Model Y wheel options

[pdx_m3s]

Model Y tire sizes:

255/45R19 (115mm sidewall)
255/40R20 (102mm sidewall)
255/35R21 (89mm sidewall), 275/35R21 (96mm sidewall)

Tesla Model Y tire sizes for Long Range and Performance leaks on Tire Rack

 

[t8ness]

On the main Model Y page on Tesla's website, they are now showing new wheels on the featured image of the vehicle (I don't recall this being the case?). These are not an option in the design studio, but we have seen them on the prototypes all over the country. I have a feeling these will be the standard Performance wheel:

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We've also seen Model Y's in the wild with the 19" Gemini wheels. Perhaps this will be the optional "Sports" wheel, and the 18" Aero will remain the standard wheel?

My wife is finally on board, and she likes the 20” black wheels offered in the design studio. Not a fan of the stock wheel option.

 

[GenY]

I love the induction wheels in the matte black. Definitely getting those! Here is a quick photoshop of what the Model Y could look like with the base 19" Gemini hub caps removed. This of course assumes that they are the same design as the 3 underneath.

 

[pdx_m3s]

I love the induction wheels in the matte black. Definitely getting those! Here is a quick photoshop of what the Model Y could look like with the base 19" Gemini hub caps removed. This of course assumes that they are the same design as the 3 underneath.View attachment 510371

The 19” wheels under the Gemini caps look nothing like the Aeros.

 

[Bikeman]

The wheels he is switching out in the video below are probably the same 19" Gemini wheels we'll be getting on our Y's (they might be wider). The covers are off, and you can see they are not what you have shown in your pic.

 

[GenY]

The wheels he is switching out in the video below are probably the same 19" Gemini wheels we'll be getting on our Y's (they might be wider). The covers are off, and you can see they are not what you have shown in your pic.

Hard to say as those are made in and for China. I guess we will have to wait and see!

 

[dontblinkdoc]

I love the induction wheels in the matte black. Definitely getting those! Here is a quick photoshop of what the Model Y could look like with the base 19" Gemini hub caps removed. This of course assumes that they are the same design as the 3 underneath.View attachment 510371

The wheels under Gemini have been spotted on a lot of Model Y in the wild.

 

[GenY]

The wheels under Gemini have been spotted on a lot of Model Y in the wild.

Thanks for sharing. They look ok. Definitely an option for people that don’t want to spend the additional $$$

 

[GenY]

The wheels under Gemini have been spotted on a lot of Model Y in the wild.

another one

 

[iustin]

Interesting, the Gemini’s don’t look bad without the covers, but that white colour... On the other hand, it would be a bit silly to upgrade to 20” wheels just for having black wheels, no?

 

[Bikeman]

I'm confused here. The same Gemini covers can fit over both those wheel designs?

 

[rylangreg]

Now that we know what the tire sizes are for the MYP+ [255/35R21 (89mm sidewall), 275/35R21 (96mm sidewall)], with the lowered suspension, do you think I could potentially replace those tires with a higher sidewall (e.g. 255/40 or 255/45)? I know that that might adversely impact range (not my concern at the moment) but I want to prevent pinch flats and/or give myself better protection from potholes while still being able to have the uberturbines.

 

[pdx_m3s]

Now that we know what the tire sizes are for the MYP+ [255/35R21 (89mm sidewall), 275/35R21 (96mm sidewall)], with the lowered suspension, do you think I could potentially replace those tires with a higher sidewall (e.g. 255/40 or 255/45)? I know that that might adversely impact range (not my concern at the moment) but I want to prevent pinch flats and/or give myself better protection from potholes while still being able to have the uberturbines.

If I were you, I would get the MYP+ and swap to the 20" black wheels. It's a win-win: you'll gain range and also improve pothole resilience.

 

[rylangreg]

If I were you, I would get the MYP+ and swap to the 20" black wheels. It's a win-win: you'll gain range and also improve pothole resilience.

Yeah, those are my second-favorite option. I'm starting to see that I'm in the minority that I actually like the uberturbines over the induction wheels.

 

[rklip]

Yeah, those are my second-favorite option. I'm starting to see that I'm in the minority that I actually like the uberturbines over the induction wheels.

If it's in the budget for you and you live in a cold weather region, having the Uberturbine for warm and Induction for Oct-Mar may be the way to go. Best of both worlds. Assuming the Inductions fit over the Performance brakes, that's my plan.

 

[pdx_m3s]

If it's in the budget for you and you live in a cold weather region, having the Uberturbine for warm and Induction for Oct-Mar may be the way to go. Best of both worlds. Assuming the Inductions fit over the Performance brakes, that's my plan.

They will fit. There’s a couple pics floating around of a pre-production Model Y with performance brakes and induction wheels.

 

[rylangreg]

If it's in the budget for you and you live in a cold weather region, having the Uberturbine for warm and Induction for Oct-Mar may be the way to go. Best of both worlds. Assuming the Inductions fit over the Performance brakes, that's my plan.

I live in San Francisco so I don't need cold-weather wheels/tires. But living in the city means that I do have to look out for potholes more than anything else.

If anything, I might just buy a separate set of Gemini wheels for the long roadtrips.

 

[airbrett]

I live in San Francisco so I don't need cold-weather wheels/tires. But living in the city means that I do have to look out for potholes more than anything else.

If anything, I might just buy a separate set of Gemini wheels for the long roadtrips.

San Francisco and the surrounding area is the worst for potholes. I’ve had them destroy a tire twice on my BMW on the freeway (101 south of the city). Fortunately they are pzero run flats so I was not stranded and was able to drive home albeit slowly.

 

[UCF3]

If I have an extra set of 19” sport wheels from the Model 3, will they fit on the Model Y? Can’t find a definitive answer.

 

[xtnvieira]

If I have an extra set of 19” sport wheels from the Model 3, will they fit on the Model Y? Can’t find a definitive answer.

They might but I don’t think anyone knows the answer to this yet.