Michelin to make all season tires for the 21” Uberturbines wheel sizes.

[frankvb]

Looks like 245/35/R21 doesn't have the right load rating so it would need to be the 265/35/R21 assuming it doesn't rub.

Also you would increase the tire diameter difference between rear and front. Sidewall is the percentage (35) of the tire width. So 265/35 would actually be better than 255/35 (assuming that fits indeed).

 

[Velcade]

It would be nice in the future if tesla would give you the option of summer performance tires or all season performance tires as OEM.

I always wondered about this. How do new PUP owners drive their car home in the middle of January?

Michelin makes great tires. I'll be snagging a set of these, in 19, as soon my my OEMs run out.

 

[gundarx]

Looks like 245/35/R21 doesn't have the right load rating so it would need to be the 265/35/R21 assuming it doesn't rub.

I’d be worried the extra width to the front tires will cause even more rock chip impact to rear doors, maybe beyond the rocker panels that are already hit hard by the 255s. This and increasing the steering effort- already a little too heavy compared to my Model 3 with the Sport 19s, and especially so when tire pressures go much below recommended 42 psi.

 

[Ruffles]

I've asked Discount Tire to see if they can order the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 in 255/35/r21 and 285/30/r21. If they can, I'll probably buy them even though they are a bit pricey.

 

[kirbo20]

Canada has them on their site now.

Pilot Sport All Season 4

 

[Barrygold]

I always wondered about this. How do new PUP owners drive their car home in the middle of January?

Michelin makes great tires. I'll be snagging a set of these, in 19, as soon my my OEMs run out.

With these, bring them to delivery day. SC will swap them over

 

[Quorky]

has anybody checked out the following tires to swap out the summers on the 21s? Any downsides to going with these in terms of general driving in summer, winter, towing, etc? Thanks

Front: 245/35R21
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...ewall=Blackwall&partnum=435YR1QTPXL&tab=Sizes

Rear: 275/40R21
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...YR1QTPXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[kirbo20]

has anybody checked out the following tires to swap out the summers on the 21s? Any downsides to going with these in terms of general driving in summer, winter, towing, etc? Thanks

Front: 245/35R21
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...ewall=Blackwall&partnum=435YR1QTPXL&tab=Sizes

Rear: 275/40R21
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...YR1QTPXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

The load rating is too low on the front.

 

[Quorky]

The load rating is too low on the front.

UGH!!! thank you for the reply. anything out there currently that i can swap to, even if it is slightly different (as long as there is no rub)?

 

[kirbo20]

Discount Tire thought a 265/35/R21 might work. The Michelin Pilot® Sport All Season 4 is available in this size and the stock 275/35/R21 for the rear. I am trying to wait it out until November 1st. This is now when Michelin claims they will be releasing the 255/35/R21.

 

[Quorky]

Discount Tire thought a 265/35/R21 might work. The Michelin Pilot® Sport All Season 4 is available in this size and the stock 275/35/R21 for the rear. I am trying to wait it out until November 1st. This is now when Michelin claims they will be releasing the 255/35/R21.

thank you very much... will look into it. def prefer a little more meat on the rim since I am in NYC

 

[x2ms]

Just chatted with Michelin on their website and they are now estimating the Pilot Sport All Season 4 in 255/35R21 will be available in mid November. Will be part #39155

 

[scottygo]

Tesla told me the Y performance has room for a 40 ratio all-season on the Uberturbines. I found 265/40/21’s and am wondering if anyone thinks there would be an issue fitting 265’s on the front or rear wheel.

 

[cliffwang89]

I'd stick to a 35 ratio on the 265. With a 40, you're at a 4.6% increase in overall tire diameter from stock. General rule of thumb is to stay within +/_3% of the stock tire size OD so that your speedometer/odometer isn't off by too much.


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[Axilla09]

Just chatted with Michelin on their website and they are now estimating the Pilot Sport All Season 4 in 255/35R21 will be available in mid November. Will be part #39155

It looks like the load rating is too low:
255/35ZR21/XL 98W
39155

 

[scottygo]

I'd stick to a 35 ratio on the 265. With a 40, you're at a 4.6% increase in overall tire diameter from stock. General rule of thumb is to stay within +/_3% of the stock tire size OD so that your speedometer/odometer isn't off by too much.


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Thanks for your thoughts here. I definitely would like to have accurate speedo info, but am attracted to the idea of having more sidewall and (possibly) softer ride. However I do not know if that half inch of side wall is going to keep me from another tire blowout, or actually help with softening ride.

 

[spdracer888]

It looks like the load rating is too low:
255/35ZR21/XL 98W
39155

No it's not: 98 on the Front and 103 on the back. RIF.

 

[Axilla09]

No it's not: 98 on the Front and 103 on the back. RIF.

Ah yes, you’re correct. I had assumed it was 103 for both, but this is consistent with the stock set. In that case - sign me up!

 

[osaebo]

Thanks for your thoughts here. I definitely would like to have accurate speedo info, but am attracted to the idea of having more sidewall and (possibly) softer ride. However I do not know if that half inch of side wall is going to keep me from another tire blowout, or actually help with softening ride.

Just wonder, can Tesla support adjust for the bigger diameter somehow? The car adjusts when changing wheel configuration via the menu in the car, but your tire setup is different, can you have support set the correct diameter for you and push it to the car? The 40 ratio (if no rubbing) seems like a great compromise for a bit more comfortable ride, instead of opting for the Induction wheels (20").

 

[akballow]

Just wonder, can Tesla support adjust for the bigger diameter somehow? The car adjusts when changing wheel configuration via the menu in the car, but your tire setup is different, can you have support set the correct diameter for you and push it to the car? The 40 ratio (if no rubbing) seems like a great compromise for a bit more comfortable ride, instead of opting for the Induction wheels (20").

Would like to know too. Wonder if they can remote in and adjust percentage