Model Y OEM Factory Tires

[Wennfred]

Build date: May 2020
AWD LR Blue/Black 19” Gemini

Continental Procontact RX
255/45 R19

ProContact RX - 225/40R18 88V | Continental

note that the 255 size isn’t listed on their site.

Post the new factory tire you got if different.

 

[Hawkstrike]

Thanks for posting that information. I just ordered a similar config last week and was wondering what OEM tires would be.

 

[m3snowy]

Fyi this tire size info is listed in the official Owner's Manual (PDF).

 

[Marty2020]

Um, isn't the 'R18" indicating an 18" tire? Is that correct on a 19" wheel?

 

[MY-Y]

Um, isn't the 'R18" indicating an 18" tire? Is that correct on a 19" wheel?

They couldn't put the link for the 19" MY tire size because it isn't on the tire site yet.

 

[astrobill]

ALl:

I've got the Continental ProContact RX tires on my Model Y and I'm confused about a couple of things.

First of all, the Tesla Safety Information handbook says we have "asymmetric" tires (i.e., there's an "Outside" and an "Inside") and one has to have them mounted the correct way on the wheels.

However, none of mine say "Outside" or "Inside" and they don't look asymmetric at all. The tread would look the same regardless of which way the tires are mounted. The Continental site doesn't say they're "asymmetric" but some third-party seller sites seem to incorrectly state they are (i.e., I think TireRack says that).

Is anyone else confused about this? Did Tesla decide to go with non-asymmetric ties on some production lots and just not tell anyone to fix the safety information book they leave in the glovebox?

Secondly, asymmetric tires are said to be better at road handling. However, these particular tires are designed to be quieter. Does anyone else suspect that Tesla went with less-durable, less-road-huggy tires in order to get road noise down? A lot of the tire reviews on these ProContact RX's on the various sites seem to show people are getting crappy tread life, and lots of stories of chunks being taken out of the tires by common road hazards. I think these have a treadwear rating of 400, which is...Meh...middle of the road, so to speak.

What's up with the safety handbook being wrong about our tires? And did tesla choose non-asymmetric and/or less durable tires to get road noise down in these vehicles?

R,
Bill

 

[jcanoe]

The reference to the tires being asymmetric may apply to the Model Y when equipped with 20" and 21" wheels.

 

[LoudMusic]

I'm at a little over 18,000 miles on my OEM tires. Has anyone put enough miles on their Y to need new tires yet? How many miles did you put on them?

 

[Venturer]

Both of my front tires look like this at 5600 miles. Having them replaced at my expense tomorrow! The Tesla SC admitted that the alignment was way off on both front tires, apparently from the factory. Another expensive example of absolutely horrible quality control at Tesla. The SC aligned the front at no charge, would but would not replace the tires for free. I can’t imagine this happening with any other car manufacturer...

 

[RareJ]

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Both of my front tires look like this at 5600 miles. Having them replaced at my expense tomorrow! The Tesla SC admitted that the alignment was way off on both front tires, apparently from the factory. Another expensive example of absolutely horrible quality control at Tesla. The SC aligned the front at no charge, would but would not replace the tires for free. I can’t imagine this happening with any other car manufacturer...

That’s horrible! I just had an alignment done on my new Y today (only 40 days old!). It was off from the factory as well. Tesla did not charge for the alignment. They should prorate a new set of tires for you. I would fight that for sure.

 

[Venturer]

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Both of my front tires look like this at 5600 miles. Having them replaced at my expense tomorrow! The Tesla SC admitted that the alignment was way off on both front tires, apparently from the factory. Another expensive example of absolutely horrible quality control at Tesla. The SC aligned the front at no charge, would but would not replace the tires for free. I can’t imagine this happening with any other car manufacturer...

Well, the SC has offered to comp me on one or two future service visits to cover around 50 percent of the cost of the 2 new tires. Makes me a bit happier.