cheap 20 inch tires on performance

[UncertainTimes]

I didn't say it has to be 100, but 315 per tire is a bit steep.

$180/tire, 560 treadwear
https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Motor+AWD&autoModClar=w/Chrome+Exterior+Trim

 

[Knightshade]

$180/tire, 560 treadwear
https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS+06&partnum=345YR8DWS06XL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Tesla&autoYear=2020&autoModel=Model+3+Dual+Motor+AWD&autoModClar=w/Chrome+Exterior+Trim&autoMake=Tesla&autoYear=2020&autoModel=Model+3+Dual+Motor+AWD&autoModClar=w/Chrome+Exterior+Trim

Those are 18s.

He has a P3D+ with 20" wheels.

(though I agree with the many folks who suggested he switch to 18s if tire cost is a concern....also rim cost since those 20s are easier to damage on a pot hole)

 

[UncertainTimes]

Those are 18s.

He has a P3D+ with 20" wheels.

(though I agree with the many folks who suggested he switch to 18s if tire cost is a concern....also rim cost since those 20s are easier to damage on a pot hole)

Yea I know I suggested twice already but he hasn’t given a reason yet.

 

[robl45]

Yea I know I suggested twice already but he hasn’t given a reason yet.

I like my 20's, not changing them.

 

[UncertainTimes]

I like my 20's, not changing them.

Well Godspeed Captain Obstinate. I wish you well on your quest for the perfect tire.

 

[Vines]

https://simpletire.com/paid?v=1&tir...Bucket_Passenger_Competitive_LowProfit_Tier-D

I put 3k on these and they handled like poo. Cheap to good home.

 

[robl45]

In case anyone sees this and was looking for an answer to a question like mine, this thread gave me the answer I was looking for. It looks like Falken FK510 may be my new tire.

Tires, tires, tires ?? Kumho PS91??

 

[zhu-]

You basically negate all the benefits and extra cost of getting the Performance model by putting cheap tires on it.

Just to play a little devils advocate, the oem 18" MXM4s are pretty damn terrible with traction in dry and wet but they've always been used for the stealth P3Ds. I haven't experienced anything close to hydroplaning in many many years until I got my car with the MXM4s. I get Tesla optimized for quietness and rolling resistance to say the car can go 300 miles but would cheap tires be that much worse when it comes to performance?

 

[sandohno7]

Unless you need it for winter season, getting all-season defeats the purpose of getting the performance. Here are 2 tires I would consider for cheaper alternatives to MP4S. Both tires have decent review on tirerack.com.

Max Performance - Continental Extreme Contact Sports
Ultra Summer Performance - Falken Azenis FK510

 

[robl45]

So if you go to 245 35 from 235 35 it would make it a bit wider and taller right?

 

[sandohno7]

So if you go to 245 35 from 235 35 it would make it a bit wider and taller right?

yes, the 245/35/20 tire diameter is still okay within 26.8", so it shouldn't cause any issues. I personally plan to get 245/35/20 when I need tire replacement.

 

[robl45]

yes, the 245/35/20 tire diameter is still okay within 26.8", so it shouldn't cause any issues. I personally plan to get 245/35/20 when I need tire replacement.

What about range with the wider tires? I don't mind going higher because my car is low.

 

[SK360]

You guys need to check the tread width on the Tesla spec PS4S, it’s 8.8” which is closer to a “normal” 255 tire however it has the aerodynamic profile closer to that of a 235. It’s a pretty unique tire due to its construction and you may not be gaining anything at all going to a “wider” tire.

 

[zhu-]

What about range with the wider tires? I don't mind going higher because my car is low.

You can go as high as 255 - many others have done so without issues if you want extra protection from potholes. The larger size and weight will likely have a higher cost on range.

 

[Doggiedog]

Where are you located and what are your weather conditions? I went the cheap route too after reading up on how people really liked the Sumitomo HTR summer tires on the BMW forums and got them. I nearly wiped out going 60 mph through a moderate NYC puddle. Any time it rained, I was terrified of hydroplaning with those tires. They were so bad that I took them off after not even 1000 miles on them and went back to Continentals.