Tires for Electric Scooters with 8.5″ Wheels
Choosing a quality, suitable tire is crucial for a safe ride and optimal scooter performance.
Choose the Right Tire Type
Standard
The standard tire offers excellent performance on asphalt roads, city streets, and other hard surfaces. Ideal for daily riding. Models such as ECO Speed 9, ECO Speed 8 (2021 front), and Vsett 8 (front) come equipped with this tire.
Road
The road tire features a flatter, wider profile than the standard version, providing a different riding feel. It excels on paved surfaces and performs better on hard gravel paths. Ideal for daily riding. Models such as Vsett 9 and Vsett 9+ come equipped with this tire.
Preventing Flat Tires
The most common cause of flat tires is riding with incorrect inner tube pressure. Most electric scooters require at least 3.5 bar, which should be checked regularly with a pressure gauge—ideally once a week.
Riding with improper pressure can lead to:
- Damage and punctures to the inner tube
- Wear on the tire from both inside and outside
- Poor grip and increased risk of slipping
- Longer braking distances
- Poor handling
Since inner tube valves on e-scooters can be hard to reach, we offer a valve extender to make inflation much easier.
Service Information
Replace the tire as soon as you notice poor handling, reduced grip, shaking, or visible wear. With normal use, replacement is recommended every 1 000 – 2 000 kilometers.
Visible Signs of Tire Wear
Outer side: Flat tread, burn marks, or holes. Normal riding causes wear; stunts or aggressive braking accelerate it.
Inner side: Wire structure detachment, often due to improper tire pressure.
Improper inner tube or tire installation can cause:
- Damage to motor cables
- Damage to the motor frame
- Sharp cuts on the rim
- Damage to both the tire and new inner tube
When replacing a flat tire, always check both the tire and inner tube. A damaged tire will shorten the lifespan of any new inner tube.
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