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Model 3 Tires, Tire Sizes, Types, make / model recommendations, tire discussions, etc
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Gimmethecash
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JADCa
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You are trying to have your cake and eat it too. Tires are a big trade-off. You can't have a nice wide tire for great handling and a big tall sidewall for great ride in the same tire. Choose one or the other. Going wider with a big sidewall is going to make the tires too tall and probably cause problems beyond just messing up your speedometer.
Gimmethecash
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That would seem the sensible thing to do; I‘m interested in the EV’s too, but with them not being available yet, I just likewise bought another set of PS4S.
So what is the tallest tire that will not confuse the computer or rub on the control arm? 27 inches?
Gimmethecash
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That seems to be the max - I think there are a couple of people running 27.1” but my 27” tall tires are pretty close to the top of the knuckle. I think anything between 26-27” should be safe enough.
drpheta
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Track package uses 245/35/20 tires. Stock uses 235/35/20 on 20x9 wheels, which makes them look a bit stretched.
You could go 265/35/20 on 9" @ +30 offset no problem, but at that point you're off by more than 1% on the speedometer and really impacting range with that contact patch.
dcdttu
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I've got the Continental ProContact RX tires and they'll be done soon as I near 30k miles on my LR RWD '18 Model 3. After doing some research, I've narrowed my replacement options to:
The stock Continental ProContact RX
Continental PureContact LS
Michelin Pilot Sport EV
The Michelin are likely not going to happen because they aren't available yet, are a summer-only tire, are going to be expensive I bet. They're also an extreme-type tire and I am not necessarily an extreme-type driver most of the time.
The stock Contis have been fine, but I'm looking for something equally as sporty, maybe quieter, and with about the same low rolling resistance. Anyone have experience replacing the stock Contis with the PureContact LS or another LRR (low rolling resistance) tire you like? It looks like the PureContact LS doesn't have foam like the stock Contis do, but other reviews say they're quiet anyway.
I know there's a few threads about this, but none really directly compare the 19" Continentals to anything.
The stock Continental ProContact RX
Continental PureContact LS
Michelin Pilot Sport EV
The Michelin are likely not going to happen because they aren't available yet, are a summer-only tire, are going to be expensive I bet. They're also an extreme-type tire and I am not necessarily an extreme-type driver most of the time.
The stock Contis have been fine, but I'm looking for something equally as sporty, maybe quieter, and with about the same low rolling resistance. Anyone have experience replacing the stock Contis with the PureContact LS or another LRR (low rolling resistance) tire you like? It looks like the PureContact LS doesn't have foam like the stock Contis do, but other reviews say they're quiet anyway.
I know there's a few threads about this, but none really directly compare the 19" Continentals to anything.
Gimmethecash
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265/35/20 will likely rub on the knuckle in front and will possibly cause traction control issues. 255/35/20 will fit nicely without bulging or rubbing, and it will ride better than 235/35 or 245/35. I’m running 255/35/20 on 20x9.5 ET35 fronts and no issues.
I am at about 34k miles on my 2019 M3 with stock 19’s. Want an all season tire preferably with the triple peak to deal with the Maryland winters. Would also like a wider tire to give me a little coverage on the outside of my rims because I am so tired of curb rash! Wondering if 245/40/19 Michelin Crossclimate 2’s will fit in my stock 19’s?
PianoAl
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Here is the sidewall info on my new 235/45R-18 VREDESTEIN QUATRAC PRO XL:
We're about to drive from California to Nevada. I value low road noise and efficiency over ride quality.
To what pressure would you set your tires?
Thanks!
We're about to drive from California to Nevada. I value low road noise and efficiency over ride quality.
To what pressure would you set your tires?
Thanks!
Kimmi
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UncleCreepy
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Same here, 45 psi cold. If in doubt, it's never wrong to stick with the car manufacturer's recommendation (which I believe is 42 psi).
I vote 48psi cold (make sure your alignment is good too), although note that with the efficiency gain, you might not only sacrafice ride quality (ok, expected) but also road noise (it will increase).
As an extremely happy Quatrac Pro owner on two family ICE cars and Hypertrac recently put on the EV, depending on your use of the car, and if you value efficiency over most everything else, you should have gone with Hypertrac.
However, if you expect to drive often in packed snow, then the Quatrac Pros are the better choice.
I spoke to Apollo/Vredestein and although they dont advertize it or provide it to any 3rd parties in the spec sheet, the rolling resistance difference between same size Quatrac Pros and Hypertracs is staggering. Not even close. Road noise is also lower with the Hypertrac.
As an extremely happy Quatrac Pro owner on two family ICE cars and Hypertrac recently put on the EV, depending on your use of the car, and if you value efficiency over most everything else, you should have gone with Hypertrac.
However, if you expect to drive often in packed snow, then the Quatrac Pros are the better choice.
I spoke to Apollo/Vredestein and although they dont advertize it or provide it to any 3rd parties in the spec sheet, the rolling resistance difference between same size Quatrac Pros and Hypertracs is staggering. Not even close. Road noise is also lower with the Hypertrac.
PianoAl
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My understanding was: "Tires running higher inflation pressures generate lower noise levels compared to those with lower inflation levels. " You've got some different info?
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