Cayenne EV -winter Tyres?

[janvi64]

Hi all, just finalising my spec before build confirmed on my black cayenne ev and wanted to hear views on tyres, do people swap for winter? I’m in Uk our winters aren’t as cold as US I know, I’m opting for sport techno which come with Pirelli zeros performance tyres, is it necessary to get extra winter set and if so which tyres have you used and which Porsche approve for cayenne ev?
Thoughts on auto assist remote parking ?
Cheers.

 

[Throb]

Hi all, just finalising my spec before build confirmed on my black cayenne ev and wanted to hear views on tyres, do people swap for winter? I’m in Uk our winters aren’t as cold as US I know, I’m opting for sport techno which come with Pirelli zeros performance tyres, is it necessary to get extra winter set and if so which tyres have you used and which Porsche approve for cayenne ev?
Thoughts on auto assist remote parking ?
Cheers.

I'm a Brit living in The Netherlands. I didn't even know winter tyres were a thing until I moved over here 25-years ago. Even though it's more common in The Netherlands than the UK to fit winter tyres, I've never once fitted them to any of my cars. It depends how risk averse you are. I personally think it's not needed, and I've never had an issue, despite often being in RWD M3s and suchlike.

 

[Wivenhoe]

After bad experience with rear wheel drive only on Merc’s and BMW I always put on all season or winter. I have 21” 315x40 and 275x45 and could not source any Porsche approved all season or winter tyres here. I‘ve bought Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV tyres and they are coming from Michelin Poland through Oponeo. The Alpin 5 are NG0 and the SUV haven’t yet been certified but Michelin say they are suitable for a Cayenne EV - £ 1,200 delivered. However the NG0 certified tyres aren’t available in the 315’s and also they are for saloons rather than SUV’s.

I couldn’t get any all seasons at all - I think winters are over the top for the UK but had no option but to go for them.

Porsche would only sell wheel sets and they come from Germany - circa £ 5k for 21” Spyders.

I haven’t used remote park in anger yet.

 

[Booster]

I'm a Brit living in The Netherlands. I didn't even know winter tyres were a thing until I moved over here 25-years ago. Even though it's more common in The Netherlands than the UK to fit winter tyres, I've never once fitted them to any of my cars. It depends how risk averse you are. I personally think it's not needed, and I've never had an issue, despite often being in RWD M3s and suchlike.

Having had RWD BMWs in the UK for 12 years and X Drive BMWs for 4 years I would agree that unless you live in a very snow prone area winter tyres aren’t required. I bought a set of winter wheels and tyres when I got my first BMW having had Quattro Audis in a panic and then never used them .

 

[janvi64]

After bad experience with rear wheel drive only on Merc’s and BMW I always put on all season or winter. I have 21” 315x40 and 275x45 and could not source any Porsche approved all season or winter tyres here. I‘ve bought Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV tyres and they are coming from Michelin Poland through Oponeo. The Alpin 5 are NG0 and the SUV haven’t yet been certified but Michelin say they are suitable for a Cayenne EV - £ 1,200 delivered. However the NG0 certified tyres aren’t available in the 315’s and also they are for saloons rather than SUV’s.

I couldn’t get any all seasons at all - I think winters are over the top for the UK but had no option but to go for them.

Porsche would only sell wheel sets and they come from Germany - circa £ 5k for 21” Spyders.

I haven’t used remote park in anger yet.

They make it impossible for you to source your own so you have to go for their wheel sets which are extortionate!
I think I’ll go with the summer ones and take my chance, there are some Michelin ones but not Porsche approved!
Ive heard the park assist bails on you if difficult manoeuvre so opted out.
cheers!

 

[T16ole]

The sport techno wheels are a different size to the rest of the 22" range, they're 325/35/22 & 285/40/22 compared to 315/35/22 & 275/40/22. I'm in the same boat. I may buy the second set of wheels like I did for the Tacan, again similarly, they're not as wide and you loose the stance.

I may therefore fit a set of non approved tyres in appropriate size / rating, only due to the fact you cannot buy winter tyres in that size for the rear that are NGO rated currently.

 

[Wivenhoe]

Just to make things even more difficult, you also have to be careful when looking at NG? tyres as they may be for saloons and not SUV’s. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are certified NG0 for performance cars whereas you should get Pilot Alpin 5 SUV’s for the Cayenne but they haven’t yet been certified - Michelin assure you that they are suitable for Cayenne EV’s.

I received this from my very helpful dealers -

Preferred Dedicated Winter Tyres (N-Rated EV Fitments)
If you experience true winter conditions (frequent snow, ice, or temperatures consistently below 7°C), Porsche and community members strongly recommend a dedicated winter tyre set rather than compromising on an all-season. [1]

Pirelli P Zero Winter (Elect NF0):
Co-developed directly for the electric Cayenne platform. It features the "NF0" Porsche EV marking and Pirelli's Elect™ technology, which optimizes rolling resistance to preserve your electric range while providing precise handling on snow and slush.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV:
The gold standard among Porsche owners for alpine driving. This winter tyre carries the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) rating and offers incredible biting edges for braking on packed snow without giving up the high-speed structural stability needed for a heavy electric SUV.
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S:
Officially recommended by Porsche for newer Cayenne models during colder months. It is built with an Extra Load (XL) rating, making it structurally ideal for balancing the heavy battery weight with sharp dry-cold steering response.

Preferred All-Season Tyres
If you live in a region with mild winter conditions or occasional light snow and want to avoid swapping wheels twice a year, these high-performance all-season tyres are top-tier choices that fit the Cayenne EV's massive staggered wheels.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport:
Specifically engineered to optimize energy efficiency for hybrid and electric vehicles. It features 3PMSF severe winter certification, meaning it performs much closer to a true winter tyre in sudden snowstorms than a standard all-season, while extending tread life and reducing cabin noise.
Pirelli P Zero All Season (Elect):
Part of Pirelli's tailored expansion for the high-performance Cayenne Turbo Electric. It utilizes a specialized motorsport-derived compound adapted for electric vehicle weight and torque, offering a great balance of dry grip and year-round utility