Transport Wheels Inside Model 3

[ConcordeSST]

I have never had winter tires before and am considering starting to do so with my Model 3 when it arrives. I am not too thrilled about the idea of changing the tires myself twice a year, so I want to be able to take them somewhere to have it done. My question is, how do people transport their wheels/tires? Has anyone with a Model 3 confirmed if you can fit a set of four 19" wheels with tires mounted in the vehicle (two in the trunk and two in the cabin)?

 

[ölbrenner]

I can't imagine that being a problem. There are four empty seats and an empty trunk available.

 

[ConcordeSST]

I can't imagine that being a problem. There are four empty seats and an empty trunk available.

Yes, but I was concerned that the wheels will actually be much larger than I am picturing them in my mind, so I'm just wondering if anyone has actually done it yet or not.

 

[dsvick]

I agree, I cannot see it being a problem. You could always fold down the back seats and shove them all in through the trunk. Another options is to find a place that will store them for you. There is shop near me that will store the set your not using for the season and then swap them out for you twice a year.

I'll probably end up doing it myself though since it should pay for itself in just a few years.

 

[Pescakl1]

Do not have a Model 3 yet (kinda obvious...), but moved a lot of tires in cars: never had a problem putting all 4 tires in the car if you do not use the rear seats.

In my current car, a 2008 328i xDrive, which has a smaller trunk than Model 3, from what I saw when You You came to Montreal, I can easily put all 4 wheels in the trunk and back seats (put the back seats down).

Hope this helps.

 

[PoitNarf]

It's really not that difficult to change the tires yourself, especially if you have the right tools for the job. As for transporting, I guarantee you won't have any problem fitting 4 wheels with tires on them in the Model 3. I have done this in my 2012 Ford Mustang when bringing my spare set of 18 inch wheels in to get new tires put on. I was able to fit 2 wheels in the trunk and one wheel in the back seat and the other in the front seat. If I can fit 4 wheels with tires mounted in a Mustang you should be able to fit 6 or more in the Model 3.

Some advice if you do end up doing this, put down something on the seats to protect them from the tires. Even brand new tires can leave marks on leather seats (I learned this the hard way).

 

[Snow Drift]

I can fit 1 tire in the trunk and 3 in the back seat of my STI and that is smaller than the M3. Just make sure they wrap up the old tires/rims in plastic to protect the interior from dirt.

 

[Glamisduner]

People worry about the strangest things heh

 

[ConcordeSST]

People worry about the strangest things heh

Who said I was worried? I just plan ahead.

 

[Stickers]

If I care about the car I’m transporting with, tire totes and/or old blankets.

The totes really help with keeping rubber marks off the interior surfaces.

 

[RXTX]

I could fit all 4 of my 235 45 r17 rims in the back seat of my Pontiac grand am coupe! But i highly suggest changing your own wheels every season. Shops will over torque your lug nuts and you will be screwed trying to get them off again. And they will mark up and destroy your lugs and rims in the process. Trust me, be there done that...

 

[⚡️ELECTROMAN⚡️]

I think it would be a lot easier and quicker to just install them yourself.