New Tires - Don't want to go back with OEM

[cfscott]

I am looking at getting these tires for my Model 3 - BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE980 A/S235 /45 R18 98W XL BSW 5 Years / 50,000 Miles

Anyone have any experience with this tire or have an alternate recommendation? I live in Texas so looking to stay with an All Weather tire.

Thanks in advance.

Charles

 

[boriszima]

Check this thread from reddit.

Comparison of best Model 3 compatible tires (18", 19", 20"), sourced from Tirerack.com ratings : teslamotors

 

[JMSJM3]

that list is awesome but misses the Mich pilot sport 4, w TO spec... really want more info on that tire...

 

[XLR82XS]

that list is awesome but misses the Mich pilot sport 4, w TO spec... really want more info on that tire...

Truck Tires, Car Tires and more – Michelin Tires

 

[momo3605]

I've seen very few people talk about Michelin PS4S on 18" wheels. I feel like it's a no-brainer performance upgrade. Is there a load issue? Or technically not doable?

 

[Blucenturion]

I've seen very few people talk about Michelin PS4S on 18" wheels. I feel like it's a no-brainer performance upgrade. Is there a load issue? Or technically not doable?

Tire Rack has it as doable for $229.99. I like the noise rating, my most important feature.

 

[640k]

whats the deal with the foam? is this just a Tesla gimmick or do some of these tires employ it too?

 

[cfscott]

Check this thread from reddit.

Comparison of best Model 3 compatible tires (18", 19", 20"), sourced from Tirerack.com ratings : teslamotors

Thanks! I will check that out.

 

[640k]

Check this thread from reddit.

Comparison of best Model 3 compatible tires (18", 19", 20"), sourced from Tirerack.com ratings : teslamotors

BTW some comments in that thread were kind of debunking the sort order of those tires, so take the rating system with a grain of salt.

 

[roywong]

I just bought a set of used 20" OEM rims and installed the Falken Azenis FK510. I live in Vancouver so I'll be able to use this wheel/tire combination 10 months of the year. Price point was (170 CAD * 4) + 50 shipping from 4tires.ca. Installation was 35 per tire including the programming of the Autel TPMS sensors. The price point / performance compared to the Michelins Pilot 4S is off the charts. For a slightly less performing tire, the cost savings is substantial.

I just did a road trip on the weekend around Mt. Saint Helens and Mt. Rainer area. The grip on with these tires was amazing. I pushed the car around hairpin corners and wow, the handling was great. I also own a BMW M3 and have had it for 12 years so the feel of the car was very similar.

If you are looking for a summer set of tires, you can't beat these tires for the price that you pay. The Michelins were 270% more than the Falkin Azenis. Hope this helps.

 

[Neo1974]

Last week, I had a set of 245-45-R18 100V Continental Pure Contact LS installed on my 3's aero wheels.

So far, much better grip and handling than the MXM4, both in wet and dry. Quiet too.

They are much cheaper than the OEMs and, according to Consumer Report, surprisingly long wearing (will see!)

Also, with 245's, rim rash will be a thing of the past, as the rubber still protects the rim from touching the curb when you parallel park (when autopark refuses to execute ).

 

[Pltdbk]

Hey fellas. Im new here and probably resurrecting an old thread. I have a 18 lr rwd with the oem Michelin’s on with shy of 30k miles. I am looking for new tires but torn between two choices. I’m from LA and American tire depot has a buy 3 get one tire sale. Sadly Michelin isn’t Included so I’m stuck between the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS or Continental extreme contact dws. Inputs and other recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks guys!

I’m looking for better performance compared to stock while also trying to get the most tread life out of my new tires

 

[Marius A]

Hey fellas. Im new here and probably resurrecting an old thread. I have a 18 lr rwd with the oem Michelin’s on with shy of 30k miles. I am looking for new tires but torn between two choices. I’m from LA and American tire depot has a buy 3 get one tire sale. Sadly Michelin isn’t Included so I’m stuck between the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS or Continental extreme contact dws. Inputs and other recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks guys!

I’m looking for better performance compared to stock while also trying to get the most tread life out of my new tires

There's no need to resurrect 2 old threads for the same copy-paste question.

 

[Pltdbk]

There's no need to resurrect 2 old threads for the same copy-paste question.

I thought it would be better than creating a new thread and getting told to search the site.

 

[bobcat99]

Anyone used the Cross Climate in Ontario, Canada weather. Got the X Ice snows for my Model 3 SR+ but finding them too loud. Thinking of having just one set if I sell the OEMs and X Ice.

 

[KenC]

Anyone used the Cross Climate in Ontario, Canada weather. Got the X Ice snows for my Model 3 SR+ but finding them too loud. Thinking of having just one set if I sell the OEMs and X Ice.

I'd try asking in the Canadian subforum, since you're probably going to find more owners with the CC+ there.

 

[sandohno7]

If you don't drive in snow, go with summer tires. It generally outperforms all-season in dry and wet. The summer tires are softer and have a much shorter life compared though, so be prepared to buy tires more often if you want the better performance.

 

[MODEL+]

I'm currently on a set of Toyo Extensa HP II, a good affordable OEM alternative.
Noise, grip and power consumption very similar to the stock the Michelin Primacy MXM4.
Wet traction isn't that great though.

 

[michaelnorbert]

Anyone used the Cross Climate in Ontario, Canada weather. Got the X Ice snows for my Model 3 SR+ but finding them too loud. Thinking of having just one set if I sell the OEMs and X Ice.

I had them on my pathfinder. No issues. But I'm not one to really notice what's going on too much in a car. I don't notice the MY being noisy, I don't notice that the ride sucks etc.
I have the toyo celcius all weather on MY. They also work well.