Yoder Chevrolet service center in Fort Lupton, CO offers owners of electric vehicles a convenient location for wheel and tire repairs, maintenance, and replacements. Our service center is staffed with a team of highly trained technicians and our state-of-the-art facility is equipped to perform precision wheel alignments, fast tire rotations, and quick tire balances. Our parts center carries high-quality, durable EV tire brands. So, when your electric vehicle needs tire services or replacements, book an appointment with us.
EV tires are tires specifically designed for electric vehicles. They’re built to handle the unique needs of electric vehicles, including their heavy weight, unique driving characteristics, and the need for high efficiency and low rolling resistance.
EV tires often have unique rubber compounds, tread patterns, and construction that are designed specifically to handle the added weight and instant torque of electric vehicles.
EV tires have lower rolling resistance than regular tires because electric vehicles don’t take as much energy to move. The reduction in rolling resistance helps to extend the vehicle's range.
Yes. EV tires are generally lighter than tires mounted on gas-powered engines. This is because the batteries in electric vehicles significantly increase the weight of the vehicle. By utilizing lighter tires, manufacturers can help offset some of the extra weight, and improve the vehicle's overall efficiency.
Heavier vehicles require more braking power in order to come to a stop, and as mentioned above, the batteries in EV vehicles significantly increase their weight. For that reason, EV vehicles need tires with stronger traction. Tires made specifically for electric vehicles have unique rib patterns and interlocking grooves in the tread that reduce slippage, abnormal wear, and hydroplaning.
One of the many benefits of driving an electric vehicle is that electric motors make less noise than gas-powered engines. To further enhance the noise reduction of electric vehicles, EV tires are designed to be quieter than standard tires.
If you are driving an electric vehicle such as the Bolt EV, you should use the manufacturer-recommended tires to get the best performance and range from your vehicle. Most electric vehicles are equipped with EV tires when they roll off the assembly line.
The lifespan of EV tires can vary depending on usage, driving habits, and other factors. However, some manufacturers claim that their EV tires can last up to 30% longer than regular tires.
Maintaining EV (electric vehicle) tires is similar to maintaining the tires of a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. Follow the maintenance steps below to keep your EV tires in tip-top condition for as long as possible.
When you need an EV tire rotation, wheel alignment, or EV tire replacement, visit Yoder Chevrolet in Fort Lupton, Colorado.