Tesla tyres wear quicker than any other
New analysis by Kwik Fit has found that Tesla tyres wear quicker and require changing more frequently than any other brand.
The research found that results vary from region to region, suggesting some areas are tougher on tyres than others.
But when looking at the more than two million customers having tyres changed at Kwik Fit centres every year, it found the Tesla Model 3 topped the list in significantly more locations than any other vehicle.
It topped the table in 54 areas across Britain, which is more than twice as many as the model in second place, the Citroen Berlingo, which comes top in 24 locations. In third place is another Tesla, the Model Y (16 areas), followed by the Mercedes CLA (9 areas). The top six is completed by the BMW 4 series and the Volvo XC40 (both with 7).
Roger Griggs, communications director at Kwik Fit, said: “We have more than 600 Kwik Fit centres across the country and see more than two million of the UK’s cars each year, covering EVs and hybrids as well as petrol and diesel models.
“As a result we have a huge sample of data on tyre changes and other repairs on every make and model for our expert team to analyse. This, along with being independent of any one manufacturer, provides our analysts with a clearer and more comprehensive picture of the current condition of the UK car parc than almost anyone else in the motor industry.
“Of course, while the Maintenance Index has highlighted those models which are most likely to have had new tyres fitted, our advice is consistent across all vehicles when it comes to tyre care. Keeping tyres at the correct pressure and regularly checking wheel alignment will both help prolong the life of the tyres and also ensure they hold the road effectively.
“Drivers neglect tyre care at their peril, it’s always vital to remember that regardless of all the other safety features on a car, they all rely on the tyres performing as expected.”
