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Imperial / Minerva E-Speed Ev01

EV touring tyre · 255/45R19

from$304.99/tyre
Budget — EV-specific touring for heavier vehiclesIn stock at 1 retailerTouring & highway tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Imperial / Minerva E-Speed Ev01 tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means255/45 R19
255 · Width
The tyre is 255 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
45 · Profile
Sidewall height is 45% of the width — a low profile, giving sharper steering response.
R19 · Rim
Fits a 19-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Imperial Minerva E-Speed EV01 is a budget-tier touring tyre purpose-built for electric vehicles. It's engineered to cope with the higher kerb weight and instant torque that EVs produce, while aiming to keep things quiet and refined on the road. Available in a limited set of 19-inch sizes suited to common EV fitments.

Quiet & comfort
72%
No dB rating given; description claims a quiet, refined ride
Sports handling
60%
Touring positioning with EV torque management; no sport claims
A good fit if you…
  • Run an EV and want a tyre built for the extra weight
  • Do mainly city and motorway commuting
  • Want a quieter ride from a budget-priced tyre
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Need tested wet-grip assurance — no EU rating provided
  • Expect long tread-life guarantees — none stated

Which retailer suits you?

Compare prices at 1 retailer
4.6(1,461)
HyperdriveThe best prices on Tyre's Wheels Roof Racks Car Audio 250 Fitting Locations NZ Wide. - Hyper Drive FIND | DELIVER | INSTALL | GENIUS
In stock
$304.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $1410.52for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.61,461 Google reviews
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    Roevan Dacanaya month ago

    Huge thanks to TK once again from Hyper Drive for always looking after me whenever I need wheels or tires. He’s helped me out a lot with my Evo, and now with the Eclipse as well. He always provides great customer service, is easy to communicate with, and makes the whole process simple and stress-free. I really appreciate how he always sorts me out and takes the time to help properly. Definitely a 10/10 experience every time — highly recommend!

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    Neta Tomokino5 months ago

    Happy new Tyres for our “Larry” Thanks to this amazing team, safety first, knowledge and care received when we walked in to the Penrose store. Acknowledging the awesome Philip M🙌 for getting through my OCD inexperienced questions, he definitely made our experience memorable.Thank you so much Philip! So whānau if it’s that time to give some love to your cars, make this whānau your first stop, a professional team of amazing humans!!

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  • ST
    Santana Taia2 weeks ago

    Had Jay come out and fit and balance a new set of tyres for me. Top bloke, turned up on time, got straight into it, and had everything sorted in no time. Did a great job and the wheels feel spot on. Really easy process from start to finish. Would definitely recommend Hyper Drive, and Jay especially. Cheers Team!

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  • J
    Joashantia month ago

    Awesome experience with Hyper Drive Mobile this morning. Steve was super friendly and easy to deal with, and made the whole thing really straightforward. He turned up earlier than expected and had the one new tyre fitted in under 30 minutes. Was also stoked to see he’d polished the tyres and topped up the air in all the others too. I didn’t even realise that was part of the service. Such a nice extra touch. Really good customer service and just an all-round great experience. Thank you!

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  • SW
    Sally Wallace3 weeks ago

    I used the chatbot as was so confused what battery I needed. Was so helpful and found the right one. Great service, shipping to my work address, which is an added bonus. Great price for the battery, didn’t know I needed a new one till mechanic flattened my battery.

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About Imperial / Minerva

Belgium

This entry is a combined "Imperial / Minerva" listing used by one NZ retailer's product feed, aggregating tyres sold under both the Imperial and Minerva brand names. Both are related budget-tier private-label brands owned by Belgian tyre wholesaler Deldo Autobanden N.V. (Minerva established 1992, Imperial established 2011); Minerva's tyres are manufactured mainly in China while Imperial's are made across a mix of European and Asian facilities. Neither is a first-tier global manufacturer — both target price-conscious buyers with everyday passenger, SUV and winter tyres.

Combined budget-tyre listing spanning two related Deldo Autobanden private-label brandsPassenger car, SUV, van and winter tyre rangesManufactured across Europe and Asia (Minerva primarily in China)
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