[dtgsrq]

Until EVs became mainstream (2019?), tire noise was ignored due to an abundance of engine noise.
We may soon see tires designed to help EV drivers drive even more peacefully.


https://www.wired.com/story/bridgestone-turanza-quiettrack-tire/

 

[sciencegeek]

nice but ... not available for the 18 inch wheels (I didn't check the other sizes)

 

[dtgsrq]

TireRack shows it in 18" and 20", but not 22" (not sure if proper specs?) https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Turanza+QuietTrack

It was just released in March, so if it gets good feedback (what I found quickly was quite positive), perhaps they'll expand the lineup... particularly by the time I-Pace owners are shopping for new tires! And perhaps other tire manufacturers will take note of the interest and introduce competition.

 

[sciencegeek]

TireRack shows it in 18" and 20", but not 22" (not sure if proper specs?) https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Turanza+QuietTrack

It was just released in March, so if it gets good feedback (what I found quickly was quite positive), perhaps they'll expand the lineup... particularly by the time I-Pace owners are shopping for new tires! And perhaps other tire manufacturers will take note of the interest and introduce competition.

I can't verify that. See screenshot

 

[Dantrium]

Until EVs became mainstream (2019?), tire noise was ignored due to an abundance of engine noise.
We may soon see tires designed to help EV drivers drive even more peacefully.


https://www.wired.com/story/bridgestone-turanza-quiettrack-tire/

I want tires that maximize energy efficiency without compromising traction...noise is of lesser importance.