Tire and Wheel Info
Here you can easily find information on wheel and tire fitment as well as choosing suitable wheels for your Tesla.
Fitment:
– Choosing offset
– Tire fitment table
Info on original wheels:
– Model 3
– Model Y
– Model S 2020 onwards
– Model S 2012 - 2020
– Model X 2020 onwards
– Model X 2015 - 2020
Wheel fitment by model:
– Model 3
– Model Y
– Model S
– Model X
Staggered:
– What does staggered mean?
– Staggered fitment table
Choosing tires and wheels is essential when it comes to enhancing safety and driving experience. Tires and wheels that are right sized and fitted guarantee the vehicle is easy to handle and safe to drive. The size of the wheel is one factor that affects the feel when driving. Larger wheels may improve handling and performance, but smaller wheels reduce noise, add driving comfort and require less power. The difference is notable especially when driving Model 3 or Y.
Here in the north we value winter tires that keep grip even on snow and ice. This often means that the tires should be studded, which may increase noise. Nevertheless, there are silent studded models on the market, so you don't have to compromise comfort if you like stud grip.
Choosing offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel.
The higher the offset value, the more in front of the centerline of the wheel the hub mounting surface is. The lower the offset value, the more behind the wheel centerline the hub mounting surface is. By selecting suitable offset, the level of the wider wheel can be adjusted to match the level of the narrower wheel in a staggered configuration.
If there are multiple offset options for your car model, the choice is mainly aesthetic. More information available on the fitment table.
There are many online tools that help for example compare different offset values and wheel widths.
The most popular of these is probably Willtheyfit.com.

Tire fitment table
Wheel width | Minimum tire width | Recommended width | Maximum tire width |
---|---|---|---|
7.5 | 205 | 215 – 225 | 235 |
8 | 215 | 225 – 235 | 245 |
8.5 | 225 | 235 – 245 | 255 |
9 | 235 | 245 – 255 | 265 |
9.5 | 245 | 255 – 265 | 275 |
10 | 255 | 265 – 275 | 285 |
10.5 | 265 | 275 – 285 | 295 |
11 | 275 | 285 – 295 | 305 |
11.5 | 285 | 295 – 305 | 315 |
Info on original wheels
Model 3:
Bolt pattern: 5×114,3
Center bore: 64,1 mm
Nuts: 21 mm
Wheel tightening torque: 175 Nm
Wheels size in inches | Wheel width | Offset | Original tire |
---|---|---|---|
18″ | 8.5 | 40 | 235/45/R18 |
19″ | 8.5 | 40 | 235/40/R19 |
20″ | 9 | 34 | 235/35/R20 or 245/35/R20 |
Model Y:
Bolt pattern: 5×114,3
Center bore: 64,1 mm
Nuts: 21 mm
Wheel tightening torque: 175 Nm
Wheels size in inches | Wheel width | Offset | Original tire |
---|---|---|---|
19″ | 9.5 | 45 | 255/45R19 |
20″ | 9.5 | 45 | 255/40R20 |
21″ | 9.5 front 10 rear | 40 front 48 rear | 255/35R21 front 275/35R21 rear |
Model S 2020 onwards:
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 64,1 mm
Nuts: 21 mm
Wheel tightening torque: 175 Nm
Wheels size in inches | Wheel width | Offset | Original tire |
---|---|---|---|
19″ | 9.5 front 10.5 rear | 40 front 45 rear | 255/45R19 front 285/40R19 rear |
21″ | 9.5 front 10.5 rear | 40 front 45 rear | 265/35R21 front 295/30R21 rear |
Model S 2012-2020:
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 64,1 mm
Nuts: 21 mm
Wheel tightening torque: 175 Nm
Wheels size in inches | Wheel width | Offset | Original tire |
---|---|---|---|
19″ | 8.0 or 8.5 | 40 45 | 245/45R19 |
21″ | 8.5 9.5 rear* | 40 40 | 245/35R21 265/35R21** |
**The width of the rear tires in four wheel drive Performance vehicles may vary according to the manufacture date. Some vehicles may have P245/35R21 tires in both front and rear.
