Tires (Summer/Winter/All-Season)

[Ssbg58]

I just checked my snow tires, and two of them have really good depth, one is pretty worn, and the last one is very worn plus unsafely bald on the outer edge. Looks like I only need two new snow tires this season, so that's pretty good news. I've never driven on two styles at the same time, but it should be good right? My current snow tires are Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3s, the ones available now are R5s. So a newer version of what I have. The comparison review says the R3s are better on snow, but the R5s are better on ice. So maybe I'd get a nice balance of handling.

Unfortunately the Hakkapeliitta R5 EV tire is 18" or bigger, so no go on the SE.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 Vs R3

I and a few other here have the R5 (non EV). In 195/55/R16 XL they are amazing on economy and noise, almost not like winter tire. I am getting 4.7-5.3mi/kwh right now (no cabin heat yet, 35-55F) in suburban commuting, with the Spectre Gray ultra light rims (15lbs). Last season with heavier rims (20lbs) I did 4.3mi/kwh average for the entire season, with more highway commute than I do now.

 

[Puppethead]

While perusing tire sites, I came across some new Goodyear Eagle offerings, in sizes that fit the SE.

Eagle® F1 All Season​

Eagle® F1 Asymmetric 6​

I've been driving on Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3s and I'll need to get new summer tires come spring so now I have to decide if I want to try one of these new ones. Apparently the Asymmetric 6 is really low rolling resistance making it "EV ready." I sure wish the US would adopt the EU tire ratings.

And here's an interesting tire test that seems to cover most of the tires we use on our SEs.

2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test​