255/50R20 fit?

[is95aus]

I have a set of low mileage 255/50R20 Bridgestone Blizzak tires that I would hate to get rid of. Anyone know if the 50's would fit on Tesla's 20" wheels which fit a 255/40R20 on the Y?

 

[Zoomit]

That tire has a 1" larger radius. It's likely to interfere with the steering knuckle near the upper ball joint. The Model 3 has about 0.5" clearance here. You'd need to look at a Model Y to be sure, but I don't expect it will fit.

 

[is95aus]

That tire has a 1" larger radius. It's likely to interfere with the steering knuckle near the upper ball joint. The Model 3 has about 0.5" clearance here. You'd need to look at a Model Y to be sure, but I don't expect it will fit.

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Thanks so much for the response zoomit, and the picture! Really appreciate your time

 

[Ol'Blue]

Winter tires tend to have a narrower contact patch then all season or summer tires.

the key word is “tend”

So there is a chance it could fit. But unfortunately, it’s a gamble, that could work in your favour, or not.

 

[smithrukami]

Ever try? A tire shop could mount to let you test fit. I’m curious.