Model X 2020 onwards:
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 64,1 mm
Nuts: 21 mm
Wheel tightening torque: 175 Nm
Wheels size in inches | Wheel width | Offset | Original tire |
---|---|---|---|
20″ | 9.0 front 10.0 rear | 40 30 | 265/45R20 front 275/45R20 rear |
22″ | 9.0 front 10.0 rear | 40 30 | 265/35R22 front 285/35R22 rear |
Model X 2015-2020:
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 64,1 mm
Nuts: 21 mm
Wheel tightening torque: 175 Nm
Wheels size in inches | Wheel width | Offset | Original tire |
---|---|---|---|
20″ | 9.0 front 10.0 rear* | 40 35 | 255/45R20 front 275/45R20 rear |
22″ | 9.0 front 10.0 rear | 40 35 | 265/35R22 front 285/35R22 rear |
Wheel fitment by model
You can check the wheel fitment for your vehicle from this table. The list includes wheel sizes available in Vempele.
Model 3:
Model | Fitting sizes in inches | Fitting offsets | Fitting widths |
---|---|---|---|
RWD | 18″ 19″ 20″ | 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 | 8.0, 8.5 8.0, 8.5 8.5, 9.0 |
LR | 18″ 19″ 20″ | 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 | 8.0, 8.5 8.0, 8.5 8.5, 9.0 |
Perf. | 18″ 19″ 20″ | 35 35 35 – 40* | 8.0 8.0, 8.5 8.5, 9.0* |
Model Y:
Model | Fitting sizes in inches | Fitting offsets | Fitting widths |
---|---|---|---|
RWD / AWD | 18″ 19″ 20″ | 35 – 40 35 – 45 40 – 45 | 8.0 8.5, 9.5 9.0, 9.5* |
Perf. | 19″ 20″ | 35 – 45 40 – 45 | 8.5, 9.5** 9.0, 9.5* |
**9.5"x19" wheel can't have an offset of 35
Model S:
Model | Fitting sizes in inches | Fitting offsets | Fitting widths |
---|---|---|---|
2012 – 2016 | 19″ 20″ 21″ 22″ | 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 | 8.0, 8.5 8.5, 9.0 8.5 9.0 |
Facelift 2016 - 2021 | 19″ 20″ 21″ 22″ | 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 | 8.0, 8.5 8.5, 9.0 8.5 9.0 |
Plaid & LR 2021 -> | 19″ 20″ 21″ | 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 | 8.5 8.5, 9.0 9.0, 9,5* |
Model X:
Model | Fitting sizes in inches | Fitting offsets | Fitting widths |
---|---|---|---|
2016 – 2021 | 19″ 20″ 21″ 22″ | 35 35 35 35 | 8.0, 8.5 9.0 9.0 9.0, 9.5 |
Plaid & LR 2021 -> | 20″ 21″ 22″ | 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 40 | 9.0 9.0, 9.5 9.0, 9.5 |
Staggered
In a staggered fitment the tires and wheels are different sizes at the front of the car compared to the rear of the car. This fitment is commonly used for high-performance and sports cars. A staggered configuration results in faster acceleration, better handling of the front and better grip of the rear.
We have listed some example widths that can be used in a staggered fitment in different car models. These are provided by our wheel supplier.
Model | Front | Rear |
---|---|---|
Model 3 Perf. | 19×8.5 ET35 20×8.5 ET35 | 19×9.5 ET40 20×9.0 ET40 |
Model Y Perf. | 20×9.0 ET40 | 20×9.5 ET45 |
Model S 2012 - 2021 | 19×8.5 ET40 20×9.0 ET35 21×8.5 ET40 22×9.0 ET35 | 19×10 ET45 20×10 ET35 21×9.0 ET40 22×10 ET35 |
Model S Plaid & LR 2021 -> | 19×8.5 ET40 20×9.0 ET35 21×9.5 ET40 | 19×10 ET45 20×10 ET35 21×10.5 ET45 |
Model X 2016 - 2021 | 20×9.0 ET35 22×9.0 ET35 | 20×10 ET35 22×10 ET35 |
Model X Plaid & LR 2021 -> | 20×9.0 ET35 21×9.0 ET40 22×9.0 ET35 | 20×10 ET35 21×10 ET35 22×10 ET35 |