Electric vehicle and Tesla replacement tyres
If you’re unsure what to look for when putting new tyres on your Tesla, BYD, Polestar or other electric vehicle, make sure you call Mobile Tyre Legends for the optimal tyres to suit your vehicle.
Electric vehicles work best when fitted with energy-efficient tyres that help maximise battery life. Low-noise tyres accentuate the benefits and features of electric vehicles and their lack of noise and vibrations.
Regardless of what vehicle they’re on, from 20 metres away pretty much all tyres look the same except for size and tread pattern. It’s what you can’t see that tells the whole story on what separates one tyre from the next.
Common Questions
Can you repair puncture on electric and hybrid vehicles?
Yes, we provide puncture repair services for all electric and hybrid vehicle tyres, helping to restore them to their optimal condition.
Can you replace tyres on electric and hybrid vehicles at my location?
Yes, our mobile tyre service brings the tyre replacement directly to your preferred location, whether it's at home, work, or elsewhere.
How quickly can you respond to tyre service requests for electric and hybrid cars?
We strive to provide prompt service and aim to respond to tyre service requests for electric and hybrid vehicles as quickly as possible, usually within the same day or next day
How do you ensure safety when servicing tyres on electric and hybrid cars?
Our technicians are highly trained and experienced in working with electric and hybrid vehicles. We follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe tyre servicing experience.
What tyre brands/models are recommended for electric vehicles to optimise range and performance?
When selecting new tyres for your electric vehicle (EV), it's essential to prioritise energy efficiency and performance. Some tyre brands known for their suitability for electric vehicles include Pirelli, Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Continental.
Are there specific tyre sizes or specifications that are best suited for electric vehicles?
Tyre size requirements will vary depending on your specific electric vehicle model. EVs often benefit from tyres designed for low rolling resistance and enhanced aerodynamics. Using tyres that follow your manufacturer's recommended size means that your vehicle will have optimal performance, efficiency, and safety.
How do I ensure that the tyres I choose for my electric vehicle are durable enough to handle the increased weight of the battery?
Electric vehicles typically weigh more than their ICE counterparts due to their heavier battery packs, which exert additional pressure on tyres. When selecting tyres for your EV, you aren’t required to fit EV-specific tyres to your vehicle, but you must ensure your replacement tyres meet or exceed the weight rating of your standard tyres. Mobile Tyre Legends will double check this information for you.
Are there any special considerations or maintenance tips for tyres on electric vehicles compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles?
Tyre maintenance routines between EVs, hybrids and ICE vehicles are roughly the same. Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, and that you have wheel alignments and tyre rotations roughly every 10,000kms.
Modern electric vehicles often have different requirements than standard internal combustion-powered vehicles when it comes to what tyres suit them best, so what should you look for when choosing new tyres for your hybrid or battery electric vehicle (BEV)?
Did you know? - Many of the earliest ‘cars’ were actually powered by electricity. In 1900, roughly 1/3rd of self-powered vehicles had electric motors as the only form of propulsion.
Efficiency
Generally, electric vehicles have a shorter range than many internal combustion engine-powered vehicles do. This is thanks to currency battery technology just not being able to store as much energy as what’s in a full tank of petrol or diesel.
As such, EVs are designed from the ground up to be more efficient and use what energy they have in more efficient ways.
Tyres that are designed for electric vehicles also follow this design philosophy, and are engineered to help your vehicle have the most range possible.
Many EVs are labelled as ‘low rolling resistance’ tyres. This means they require less energy to maintain speed through a combination of narrower tyre widths, lower profile sidewalls, lightweight construction and specific tyre tread compounds that reduce heat buildup in the tyre carcass.
Noise
One of the defining characteristics of an electric vehicle, but also hybrid vehicles that operate in electric-only mode is their lack of vibrations and engine noise. The lack of sound and vibration gives most electric vehicles an aura of sophistication, making you feel like you’re in a high-end luxury vehicle.
Slapping a set of loud tyres on your electric or hybrid vehicle would be a slap in the face to all the NVH engineers (Noise, Harshness and Vibration) who worked tirelessly to ensure you have a comfortable, relaxing and peaceful driving experience.
Tyres that are designed to work well on electric vehicles are not only efficient, but designed to minimise the amount of noise that you can hear inside the vehicle.
Low-noise tyres use a number of clever engineering solutions to avoid harsh noise. You’ll often find deeper tread patterns as well as specialised tread patterns that minimise harmonic frequencies.
High Load Ratings
The battery pack in an electric vehicle is often the heaviest single component, and causes the vehicle to weigh more than its ICE counterparts.
Not only do tyres for electric vehicles need to be efficient and quiet, they also need to be able to handle heavy electric vehicles and their substantial battery packs.
Extra reinforced sidewalls as well as thicker tyre designs help maintain cooler tyre temperatures under heavier loads, as well as provide great steering response that budget tyres often struggle with.
More Grip
Remember when you first test drove your electric car? That instant, torque acceleration feels great from the driver's seat, but getting all that power to the ground is asking a lot from your tyres.
While an ICE-powered vehicle (internal combustion engine) has a relatively slow torque build up, an electric motor can go from idle to maximum power almost instantly.
While designing an ultra high performance tyre isn’t that hard to do, having a tyre that gives this level of performance while also retaining high load ratings, low road noise, and helps you get the most range from your battery pack means that you should choose a tyre that is specifically designed for your vehicle.
Call a Legend Today!
Jay and the crew at Mobile Tyre Legends are just a phone call away and ready to help you with all of your hybrid and electric vehicle tyre needs.
We can supply and fit OE tyres for a wide variety of Teslas, BYDs, Polestars, and other electric vehicles as well as the most popular hybrids on the market.
Whether you’re at work, home or stuck on the side of the road after-hours, we can have a mobile tyre service van out to your location so that you can get back on the road, driving your vehicle, knowing you have the right tyre for the job!