Posted on 12/19/2025
Electric cars feel smooth and quiet from the driver’s seat, so it is easy to forget how hard they lean on their tires. Extra weight, instant torque, and the way EVs brake all pile on more stress than a similar gas vehicle. That is why tire companies build EV specific rubber instead of just reusing the same old designs with a new label. How Electric Vehicles Stress Tires Differently EVs carry heavy battery packs, so the vehicle weight is usually higher than a comparable gas model. More weight means each contact patch between tire and road is working harder every time you accelerate, brake, or corner. That extra load is a big part of why tire choice matters. Electric motors also deliver maximum torque immediately. When you pull away from a stop, the tires feel that surge right away instead of gradually. If the tire compound is not designed for that kind of hit, the tread can scrub away faster, especially on the driven axle. Why EV Tires Use a Different ... read more