A Comprehensive Guide to Buying Wheels and Tires for Your EV
At RzEV, we know what wheels and tires work best with EVs. This guide will give you all the information you will need to find the wheels and tires that fit your EV. To find wheels and/or tires for your EV, just follow these 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Use our
Wheel Configuration Reference found further down on this page to find what bolt pattern, wheel sizes, and offsets will work with your EV. Your new wheels must be the same bolt pattern as your original factory wheels, but you can choose a different size and offset.
In general, we DO NOT recommend getting a wheel that is more than 2 inches taller or 1.5 inches wider than your factory wheel. Now, browse through the
wheels we offer and select a set that you like and are available in a configuration that will fit on your EV.
Step 2: Next, use our calculator below to find out the tire sizes that fit best on the wheels you selected. Our calculator outputs a list of tire sizes that are considered to have near perfect fitment, which means no speedometer inaccuracy, ABS problems, etc. We don't sell tires, but there are usually quite a few local options to purchase them. You can even use your current tires if they match one of the sizes our calculator recommends.
You can find your factory tire diameter, profile, and width by looking at your owners manual, or by looking at the markings on the outside of your factory tires (see the
tire measurment section near the bottom of this page).
Step 3: You should also pick up some
lug nuts to go with your new wheels. Every wheel on our website says what type of lug nuts it needs (either "standard" aftermarket lug nuts or "tuner style" aftermarket lug nuts). All our aftermarket lug nuts are tapered to ensure the best wheel fitment.
Your factory lug nuts will most likely NOT work with your new wheels, so it is important that you get some good quality aftermarket lug nuts! For installation, tighten each lug nut using a criss-cross pattern, usually to 80 lb-ft of torque each. Re-tighten each lug nut after about 100 miles of driving.
TIP: With our wheels, it is not necessary for you to purchase "hubcentric rings." This is because the wheels we sell only accept tapered aftermarket lug nuts, which will automatically center the wheel if installed properly.
Lug Nut / Bolt Thread Reference
Use this reference to figure out what type of lug nut / bolt thread to get for your EV.
|
Vehicle Make Model |
Year Range |
Lug Thread |
Lug Type |
|
Audi e tron |
2019 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi e tron GT |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi e tron S |
2022 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi e tron S Sportback |
2022 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi e tron Sportback |
2020 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi Q8 e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi Q8 Sportback e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi RS e tron GT |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi SQ8 e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Audi SQ8 Sportback e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
BMW i3 |
2014 to 2021 |
14 x 1.25 |
Lug Bolt |
|
BMW i4 |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.25 |
Lug Bolt |
|
BMW iX |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.25 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Chevy Blazer EV |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Chevy Bolt EUV |
2022 to 2023 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Chevy Bolt EV |
2017 to 2023 |
12 x 1.25 |
Lug Nut |
|
Ford F150 Lightning |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Ford Mustang Mach E |
2021 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
GMC Hummer EV Pickup |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
GMC Hummer EV SUV |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
2022 to 2024 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Hyundai Ioniq Electric |
2017 to 2021 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Hyundai Kona Electric |
2019 to 2024 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Kia EV6 |
2022 to 2024 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Kia EV9 |
2024 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Kia Niro EV |
2019 to 2024 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Kia Soul EV |
2015 to 2019 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Mazda MX30 |
2022 to 2023 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Mini Cooper SE |
2020 to 2023 |
14 x 1.25 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Nissan Leaf |
2011 to 2024 |
12 x 1.25 |
Lug Nut |
|
Polestar 2 |
2021 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Porsche Taycan |
2020 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Rivian R1S |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Rivian R1T |
2022 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Smart Fortwo Electric |
2013 to 2018 |
12 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Subaru Solterra |
2023 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Tesla Model 3 |
2017 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Tesla Model S |
2012 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Tesla Model X |
2016 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Tesla Model Y |
2020 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Toyota bZ4X |
2023 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
|
Volkswagen e Golf |
2015 to 2019 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Volkswagen ID 4 |
2021 to 2023 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Bolt |
|
Volvo XC40 Recharge |
2021 to 2024 |
14 x 1.5 |
Lug Nut |
Wheel Configuration Reference
Use this reference to determine which wheel sizes and configurations will generally fit your EV best. Please note though that this is just a general reference guide: you should always double-check to make sure the wheels you are getting will actually fit.
