Here is our annual guide to summer tires and all-season tires in Canada for 2024. Previously, we presented a summary of the recommended summer and all-season tires for cars and small SUVs, as well as a guide to tires for larger SUVs and pickups. Today, we have a chapter dedicated to tires for electric vehicles.
The 2023 Subaru Solterra | Photo: D.Boshouwers Why special tires for EVs?It’s important to understand that an electric vehicle is not only heavier , but also more powerful .So don't be surprised to see a number of tires, new or renewed, displaying the E+ or EV logo to identify them as being compatible with electric vehicles.
The brand also offers a 90-day warranty to enable motorists to try the product out before making a final decision.Recently launched, this tire specifically designed for electric vehicles is offered in various sizes, and even in a GT version for performance cars. Goodyear touts the tire's specialized design for EVs, its attention to quiet running and, of course, its XL rating for load capacity .
Tire manufacturer Pirelli needs no introduction. We've already talked about its ELECT tires in the past in previous summer tire buying guides. Continental EcoContact 6 tire | Photo: Continental Continental EcoContact 6 tire, on the Volkswagen ID.7 | Photo: Volkswagen Continental EcoContact 6