Is it OK to change electric car tires to conventional car tires?
As technology continues to develop, electric cars are now starting to be sought after by the public as an environmentally friendly alternative to vehicles. As the popularity of electric cars increases, many vehicle owners are starting to consider aspects of maintenance and replacement of components, including car tires. One of the questions that often arises is: “Is it possible to change electric car tires to conventional car tires?” Come on, let's discuss it further.
Dunlop seized this opportunity. At least, it answers the need for tire choices for electric cars on the Indonesian market. The Dunlop with EV road test is ready to provide the best answer for local consumers. Dunlop SP Sport LM705 was chosen for the road test tire on the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Dunlop SP Sport LM705 adopts Shinobi Technology which is claimed to increase comfort and quietness. This technology is able to streamline the function of the sidewalls and tire treads to reduce tire vibrations, especially on bumpy roads. Thus increasing comfort and quietness. Dunlop tested the Dunlop SP Sport LM705 on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in a marathon of 20,000 KM in a full month.
Then what were the results?
For the noise test, the team carried out a track in the Kertajati area, Subang Majalengka. Noise testing was carried out using 4 Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 tires and 4 OEM tires alternately on asphalt and concrete tracks with the same car. Based on noise sampling tests, Dunlop's silence is 13% better than competitors on asphalt roads and 4% better on concrete roads. Shinobi Technology plays a big role in this. “Tyre life, the results are promising. During road tests on the EV, Dunlop SP Sport LM705, tire life was 9% better than competitors. "These results clearly provide a positive picture for electric car consumers, especially the Hyundai Ioniq 5," he said. said Darius Delvin as Product Development Dept Head. Meanwhile, for the Rolling Resistance test, in the derivative area. Both tire brands are treated the same. As a result, the sampling data distance between the two is relatively the same. With these positive results, showing that Dunlop is compatible with electric cars, Fitra Eri without hesitation immediately replaced her Wuling Bingo tires with Sp Sport LM705

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Dunlop SP Sport LM705 is the right choice for your car, both conventional and EV. All the advantages and proven technology of the Dunlop SP Sport LM705 allow you to get a more comfortable driving experience. Don't hesitate to choose Dunlop tires as your electric car tires. Also consult your electric car tire needs with experts from Dunlop at your nearest tire shop. Find a variety of the latest information from Dunlop, tips, tire recommendations, and information about vehicles and the community on the website and Dunlop Indonesia's official social media.
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Reference(s):
https://wuling.id/id/blog/lifestyle/beda-ban-mobil-electric-dengan-conventional
https://www.idxchannel.com/technology/mobil-listrik-tidak-boleh-pakai-ban-besar-apa-alasannya/2
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