More Efficient Wheels/Tires

[GaRailroader]

I realize as an EV it more weight than a similar sized ICE vehicle but I would submit that the stock wheels and tires are way overkill. 245s on 7 inch wide rims. I had a 2WD Ranger that had 225s on 5.5 inch wide rims. My 2WD F-150 had 235s on 7 inch wide rims. The Ranger had a comparable GVWR as the Slate and the F-150 had a higher GVWR. I'd like to see the factory wheels/tires to be 215s on 6 inch wide rims.(15s or 16s) With a 75 aspect ratio. I think taller skinny tires look good on a truck. I bet a wheel/tire combo like this would look good and really help efficiency.

 

[5ohbrad]

Interesting thought- I too was thinking about efficiency gains from lowering and getting a lightweight wheel/tire on. I’m guessing the wider tire gives better lateral grip, but the efficient thing to do would be a narrower tire.

 

[metroshot]

And here I am with a Mach E with 225/55R19 stock Michelins.

At 30K miles, looking for a +1 or +2 up in width and height.
And it has to be RFT.

Tough part is finding the load & speed rating at or above the factory spec.