ContiSilent foam layer is claimed to cut noise by 9dBA
ARE EV TYRES all that different from what went before? Or will any old tyre do? A lot of drivers will just want the cheapest deal, despite all the evidence that in terms of grip, handling, braking distance, comfort, noise, economy, performance in the wet and wear rate, a premium tyre will outperform those from super-cheap unknown brands. But fitting a tyre to an EV that isn’t designed for the job could turn out to be a costly mistake.