Electric Scooters by Tire Size
| Tire Size (inches) | Advantages | Disadvantages | Suitable Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Small Tires (＜10 inch E-scooters) |
-Lightweight and portable; -Ideal for short commutes. agile handling; -Lower cost. simpler maintenance |
-Poor passability on uneven surfaces; -Higher vibration. less comfortable; -Easily loses control over bumps/obstacles |
Flat city roads and sidewalks Smooth asphalt and concrete roads Indoor areas |
|
Medium Tires (10~14 inch E-scooters) |
-Balance of stability and portability; -Better shock absorption. higher comfort; -Suitable for medium-short commutes |
-Increased weight and size. less portable; -Relatively higher cost; -Slightly complex maintenance |
Urban and rural roads Light off-road terrain such as light gravel roads Park paths Mountain trails |
|
Large Tires (≥14 Inch E-scooters) |
-Best stability and comfort for long rides; -Excellent passability on various terrains; -Suitable for various terrains. especially rough ones |
-Large size and weight. less portable; -High cost and complex maintenance; -Relatively cumbersome handling |
Uneven rural roads Light off-road terrain Mountain trails |
| Tire Size | Advantages | Disadvantages | Suitable Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 inches E-scooters |
Lightweight and portable; Agile handling; Cost-effective and simple maintenance |
Poor passability on uneven surfaces; Less comfortable. higher vibrations; Easily loses control over bumps/obstacles |
Flat city roads / sidewalks Smooth asphalt / concrete roads Indoor areas |
| 8-10 inches E-scooters |
Balanced stability and portability; Better shock absorption. more comfort; Versatile use for medium-short commutes |
Increased weight and size. less portable; Higher cost; Slightly complex maintenance |
Urban roads and rural roads Light gravel roads Park paths |
| 10 inches E-scooters |
Enhanced stability and comfort; Good passability on various terrains; Adaptable to a range of terrains |
Larger and heavier. less portable; Higher cost; More complex maintenance |
Urban roads and rural roads Park paths and light off-road terrains |
| 10-14 inches E-scooters |
Excellent stability and comfort; Great passability on various terrains; Versatile terrain adaptability |
Bulky and heavy. less portable; High cost; Complex maintenance; Cumbersome handling |
Uneven rural roads Light off-road terrains Mountain trails |
| 14 inches E-scooters |
Maximum stability and comfort; Superior passability on rough terrains; Optimal terrain adaptability |
Very bulky and heavy. not portable; Most expensive; Highly complex maintenance; Very cumbersome handling |
Rugged off-road terrains Mountain trails Very uneven surfaces |
