How to Order Tires for your Electric Vehicle

Ordering Tires for your Electric Vehicle

A tech moves a stack of tires at Earthling Automotive

Earthling Automotive is proud to offer complete tire and wheel services for electric cars, using state-of-the-art equipment for mount, balance, and alignments.

BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Many cars (but particularly electrics) come with different tire sizes and ratings from the factory.  It’s imperative that replacements are fitment matched, and we can’t always predict what tires your vehicle has on it now (including variance front to back) before you come in for installation.

When you reach out for tire pricing, we may ask you for additional information.  Here’s what to do!

STEP 1

Find the sticker for “Tire and Loading Information” on your driver’s door jamb:

Photo of a driver's door jamb

 

The sticker will look like this:

“Tire and Loading Information” sticker

 

Take a picture of the sticker and text it to our shop number at 415-875-9030 

 

STEP 2 (Optional)

If you’re replacing all 4 tires, the pic from Step 1 is sufficient.  However, if you need us to match tires already on the car (for example, two new tires to match the remaining two not being replaced) we may need a picture of the tire to be matched.

Similarly, if you only need one tire, we need a picture of the opposite side tire so we can match the replacement.

In all cases, take a picture of the ENTIRE tire so we can see brand, model, tire size, and speed rating, such as:

A photo of a Tesla Model 3 Highland Refresh Photon 18in Wheel Cover Wrap

 

In case the photo doesn’t have sufficient resolution, take a SECOND PHOTO of the sidewall with the size and speed rating, with the information you see here:

Graphic illustrating the tire sidewall with the size and speed rating, with the information you see here

 

Close up example:

Close up of of the tire sidewall with the size and speed rating

 

Again text these photos to our shop number at 415-875-9030  

We will source the replacement tires and send you the quotes with different pricing and treadlife warranty options, for you to review and approve in advance.  Then we’ll order the tires and have them ready to install for your appointment!