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Need advice: EV tires wearing much faster than expected

EuroRoadie58Community StarterFeb 25, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorCentral Florida
Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight and torque don't help. Has anyone improved life with rotations, pressure changes, or a different tire without killing efficiency? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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CruiseMom94Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2024 Polestar 2 numbers without them. If they balk, that's your answer. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
TireNomad57Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Polestar 2 price probably got worse. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. If the VIN lookup is clean I'm still doing PPI.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2024 Polestar 2 numbers without them. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “ev tires wearing much faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Polestar 2 in Central Florida. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I screenshotted the quote for later.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. A written buyer’s order on the 2024 Polestar 2 is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Sleeping on the number either way.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, two 2024 Polestar 2 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: If one piece looks too good on the 2024 Polestar 2, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TireNomad57Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Polestar 2 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2024 Polestar 2 in Central Florida. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. Sleeping on the number either way.
TireNomad57Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Polestar 2 price probably got worse. Then the comparison gets honest. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
TireNomad57Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2024 Polestar 2 numbers without them. If they balk, that's your answer. On “ev tires wearing much faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Polestar 2 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “ev tires wearing much faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I screenshotted the quote for later.
EuroRoadie58Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2024 Polestar 2 quote made the first offer look ordinary. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
CruiseMom94Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. Two 2024 Polestar 2 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. That's the part that actually changes the decision. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Going to compare one more dealer before I decide.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Polestar 2 price probably got worse. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
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