From Michelin to Continental: Best EV-Ready Tyres for Proton e.MAS

2026-10-07

 

As electrification builds momentum in our automotive market, the Proton e.MAS – Malaysia’s 1st national electric vehicle (EV) brand – is becoming an increasingly familiar sight on the road, accounting for nearly 32% of our country’s electrified vehicle sales in the first half of 2026.

From the nimble e.MAS 5 to the larger e.MAS 7 and e.MAS 7 PHEV, the growing adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles among motorists has also contributed to diversification in our tyre market, resulting in a wider choice of tyres now available to e.MAS owners than ever before.

 

 

What is Proton e.MAS 5’s tyre size?
Presently in Malaysia, the Proton e.MAS 5 lineup comprises 2 variants – Prime and Premium – featuring  15” or 16” tyres, with a range of replacement EV and EV-compatible tyre patterns offered by reputable tyre brands that are engineered to meet various driving performance, safety and comfort needs, such as:  

Proton e.MAS 5 (Prime): 205/65 R15 Tyres

  • MICHELIN Energy XM2+
  • CONTINENTAL ComfortContact CC7
  • CONTINENTAL TechContact TC6 and more

Proton e.MAS 5 (Premium): 205/60 R16 Tyres

  • MICHELIN Primacy 5
  • MICHELIN Energy XM2+
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UCJ
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UC7
  • CONTINENTAL TechContact TC6 and more

 

 

What is Proton e.MAS 7’s tyre size?
Presently in Malaysia, the Proton e.MAS 7 lineup comprises 3 variants – Prime, Premium and Premium Plus – featuring 18” or 19” tyres, with a range of replacement EV and EV-compatible tyre patterns offered by reputable tyre brands, that are engineered to meet various driving performance, safety and comfort needs, such as:  

Proton e.MAS 7 (Prime): 225/55 R18 Tyres

  • MICHELIN e.Primacy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5
  • CONTINENTAL TechContact TC6
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UCJ
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UC6 SUV and more

Proton e.MAS 7 (Premium & Premium Plus): 235/50 R19 Tyres

  • MICHELIN e.Primacy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5
  • CONTINENTAL PremiumContact 6 and more

 

 

What is Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV’s tyre size?
Presently in Malaysia, the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV lineup comprises 3 variants – Prime, Premium and Premium Plus – featuring 18” or 19” tyres, with a range of replacement EV and EV-compatible tyre patterns offered by reputable tyre brands that are engineered to meet various driving performance, safety and comfort needs, such as:  

Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV (Prime): 225/55 R18 Tyres

  • MICHELIN e.Primacy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5
  • CONTINENTAL TechContact TC6
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UCJ
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UC6 SUV and more

Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV (Premium & Premium Plus): 235/50 R19 Tyres

  • MICHELIN e.Primacy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5
  • CONTINENTAL PremiumContact 6 and more

 

 

* Always refer to your vehicle manual for tyre specifications & electric/hybrid vehicle requirements in your region
** Vehicle sales statistics: paultan.org, Car Sales Data

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