[Cowherd.J]

I'm not sure if I've overlooked this, but do we know what type of tires Ford will be using for the Mach-E?

The one that was produced at the Mexico plant has Michelin tires on but others have been seen with Bridgestones.

 

[Al your Pal]

I think I saw the Gt trim with Pirelli P-Zeroes

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

You're right @Al your Pal, the GT has been seen with Pirelli P-Zeroes.

@Mach E News took a photo of it when they were at the Canadian auto show.

 

[Chasing Coral]

Tires aren't in the Tech Specs, so it's anyone's guess. However, the plant pictures are showing the Premium/FE wheels, so it's a reasonable guess the Premium/FE models will have those Michelins. The others are really prototypes, so no idea if they represent planned tires.

 

[Blue]

Tires aren't in the Tech Specs, so it's anyone's guess. However, the plant pictures are showing the Premium/FE wheels, so it's a reasonable guess the Premium/FE models will have those Michelins. The others are really prototypes, so no idea if they represent planned tires.

EVs are so heavy Continental had to invent a new weight rating for its tires

The new 'HL' prefix will indicate a special tire for modern cars loaded with batteries

driving.ca

So it appears that there will now be special load rated tires for EV's from Continental - given RV weight

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

I wonder if it ever crossed Ford's mind to partner with a Tire company to develop special tires for the Mach-E. Rivian partnered with Pirelli to do what with their vehicles.

Pirelli tires tailor made for Rivian

Pirelli has developed special versions of Scorpion tire range specifically for R1T, the first electric pickup truck in the world, and R1S, the electric suv.

www.pirelli.com

 

[2Ponies]

My first edition from Mexico came with Michelin Primacy A\S .... so will likely need to be replacing them soon with some better tires .... I needed to do the same thing with my GT ... I will say Ford's OEM tires have been a disappointment for me generally.

 

[machstang]

My first edition from Mexico came with Michelin Primacy A\S .... so will likely need to be replacing them soon with some better tires .... I needed to do the same thing with my GT ... I will say Ford's OEM tires have been a disappointment for me generally.

What options have you looked at so far? And do you know how range will be impacted?

 

[Cowherd.J]

My first edition from Mexico came with Michelin Primacy A\S .... so will likely need to be replacing them soon with some better tires .... I needed to do the same thing with my GT ... I will say Ford's OEM tires have been a disappointment for me generally.

When you say they've been a disappointment, what has happened with your previous OEM tires?

 

[W_L]

Took delivery of my Premium Ext Range RWD today. Tires are Michelin Primacy A/S 225/55/R19.

 

[JTK44]

Took delivery of my Premium Ext Range RWD today. Tires are Michelin Primacy A/S 225/55/R19.
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Are they Run Flat (RF)?

Thanks

 

[W_L]

Not run flats, but the car comes with an air compressor in the rear storage area.

 

[machstang]

Not run flats, but the car comes with an air compressor in the rear storage area. View attachment 4278

That sure beats waiting till you get to a gas station to top up air.

Anyone going for nitrogen instead? I hear a lot of pros and cons about it.

 

[Adam Hofmann]

My first edition from Mexico came with Michelin Primacy A\S .... so will likely need to be replacing them soon with some better tires .... I needed to do the same thing with my GT ... I will say Ford's OEM tires have been a disappointment for me generally.

I agree. I never liked All Season tires. Much prefer summer tires and winter tires all on separate rims. The best approach for where I live. I will be selling my Michelin All season tires back to the Ford Dealer or privately.

 

[danielespy]

My first edition from Mexico came with Michelin Primacy A\S .... so will likely need to be replacing them soon with some better tires .... I needed to do the same thing with my GT ... I will say Ford's OEM tires have been a disappointment for me generally.

Hi....why do you say the Primacy are A/S tires? Here in Europe Primacy are only summer tires!
Let me know please...

 

[Cowherd.J]

Hi....why do you say the Primacy are A/S tires? Here in Europe Primacy are only summer tires!
Let me know please...

You can get Michelin Primacy A/S' in the United States.

Primacy™ A/S

Developed to meet the demanding standards of top vehicle manufacturers, the MICHELIN® Primacy™ All Season tire is the latest generation of fuel-efficient, all-season performance.

www.michelinman.com

 

[MachDrive]

i have seen Pirelli, Continental, and Michelin tires on MMe test drive units. I don’t know if that is specific to their destination country.

 

[danielespy]

You can get Michelin Primacy A/S' in the United States.

Primacy™ A/S

Developed to meet the demanding standards of top vehicle manufacturers, the MICHELIN® Primacy™ All Season tire is the latest generation of fuel-efficient, all-season performance.

www.michelinman.com

Thanks...I checked ....very strange !!

 

[Cowherd.J]

Thanks...I checked ....very strange !!

Yeah I didn't know they were only summers in Europe. Very interesting.

 

[RetiredDP]

That sure beats waiting till you get to a gas station to top up air.

Anyone going for nitrogen instead? I hear a lot of pros and cons about it.

There are no cons...I've run nitrogen for years. The greater molecular size of N over O2 means your tires don't lose air over time, because the smaller O2 molecule aren't seeping out through the rubber over time. Racers use nitrogen, period...for a reason.