Zeekr 001 EV To Get Factory Fitted Continental PremiumContact 6 Tyres

German Tyre manufacturer Continental has announced that the company will supply 6 tyres for the Zeekr 001, electric sedan. The company shared that these tyres are developed specifically to cater to electric vehicles.

Tyres For Zeekr 001 EV

The information shared by the company revealed that the Zeekr 001 electric sedan from the Chinese automaker will come factory fitted with Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres. The vehicle will be fitted with 22-inch PremiumContact 6 tires from the production line. The approved tire specification for the Zeekr 001 tyres is: PremiumContact 6, 265/40 R22 106V XL FR.

Sharing this update the global tyre manufacturer stated that its tyres for the Zeekr 001 are designed to offer handling, braking and efficiency. The tread pattern and silica rubber compound of these tyres are intended to maintain control and stability required for an electric car with instant delivery of torque. The company has stated that these tyres are manufactured to function on both wet and dry surfaces and to help manage energy consumption.

The company also highlighted that it has developed these tyres with a higher load index to support the weight of electric vehicles. The company states that 9 of the 10 highest-production electric vehicle manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region use Continental tyres for factory installation.