2017 - Present Tesla Model 3 Wheel and Tire Fitment Guide
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2017 - Current Tesla Model 3
Chassis Introduction
Tesla introduced the Model 3 as a modern rival to the storied 3 Series and A4/S4 market. It has quickly gained popularity among driving enthusiasts with the release of the dual motor, all wheel drive Performance model that is silently taking racetracks across North America by storm.
| Bolt Pattern | Thread Pitch | Center Bore |
| 5x114.3mm |
M14x1.5 |
64.1mm |
OEM+
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
VS-5RS 19x9.5" ET29 w/ 265/35-19 F&R
These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications to the factory suspension or alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!
Square Configurations
Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET35
- Available in EC-7
- Centering Rings Required
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 265/40-18
- Direct Fit for RWD models
- 3mm front spacer suggested for Performance models if still using factory brake rotors
- Performance All-Season: Continental DWS06 Plus (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Direct Fit for RWD models
- Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear 255/45-18
- Direct Fit
- Performance All-Season: Continental DWS06 Plus (560 TW),Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
- Performance Summer: General GMax RS (360 TW), Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x9" ET34
- Available in: EC-7, SM-10
- Centering Rings Required
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 255/40-19
- Direct Fit
- Performance All-Season: Continental DWS06 Plus (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
- Performance Summer: General GMax RS (360 TW), Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
Performance Street & Track
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you're a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance. They are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented R-compounds and this category includes both staggered and square configurations to best suit each individual drivers priorities, goals and preferences for their vehicle.
We've optimized the offset of our wheels to work well with the stock fenders, however, a wide variety of tire compounds can be used and some may require negative camber to fit properly. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your car, we highly recommended dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.
Square Configurations
Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET29
- Available in: VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/40-18
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW)
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/40-18
- 3mm front spacer may be needed with certain tires that run wider
- Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus RS-4 (200 TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW)
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET29
- Available in: VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-19
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW)
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-19
- 3mm front spacer may be needed with select tires
- Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus RS-4 (200 TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 20x9.5" ET29
- Available in: VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/30-20
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Cup2 240 Connect (240 TW), Yokohama Advan AD09 (200 TW)
- R-Compound: None currently available
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Firestone Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/30-20
- 3mm front spacer may be needed with select tires
- Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300 TW), Bridgestone Potenza Sport (200 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extreme Sport 02 (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan AD09 (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Michelin Cup2 R (140 TW)
Brake Clearance
Our 18” wheels have no issues clearing all known brake setups out there for the Model 3 including the factory Performance brakes and the Mountain Pass Performance upgrade kit.
Additional Information
An important note about tire sizes. The Model 3 can run a number of tire size options but it is important to keep it under 27.5” in overall diameter to avoid having to grind the front upper control arm. A popular tire option, the 265/45-18 Bridgestone RE71R requires grinding of the arm for proper clearance. Shown below is a 275/40-18 Nexen SUR4G.