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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/20865275

cross-posted from: https://peertube.tv/videos/watch/c3f370de-7f70-4526-ba0b-165ce3e4e72c

We've spent some time testing EV specific tires (or tyres) over the years, and one question that's come up again and again relates to off-road capable tires for larger EVs like pickup trucks and SUVs. > > > > General wisdom says that the more aggressive the tread and more capable the off-road tire is, the less efficient and useful it is on the road. > > > > But can there be an EV-friendly off-road tire that offers both? We're starting a new long-term loaner with Nokian Tyres to test out their Outpost nAT tires to find out. > > > > ---- > > > > 00:00 Introduction > > 04:47 An editorial note ;) > > 05:35 Why we're reviewing these > > 07:02 Conditions at the time of filming > > 07:49 Tire noise > > 08:31 Everyday handling > > 08:49 Chonk V Power Delivery on Tarmac > > 11:11 Noticeable noise above 50 mph > > 12:29 Efficiency thus far > > 15:12 Outpost nAT specs > > 17:17 Feedback > > 18:02 Price > > 18:26 Built with EVs in Mind > > 20:03 Handling the garden > > 22:50 This is an ongoing process > > 24:10 Thanks, and goodbye! > > > > ---- > > > > Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield. > > Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott > > Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton > > Art and Animation: Erin Carlie > > Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield > > Music supplied through Artlist.io > > © Transport Evolved LLC, 2025 > > ----- > > Links: > > > > Nokian Outpost nAT - https://na.nokiantyres.com/outpost/ > > > > > > PLEASE help support the channel (if you are going to use Amazon) by using our Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40xOyjm > > As amazon affiliates, we will earn money from qualifying purchases made using this code. > > > > ----- > > Join this channel to get access to perks: > > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC675NhQ4EU5TzwCMwYp5XCw/join > > This video was made possible thanks to the kind donations of our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Join them in supporting us. > > Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved > > Buy the team a coffee -- or a meal! > > https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved > > Donate using bitcoin: BC1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH > > Support us by buying some merch at https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/shop > > Follow our 'second' channel - Transport Evolved Take Two, at https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 > > Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/U3tnkGNfCA > > Follow the show on Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/ > > Follow the show on PeerTube: transport_evolved_main@peertube.tv > > Use the TE Aptera referral code - i.refs.cc/zz56EbIi - but watch our explainer video FIRST: https://youtu.be/mwzwEssgqNI > > Sign up for EnergySage at https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262

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[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

In a one word answer, do they impact range?