Which Winter/Snow Tires

[Electric Steve]

To be honest, I used to just have all-weathers, even though they're not the best at anything, but my MY came with summer performance, so I need to do something about my tires before it gets cold. (I'm told that winter is coming.)

I could get all-weathers, but like I said, they're not the best at anything, and it's not like I want to throw away my stock summer performance 21" tires.

I'm having trouble coming up with specific make and model, though. Any idea where I can look?

 

[MrTuna]

Go to tire rack and use the tool. Will show you some good options!!!

 

[Krash]

I swear by Nokian Hakka R3s

 

[Electric Steve]

Go to tire rack and use the tool. Will show you some good options!!!

Tried that. It came up empty.

 

[Electric Steve]

I swear by Nokian Hakka R3s

I would ask for specific model information, but this brand isn't carried by local dealers. (Tire Brands | Town Fair Tire)

 

[Electric Steve]

Ok, I found a Tesla Model Y Wheel Guide and some specific winter tire packages. Thing is, I'd rather order locally so that I can have them swap my tires twice a year.

So I looked at the first set of tires, which are Pirelli Sottozero 3's in 255/45-19 (with 19x9.5" wheels). Naturally, that size is not available at my local place.

 

[DaveORD]

Tried that. It came up empty.

Don't use PuP when selecting your vehicle, just use Y Performance and go for 19 inch. I don't think you want to use those 21 inch rims for winter time, snow and salt, and you will be buying new rims anyway...

 

[Electric Steve]

Calling up Town Fair to see if they can special order these.

 

[Electric Steve]

Don't use PuP when selecting your vehicle, just use Y Performance and go for 19 inch. I don't think you want to use those 21 inch rims for winter time, snow and salt, and you will be buying new rims anyway...

Ok, I just said Long Range with 19" tires and got some results.

I'm thinking those Pirellis are the way to go.

 

[PKOttawa]

Does tpms still work? Do you need to order those sensors as well?

 

[Electric Steve]

Actually, Pirelli's website suggests these, instead. About the same price, but apparently better across the board.

 

[Electric Steve]

Does tpms still work? Do you need to order those sensors as well?

That's a good question. With TSportline, the wheels/tires package includes 4xTPMS.

 

[Electric Steve]

According to Aftermarket TPMS, I'll need the special Bluetooth TPMS.

 

[Electric Steve]

So, I pretty much know what I want, but I don't know where to get it from.

What I'm looking for is a place that will sell the specific tires and rims and install them when it gets cold. They'd store my summer tires until spring, and then swap them back, storing my winter tires until fall. Hopefully, they'd do all this with decent service (so not Town Fair!) and without gauging me too badly.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

 

[sherlockw]

I would wait and see what Tesla offer OEM

 

[Electric Steve]

I would wait and see what Tesla offer OEM

I'd be fine with Tesla OEM but winter is coming.

 

[sherlockw]

I'd be fine with Tesla OEM but winter is coming.

I think they will have options in the store soon (from what i’ve heard. at least before winter)

 

[Barrygold]

I got these for my PUP

 

[Electric Steve]

I got these for my PUPView attachment 582541View attachment 582542

Yeah, that's the kind I found at TSportLine. I'm thinking they'd probably work pretty well, but the P Zero Winter tires are a bit better. There's also the fact that I don't really want to be changing my own tires and storing the off-season set myself; call me lazy.

 

[HeyEph]

I've been assuming that the 19" Continental ProContacts on the LR AWD would suffice in snow country.