


For this reason, we always recommend them. Pneumatic or air-filled tires are more efficient, and provide better cushioning and traction. Overall, pneumatic tires are better performing than solid tires. There are two commonly used types of electric scooter tires: You’ll learn the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic (air-filled) and solid (airless) tires. This guide covers the ins and outs of electric scooter tires. They are an important part of safety, durability, and ride quality. Our research turned up competitive scooters ranging from $250 to $1,600.Tires connect your electric scooter with the ground.
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If you weigh 215 pounds or less, a scooter’s total carrying capacity of 220 pounds leaves a little wiggle room for toting a full backpack or bag on your ride. A carrying capacity of at least 220 pounds: The average American woman weighs 170.5 pounds, while the average American man weighs 197.8 pounds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It’s a trade-off between range and weight, but we preferred scooters that balanced the two while offering more distance. An advertised range of at least 15 miles: Knowing that the advertised range figures represent frankly unrealistic optimal riding conditions, and that most riders won’t see a range nearly as high, we wanted to be sure our recommended scooters could go 4 or 5 miles in either direction of a round-trip ride without having to be recharged.

Also, buying a scooter is easier if you can order it from a reputable reseller-or the company itself-without having to jump through hoops or import it. Although lesser-known companies may make good products, we don’t think it’s worth risking your safety on what might be a fly-by-night operation.

UL certification: Electric scooters fall under the UL 2272 certification, which ensures the safety of the electrical drive-train system, battery, and charger.
