Why Are Tesla Tyres So Different?

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Tesla is theoretically using the same kind of tires that are used on internal combustion cars, with some minor, but crucial, upgrades.

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In practice, a Tesla uses basically the same types of tires found in gasoline-powered cars,

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with only some changes made by the company down the road. Glass For The Tesla Semi?

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Tesla tires are a bit different than regular tires for gas-powered vehicles,

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because Tesla tires can handle higher loads and provide longer range.

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Like many regular sedans on the road today, Tesla does not provide tires with a zero-degF rating on their vehicles.

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In some cases, the tires used on Tesla cars are simply a high-end version of the stock tires that you will frequently find on other cars.

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This higher cost makes those tires more expensive than Teslas electric vehicle batteries,

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since they cannot last as long as batteries, and require more frequent repairs or replacements.

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Goodyear announced a new tyre designed specifically to be optimized for electric cars,

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specifically Tesla vehicles, who will be the first to receive the new tires.

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A new tyre designed specifically for electric cars, specifically Tesla vehicles, who will be the first to receive the new tires.

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