EV Tyres & Rims

Built for electric vehicles

It is just 120 years since the first tyre for cars was invented. Since then, tyres have been continuously developed and optimised. Modern tyres marked “EV” are tailored to the needs of electric vehicles.

The right tyres are extremely important for your EV and your safety, because in the end, just a few square centimetres of rubber decide whether they will keep you braking, cornering and even in critical situations where you want to be.

The rims also play an important role in driving comfort. We can advise you on which combination of rims and tyres is best suited to your needs. You can also have your wheel sets stored by us under optimum conditions.

Higher load capacity

EVs are often heavier than combustion engines due to the weight of the battery. In addition, the immediately usable torque is a challenge for the tyres. Tyres developed for electric vehicles are therefore made of more robust rubber compounds and have a stronger sidewall.

Lower rolling resistance

The rolling resistance of a tyre is very important for electric cars, as lower rolling resistance means greater range. Narrower tyres and well-adjusted tyre pressure help to reduce rolling resistance.

Less driving noise

As there is no engine noise, rolling noises are more audible on electric vehicles. Tyres for EVs are made from rubber compounds that are particularly quiet. The design of the treads also contributes to a quiet and comfortable driving experience.

Futuristic rims

Rims for electric vehicles catch the eye with their unusual shape. This is not only a futuristic design element, but also reduces the formation of air vortices — this makes electric vehicles even quieter and gives them a greater range.

Storage service

Storing wheel sets in a private cellar or garage is not the best solution — fluctuating temperatures, humidity and dust are bad for the tyres, and lugging and stacking them is bad for your health. Instead, we store them for you under optimal conditions. When you bring your car in for a wheel change, we check tyre condition and tread depth so you keep the right grip in every situation.

Tyre check

The “EV” marking stands for “Electric Vehicle” — these tyres offer higher load capacity and wear resistance combined with lower rolling resistance. We’re happy to explain how to read tyre size, load and speed index, and manufacturing date (week/year) off the sidewall, and we check pressure and wear regularly.

Winter and all-season tyres must also carry the Alpine symbol (snowflake) — the plain M+S marking alone has not been sufficient since 1 October 2024. We’re happy to check this on your next visit and advise you if a change is due.