Model X: Tesla 20" Slipstream Winter Wheels - Tyre Size Question

[Tslynk67]

Hi Folks,

I just got MX winter wheels fitted by Tesla Brussels yesterday. When I got home I was surprised to see that both front and back had 255/45 profile Scorpion tyres, which seems to be inconsistent with Tesla's own specification.

Here's what it said on the invoice: 20" SLIPSTREAM and staggered Pirelli Scorpion Winter Tire Package [EU Only]- Conti (1109828-00-A)

And the wheel on US website (can't find for Europe): Model X 20" Slipstream Wheel and Winter Tire Package

• 2 x 20X9.0 Slipstream wheels
• 2 x 20X10.0 Slipstream wheels
• 2 x 265/45/20 - Pirelli Scorpion winter tires
• 2 x 275/45/20 - Pirelli Scorpion winter tires

So the ones I have don't seem correct and neither staggered. I've emailed service today to query it, but it seems odd to me.

Anyone else have experience with this?

Cheers

 

[ebullio]

You did the right thing, they will have to swap the wheels.

 

[Tslynk67]

If they’re wrong then I have any kind of accident then Tesla might have a legal liability?

I’ll see what SC have to say...

 

[ebullio]

If they’re wrong then I have any kind of accident then Tesla might have a legal liability?

I’ll see what SC have to say...

I don’t see any legal liability here, i’m sure the wheels are a good match with the car, but Tesla didn’t deliver what they sold you.

 

[HWS]

From the manual in Dutch though(page 165), 4 of the same size:

 

[Tslynk67]

Thanks HWS

SC already answered that EU spec is different from US and they are correct. They look a bit skinny and forlorn, but seem to drive quite OK.

Certainly more comfortable than the 22" they just took off!

 

[basvk]

Thanks HWS

SC already answered that EU spec is different from US and they are correct. They look a bit skinny and forlorn, but seem to drive quite OK.

Certainly more comfortable than the 22" they just took off!

skinny is better on snow and ice. And you'll be able to rotate them (although that might be less of an issue on four wheel drive).

 

[freekvanelswijk]

are these also silent tyres, im looking for 255 (front) en 275 (back) for 20 inch.

 

[Tslynk67]

Hi Folks

So to close this...

I did look in the owner manual and couldn't find anything specific on winter tyre sizes, but everywhere was stating staggered sizes. I put this again to Tesla and they acquiesced, the rears were swapped for 275/55 this morning. Car was feeling OK on the 255's, but feels better on the 275's. Cosmetically it's much better too, the others didn't look right.

@freekvanelswijk, The tyres as Pirelli Scorpion and to my ears sound like typical winter tyres, so giving more road-noise than summer tyres. Whether they're quieter than other winter tyres it's difficult to say, perhaps better than the Pirelli Sottozeros I has on my P85, they were really disturbing. Maybe when they've worn-in they'll get better, or worse, no idea...

Interesting info is that I asked about getting the wheels painted for next year and Brussels SC told me they'll have their own facility to do this sort of thing next year. No doubt will be more expensive the 3rd-party services, but will come with warranty...

Cheers

 

[Phil_BE]

Hi Folks

So to close this...

I did look in the owner manual and couldn't find anything specific on winter tyre sizes, but everywhere was stating staggered sizes. I put this again to Tesla and they acquiesced, the rears were swapped for 275/55 this morning. Car was feeling OK on the 255's, but feels better on the 275's. Cosmetically it's much better too, the others didn't look right.

@freekvanelswijk, The tyres as Pirelli Scorpion and to my ears sound like typical winter tyres, so giving more road-noise than summer tyres. Whether they're quieter than other winter tyres it's difficult to say, perhaps better than the Pirelli Sottozeros I has on my P85, they were really disturbing. Maybe when they've worn-in they'll get better, or worse, no idea...

Interesting info is that I asked about getting the wheels painted for next year and Brussels SC told me they'll have their own facility to do this sort of thing next year. No doubt will be more expensive the 3rd-party services, but will come with warranty...

Cheers

hi I think we met at the SC cheers

 

[Tslynk67]

hi I think we met at the SC cheers

We did indeed, Phil, but I wouldn't have recognised you from your profile photo!