Convert 19" model S rims for M3P

[danhynes]

I am selling my S and getting an M3P. I have 19 inch snow tires on my S I would like to keep and use on the 3. I understand the wheels are different and can't be directly swapped. Is there an adapter or anything I can buy, or do I basically need to get a new set of wheels, tires, and TPSM. Thanks, Dan

 

[thesmokingman]

No the hole spacing is different on the wheels.

 

[RayK]

I believe that Model S rims are 5x120mm bolt circle, whereas the Model 3 have 5x114.3mm. Therefore, no adapter (that I'm aware of) which will allow the rims to be used. I would think you can swap the TPMS. However, the tires may or may not be okay depending upon the width.

ref: The Tesla Model S Wheel Guide
ref: The Tesla Model 3 Wheel Guide

 

[afadeev]

I am selling my S and getting an M3P. I have 19 inch snow tires on my S I would like to keep and use on the 3. I understand the wheels are different and can't be directly swapped. Is there an adapter or anything I can buy, or do I basically need to get a new set of wheels, tires, and TPSM. Thanks, Dan

Sell the old rims.
But new ones for the new car.

That's your best course of action.
There is one exotically undesirable path to reusing your old wheels, but I would never resort to it myself, and will refrain from recommending it to others as well.

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[danhynes]

Thanks everyone. Do all 19 inch tesla model 3 OEM rims fit on the model 3 performance version without doing anything special?

 

[jjrandorin]

Thanks everyone. Do all 19 inch tesla model 3 OEM rims fit on the model 3 performance version without doing anything special?

On the tesla shop website, when you go to look at the 19inch sport wheels they sell there, it has the following text which answers your question from teslas perspective:

Model 3 19" Sport Wheel and Winter Tire Package

Model 3 19” Sport Wheel and Winter Tire Package provides maximum safety, control and performance in all winter weather conditions. The winter package guarantees a high level of traction, stability and braking efficiency under 45°F. Includes: 4x 19X8.5J Sport Wheels 4x 235/40/19 Pirelli WINTER...

shop.tesla.com

(screenshot of relevant text from that link)

 

[stopcrazypp]

On the tesla shop website, when you go to look at the 19inch sport wheels they sell there, it has the following text which answers your question from teslas perspective:

Model 3 19" Sport Wheel and Winter Tire Package

Model 3 19” Sport Wheel and Winter Tire Package provides maximum safety, control and performance in all winter weather conditions. The winter package guarantees a high level of traction, stability and braking efficiency under 45°F. Includes: 4x 19X8.5J Sport Wheels 4x 235/40/19 Pirelli WINTER...

shop.tesla.com

(screenshot of relevant text from that link)

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From the chrome trim reference, it may be primarily because of the BLE tire pressure sensors. The other issue that is the lip on the hub (which makes many of the 18" incompatible, although I remember reading the later versions of the 18" have been machined to accommodate it), but I'm not familiar enough to know if the same issue applies to the 19" options (maybe someone can chime in).