Tire impressions on 18" wheels - EV2 ownership

[Mistral]

After a 40-mile round drive to the Eden project, I thought it would be a good idea to share my (positive) feelings today.

I was curious to see how the Hankook tires fared in dry and wet weather as I've never had a vehicle with those tires before.

These tires were straight out of the factory; they had the low grip of new tires and made the steering seem too light. It's something I've seen before when tires are brand new, so I wasn't worried.

The novelty has worn off, and the right amount of grip has finally arrived. From what I can tell, they are up to the task of handling the EV2's (42kWh) nimble acceleration with ease.

The return trip on the A30 over Bodmin Moor today was accompanied by heavy rain and a lot of standing water due to the weather. Even with 400 miles on the tyres, they handled the road with ease, and I noticed no slipping or swaying of the heavy steering.

I will add a couple of spots where I can tighten the grip when I return home, so I will do that eventually.

[TDudette]

It seems like the EV2 is a good fit for the 18" Hankook tires. They have been standard on VAG vehicles for a while now. In my experience, the tread life and traction of the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 or 4 tires are satisfactory.

On the winding, hilly roads of Cornwall, how would you rate the overall performance of the car? It would be helpful to hear about your experiences with steep climbs as my test drive did not involve any.

[Mistral]

Their enthusiasm has been contagious. There is a lot of available torque; yet, this 42 kWh battery is slightly more powerful than the larger battery variant.

[TDudette]

61 kWh should be more than enough for me as I'm not a boy racer. I will be satisfied if it can securely overtake when needed.

During my test drive, I noticed that the Renault 4 possessed a surprising amount of power. Instead of waiting for the Kia, I would have bought it immediately if it had a battery with a little more range. In my opinion, the R4's cabin is both very sophisticated and attractive.

In particular, I appreciate you taking time out of your vacation to provide feedback in the form of your comments.

[Howard_silver]

If you're still having trouble with high grip after adjusting the tyre pressures to the correct levels, try checking the vehicle's PDI import center; sometimes vehicles leave with the pressures set to transport, and dealers aren't great at fixing this.

[Mistral]

I checked and they seem to be in order.