pwtr02ss
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So how is the regen braking any different than using the brakes, as far as tires go? Slowing the vehicle is slowing the vehicle and the point of contact is the same on either side, the tires and the road. Common sense (imo). Also, like I said, if regen is what concerns you, you can turn it down or off on some/all of them. Tire wear is something I hear people complain about on the Tesla forums. Those same people have never had a performance oriented tire in their life so of course it's not going to last as long as what came on their accord. 20k miles seems about average. My buddies zl1 didn't get that but maybe it's because the brembos, idk. Or maybe it's because the 564 rwhp it's making and he chews through them on pulls. It takes a lot of tire to get that 0-60 and those folks show it off whenever they can. That's certainly not extending the longevity of the tires.Huh?
I get some folks are visual learners… so here you go:
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Discussions on this matter have been going on for some time. Im just stating the facts from owners I know and this debate down below. Don’t shoot the messenger just remember the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
Alas, I could be wrong. It's entirely possible that motor braking causes excessive wear on tires.