EV vs. Gasoline Car Tires: What’s the Difference? | Bridgestone Indonesia

As vehicle options become more sophisticated, consumers have greater choice in selecting a car that fits their needs, whether gasoline, hybrid, or electric. However, the selection of tires for gasoline, hybrid, and EV vehicles differs, according to industry experts.

Mukiat Sutikno, President Director of Bridgestone Indonesia, explained the key distinctions between tires designed for each vehicle type.

Sutikno noted that tire selection for electric vehicles requires a different approach than for gasoline cars. EV tires must be more robust to support the weight of the battery packs.

“For electric vehicle tires, the most important characteristic is a lower load index. Because electric vehicles are heavier due to the batteries, a tire with a weaker sidewall could be prone to failure,” Sutikno said.

“All of our Bridgestone tires with ENLITEN technology, particularly the Turanza 6, are EV ready,” Sutikno added.

Bridgestone Sales Increased in 2025 Compared to 2024

Despite growing competition from new tire manufacturers in Indonesia, Bridgestone, the Japanese tire giant, reported positive sales results.

Bridgestone Indonesia’s sales in 2025 increased by approximately 5% compared to 2024.

“In 2025, we saw a slight increase compared to 2024. Domestic sales, particularly for passenger car replacement tires (PSR), rose around 5%. We also saw a slight increase in OEM sales for passenger vehicles. However, commercial tire sales experienced a decline last year,” Sutikno explained.

“However, our export performance in 2025 saw a significant increase,” Sutikno added.

The increase in Bridgestone’s exports from Indonesia is attributed to the quality of manufacturing at its Karawang, West Java facility.

“Our Karawang plant can now produce tires up to 20 inches in size, which we export to the United States. Despite challenging global conditions, demand for tires increased in 2025,” Sutikno concluded.

(lth/rgr)