Model Y Tyres, difference between Tesla rated and standard?

[AustinYeahBaby]

We had a puncture in our 2022 Model Y a couple of weeks back and had the tyre which was a Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 replaced.

The new tyre is not Tesla rated factory type but same manufacturer/model but I noticed when cleaning a couple of scuffs on the same alloy wheel and that the alloy wheel protrudes the tyre wall where as the remaining 3 factory fitted tyres are flush with the alloy.

Local tyre dealership who fitted said the Tesla factory much have a slightly deeper tyre wall and no way of getting the exact factory model/

Is this correct?

 

[munkypuzel]

I've had 2 fitted and mine are exactly the same as yours. The originals have TO on them, the new ones have something else in its place but cant remember what at the moment..

 

[speedyranger74]

I've had 2 fitted and mine are exactly the same as yours. The originals have TO on them, the new ones have something else in its place but cant remember what at the moment..

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[Z1ppy]

My local tyre garage claim that the tesla marked tyres are a different compound that is more durable to cope with the high torque, and that a non-tesla tyre would wear out more quickly on a tesla. I haven't verified this, but they know a lot more about tyres than I do.

 

[munkypuzel]

Well my Tesla originals lasted 11k. lets see how the 'non Tesla' ones work out...

 

[CMPT PAD]

Tires are high quality vulcanized rubber compound, BUT no such thing is tires made for Tesla
Here in the USA we could purchase Michelin CC2 tires from COSTCO tire center on sales for less than $200/tire installed, and warranty for 60K+ miles warranty (Costco alternates its tire on sales between Michelin an Bridges-tone (?) every few months I think)
If your tires lasted only 11K then either your original tires were poor quality or U enjoyed instant torque way too much

 

[cmaster]

You can use any size tires rated for the tire size as long as the tire pressure max is at least 50psi. This applies to all Tesla models. There is no such thing a Tesla rated tires. Whoever tells you that, well...you can either believe them or not. But, there is no such thing.

 

[TechnoWatch]

Tires are high quality vulcanized rubber compound, BUT no such thing is tires made for Tesla
Here in the USA we could purchase Michelin CC2 tires from COSTCO tire center on sales for less than $200/tire installed, and warranty for 60K+ miles warranty (Costco alternates its tire on sales between Michelin an Bridges-tone (?) every few months I think)
If your tires lasted only 11K then either your original tires were poor quality or U enjoyed instant torque way too much

European tyres are normally a softer compound than in the US so rarely last as long, but have more grip on the more twisty roads.

I ended up with some US spec tyres on a car (they were a cheap brand) and it was the first time I ever got front washout around roundabouts in the dry! Once I replaced with Michelins, I could go back to doing 15mph on a roundabout!

 

[MrT3]

There is no such thing a Tesla rated tires. Whoever tells you that, well...you can either believe them or not. But, there is no such thing.

Maybe not in the US but in the UK the OEM tyres have T0 markings on them so they are specially made for Tesla, even if it is just to put the T0 marking on them.

The question is what else is different about them (compound, tread depth, size wall thickness, rim protector etc.) and are the differences enough to make you want to continue using them or just switch to the standard, cheaper variant.

 

[The_Cable_Guy]

car manufactures pay tyre companies for different tyre compound contruction, BMW do it, its to do with handling characteristics,

The OEM tyre might have more sidewall support and harder compound in certain areas, or any other combination, but to think they are just putting a TO on the mould is farsical. it will be different, by how much is the old question "who knows".

 

[Columbo]

My local tyre garage claim that the tesla marked tyres are a different compound that is more durable to cope with the high torque, and that a non-tesla tyre would wear out more quickly on a tesla. I haven't verified this, but they know a lot more about tyres than I do.

I fitted e-primacy to my LRM3 47k miles ago and they are not T01 rated.

All you need to know about MICHELIN-developed marked tyres | MICHELIN

For a truly unique driving experience, Michelin's extensive engineering expertise allows it to select the ideal materials and technologies in order to design bespoke tyres for a variety of car models.

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Is there a difference between a tyre that has been approved by a car manufacturer and a type-approved tyre?
All tyres must comply with the legislation of the country or region where they are sold. This is not the same thing as a tyre being approved by an individual car manufacturer, which is not a mandatory process.

 

[cmaster]

Weird that in the UK, you guys have tires rated by use by manufacturers. In the USA, it's the same tire brand and model here, but, there's no rating we have for tire use. We can use any tires we want as long as it fits.

 

[Adopado]

Weird that in the UK, you guys have tires rated by use by manufacturers. In the USA, it's the same tire brand and model here, but, there's no rating we have for tire use. We can use any tires we want as long as it fits.

Not weird at all ... we have both options ... either the T0 tyres as supplied with the car or a choice of other tyres that are a suitable size and load rating. Reading this it seems that US "OE" tires are effectively the same as we are talking about with T0 tyres: OEM Tires vs. Replacement Tires | Goodyear Tires

 

[Columbo]

Yeah, but getting non T0 tyres fitted is next to impossible. Today I went to get 4 Hankook ventus ion s fitted at Just Tyres and they refused to fit them.

 

[Adopado]

Yeah, but getting non T0 tyres fitted is next to impossible. Today I went to get 4 Hankook ventus ion s fitted at Just Tyres and they refused to fit them.

Unless the Model Y is being treated differently I can't see what the issue is. So long as size and load rating are within spec there shouldn't be an issue. Plenty of people on this forum (including myself) have used non T0 tyres.

 

[Columbo]

I know, Ive currently got non T0 e-primacy fitted!

 

[Adopado]

I know, Ive currently got non T0 e-primacy fitted!

I think some tyre "specialists" still believe that there is something special about Teslas that means they can't just treat them as cars! I've used Blackcircles and chosen a local garage to fit tyres ... as a result they are now confident about dealing with Teslas ... hoisting arrangements etc ... and when it came to MOT time they took that on without hesitation.

 

[CMPT PAD]

From what I've read, Tesla uses different brands for Model Y so how do we know which one is the real OEM tires?

IMO, one thing for sure Costco is a HUGE company/corporate in USA so they would not install any new tires that would involve legal issues on any cars, Tesla or not. They rotate/balance tires for free every 6K miles... BUT after 6 yrs Costco won't do that anymore , I think that's corporate policy (I am guessing we are driving 10K miles a yr so it's 60K after 6 yrs and it's time to purchase new tires). FWIW I am very happy with our local Costco tire services department

 

[MrT3]

Weird that in the UK, you guys have tires rated by use by manufacturers. In the USA, it's the same tire brand and model here, but, there's no rating we have for tire use. We can use any tires we want as long as it fits.

There is nothing stopping us using the normal ones for a legislation point of view, just that the manufacturer’s OEM variant has something slightly different that suits the vehicle’s handling. It is normally performance models that have custom OEM tyres - common on Porsche, BMW, Audi etc.

 

[RajG]

i had a punture recently on my month old Model Y RWD. Tesla offered to replace the tyre for 365£ plus vat (if i remember it correctly). the OE tyre online is about 265£ ish but none in stock locally. so i bit the bullet and purchased Bridgestone Turanza T005 255/45 R19 104Y. the only difference between an EV and non EV tyre is the presence of acoustic foam lining the interior and also the EV tyres tend to have slighly beefed up side wall. the Turanza specs is better on paper compared to that of the Hankook. it has roll resistance rating of A, water handling A and sound noise 69 db. this is the pic of the bridgestone tyre. only issue is rim protrudes out 1/2 inch more.