Took Delivery Hardtop Touring

[thepolock]

Got my Hardtop Touring yesterday April 11. Great experience. Picked up at Scottsdale Service Center all the folks were great and patient with this newbie. They had 3 deliveries scheduled that day.

I picked up a Touring, Stellar White, hardtop, Platinum trim, 20" Aero Wheels, Santa Cruz interior, Dream Drive, and surreal sound ordered in May of 2022.

Delivery experience was great and I didn't notice any delivery defects. Kudos to all. I've got almost 190 miles on it already and did a charge thru EA at the Tucson Premium Outlets with no issues.

The biggest difference I hadn't seen noted yet, was they have switched to Micheln tires. A welcome change since i've read so much bad info on the Pirellies.

So far so good....with a problem I'll note later that is probably unique to me.

 

[Adnillien]

Congratulations! I even see John in the background. He is great if you ever need service. Join the AZ thread here:

Arizona

Hi people, I wanted to create a group for Arizona Lucid people. Please join this thread if you are in Arizona and invite others who are in Arizona. I am in Phoenix, around Tatum and Shea. Have an order for Lucid Air Grand Touring. Finalized my order in mid-January 2022 and don't have a VIN yet.

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[enzro]

Got my Hardtop Touring yesterday April 11. Great experience. Picked up at Scottsdale Service Center all the folks were great and patient with this newbie. They had 3 deliveries scheduled that day.

I picked up a Touring, Stellar White, hardtop, Platinum trim, 20" Aero Wheels, Santa Cruz interior, Dream Drive, and surreal sound ordered in May of 2022.

Delivery experience was great and I didn't notice any delivery defects. Kudos to all. I've got almost 190 miles on it already and did a charge thru EA at the Tucson Premium Outlets with no issues.

The biggest difference I hadn't seen noted yet, was they have switched to Micheln tires. A welcome change since i've read so much bad info on the Pirellies.

So far so good....with a problem I'll note later that is probably unique to me.

what does the cabin volume feel like compared to the glass roof?

 

[Steveinarizona]

Got my Hardtop Touring yesterday April 11. Great experience. Picked up at Scottsdale Service Center all the folks were great and patient with this newbie. They had 3 deliveries scheduled that day.

I picked up a Touring, Stellar White, hardtop, Platinum trim, 20" Aero Wheels, Santa Cruz interior, Dream Drive, and surreal sound ordered in May of 2022.

Delivery experience was great and I didn't notice any delivery defects. Kudos to all. I've got almost 190 miles on it already and did a charge thru EA at the Tucson Premium Outlets with no issues.

The biggest difference I hadn't seen noted yet, was they have switched to Micheln tires. A welcome change since i've read so much bad info on the Pirellies.

So far so good....with a problem I'll note later that is probably unique to me.

Congratulations. Looks great. which Michelin tires did it come with?

 

[thepolock]

what does the cabin volume feel like compared to the glass roof?

Since I haven't driven in the glass roof model yet, I'd have to suggest at least the same if not better. I've had many panoramic roofs and just didn't want another glass roof in Arizona. I've replaced two glass roof's (one BMW one Genesis) and just don't use them. Should be just a tad more headroom than glass.

 

[thepolock]

Congratulations. Looks great. which Michelin tires did it come with?

Other than the Michelin tag, I didn't check the model/style tire yet. I'll check and get back.

 

[Neurio]

The 20s have always come with Michelin Pilot Sport EVs (summer tires). The Sapphire will have Michelins as well.

 

[Adnillien]

what does the cabin volume feel like compared to the glass roof?

I have a GT and have test driven the metal roof Pure from Scottsdale. The glass roof is more open but the metal roof feels like most other cars that I have had. It is not cramped or claustrophobic. I would probably miss the glass from the backseat more than from the driver's seat since it is hard to look up while driving. The metal roof is done nicely and is probably a little cooler than glass. I am not trading in my glass roof, but I can understand why people would select the metal.

 

[Dr Chill]

I love my Alcantara roof

 

[thepolock]

Other than the Michelin tag, I didn't check the model/style tire yet. I'll check and get back.

Here are photos of the tires. Previously mentioned that they had switched from Pirellies, I hadn't seen that. What I did notice was that the tire bulging was on all sizes that had Pirelli. Either way, glad to see the change.

 

[Steveinarizona]

Agree. The only problem may be availability if one needs to replace one. On Tire Rack it shows as being out of stock on back order with no expected due date.

 

[MorganB]

Here are photos of the tires. Previously mentioned that they had switched from Pirellies, I hadn't seen that. What I did notice was that the tire bulging was on all sizes that had Pirelli. Either way, glad to see the change.

This is not a change. The 20 inch wheels have always come with Michelins. Its actually one of the reasons I went with the 20"

 

[Neurio]

Agree. The only problem may be availability if one needs to replace one. On Tire Rack it shows as being out of stock on back order with no expected due date.

Lucid carries them, but you'll pay a premium over the Tirerack prices.

 

[KidRich]

I am waiting for Michelin to make an all season tire with an EV designation on the sidewall although according to Michelin, the company says its Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tire is EV compatible.

 

[thepolock]

I am waiting for Michelin to make an all season tire with an EV designation on the sidewall although according to Michelin, the company says its Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tire is EV compatible.

 

[thepolock]

In my previous post, I included photos of my Michelin's, the sidewall does state EV.

 

[KidRich]

I am aware of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 EV summer tire supplied to Lucid Motors as OEM tire on Aero Lite wheels. Michelin also makes an All Season Pilot Sport 4 tire that is EV compatible but does not designate "EV" on the sidewall. The Pilot Sport EV summer tire has an acoustic sound absorbing inner foam core that reduces transmission of noise to the car's interior.

As far as I know, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season tire does not (as yet) have this acoustic sound absorbing technology.

Thanks for the photo.