Can I fit EV specific tyres on a Ford S-MAX?

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Can I fit EV specific tyres on a Ford S-MAX?

We have a 67 plate S-MAX and both the front and rear tyres (245/45 R19) will need replacing soon. I like the look of the Hankook iON evo with it's A ratings and 69dB noise, but I'm unsure whether their EV specific design would be suited.

I'm thinking with the heavier weight of the S-Max and higher torque from the diesel engine on the fronts, they might last a bit longer as the compound is designed for heavier, higher torque EVs. Thoughts?

Asked on 13 September 2023 by Stephen Neal

Answered by David Ross

Although the Hankook iON Evo is designed with EVs in mind, looking on blackcircles.com it is marked as an XL tyre, so is designed for heavier vehicles and loads, so there should be no issues with fitting it to a combustion-engined vehicle.

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