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Tesla Model S tire sizes and tire options
Factory tire sizes for the 2021+ Tesla Model S, what each tire category is good and bad at, and live Tire Rack prices for each size. Always confirm your size, load index and speed rating on the placard in the door jamb, since optional wheels change the size.
Factory (OEM) tire sizes
| Trim / wheel | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 19-in wheel | 255/45R19 | 285/40R19 |
| 21-in wheel (incl. Plaid option) | 265/35R21 | 295/30R21 |
Sources: Tesla Model S Owner's Manual: Wheels and Tires.
Both factory wheel options are staggered.
Which kind of tire for how you drive
Summer performance
Pros: Most dry and wet grip and the sharpest steering.
Cons: Not for snow, ice or near-freezing temperatures. Softer compounds usually wear faster.
All-season
Pros: Year-round convenience with some light-snow ability. Usually longer tread life than summer tires.
Cons: Less grip than a summer tire in warm weather, and not a substitute for winter tires where winters are harsh.
All-weather (3PMSF)
Pros: Carries the severe-snow (three-peak mountain snowflake) symbol, yet can stay on all year.
Cons: Usually gives up some dry handling and tread life compared with a touring all-season.
Winter
Pros: Best traction on snow and ice, and stays pliable in the cold.
Cons: Wears quickly in warm weather, so it needs a seasonal swap and ideally a second set of wheels.
These are general trade-offs between tire categories, not reviews of specific tires. Staggered setups need the front and rear sizes below. Buy the same model for both axles.
Tire Rack options by size
255/45R19
Summer performance
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta Sport Ultra High Performance Summer | XL 104Y | $241.28 | View at Tire Rack |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Street/Sport Truck Summer Truck | XL 104Y | $288.88 | View at Tire Rack |
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Ultra High Performance Summer | XL 104Y | $312.49 | View at Tire Rack |
All-season
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radar Dimax AS-8 Grand Touring All-Season | XL 104W | $147.66 | View at Tire Rack |
| Radar All Season EV Grand Touring All-Season | XL 104W | $151.95 | View at Tire Rack |
| Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 Ultra High Performance All-Season | 100V | $192.99 | View at Tire Rack |
Winter
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin X-Ice Snow Studless Ice & Snow | XL 104H | $223.66 | View at Tire Rack |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ Performance Winter / Snow | XL 104W | $232.30 | View at Tire Rack |
| Continental VikingContact 8 Studless Ice & Snow | XL 104T | $286.99 | View at Tire Rack |
Showing the lowest-priced in-stock options in each category from 74 255/45R19 tires in Tire Rack's feed, sorted by price only. We don't rank by commission. Match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your placard.
285/40R19
Summer performance
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) Max Performance Summer | XL 107Y | $467.04 | View at Tire Rack |
All-season
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radar Dimax AS-8 Grand Touring All-Season | 103W | $170.70 | View at Tire Rack |
| Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S Ultra High Performance All-Season | XL 107Y | $319.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Goodyear ElectricDrive2 Grand Touring All-Season | XL 107W | $352.99 | View at Tire Rack |
Winter
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental VikingContact 7 Studless Ice & Snow | XL 107T | $262.03 | View at Tire Rack |
| Continental ContiWinterContact TS830 P Performance Winter / Snow | 103V | $352.50 | View at Tire Rack |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 N-Spec Performance Winter / Snow | 103V | $419.27 | View at Tire Rack |
Showing the lowest-priced in-stock options in each category from 14 285/40R19 tires in Tire Rack's feed, sorted by price only. We don't rank by commission. Match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your placard.
265/35R21
Summer performance
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental ContiSportContact 5P Max Performance Summer | XL 101Y | $344.39 | View at Tire Rack |
| Yokohama ADVAN Apex V601 Max Performance Summer | XL 101Y | $351.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Max Performance Summer | XL 101Y | $399.99 | View at Tire Rack |
All-season
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season Ultra High Performance All-Season | XL 101V | $263.56 | View at Tire Rack |
| Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S+ Ultra High Performance All-Season | XL 101Y | $326.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV Grand Touring All-Season | XL 101Y | $332.85 | View at Tire Rack |
Winter
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero Winter Performance Winter / Snow | XL 101W | $376.15 | View at Tire Rack |
| Continental VikingContact 7 Studless Ice & Snow | XL 101T | $446.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV Studless Ice & Snow | XL 101T | $468.02 | View at Tire Rack |
Showing the lowest-priced in-stock options in each category from 31 265/35R21 tires in Tire Rack's feed, sorted by price only. We don't rank by commission. Match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your placard.
295/30R21
Summer performance
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 Max Performance Summer | XL 102Y | $466.43 | View at Tire Rack |
| Michelin Pilot Sport EV Max Performance Summer | XL 101Y | $565.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) Max Performance Summer | XL 102W | $627.37 | View at Tire Rack |
All-season
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season Ultra High Performance All-Season | XL 102V | $285.04 | View at Tire Rack |
Winter
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero Winter Performance Winter / Snow | XL 102W | $241.23 | View at Tire Rack |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 S Performance Winter / Snow | XL 102V | $418.22 | View at Tire Rack |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Performance Winter / Snow | XL 102V | $502.70 | View at Tire Rack |
Showing the lowest-priced in-stock options in each category from 13 295/30R21 tires in Tire Rack's feed, sorted by price only. We don't rank by commission. Match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your placard.
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