EV Tyres At Elite Garages
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Are you in the market for new EV tyres?
With so many great options to choose from, it can be tough to decide which ones are right for your electric vehicle. Keep in mind that while you can put regular tyres on an EV, we don’t recommend it as EV tyres are specifically designed to handle the extra weight of the batteries and have better grip to manage the tremendous acceleration and higher top speeds that EVs typically offer.
Your choice of EV tyres may depend on the type of electric vehicle you have, how often you drive it and your budget. At Elite Garages, we keep a wide selection of tyres in stock for most makes and models but if we don’t have what you are looking for onsite, we can usually get it from our warehouse for same-day tyre fitting or next-day fitting.
What Are The Best Electric Car Tyres To Buy?
If you have an electric car, it’s important to use tyres that are specifically designed for them. Not only will this help keep your car safe, but it will also improve its performance. Like regular cars, EVs are not all the same as you have small city cars, family hatchbacks, SUVs and high-performance vehicles. These vehicle types will need tyres that perform at different levels so you can’t follow a one-size-fits-all approach.
If you have any questions or would like more information about EV tyres, please contact your nearest branch and remember, you can reserve your tyres online.
Bridgestone EV Tyres
In partnership with leading electric vehicles manufacturers, Bridgestone’s engineers are pioneering industry-leading tyre technologies that meet the specific requirements of electric cars and apply them to custom-engineered OE (original equipment) tyres for EVs to improve their performances, such as:
Ologic
Enhances battery range through two features: a large tyre diameter to reduce tread deformations and consequently reduce rolling resistance (a force that acts against a vehicle’s travelling direction), and a narrow tyre width to reduce aerodynamic resistance. Reducing the resistance will allow a vehicle to move with less energy and thus improve fuel efficiency.
ENLITEN Technology
A set of technologies that provides best-in-class tyre performance with a step change towards sustainability compared with previous generations. ENLITEN reduces the rolling resistance of a tyre and significantly extends the driving range of electric vehicles. ENLITEN technology allows Bridgestone to achieve outstanding performances with a step change towards sustainability.
TECHSYN:
Enables tyres to achieve up to 30% better wear efficiency. It enhances tread mileage to extend a tyre’s designed life and cuts raw material consumption in the long term.
B-Silent:
Minimises in-vehicle noise on all road surfaces by reducing air cavity resonance produced by air vibration within the tyre and significantly increases comfort for the driver – especially important as EVs are naturally quieter than internal combustion engine vehicles.
Continental EV Tyres
EV tyres developed by Continental are designed to meet the highest standards of performance and safety. These tyres feature special compounds that increase grip on wet roads, reduce noise levels and help reduce rolling resistance to help increase the vehicle range. The tread pattern is also specifically designed to help disperse water quickly, which helps keep your electric car in control even in heavy rain or on slick surfaces.
Goodyear EV Tyres
By using innovative materials in the innermost tyre layers to absorb shocks, Goodyear EV tyres offer improved grip and stability on wet surfaces while resisting wear and tear for an extended lifespan. As with most EV tyres, Goodyear has a special tread pattern that reduces noise levels, offering a quieter and more comfortable ride.
What Other Electric Car Services Do We Offer?
- Servicing
- MOTs
- Brake checks
- Vehicle safety checks
- Air con and heating service
- Battery health checks
- Electric car repair and maintenance
Looking For “EV Tyres Near Me?”
Elite Garages is a family-owned business with several conveniently located tyre fitment centres in the south and southeast of England. If you are looking for EV tyres near me, you are spoiled for choice with branches in Brighton, Bournemouth, Shaftesbury, Portsmouth, Newport (IOW), Salisbury, Caterham, Mannings Heath and Haywards Heath among others.
For more information on EV tyres, EV servicing or vehicle repairs, contact your nearest branch or use the button below to order your EV tyres today!
FAQs
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Winter Tyres
Winter tyres provide superior traction and control in cold conditions, especially when temperatures drop below 7°C. They have deeper tread patterns and softer rubber compounds, which allow them to perform better on snow, ice, and wet roads. All-season tyres, while versatile and convenient, don’t match the specialised performance of winter tyres in extreme winter conditions, but they are a good option for milder climates where extreme cold is less common.
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Winter Tyres
Even though the legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm, it’s recommended to replace tyres once they reach 3mm, especially during winter. A deeper tread provides better grip on wet and icy roads, improving tyre safety. Regular checks at a tyre garage or a free inspection at Elite Garages can help determine if you need a tyre replacement.
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Winter Driving Tips
An emergency car kit should include items such as a first aid kit, flashlight with spare batteries, mobile phone charger, jumper cables, reflective triangles, ice scraper and snow brush, non-clumping kitty litter for traction on icy roads, blanket or sleeping bag for warmth in case of an unexpected breakdown and a shovel.
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Winter Driving Tips
You should avoid leaving items in a car during the winter months, as cold temperatures can damage or ruin them due to freezing. This includes electronics like laptops and cell phones, liquids such as beverages or fluids for your car, medications, food items like fruit and vegetables, and plastic or rubber parts.
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Winter Driving Tips
There are several things you should check on your car before the start of winter to make sure it is in good condition and ready for the colder weather. This includes checking your battery, antifreeze, tyre pressure and tread, car brakes and all your fluid levels (engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant and power steering). Book your winter safety check now!
In simple terms, budget tyres are the cheapest and often don’t last as long or hold up as well as mid-range or premium tyres. Mid-range seems to be the happy medium as they provide better grip and longevity which is only superseded by the more expensive, premium tyres that offer even better performance, including Bridgestone.
If the damaged area on the tyre is larger than 6 mm, and on the sidewall, you should not get a repair and rather opt for a replacement tyre.
Rapids are also budget tyres but they are more high-end and rated as premium economy. Whilst they provide more grip than standard budget tyres, Rapids don’t perform as well as a good quality mid-range or premium tyre. However, Rapid tyres do offer a great in-between offering quality and value for money.
No, as part-worn tyres are not safe and there is no guarantee they won’t fail.
We can usually repair punctures if they are on the central part of the tyre (the middle three-quarters). If a puncture occurs outside this area and near the tyre sidewall, a repair is unlikely and you should get it replaced.
We will always try and explain this in detail, providing all the pros and cons. Put simply, budget tyres are the cheapest and often don’t last as long or hold up as well as mid-range and premium tyres. Mid-range seems to be the happy medium as they provide better grip and longevity which is only superseded by the more expensive, premium tyres that offer even better performance.
In the UK and Europe, the legal tyre tread depth for cars is 1.6 mm around the tyre circumference and the central three quarters. However, most tyre experts recommend replacing your tyres when the tread depth is at 3 mm for better braking distances.
In short, you should nearly always fit four of the same tyres to your car. The size will be stated by your vehicle manufacturer.