Electric and Hybrid Car Tyres

One of the most important factors in ensuring that your vehicle has maintained the highest level of safety, performance and overall driving experience is the tyres that are fitted. No matter what vehicle you have, prioritising that your tyres are suitable should always be in mind. Hybrid and electric tyres can help to even reduce running cost, maintenance costs, increase fuel efficiency, extend mileage and even improve safety.

Tyres designed for electric

As electric and hybrid cars become more common, a lot of manufacturers are starting to develop tyres specifically for these vehicles that have more powerful engines. Selecting from these ranges ensures that your vehicle has the most appropriate fitting tyre as possible, improving your overall road experience.

Low rolling resistance

For those not familiar with tyre terms, rolling resistance is the amount of friction that is between road and tyre. Low rolling resistance tyres tend to work best with hybrid electric vehicles and save energy in the process. It also can increase your fuel efficiency which in turn saves battery of the vehicle, a very convenient factor for those that are often on long journeys.

Performance and safety

Electric cars require more power to get the vehicle moving, this is due to the heavyweight battery which is creating power. The weight of this can also have an impact on braking distances, making them longer. This highlights the importance of selecting the appropriate tyres for your vehicle to keep you safe on the road.

Noise

As most of us may have realised when we are crossing roads, electric vehicles can be rather quiet. Most of the noise generated by these new vehicles is from the tyres. In order to reduce these noises, electric and hybrid tyres are designed to lower this at high speeds.