Ev tires and hybrid tires are different and special
Middletown NYDO you need tires for your EV or PHEV or Hybrid? Theyu are different that regular tires and different than each other. Lets cover some quick basics on these types of tires.
Cars with electric power or electric motor assist produce strong and quick torque also commonly refered to as power to the wheels. This does cause these cars to wear tires more quickly. The fast power output causes anywhere from slight slip to easily slipping the tires. Under loads at speed this torque makes the car feel more powerful, and easily accelrates up hills. But this action makes the road surface like sand paper under your tread wearing them much faster.
Hybrid cars generally have a small battery, ICE engine,and electric motors. This adds up to more weight than a regular car. This added weight may require slightly more tire capacity than a normal ice powered car. Most general types of tires work well on these cars so long as they meet the weight capacity. Fuel saving tire designs help these system get the best fuel economy from your tires. There are many to choose from at Dolson Auto & Tire in Middletown NY.
PHEV cars generally have a slightly larger battery and electric motors and an ICE engine. These systems often run 30 to 45 miles before the ICE engine starts to keep driving ranges high and recharge the battery while driving. These cars in some cases can take a popular low rolling resistance tire or special tire that can meet the load capacity of the car. Tires designed for hybrids work best overall on hybrid and PHEV cars in most cases. Some manufacturers do require or suggest special tire features for these cars for best performance. In all cases a premuim brand tire with excellent quality works much better than an economy tire that lacks these features.
Electric Cars are the heaviest because they have bigger electric motors and big batteries, They have no ICE engine sio there is no gas on board to back up a dead battery or extend range, They have a lot of instant toque (power) and can tear the tires loose at will in most cases unless the cars software mode is set to reduce hoq quickly the torque is applied to reduce wheel spin and slowly apply power. Slow starts will help tires last longer, however the torque is there on highway speeds as well. The extra weight causes rapid tire as well. These cars are typically as much as 1000 lbs heavier than an comparably equipped ICE car so they need tires with the right load ratings to carry all that weight. Plus they need tires with other special features like noise dampening components. These noise dampeners and designs tend to cause the tread to operate at higher temperatures causing additional wear in less time. The extra weight causes additional tire wear. The heavier construction of these tires causes faster wear as well also due to heat retention. The best tire brands have the technology to fight back against these effects but EV cars will wear tires more quickly no matter what. Some very careful drivers are getting maximum miles from their EV tires. Some drivers habits wear them more quickly. Alignment has also shown to be critical for tire wear in all cases. You will want to get all 4 wheels adjusted to within specifications from your alignment tech at Dolson Tire and Auto.
Stocking the right tires for Tesla, VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, and Mitsubishi among all others makes buying and getting help finding the corect tire for your needs easy at Dolson Auto & Tire in Middletown NY. They can curate a tire suggestion for you quickly based upon the facts and driving habits, ride quality, and vehicle options. Without the experience that our techs have an internet web site would meerly look up the size and not consider your needs, local road design, aggreagates used, weather, type of road ans driver skills and preferences - we can do that and help you find the tire you need with less stress and proven real world experience - in less time. Call now for help with any of your automotive needs! 845-343-6300
