Electric & Hybrid Vehicles: What Tyres & Wheels Brisbane Drivers Should Know

Electric and hybrid vehicles are taking over Brisbane roads, but here’s the plot twist nobody talks about:
EVs destroy tyres faster.
Not because they’re “bad” — but because they’re heavy, torquey, and brutally efficient.

Let’s break down what Brisbane drivers actually need to know before choosing tyres for electric or hybrid cars.

Why EVs Need Different Tyres

Electric motors deliver instant torque, meaning your tyres are pushed harder from the second you touch the accelerator.
Plus, EVs weigh more due to battery packs.
The result?
Faster wear. More heat. More pressure. More stress.

That’s why EV-rated tyres focus on:

• Higher load capacity

• Better sidewall strength

• Lower rolling resistance

• Noise reduction

If you’re driving a Tesla, BYD, MG, Hyundai Ioniq or any hybrid like Corolla, Camry, or RAV4 — these matter.

Brisbane Weather = Extra Trouble

Queensland’s heat cooks tyres faster.
High UV + hot asphalt = tyres ageing before their time.

EV tyres already run hotter due to weight.
Add Brisbane summers… and you see where this is going.

Best Wheel & Tyre Setups for Brisbane EV Drivers

The sweet spot for QLD roads:

• Low-rolling resistance tyres for better range

• EV-rated sidewalls to handle extra weight

• Professional fitting (EVs are sensitive to misalignment)

• Regular rotations every 8–10k km

At Oxley Wheels & Tyres, we’ve fitted EVs for years — Teslas, BYDs, hybrids — you name it.
Come in, and we’ll match tyres to your car, driving style, and QLD climate.