Will 245/45R-19 fit a Model 3?

[rahs]

I'm thinking about trading in my Model S for a 3. My S has these nice, pretty new tires that would be nice to keep and put on a 3. I asked Tirerack in their online chat and they only said they haven't tested that height on the 3.

245/45R-19 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA QUIETTRACK SL

 

[Ankur194]

If you are not lowered they should be fine, they are just a hair over 1 inch taller, see below the difference.

 

[rahs]

Thanks. I've been googling a bit but I don't see any posts really of people saying they've put this size on theirs.

I found this which shows a 225/45R19 in its listings. The 245 is wider so I guess it should be ok? Tesla Model 3 - Compatible Tire Sizes

It seems like an inch shouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure…

 

[dsgerbc]

You won't be fine with certainty. If your tires are nearly new - they likely won't clear the upright.
It's possible that *some* tires with a claimed new diameter of 27.3-27.4" could fit due to some variance in actual sizes making them smaller. Tires with 27.7 diameter? Fat chance. I have pretty new tires of 27.2" diameter and they have maybe 2-3 mm to the upright.

Now, if your tires are somewhat worn, they *might* work. Say, you've worn down 2/32nds off new. That's 1.5mm of extra clearance, and about 0.4in in diameter, which would bring you down to the 27.3 range. Thowing a small 3mm spacer (or getting +32ish offset wheels) should create a bit of extra clearance.

 

[Flybyglass]

I have 245/40/19's work just fine.

 

[dsgerbc]

I have 245/40/19's work just fine.

26.7" diameter tire, so, sure. But also not relevant to OP.

 

[rahs]

I have 245/40/19's work just fine.

These are 245/45/19 - a bit taller than 40s. Apparently closer to the front knuckle. I probably won't bother and just sell them.

If I could find posts with people using them on 3s I'd be fine but don't see anything anywhere…

 

[Rodney!]

These are 245/45/19 - a bit taller than 40s. Apparently closer to the front knuckle. I probably won't bother and just sell them.

If I could find posts with people using them on 3s I'd be fine but don't see anything anywhere…

Good call. IMHO, they will not fit and will rub the knuckle at the ball joint junction.

I have had ball joint rubbing issues with 275/35-19, which is just shy of 27" in actual measurement. The tire cleared when static (not moving) but rubbed under load/cornering. The 245/45-19 is actually taller then the 275/35-19, so it will DEFINATELY rub.