{"id":1958,"date":"2022-01-03T20:16:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T12:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icaridea.com\/?p=1958"},"modified":"2022-01-03T20:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T12:16:26","slug":"goodyear-debuts-high-performance-electric-car-replacement-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.icaridea.com\/?p=1958","title":{"rendered":"Goodyear debuts high performance electric car replacement tire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Test drive: 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo<\/h4>\n

The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the brand’s first all-electric station wagon, but Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu says its far from a retro ride.<\/p>\n

Along with the transition to charging, another new thing electric vehicle owners need to learn is how different tire maintenance is from internal combustion engine vehicles.<\/p>\n

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\n The ElectricDrive GT features an assymetrical tread pattern.
\n (Goodyear)<\/p>\n

Electric cars have a particular set of requirements for their rubber, which has to combine a low rolling resistance for efficiency with good grip for the torque put out by electric motors and a strong construction that can handle their relatively heavy weights.<\/p>\n

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\n The ElectricDrive GT costs $265.
\n (Goodyear)<\/p>\n

While the vehicles are equipped with special tires from the factory, the choices for replacements have been limited compared to traditional tires, but now Goodyear is adding to the mix.<\/p>\n

Following offerings from several brands, including Michelin and Bridgestone, Goodyear has launched the ElectricDrive GT, which features a unique design for high performance EVs.<\/p>\n

\"Goodyear's <\/p>\n

\n Goodyear’s SoundComfort Technology reduces road noise.
\n (Goodyear)<\/p>\n

In addition to a special tread pattern and rubber compound, the tires feature Goodyear’s SoundComfort Technology, which is an internal insulation aimed at reducing the road noise that can be a particular issue for quiet electric vehicles.<\/p>\n

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The tire will first be offered in a 255\/45R19 104W XL specification –the perfect fit for a Tesla Model Y — priced at $265 per tire and additional sizes will be added throughout 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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