Winter Tires on Model 3

[SilverGS]

A friend of mine just picked up his M3P and needless to say he has to quickly find a wheel that will fit on the car that accommodates the bigger brakes etc.

He will very likely get the Michellin X-Ice winter tires. Any recommendations on size and what offset of wheels (and size) to get that will fit the M3P?

Thanks in advance!

 

[AK84]

A friend of mine just picked up his M3P and needless to say he has to quickly find a wheel that will fit on the car that accommodates the bigger brakes etc.

He will very likely get the Michellin X-Ice winter tires. Any recommendations on size and what offset of wheels (and size) to get that will fit the M3P?

Thanks in advance!

I got the 19" ASA GT14 from TireRack with the Sottozero Noise Canceling tires for my M3P. I know you can get 18" also. Just check them out, not expensive and look great.

 

[SilverGS]

I got the 19" ASA GT14 from TireRack with the Sottozero Noise Canceling tires for my M3P. I know you can get 18" also. Just check them out, not expensive and look great.

These wheels clear the big brakes on the M3P?

 

[AK84]

These wheels clear the big brakes on the M3P?

Absolutely. I have the 19's on my car right now. Swapped them myself.

M3P

• AK84
• Dec 17, 2019

 

[Gordeee]

I went with Toyo GSi6 on Aeros ... going on this week we will see how they do.

 

[deonb]

Out of curiosity - do 4 wheels fit inside a Model 3? (Aero 18's with tires). This is for taking wheels to and from a place to swap them.

I know they fit inside a Model S.

 

[SilverGS]

Out of curiosity - do 4 wheels fit inside a Model 3? (Aero 18's with tires). This is for taking wheels to and from a place to swap them.

I know they fit inside a Model S.

I can't see why not. Two in the trunk and two on the back seat.

 

[SilverGS]

Absolutely. I have the 19's on my car right now. Swapped them myself.

M3P

• AK84
• Dec 17, 2019

They look fantastic!

 

[KenC]

Actually, I put 3 in the back, seats folded, and 1 in the trunk.

 

[299792458]

Just received the Ohm Lightning (Gloss Black) 18 x 8.5" wheels with Michelin X-Ice Xi-3 235/45/18 winter tires. They exceed my expectations, these wheels are fantastic. They clear the performance brakes and weigh ~22 lbs, machined to fit the P3D hubs without any adapters or rings. Still waiting for the TPMS to be detected, but hoping they register soon. Shout out to Jason @ GetYourWheels!

Oh and please excuse my dirty discs in these photos, just went through a couple of snow storms with grit and grime on the roads, and of course haven't applied the brakes much with the sorta recent improved regen update. Ran to the car wash after installing the new wheels and snapped a few photos. I'll take it out tomorrow and stomp a little to make them sparkle.

BTW the cost of these, delivered, was less than my original Black Friday order for a competitors winter tire package.

 

[onetyme]

Just picked up 18 Viking Contact 7. As others have noted they are actually quieter than the Primacy stocks. I have them on Touren TR60 Gunmetal Grey. We likely won't have snow in the next few days where I'm located, but it's been alright in the rain and does feel soft.

 

[Jaiey]

Just received the Ohm Lightning (Gloss Black) 18 x 8.5" wheels with Michelin X-Ice Xi-3 235/45/18 winter tires. They exceed my expectations, these wheels are fantastic. They clear the performance brakes and weigh ~22 lbs, machined to fit the P3D hubs without any adapters or rings. Still waiting for the TPMS to be detected, but hoping they register soon. Shout out to Jason @ GetYourWheels!

I am making this change soon after going through a pothole and damaged the side of front tire Any changes in handling, efficiency, or ride quality? And did you use any spacers or hub centric ring to have the OEM fit?

 

[fishheavy99]

I kept stock M3P wheels with Michelline Pilot Alpine's. 20" Winter Rubber + Stock Performance 20" Wheels = Sweet looking ride all year long!

 

[Nauman87]

Just received the Ohm Lightning (Gloss Black) 18 x 8.5" wheels with Michelin X-Ice Xi-3 235/45/18 winter tires. They exceed my expectations, these wheels are fantastic. They clear the performance brakes and weigh ~22 lbs, machined to fit the P3D hubs without any adapters or rings. Still waiting for the TPMS to be detected, but hoping they register soon. Shout out to Jason @ GetYourWheels!

Oh and please excuse my dirty discs in these photos, just went through a couple of snow storms with grit and grime on the roads, and of course haven't applied the brakes much with the sorta recent improved regen update. Ran to the car wash after installing the new wheels and snapped a few photos. I'll take it out tomorrow and stomp a little to make them sparkle.

BTW the cost of these, delivered, was less than my original Black Friday order for a competitors winter tire package.

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Sweet looking ride! How is acceleration with those Michelins? I've heard that the Xice have issues with traction...

 

[299792458]

Sweet looking ride! How is acceleration with those Michelins? I've heard that the Xice have issues with traction...

Definitely less traction. Had a few moments with heavy acceleration where I unintentionally induced drifting. I think wet (above freezing) conditions are not great either with sudden acceleration. Have not had snow again yet since I put these on, so really hoping they shine as snow tires. I really feel like I notice the difference in weight, and the extra rubber instills confidence in dealing with potholes and bad roads.

 

[tttt]

Just picked up my Tesla Model 3 (P3D+) and installed my winter wheel and tire set.
19x8.5 MSW Type 71 wheels in grey
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 235/40/19
$2100 including TPMS from TireRack.
Clears the performance brakes fine.

 

[DUBM3]

I learned a good lesson the last January, I got stuck in the 4-5” snow, when the CHP pulled me out and teased me on my new M3 dual motor with new tires. I bought the discontinued WS80 from Tire Rack this summer for $90 each and bought the set of aero for $800 with TPMS to Mount it on. Hope it works well when it hits Lake Tahoe this winter.

 

[coolmanfever]

These two are most popular winter tires out there for Tesla owners based on my research. If you only have these two options, which one will you go for? and why?

 

[What The Frunk]

Have tried both and found the Nokian to grip better and handle better. Some will say the opposite I'm sure but until you've tried both it's hard to be unbiased.

 

[DMC-Orangeville]

Both good choices - you can't go wrong with either. I've got the Hakkas, and they are awesome.....and almost as quiet as my Michelin summer PS3