Model S LR 19" Tire Size

[Midnightsun]

You would think something as easy as finding the correct tire size is simple.

Not sure if they are staggered or not but seem to think they are not and the correct size all around is P245/45R19.

Can someone confirm this is correct as I want to order winter tires.

 

[Nosken]

Not sure on LR, but here are the Plaid. Wheels 19x9.5 front, 19x10.5 rear, tires 255/45-19 front, 285/40-19 rear.

 

[PCMc]

They have the tire sizes listed in the owners manual. Here's link to it on Tesla's site. Look under specifications > wheels and tires

Model S Owner's Manual | Tesla

Understand the various wheel and tire specifications for your vehicle.

www.tesla.com

Tire Specifications (Factory)​

Tire Type	Location	Size
19" All-Season	Front Rear	255/45R19 104W XL 285/40R19 107W XL
19” Summer	Front Rear	255/45R19 104Y XL 285/40R19 107Y XL
21" Summer	Front Rear	265/35ZR21 101(Y) XL 295/30ZR21 102(Y) XL
Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is visible when the driver’s door is open (see Maintaining Tire Pressures).

 

[DerbyDave]

The sizes are in the manual, in the back. The tire sizes on the new 2021 are likely a little different. You don't specify your year.

 

[Midnightsun]

It's the new 2021 refresh. In fact just got a call saying in about 2 weeks even though my delivery date says Dec 4th to Dec 24th. Ordered with the standard 19" Tempest wheels.

 

[minirx7]

Can we run 245/45/19 all round (square) for winter tires?

 

[djinn1]

Same winter tire/rim question - will 245/45/19 fit 2021 model S LR? that’s the tire size/rim package that tire rack sells for about $2500
tsportline has the original size - 255/45/19 or 255/40/20 - for almost $7,500 and $4500 respectively.

Huge difference but not sure if 245/45/19 will fit refresh S.

 

[minirx7]

Same winter tire/rim question - will 245/45/19 fit 2021 model S LR? that’s the tire size/rim package that tire rack sells for about $2500
tsportline has the original size - 255/45/19 or 255/40/20 - for almost $7,500 and $4500 respectively.

Huge difference but not sure if 245/45/19 will fit refresh S.

I opened up another question in the winter tire thread. It appears 245/45/19 wont work on the rear (wider track on the 21's). waiting on confirmation if other sizes fits, but definitely 245/45/19 on 8.5" width rims will not work.

 

[DerbyDave]

Aren't the tire sizes listed in your manual or on the driver's door tires sticker?

 

[Midnightsun]

Can we run 245/45/19 all round (square) for winter tires?

I would like to know this also. Really want to go square so I can rotate tires. According to the manual I have seen, the 19" option calls for

255/45 19 front and 285/40 19 rears.

Would like to use 255/45 19 all around with a second set of wheels and TPMS monitors.

 

[DerbyDave]

2021 Manual Says:

Wheel Specifications (Factory)​

Wheel Type	Location	Size	Offset
19" Cardenio	Front	9.5J x 19	40 mm
Rear	10.5J x 19	45 mm
21" Arachnid	Front	9.5J x 21	40 mm
Rear	10.5J x 21	45 mm

Lug Nut Torque	129 lb. ft (175 Nm)
Lug Nut Socket Size	21 mm

Note
For instructions on how to jack/lift Model S, see Jacking and Lifting.

Tire Specifications (Factory)​

Tire Type	Location	Size
19" All-Season	Front Rear	255/45R19 104W XL 285/40R19 107W XL
19” Summer	Front Rear	255/45R19 104Y XL 285/40R19 107Y XL
21" Summer	Front Rear	265/35ZR21 101(Y) XL 295/30ZR21 102(Y) XL
Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is visible when the driver’s door is open (see Maintaining Tire Pressures).
Winter tires can be purchased from a Tesla service center or may be available for purchase on the Tesla web site.

 

[DerbyDave]

Most cars say you must install at least the stated size to maintain warranty for steering, suspension, etc. Since the rear wheel is a larger size (1 inch wider), I wouldn't run the 255/45 x 19 all around.

 

[Midnightsun]

Squaring off is something that is rather common with a staggered setup for winter wheels. I actually have this on my Mercedes AMG. Here is Tire Racks take. https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/hunt...ered-vehicle-can-i-go-back-to-a-square-set-up.

Most likely I will be going with 255/45 19 all around.

 

[DerbyDave]

Squaring off is something that is rather common with a staggered setup for winter wheels. I actually have this on my Mercedes AMG. Here is Tire Racks take. https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/hunt...ered-vehicle-can-i-go-back-to-a-square-set-up.

Most likely I will be going with 255/45 19 all around.

But, as the article says, the wheels are different widths and offset, for some reason. If this was so simple, what would be Tesla's reason to put a bigger 19" wheel on the rear (with a different offset)? You couldn't rotate all 4 tires when the front and rear have different offsets and wheel width sizes, even if the tires were all the same size. The 19" larger-width wheels with a different offset would not fit on the front. Everything would be off -- otherwise Tesla would have made them all the same offset, size, and tire size like all earlier 19" Tesla have.

 

[Midnightsun]

Mostly for looks and better performance on RWD vehicles. Tesla, although AWD is RWD biased meaning the rear needs to slip before the front kicks in. This is helpful in understanding a staggered setup. Staggered Wheels Pros and Cons.

 

[DerbyDave]

Mostly for looks and better performance on RWD vehicles. Tesla, although AWD is RWD biased meaning the rear needs to slip before the front kicks in. This is helpful in understanding a staggered setup. Staggered Wheels Pros and Cons.

But the rear wheels are 1" wider than the front wheels with different offsets. Are you saying this was for looks? Do you believe these will fit on the front, and the front will fit on the rear?

 

[minirx7]

I am wondering if anybody has/will run spacers. I really don't want to but I prefer square setup for winters to be honest.

 

[Midnightsun]

TPMS Sensors? Have they upgraded to Bluetooth like the model 3/Y?

 

[minirx7]

TPMS Sensors? Have they upgraded to Bluetooth like the model 3/Y?

Yes.. I picked up a set last week..

 

[Midnightsun]

For those wanting to go 19" square for the 2021 Model S LR refresh here is what I have on come up with.

Picked up the Tesla BT TPMS sensors At Tesla

Using stock front size all around 255/45 19 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 (same stock size as Model Y)

Using these spacers in the rear to adjust tire so it is close to where the stock tire sits at towards the exterior of the wheel well.

2X 20mm Anodized Black Wheel Spacers 5x120 for Honda Civic Type R Tesla Model S | eBay

Wheel Spacers. 2012-2018 - Tesla - Model S. 2015-2018 - Tesla - Model X. 2X 35mm BMW X5 E70 F15 X6 E71 F16 Hub Centric 5x120 Wheel Spacers for BMW X5 X6. 2X 50mm Wide High-tec Wheel Spacer fit Subaru Forester,Impreza,BRZ,Scion FRS.

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RTX Spider wheels. (# 082737) Spider - Gloss Black

Have everything on order, hopefully no fitment issues. Will get back to all when I eventually take delivery of the S