Rear tyre
Rear tyre describes the rear tyre size and sometimes specification. It matters because tyres and wheels affect the same things buyers notice every day: range, noise, ride comfort, grip, wear and replacement cost.
How to compare it
Check whether the car uses staggered tyres. Different front and rear sizes can improve dynamics but increase replacement complexity.
- Compare tyre size, load rating and replacement cost.
- Smaller aero wheels often help range and comfort.
- Winter tyre availability can matter more than style.
What changes it
Wheel and tyre results change with diameter, width, compound, pressure, load rating, aero design and road surface.
- Large wheels can reduce comfort and range.
- Tyre load rating matters because EVs are heavy.
- Replacement cost can vary widely by size.
Common trap
Staggered tyres may prevent front-rear rotation, which can affect wear and cost.
- Large wheels can cut comfort and range.
- Tyre choice can change noise more than the motor does.
Rear tyre: the contact patch matters
Tyres are where range, grip, noise, comfort and replacement cost meet the road.
Rear tyre across EVRadar
Based on 1000 published cars
255/45 R2050 / 5%
235/50 R1945 / 5%
215/60 R1742 / 4%
235/50 R2039 / 4%
245/45 R1931 / 3%
215/55 R1825 / 3%
265/45 R2125 / 3%
215/55 R1725 / 3%
235/55 R1924 / 2%
205/60 R1621 / 2%
225/55 R1719 / 2%
225/50 R1819 / 2%