Which tyres are best for my Tesla? Model S, 3, X & Y

Which tyres are best for my Tesla? Model S, 3, X & Y

By Chris Dyne

When it comes to tires, a frequent misperception is that a Tesla is different. We’re here to help you with your quest for best tyre options for tesla. A few helpful tips, products, and methods can aid you along the path.

tesla tyres/tire

What options do I have for tyres?

Looking for options for tyres/tire for tesla will significantly depend on your needs, finances, and driving style. For example, if you want a performance tyre that will give you the most grip in the summer, you will want one; if you want  Tesla Model 3 Y S X Performance Tyres/tires that will be quiet and have adequate but not exceptional grip, you will want another. Regrettably, there isn't a single best tyre that can perform all tasks flawlessly. You must evaluate your selections based on the following considerations and help yourself get the best tyres/tires for tesla:

  • Cost
  • The kind of driving you'll do
  • The tire's whining
  • Prices change every day, so this information is obviously outdated as soon as we hit "publish," but it provides you a general sense. Make your own inquiries and price comparisons.
  • The degree of grip
  • The degree of wear
  • Performance in Cold Weather, Economy (often still referred to as fuel economy)
  • Handling on wet roads

What standard sizes are there?

Other brands are also available in addition to those given as examples. Check the tires on your real vehicle because they might not match those mentioned below:

Tesla Wheels and Tyres

Tesla Wheels and Tyres (Source)

Model 3

  • Pirelli CINTURATO™ ALL SEASON SF 2
  • Pirelli CINTURATO P7™
  • Pirelli POWERGY™ (Summer)
  • Michelin tyres/tire PILOT SPORT 4 – TO ACOUSTIC (Summer)
  • MICHELIN Primacy 4 (Summer)
  • MICHELIN CrossClimate+ (All Weather)
  • Goodyear Tyres EAGLE F1
  • Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ 3
  • Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ SERIE II (Winter) (Performance) (Noise Cancelling)
  • Hankook Ventus Prime 3
  • MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 (Winter)
  • Bridgestone tyres T005DG
  • Bridgestone Turanza
  • Continental Premium Contact 6

Model 3 – 19″ 235 / 40 96W

  • Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2
  • Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ 3
  • Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ SERIE II (Winter) (Performance) (Noise Cancelling)
  • Pirelli CINTURATO™ ALL SEASON SF 2
  • Pirelli CINTURATO P7™
  • MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S (Summer)
  • MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 (Winter)
  • Bridgestone Potenza
  • Pirelli P ZERO™ (PZ4) (Summer) (Sport)
  • Pirelli POWERGY™ (Summer)
  • Bridgestone Turanza
  • MICHELIN Primacy 4 (Summer)
  • MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 (summer)
  • MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 (Summer)
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Model 3 – 20″ 235 / 35 97 (Y)

  • Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ 3
  • Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) Elect (Summer with Noise Cancellation)
  • Pirelli Sottozero Serie II (Winter)

Model X – 20″

255/45 R20 105 Y (front) + 275/45 R20 110 Y (rear)

OR

265/45 R20 108Y (front) + 275/45 R20 110 Y (rear)

  • Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Acoustic
  • Pirelli SCORPION™ WINTER
  • Pirelli SCORPION™ VERDE ALL SEASON SF
  • Pirelli P ZERO™
  • DUNLOP SPORT MAXX RT2 SUV
  • GOODYEAR EAGLE F1
  • AVON ZX7
  • FALKEN FK510
  • HANKOOK VENTUS S1 EVO2
  • BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P SPORT
  • CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 5

Model X – 22″ 265/35 R22 102W (Front) + 285/35 R22 106 W

  • Pirelli SCORPION™ ZERO™ ASIMMETRICO (Urban) (Summer)
  • Pirelli SCORPION™ WINTER
  • Pirelli SCORPION™ ZERO ALL SEASON (Noise Cancelling) (All Season)

Model S

Model S – 19″ (P245/45 R19)

Michelin Primacy 3 – for low noise level and energy efficiency, ideal long distance tyre

BlackCircles or £215 from Kwikfit

Michelin CrossClimate 2 – New tyre (2022)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 – New tyre (2022)

Contisport Contact 5

Pirelli P zero / P zero Rosso

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Goodyear Excellence

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 – Better for performance driving

Dunlop Sport Maxx Rt

Model S – 21″ P245/35/R21 &/or P265/35/R21

There is a new, improved version of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, the Pilot Sport 4S Acoustic.

The Michelin Pilot Super Sport Acoustic is the best tyre for speed, handling, and acceleration (come as standard on P model)

 Acoustic item numbers:

  • 439687 (245/35) ZR21 96Y Pilot Super Sport Acoustic T0 (Fronts)
  • 724045 (265/35) ZR21 101 Y Pilot Super Sport Acoustic T0 (Rears)

Non Acoustic item numbers:

  • 435469 Michelin 245/35 ZR21 Y (96) PILOT SUPER SPORT Extra Load (XL) (Fronts)
  • 421785 Michelin 265/35 ZR21 Y (101) PILOT SUPER SPORT Extra Load (XL) (Rears)
  • Conti SportContact 5p (come standard on D 21′′)
  • The polyether-based polyurethane foam in the Conti SportContact 5p ContiSilent tyre makes it quiet.
  • It is firmly attached to an adhesive layer on the inside surface of the tyre tread area. This reduces road noise by up to 9 dB(A).
  • The Pirelli PZero XL is a little bit quieter than the others, except for the ContiSilent, and is said to have the best fuel economy.

Model Y

Model Y – 19″ – 255/45R19 XL

Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 EV T0

Goodyear Eagle F1

Pirelli CINTURATO P7™

Bridgestone Turanza

Pirelli P ZERO™ (PZ4) (Summer) (Sport)

Pirelli CINTURATO™ ALL SEASON SF 2

Model Y 20″ – 255/40R20 XL

Pirelli Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ 3 (Noice Cancellation)

Pirelli P ZERO™ (PZ4) (Summer) (Sport) (Noice Cancellation)

Pirelli POWERGY™ (Summer)

Pirelli CINTURATO P7™

Michelin Pilot Sport EV T0 (Noice Cancellation)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 XL

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S XL

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 XL

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 XL

Model Y 21″ – 255/35R21 XL (Front) & 275/35R21 XL (Rear)

Pirelli Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO™ 3 (Noice Cancellation)

Pirelli P ZERO™ (PZ4) (Summer) (Sport) (Noice Cancellation)

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