THIS GUIDE IS FAIRLY CONSERVATIVE, SO IT IS VERY POSSIBLE WHEELS BEYOND THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND OFFSET WILL WORK JUST FINE.
|
Vehicle Make / Model |
Year Range |
Bolt Pattern |
Wheel Size Range |
Wheel Offset Range |
|
Audi e tron |
2019 to 2023 |
5x112 |
(19x8) to (22x10.5) |
+25mm to +45mm |
|
Audi e tron GT (Rear) |
2022 to 2024 |
5x130 |
(19x10) to (22x12) |
+46mm to +68mm |
|
Audi e tron GT (Front) |
2022 to 2024 |
5x130 |
(19x8) to (22x10) |
+48mm to +64mm |
|
Audi e tron S |
2022 to 2023 |
5x112 |
(20x10) to (22x10.5) |
+18mm to +30mm |
|
Audi e tron S Sportback |
2022 to 2023 |
5x112 |
(20x10) to (22x10.5) |
+18mm to +30mm |
|
Audi e tron Sportback |
2020 to 2023 |
5x112 |
(19x8) to (22x10.5) |
+25mm to +45mm |
|
Audi Q8 e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(19x8) to (22x10.5) |
+25mm to +45mm |
|
Audi Q8 Sportback e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(19x8) to (22x10.5) |
+25mm to +45mm |
|
Audi RS e tron GT (Rear) |
2022 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(20x11) to (21x11.5) |
+52mm to +68mm |
|
Audi RS e tron GT (Front) |
2022 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(20x9) to (21x9.5) |
+52mm to +68mm |
|
Audi SQ8 e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(20x10) to (22x10.5) |
+18mm to +32mm |
|
Audi SQ8 Sportback e tron |
2024 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(20x10) to (22x10.5) |
+18mm to +32mm |
|
BMW i3 |
2013 to 2021 |
5x112 |
(19x5.5) to (21x7) |
+34mm to +54mm |
|
BMW i4 (Rear) |
2022 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(19x9) to (20x10.5) |
+35mm to +45mm |
|
BMW i4 (Front) |
2022 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(19x8.5) to (20x9.5) |
+30mm to +40mm |
|
BMW iX |
2022 to 2024 |
5x112 |
(21x9) to (22x9.5) |
+26mm to +39mm |
|
Chevy Blazer EV |
2024 to 2024 |
6x120 |
(18x8) to (21x9) |
+45mm to +55mm |
|
Chevy Bolt EUV |
2022 to 2023 |
5x105 |
(17x7) to (18x8) |
+25mm to +40mm |
|
Chevy Bolt EV |
2017 to 2023 |
5x105 |
(17x6.5) to (19x7.5) |
+34mm to +48mm |
|
Ford F150 Lightning |
2022 to 2024 |
6x135 |
(18x7.5) to (22x9.5) |
+30mm to +45mm |
|
Ford Mustang Mach E |
2020 to 2024 |
5x108 |
(18x7) to (21x9) |
+38mm to +55mm |
|
GMC Hummer EV Pickup |
2022 to 2024 |
8x165.1 |
(18x8.5) to (22x12) |
+-52mm to +20mm |
|
GMC Hummer EV SUV |
2024 to 2024 |
8x165.1 |
(18x8.5) to (22x12) |
+-52mm to +20mm |
|
Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
2022 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(19x7.5) to (20x8.5) |
+45mm to +55mm |
|
Hyundai Ioniq Electric |
2017 to 2021 |
5x114.3 |
(16x6.5) to (18x8) |
+42mm to +58mm |
|
Hyundai Kona Electric |
2019 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(17x7) to (19x8) |
+42mm to +58mm |
|
Kia EV6 |
2022 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(19x7.5) to (21x8.5) |
+40mm to +58mm |
|
Kia EV9 |
2024 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(19x8) to (21x9) |
+35mm to +55mm |
|
Kia Niro EV |
2019 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(17x7) to (20x9) |
+42mm to +58mm |
|
Kia Soul EV |
2015 to 2019 |
5x114.3 |
(16x6.5) to (19x8) |
+42mm to +58mm |
|
Mazda MX30 |
2022 to 2023 |
5x114.3 |
(18x7) to (19x8) |
+40mm to +50mm |
|
Mini Cooper SE |
2020 to 2023 |
5x112 |
(17x7) to (18x8) |
+35mm to +55mm |
|
Nissan Leaf |
2011 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(16x6.5) to (19x8) |
+32mm to +50mm |
|
Polestar 2 (Rear) |
2021 to 2024 |
5x108 |
(19x9) to (21x10) |
+46mm to +58mm |
|
Polestar 2 (Front) |
2021 to 2024 |
5x108 |
(19x8) to (21x9) |
+44mm to +56mm |
|
Porsche Taycan (Rear) |
2020 to 2024 |
5x130 |
(19x10) to (22x11.5) |
+46mm to +68mm |
|
Porsche Taycan (Front) |
2020 to 2024 |
5x130 |
(19x8) to (22x10) |
+48mm to +64mm |
|
Rivian R1S |
2022 to 2024 |
5x139.7 |
(20x8.5) to (22x9) |
+40mm to +50mm |
|
Rivian R1T |
2022 to 2024 |
5x139.7 |
(20x8.5) to (22x9) |
+40mm to +50mm |
|
Smart Fortwo Electric |
2013 to 2015 |
3x112.5 |
(15x5) to (15x6) |
+20mm to +30mm |
|
Smart Fortwo Electric |
2016 to 2018 |
4x100 |
(15x5.5) to (17x7.5) |
+30mm to +50mm |
|
Subaru Solterra |
2023 to 2023 |
5x114.3 |
(18x7.5) to (22x9.5) |
+30mm to +45mm |
