Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ 255/40/19 Installed

[SgtTortuga]

I believe that when Tesla designed the Model 3 they used 255 tires and then decreased the tire width later in the process to increase the range. These tires look like what should have come on the car in the first place. Even the pics from the owners manual appear to have wider tires than the 235s. I cannot comment on how they effect range because I have not had them long enough, but after I put about 5,000 miles on them, I will compare to my numbers with the OEM Contis and post an update.

 

[Zoomit]

The cars at the Model 3 Reveal in 4/16 had 235 and 275 tires with the diameter in use today, so the tires have been the same size since at least early 2016.

Here's a super-early thread on Model 3 tire size: Standard Wheel/Tire Size for Model 3

 

[postersw]

I had the Pilot Sport A/S on my BMW 328i (since replaced by my Model 3) and really liked them. But most folks on this forum report a 10% range hit.

 

[JesseD]

Got exact same AS 3+ 255/40/19 put on today. First set only lasted 20k.
Gap from top of tire to suspension knuckle went from about 10mm stock to 5mm now. See photo.
No rubbing.
Loving the smoother ride

I believe that when Tesla designed the Model 3 they used 255 tires and then decreased the tire width later in the process to increase the range. These tires look like what should have come on the car in the first place. Even the pics from the owners manual appear to have wider tires than the 235s. I cannot comment on how they effect range because I have not had them long enough, but after I put about 5,000 miles on them, I will compare to my numbers with the OEM Contis and post an update.
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