Look at the source; it’s just the latest trend in virtue-signaling from those with an anti-PHEV agenda.
If it were truly an issue, the millions of overweight pickups on the road used for mall and grocery runs would be dealing with it already.
I wheel this thing hard, most of the time with a rooftop tent and often loaded up to max GVWR
At 32,000 miles, my tires are on track to hit the wear bars at 50,000.
The ‘excessive tire wear‘ story is just that. Two loops around the country might be a small commute, for some.
Lifetime mileage...
TWAS, Twin Wire Arc Spray has been used for a generation or more with excellent results.
AMG has used it in some of their highest-performing vehicles, some of which inhaled copious amounts of nitrous while in my care.
It is a mature technology
I am one of the biggest 4xe fans here. If you have the garage space, go for the 392.
The 4xe is the practical choice. Listen to the 392 and then try to discuss practicality…
Choose your location for the Schraeder valve ahead of the install. :)
I put mine to the right of license plate, so easy to add a few psi when airing the tires back up from wheeling with the RTT.
My 2022 Rubi has had a couple of issues, but just typical Wrangler stuff - windshields and door seals. The mechanical side of things has been bulletproof.
First mod was a quality 12v battery to obviate the issues associated with the OEM garbage.
I have wheeled this thing HARD over the last...
A Camplux heater and pump, paired with Joolca shower tent has made for many warm showers in the field.
I consider this essential gear for longer trips.
After the second Midwest salt fest winter with this bumper, the exposed hardware has lost the coating. No corrosion yet, just shiny.
The bumper is immaculate.
The additional mass of the battery requires more battery to propel it, in a Tyranny of the Rocket scenario…
The only ones complaining about a 23-mile range generally have never driven the vehicle, or expected a BEV.
I like the 470 ft/lb and 375 hp. All day, whatever the SOC. The 21MPG...
Well-put.
While I loved the sounds of a modded Trackhawk and the 10-second time slips, it was a bit crushing to have a Model X Plaid come around me at the finish line.
The 2.0 sounds like an angry sewing machine in this application, but you can’t argue with low 14s out of a 6,000lb brick.