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Tesla Model Y Performance tire sizes and tire options
Factory tire sizes for the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance, 21-in wheel | 255/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
Sources: Tesla Service Manual: Replacement Tire Information (Model Y); Goodyear: 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance sizes.
Staggered fitment, so rotate side to side only.
Tesla lists both all-season and summer 21-in options.
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
255/35R21
Summer performance
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta Sport Ultra High Performance Summer | XL 98Y | $289.12 | View at Tire Rack |
| Yokohama ADVAN Sport V107F Max Performance Summer | XL 98Y | $325.20 | View at Tire Rack |
| Michelin Pilot Sport EV Max Performance Summer | XL 98W | $381.08 | View at Tire Rack |
All-season
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Grand Touring All-Season | XL 98Y | $306.77 | View at Tire Rack |
| Goodyear ElectricDrive2 Grand Touring All-Season | XL 98W | $374.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Bridgestone Turanza EV Grand Touring All-Season | XL 98W | $389.99 | View at Tire Rack |
Winter
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Performance Winter / Snow | XL 98V | $123.80 | View at Tire Rack |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Performance Winter / Snow | XL 98Y | $161.99 | View at Tire Rack |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Performance Winter / Snow | XL 98Y | $218.04 | View at Tire Rack |
Showing the lowest-priced in-stock options in each category from 25 255/35R21 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.
275/35R21
Summer performance
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero Run Flat (PZ4) Max Performance Summer | XL 103Y | $240.41 | View at Tire Rack |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Max Performance Summer | XL 103Y | $316.84 | View at Tire Rack |
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) Max Performance Summer | XL 103W | $444.21 | View at Tire Rack |
All-season
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanta HPZ-02 Ultra High Performance All-Season | XL 103Y | $181.32 | View at Tire Rack |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S Ultra High Performance All-Season | XL 103Y | $268.32 | View at Tire Rack |
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Grand Touring All-Season | XL 103Y | $322.77 | View at Tire Rack |
Winter
| Tire | Load/speed | Price per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Performance Winter / Snow | XL 103V | $208.02 | View at Tire Rack |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ Performance Winter / Snow | XL 103Y | $376.66 | View at Tire Rack |
| Continental VikingContact 7 Studless Ice & Snow | XL 103T | $456.99 | View at Tire Rack |
Showing the lowest-priced in-stock options in each category from 33 275/35R21 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.
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