TomB985
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- Tom
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- 2022 Lightning XLT ER
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The factory Continentals were replaced by my dealer before purchase at 18.5K because they were half worn. I had them install Firestone Destination A/T2s because of their 3PMSF snow rating, and I’ve covered 20,000 miles so far. They’ve been wearing dead-even, but the front tread blocks were a bit rounded off. I blame my left foot because I can be an aggressive driver, and the front tires slip at WOT below 50 MPH.
I finally rotated them on Thursday, and I couldn’t believe how well they’ve been wearing. They started life at 12/32nds, and the lowest measurement was 10/32nds on the outside shoulder of one of the fronts. These don’t even carry the XL rating the door sticker requires, but they’ve done just great. I figured I’d share because this is a common size that fits the ICE F150 as well as lots of other trucks, and there’s a pervasive myth that EVs chew through tires. I’ll see at least 50-60K at this rate.
I also put on my nerd glasses and threw one on the scale. These tires are 43 lbs each, which is 9 lbs heavier than the stock Continentals. Each wheel/tire was 82 lbs, which makes the wheels weigh about 40 lbs each.
I finally rotated them on Thursday, and I couldn’t believe how well they’ve been wearing. They started life at 12/32nds, and the lowest measurement was 10/32nds on the outside shoulder of one of the fronts. These don’t even carry the XL rating the door sticker requires, but they’ve done just great. I figured I’d share because this is a common size that fits the ICE F150 as well as lots of other trucks, and there’s a pervasive myth that EVs chew through tires. I’ll see at least 50-60K at this rate.
I also put on my nerd glasses and threw one on the scale. These tires are 43 lbs each, which is 9 lbs heavier than the stock Continentals. Each wheel/tire was 82 lbs, which makes the wheels weigh about 40 lbs each.
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