For those looking into all-season tires for weekend trips out to the mountains, have you considered those new 3 peak mountain snowflake tires? 3pmsf symbol. Like the Vredestein Quatrac 5? Got amazing snow ratings for an all-season tire. Then there's the Continental DWS, Dry Wet Snow, models that also seem to work well in snow.
Performance Model 3 Snow Tires/Rims
- Thread starter gurtburns
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Need some guidance on an interesting situation for me. I just sold my Model S for Model 3P+ picking up tomorrow.
I have a set of snow tires for Model S on the 19" rims, just the treads.
Will my model S snow tires (Which I like) fit on a set of 19" rims (aftermarket or otherwise) that would then fir the Model 3P+?
Tire size for Model S snow tires is:
245/45R-19 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 XL
Would these fit on a 19" rim compatible with model 3P+?
I have a set of snow tires for Model S on the 19" rims, just the treads.
Will my model S snow tires (Which I like) fit on a set of 19" rims (aftermarket or otherwise) that would then fir the Model 3P+?
Tire size for Model S snow tires is:
245/45R-19 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 XL
Would these fit on a 19" rim compatible with model 3P+?
(Quick response to say that T-sportsline got back in touch with me and noted that the above (post #142) was not possible.
Well, we've got a few months to figure out snow tires here anyway!
Well, we've got a few months to figure out snow tires here anyway!
PSA: If you are thinking about getting wheels from EV Wheels Direct please read their response copied below to my inquiry about the brake M3P+ size brakes on their 20" rims.
"Thank you for your inquiry.
Having bigger brakes for the for the Tesla Model 3 Performance won't be a problem. However, It was recently discovered that wheels for the Model 3 Performance + Upgrade Package require wheels with a specially-shaped center bore. As a result, our current wheels are not compatible. To accommodate all Model 3 vehicles, we are going to be altering the design of all of our wheels going forward. The newer versions of our wheels are currently in the engineering phase, and we expect to have the first units available around the end of the year. If you're interested in being included in the first batch, please let us know."
"Thank you for your inquiry.
Having bigger brakes for the for the Tesla Model 3 Performance won't be a problem. However, It was recently discovered that wheels for the Model 3 Performance + Upgrade Package require wheels with a specially-shaped center bore. As a result, our current wheels are not compatible. To accommodate all Model 3 vehicles, we are going to be altering the design of all of our wheels going forward. The newer versions of our wheels are currently in the engineering phase, and we expect to have the first units available around the end of the year. If you're interested in being included in the first batch, please let us know."
Here in BC it is illegal to drive with summer tires on the mountain highways from Oct 1 - April. They will tow you or not let you on the highway and if you get in an accident with summer tires during winter on your insurance will be void.
Has anyone tried fitting 18" wheels from Tire Rack to a P3D+? I called Tire Rack and they said if they say it fits the car they will cover all costs to return the wheels if they don't fit, but that sounds like a huge hassle.
I'm picking up my car next weekend and want to figure out a cost-effective winter tire solution soon.
I'm picking up my car next weekend and want to figure out a cost-effective winter tire solution soon.
usofrob
Member
I plan on going in for a fitment by the end of October, if no one else has done it yet. I'm about 3 his away from them.
TST 18" rims will fit over the performance calipers if you select the Performance Plus option in the drop down. Makes for a cheaper winter tire in the long run, but you're still spending extra on the rims obviously.
Do you know if this is true on their 19" as well? I want a smaller rim for my winter tires, gotta eke that efficiency up for winter ski driving
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Tsportline
Vendor
Very safe assumption. All our Wheel & Tire Packages are balanced on a Hunter Roadforce Elite. All WTP's (Wheel & Tire Packages) are plug and play ready to put on.
18" TST in Space Gray on Pirelli Winter Sottozero II is a great winter combo.
How well do your 18" and 19" TST fit on the P3D+?
What's your experience with Nokian WR-G3? I'm a but concerned about possible curb rash etc.. have to go all weather though since I live in San Diego. Buying all weather to drive up to mammoth
Tsportline
Vendor
How well? They fit great. Plenty of imagery in the product gallery. Well proportioned design and spoke width relative to the diameter of the wheel and size of car. Flow forged for light weight (21lbs).
Conti DWS06 is a good choice for All Season.
yearofthedragon
Member
...By that time T Sportline will have a December to Remember Sale. They've done it 2 years in a row. Google, or search on TMC.
Not sure. I only inquired about the 20s. I cancelled my order and ended up going with TSportline.
Great, please let me know what you learn. The TSportonline wheels look great but are pricey for the above they'll take in the winter.
I received word directly from Tesla service. The 19" Tesla wheels will not fit over the performance brakes. Their suggestion is to get 20" winter tires that fit the wheels.
ViviV
Member
More info for this thread. I called Tesla service this morning and they WILL NOT swap out tire treads for me ahead of my delivery (on 9/28). I'm just putting all seasons on the 20 inch wheels and calling it a day. He also said they won't do it after the fact either and that they only switch tires "that come with the car", which is sort of funny/weird. I honestly didn't have the patience to have him elaborate. Anyway, long story short is that I'll be using my local tire shop to swap treads for me
This may be service center dependent. I have not had a problem with switching between winter and summer tires for my Roadster (using same wheel rims) at my Tesla SC. Neither tire is the original tire model. In addition, I've already talked to my service center about P3D+ and they said they can install TSportline wheels, so I don't anticipate having any trouble. But if I do, I have used a local NTB store -- the reason I stopped doing that for Roadster is that the TPMS is finicky that I prefer Tesla to do it or I'll end up there anyway after I get TPMS alerts.
Ha forget that. Get the 18” TSportline TST wheels. They’ll fit.
NickHoffmann
Member
That's what I got for my MCR P3D+! Can't wait to check them out when they deliver this Thursday. I've never been excited for winter like this before!
The clearance between the caliper and the barrel is way too small. The amount of snow that gets packed into rims around here in winter makes that a complete no-go for me. I need room for packed snow to not scratch the paint off my calipers, or wedge road gravel between them and score my wheels.
