The Proton e.MAS 7 is one of the most value for money SUVs at the moment, priced from RM105,800 with the introductory rebate. Being a fully electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7 requires less maintenance compared to an equivalent petrol-powered Proton X70.
There’s a misconception that EVs like the e.MAS 7 would require more expensive tyres, which indirectly translates to higher running cost. However, in reality, replacing the tyres on the e.MAS 7 is not as expensive as you think.
Stock tyres on Proton e.MAS 7 Prime and Premium
To recap, the base spec Proton e.MAS 7 Prime rides on 18-inch wheels which are wrapped with Giti GitiControl P10 (Pro) 225/55 tyres.
Meanwhile, the top-spec Premium variant gets larger 19-inch wheels with Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV 235/50 tyres.
Take note that these not EV-specific tyres and they are essentially conventional tyres compatible for SUVs.
Tyre prices for Proton e.MAS 7
Pro-Net has shared with us the estimated pricing of the e.MAS 7 Prime and Premium tyres and they are listed as follows:
- (Proton e.MAS 7 Prime) – GitiControl P10 (Pro) 225/55 R18 – RM732 per piece
- (Proton e.MAS 7 Premium) – Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV 235/50 R19 – RM893 per piece
Do note that tyre prices may vary from the recommended retail price and you could get it cheaper from external tyre shops. For example, Goodyear Malaysia officially lists its EfficientGrip Performance SUV 235/50 R19 tyres for RM825 per piece.
Are e.MAS 7 tyres more expensive than the Proton X70?
As a comparison, the recently facelifted Proton X70 2025 rides on Continental UltraContact UC6 SUV 225/55 R19 tyres. According to Continental Tyres’ official online store, the 19″ tyre costs RM840 which isn’t much different from the stock 19″ Goodyear tyres on the e.MAS 7 Premium.
If you prefer to use the same Continental UltraContact UC6 tyres on the Proton e.MAS 7, it is actually cheaper based on prices listed on several online retailers:
- (Proton e.MAS 7 Prime) Continental UltraContact UC6 SUV 225/55 R18 – RM612 per piece
- (Proton e.MAS 7 Premium) Continental UltraContact UC6 SUV 235/50 R19 – RM826 per piece
Based on this comparison, you do not actually pay more for tyres on the e.MAS 7. The Proton EV are not fitted with special EV tyres and as we’ve covered previously, it isn’t necessary to use EV tyres for EVs.
Do tyres on EV wear out faster?
Besides pricing, another concern with EVs is faster tyre wear. One factor for faster tyre wear is the weight but the Proton e.MAS 7 EV isn’t significantly heavier than other SUVs in the market. Here are the kerb weight for some similarly sized SUVs:
- Proton e.MAS 7 Premium – 1,765kg
- Proton X70 Premium X – 1,610kg
- Honda CR-V e:HEV – 1,735kg
According to Michelin, tyres may wear out up to 20% faster on EVs than on internal combustion engine powered vehicles. On that basis, if your tyres typically last up to 3 years (36-months) on a petrol vehicle, the same tyres on an equivalent EV should last at least 28 months before you need to change them.
In the end, tyre wear is also heavily depended on the way you drive. The instant torque from standstill can be fun but constant acceleration and deceleration would wear out your tyres faster than normal.
Both Amin and myself are driving Kia EV6 which were originally fitted with Continental PremiumContact 6 255/45R20. These tyres costs RM2,412 each because of the extra foam that’s added to reduce perceived road noise.
Amin who is a more enthusiastic driver, has had his EV tyres replaced at 30,000km after over two years of ownership. Meanwhile, my current set of tyres still have extra life to spare after clocking 40,000km in less than two years. If you drive your EV sensibly, the gap of tyre wear versus a petrol car would be narrower.
Another tip to prolong the life of your tyres is to rotate them every 10,000km which is actually recommended for the Proton e.MAS 7. Additionally, performing regular tyre alignment and balancing would also help to extend the life of your tyres.
