Can someone post maximum tire sizes which don't rub - 19" wheels to start.
The issue is the stock tires don't last as long as they could because they are small compared to the weight of the vehicle - for efficiency reasons . . . i.e., 'fuel' economy. I've always been the guy who usually swaps out tires right after I purchase a new car to get good grip. If you buy a new car - and tires are less than 100 miles - they're actually worth something in trade too.
Bigger tires will get you better handling - and save you some $$$ maybe because you could go to a more popular size with more choices.
The goal is to NOT change wheel diameter.
For those who have never done it - stock size in the Model S 19" wheels is 245/45-19 for the 2017 year. Diameter is 27.7"
The goal is to maintain that diameter - the next size up that works is 275/40 which might be too big given the tolerances I have heard about - you can go smaller with your fronts to allow steering -and do 275/40 in the rear to allow you to take advantage of the power to the rear wheels - esp the 2WD cars - the more rubber on the road the more acceleration you can accept without wheelspin. Remember - ABS works on launch too -
Now on to Winter- the best conversion for the 19" wheel is to go to an 18" wheel - and 18" steel wheel is prob fairly cheap compared to a custom wheel - but its only money, right?
The exact diameter match for the 19" wheels is a 225/55 - 18 size. You will get exactly 27.7" of diameter - the only difference is a 20mm narrower profile. The narrower profile will get the tire to bite into snow better [smaller contact patch, same weight, more pressure on the patch gives a little more traction] and also works a little better on wet too by pushing more water out the sipes.
No rubbing here because the tires are narrower.
Anyway, figured someone might want to know . . .
The issue is the stock tires don't last as long as they could because they are small compared to the weight of the vehicle - for efficiency reasons . . . i.e., 'fuel' economy. I've always been the guy who usually swaps out tires right after I purchase a new car to get good grip. If you buy a new car - and tires are less than 100 miles - they're actually worth something in trade too.
Bigger tires will get you better handling - and save you some $$$ maybe because you could go to a more popular size with more choices.
The goal is to NOT change wheel diameter.
For those who have never done it - stock size in the Model S 19" wheels is 245/45-19 for the 2017 year. Diameter is 27.7"
The goal is to maintain that diameter - the next size up that works is 275/40 which might be too big given the tolerances I have heard about - you can go smaller with your fronts to allow steering -and do 275/40 in the rear to allow you to take advantage of the power to the rear wheels - esp the 2WD cars - the more rubber on the road the more acceleration you can accept without wheelspin. Remember - ABS works on launch too -
Now on to Winter- the best conversion for the 19" wheel is to go to an 18" wheel - and 18" steel wheel is prob fairly cheap compared to a custom wheel - but its only money, right?
The exact diameter match for the 19" wheels is a 225/55 - 18 size. You will get exactly 27.7" of diameter - the only difference is a 20mm narrower profile. The narrower profile will get the tire to bite into snow better [smaller contact patch, same weight, more pressure on the patch gives a little more traction] and also works a little better on wet too by pushing more water out the sipes.
No rubbing here because the tires are narrower.
Anyway, figured someone might want to know . . .
