Pirelli supplies P Zero Elect tyres for BMW’s iX EV

Pirelli will supply P Zero Elect tyres to BMW for its iX electric SUV and specifically for the xDrive50 and sportier M60 versions. P Zero Elect tires are available for the BMW iX xDrive50 version in 255/50 R21 109Y XL and 275/40 R22 107Y XL sizes, with the latter size also available for the M60. All these tyres are marked with a star to indicate homologation for BMW. Pirelli’s OE supply range includes a 22-inch BMW iX tyre with even more grip than the other two. This tyre has an “I” on the side, in addition to the star marking.

Elect tyres, such as the P Zero in focus here, are said to offer “contained road noise as well as immediate grip, a long range and safety-focused design.” They comes as the result of “intense development dedicated by Pirelli to the BMW iX”.

According to the company, the Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres developed for the BMW iX focus on low rolling resistance, to allow the car to travel for more miles after a charge.

It also reportedly offers “superior aerodynamics compared to the standard P Zero”. To this end, the external profile has been modified to ensure that the tyre protrudes less, reducing aerodynamic turbulence while improving overall efficiency, “without sacrificing adequate rim protection”. The embedded lettering on the side of the tyre is just as distinctive, hollowed into the sidewall rather than standing out in relief.

The dedicated Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres are also equipped with PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) technology, which reduces road noise. In addition, the tyre structure has also been optimized to cope with the considerable weight of this 100 per cent electric zero-emission vehicle, designed to offering optimal levels of driving comfort in all road traffic conditions.