-135x135.png 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-271x270.png 271w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-14.28.53-192x192.png 192w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Goodyear created its tire with an asymmetric tread pattern and specialized tread compound. Pirelli has developed a new formulation based on functionalized polymers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382644 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear.jpeg\" alt=\"Goodyear EV tire \" width=\"523\" height=\"523\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-210x210.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-135x135.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-270x270.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-796x796.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-192x192.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/what-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F16%2Fwhat-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Goodyear\u2019s ElectricDrive GT tire. Image: Goodyear\" data-title=\"Share Goodyear\u2019s ElectricDrive GT tire. Image: Goodyear on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Goodyear\u2019s ElectricDrive GT tire. Image: Goodyear on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Goodyear\u2019s ElectricDrive GT tire. Image: Goodyear<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382644\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear.jpeg\" alt=\"Goodyear EV tire \" width=\"523\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-210x210.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-135x135.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-270x270.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-796x796.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-192x192.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Goodyear-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The three companies have also focused on adding to the EVs\u2019 noiseless value \u2014 and rightfully so.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s an important attribute given that the tires are the loudest part of electric vehicles, which are otherwise doing a great job at reducing sound pollution.<\/p>\n<p>And there\u2019s driving comfort to consider as well. An electric motor is nearly silent, which means that tire noise can be more noticeable and annoying.<\/p>\n<p>The P Zero All Season Plus Elect claims to eliminate that with its Pirelli Noise Canceling System (PNCS), which uses a sound absorbing material applied to the inside wall of the tire.<\/p>\n<p>Goodyear and Michelin offer similar technologies, with the latter adding a custom-developed polyurethane foam.<\/p>\n<h3>A peek at where we\u2019re going<\/h3>\n<p>EV tires might not be too interesting on the surface, but moves like Pirelli\u2019s matter. We\u2019re witnessing a shift to EVs not only by automakers, but by the industry in general.<\/p>\n<p>Things <em>are <\/em>changing. The EV segment might still be a minority in sales numbers, but its increasing traction (pun intended) has put it on the wider sector\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n<p>Even if EVs aren\u2019t big business right now, they\u2019re bound to be in a couple of years. And more manufacturers noticing this and acting makes me hopeful about our electric future.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/what-are-ev-tires-and-why-do-we-need-them\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last year, Michelin and Goodyear released their first tires designedexclusively for electric vehicles. Now, another big player is joining the game: Pirelli has announced its own special EV tire, the P Zero&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10601"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10601"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10601\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}