|
Tesla Model 3 (Rear) |
2017 to 2023 |
5x114.3 |
(18x8) to (20x10) |
+32mm to +44mm |
|
Tesla Model 3 (Front) |
2017 to 2023 |
5x114.3 |
(18x8) to (20x9) |
+32mm to +44mm |
|
Tesla Model S (Rear) |
2012 to 2023 |
5x120 |
(19x8) to (21x10.5) |
+34mm to +48mm |
|
Tesla Model S (Front) |
2012 to 2023 |
5x120 |
(19x8) to (21x9) |
+34mm to +48mm |
|
Tesla Model X (Rear) |
2015 to 2023 |
5x120 |
(19x8.5) to (22x11) |
+28mm to +44mm |
|
Tesla Model X (Front) |
2015 to 2023 |
5x120 |
(19x8.5) to (22x10) |
+28mm to +44mm |
|
Tesla Model Y (Rear) |
2020 to 2023 |
5x114.3 |
(19x9.5) to (21x10.5) |
+40mm to +44mm |
|
Tesla Model Y (Front) |
2020 to 2023 |
5x114.3 |
(19x9.5) to (21x9.5) |
+38mm to +50mm |
|
Toyota bZ4X |
2023 to 2024 |
5x114.3 |
(18x7.5) to (22x9.5) |
+30mm to +45mm |
|
Volkswagen e Golf |
2015 to 2019 |
5x112 |
(16x6) to (19x8.5) |
+42mm to +58mm |
|
Volkswagen ID 4 |
2021 to 2023 |
5x112 |
(18x8) to (21x9.5) |
+32mm to +50mm |
|
Volvo XC40 Recharge |
2021 to 2024 |
5x108 |
(17x7.5) to (21x9.5) |
+42mm to +58mm |
More Information on Wheels and Tires
Here is a quick overview of how tires are measured:
Sample Tire: 215/45ZR17 89Y
| Spec |
What it Means |
| 215 |
The section width. Also called the "tire width". This is how wide the tire's contact patch is (in millimeters) when inflated. |
| 45 |
The aspect ratio. Also called the "tire profile". This is the ratio between the tire's section height and section width. Section height is just the height of the rubber you see around the wheel, multiply it by 2 to get the total vertical space that the rubber takes up. |
| Z |
The letter Z is present here only if the tire's true speed rating is in excess of 149 mph. The old way of measuring tires actually had the tire's speed rating here. Tire buyers got used to seeing the "ZR" on a tire as meaning "high performance" and so tire manufacturers have kept it here eventhough it is not necessary. Note that, just because a Z is present here, it does not mean that the tire's true speed rating is a Z - it could be a W or Y, which are both ratings above 149 mph. |
| R |
The R stands for Radial, which is how the tire is constructed. Don't worry about this because almost all tires are now radial. |
| 17 |
The inside diameter of the tire. Also called the "tire diameter". Always match this with your wheel diameter. |
| 89Y |
The "Service Description", which is a load index number combined with a speed rating. With Imports, you usually don't have to concern yourself with the load index as it is always sufficient for how the tire is intended to be used. The higher the load index, the more weight a tire can hold. For example, a load index of 85 means each tire can hold 1135 lbs and a load index of 91 indicates 1356 lbs per tire.
The speed rating is the tire's maximum recommended speed. Some common ratings are: H = 130 mph, V = 149 mph, W = 168 mph, Y = 186 mph, Z = 149+ mph (a Z rating technically means "above 149 mph" but in practice it usually means "somewhere above 186 mph". It is best to consult the tire manufacturer to get the true maximum recommended speed on Z rated tires.) |
Note: To convert millimeters to inches, divide by 25.4.
Lastly, here are some other concepts that are important in wheel and tire selection:
| Term |
Definition |
| Wheel Bolt Pattern (PCD) |
Specified by the number of wheel bolts and the diameter (a.k.a. PCD or Pitch Circle Diameter) of the imaginary circle made by connecting those wheel bolts. |
| Offset |
This is how far the mounting surface of your wheel is from the "centerline" of the wheel. A more positive offset will cause your wheel to mount closer to the inside of your wheel wells. A offset that is too far out of range can cause rubbing problems, either on the fender (offset too low) or on the inside of the wheel well (offset too high). |
| Hubcentric / Lugcentric |
To prevent vibrations, a wheel must be centered when it is installed. These are the two ways to center wheels when you mount them: Lugcentric uses the lug nuts themselves to center the wheel, and Hubcentric centers the wheel around the hub. Since all the wheels we sell only accept aftermarket "tapered" lug nuts, they are automatically Lugcentric. |
