Choosing The Right Tyres For Your Electric Vehicle
Right across the Lindleys Autocentres network, our teams are often asked whether ordinary everyday tyres can be fitted to electric vehicles. Well, the short answer is that it’s very unwise to do so.
Electric vehicles (EV’s) need to be fitted with suitable tyres, the main reason being that EV’s are usually considerably heavier than than their petrol or diesel internal combustion engine counterparts. An EV’s heavy batteries and more powerful rates of torque often lead to faster and increased tyre wear, which means that particular tyres need to be sourced and fitted, tyres that are able to cope with the increased loads encountered with electric vehicles.
Electric cars feature weighty battery packs placed across their floors evenly. Tyre wear is often impacted by this extra weight and handling can be negatively affected, unless EV suitable tyres are fitted. The usage of EV specific tyres should ensure that your EV offers good performance and handling together with balanced tyre wear, just as your vehicle’s manufacturer intended.
If you own or drive an electric vehicle, you’ll need to fit the correct tyres that are able to handle increased load-bearing capacities. Regular car tyres are extremely unlikely to manage the extra weights and power of an EV. It could possibly be dangerous!
But what are the differences between normal tyres used on petrol or diesel vehicles and those fitted to electrically-powered models?
Well, EV tyres have to feature harder wearing compounds and stronger sidewalls. They need to feature enhanced rolling resistance properties and better noise reduction technology. Yes, EV tyres often cost more, but if they are properly maintained and regularly rotated, they’re durable and usually last longer.
Low Rolling Resistance And Increasing Efficiency
EV’s need tyres that provide lower rolling resistance as they rely on the efficiency of the transfer of energy. This assists in providing improved range and more durable battery life, with minimal resistance on the road surface ensuring that less energy is wasted while tyres are rolling. While maximising the use of energy and therefore improving driving efficiency, these EV specific tyres also amplify the amount of regenerative braking offered by electric vehicles.
Enhanced On Road Performance
Tyres specifically designed for electric vehicles can assist when it comes to enhancing performance on the road. Fitting normal road tyres suitable for petrol or diesel vehicles to your EV is likely to lead to an inferior driving experience and impaired performance.
A Near Silent, Smoother Ride
In general, electric vehicles are renowned for their smoother operation, refinement and quietness, so the fitting of normal car tyres designed for use on ICE models will impair and have a negative effect on that refinement. EV tyres like the Pirelli PZ5 picture below are designed to reduce the amount of road noise heard within the vehicle and assist in providing a smooth and comfortable ride
Enhanced Tread Patterns On EV Tyres
Electric car tyres are designed to include special tread patterns that improve and enhance the amount of grip on road surfaces and increase stability while proving more efficient water dispersion. It’s an impressive feat, as mentioned earlier, there’s also a need for these tyres to offer lower rolling resistance. When you consider all these factors, it can hardly be thought as surprising that these EV tyres can cost a little more.
The Best Deals On Electric Vehicle Tyres At Lindleys Autocentres Across Nottinghamshire
Our expert tyre teams will be able to source, supply and fit the most suitable tyres for your electric vehicle. We have all the skills and knowledge required to provide you with expert advice, the best deals and most importantly, the RIGHT tyres for your car.
Choose from 12 locations across Nottinghamshire to have your new tyres fitted or even use our mobile tyre fitting service, we can come right to your doorstep or workplace to fit your new EV tyres.
