One possible winter tire option for Model Y

[JohnB007]

I'm receiving a new Model Y in Aug 2022, equipped with Gemini 19s. I don't want to go with 100% winter tire, since we do expect to travel way down south during the winter often.

I have experience with Micheline Cross Climate 2 on my current car, and we are happy with its performance. I'd like to stick to this option if possible.

Right now, Micheline is promising they will have one ready for 255/45/R19 (stock size on Gemini) by Apr 1, but given the current situation with shortages everywhere, I don't trust this.

I have encountered several threads that tried out CC2 on 235/50/R19 and claims it works well, mounted on Geminis. But is it safe?

Given how noob I am on tire knowledge, would someone provide some wisdom on whether this is a good choice or not? Looking at the tire size comparison, this tire diameter is 1.1% larger, 7% narrower, and 2.2% more sidewalls which all are good attributes as a winter tire...

 

[jcanoe]

The CC2 in size 235/50/19 should be fine.

Any replacement tire needs to have an Extra Load (XL) rating.

The OE 19" Continental Procontact RX tire in size 255/45R-19 has a load index of 104 (1984 lbs). The speed rating of the OE Continental tire is Y (184 MPH).

Any replacement tire should have a similar load index and speed rating. You could use a tire with a lower speed rating, i.e. V (149 MPH) or W (168 MPH) however handling may be affected.

The CC2 is taller but if it clears the knuckle on the suspension then there should be no fitment issue.

The 1.1% increase in tire diameter would give a speedometer readout that is less than1 MPH lower than the actual speed, that is all.

 

[JohnB007]

Do these all weather tires become useless during winter as you wear down threads? Or are they designed to be used all the way for all seasons until the end?

 

[eCharcoal]

I think if you place an order for the CC2 in April, you’ll likely to get them by next winter.

 

[JohnB007]

May be I'll order them now...

 

[JohnB007]

What about CC2 on 235/55/R19? This too, is rated XL.

According to the tiresize site, this is 4.3% larger in diameter (29.2"), 7% thinner, 13.3% and more sidewalls.

I read somewhere (probably here) that the safe diameter limit for MYLR is around 29" and this slightly exceeds this. Perhaps 7% reduction in the width could help?

 

[mswlogo]

You might check out All Weather tires. Like what Nokian offers.

 

[JohnB007]

Cross Climate 2 is an all weather tire and it seems to perform well for me in this region.

I haven't looked at Nokian ones, perhaps they might have the size I need.

 

[tinman1356]

inexspensive snow tires on 18 inch rims cooper tires they work well

 

[tinkererguy]

See @sgong6 's post:

Vote for Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires for Tesla Model Y

I was told by a Michelin rep that they will launch the Crossclimate 2 in the stock 19” size (255/45-19) on April 1, 2022. Induction folks are still out of luck though. 😩

teslamotorsclub.com

Looks like Model Y 19" size CrossClimate 2 is coming soon, April 22!

Added this to my article too:

Michelin CrossClimate 2 All Weather Tires Review - a safe year-round choice for rain & snow with a longer life than CrossClimate+, but less range for EVs like Tesla Model 3/Y

PCs, EVs, home tech, efficiency, and more.

TinkerTry.com

 

[michaelnorbert]

I live in Ottawa and am having no issues with my toyo celcius all weather tires on the MY.

 

[BarokPogi]

Got our MYLR last November, so far the stock all-season tires have been holding up pretty good. I intend on getting a set of winter set but these would be a great replacement.