Tesla Model 3 Wheel and Tire Specifications Guide
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the electric vehicle maker’s most popular vehicles, with the previous generation estimated to have sold about 2.3 million units over its 6.5-year run. It would not be surprising if the upgraded Model 3, which was released in August 2023 in China and released in January 2024 in North America, ends up selling just as well -- if not better -- than its predecessor.
In a way, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to state that the Model 3 sedan revolutionized the auto industry. It proved that battery electric vehicles can be fun, and they could be purchased for a reasonable price. With the Model 3, modern electric vehicles became mainstream cars.
The following is a quick wheel and tire guide for the Model 3 sedan. We tried our best to cover every pertinent detail for every wheel that Tesla’s released so far. Do take note that this article will be updated over time as Tesla releases more wheels and tires for the mainstream all-electric sedan.
Upgraded Tesla Model 3 (Project Highland)
Year Released: 2024-present (August 2023-present in Giga Shanghai-supplied countries)
The upgraded Tesla Model 3, better known in electric vehicle circles as Project Highland, introduced two new wheels to the all-electric sedan. So far, only the base Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and the Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) have been released, though expectations are high that an upgraded Model 3 Performance variant is coming soon. As of writing, the upgraded Tesla Model 3 is offered with 18" Photon Wheels and 19" Nova Wheels.
Wheel Specifications
|
Name |
Wheel Diameter |
Location |
Size |
Offset |
|
Photon Wheels |
18” |
Front/Rear |
18X8.5J |
38 |
|
Nova Wheels |
19" |
Front/Rear |
19X8.5J |
38 |
|
Name |
Lug Nut Torque |
Lug Nut Socket Size |
|
Photon Wheels |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
|
Nova Wheels |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
Tire Specifications
|
Name |
Tire Size |
Location |
Type |
|
Photon Wheels |
18” |
Front/Rear |
235/45R18 |
|
Nova Wheels |
19" |
Front/Rear |
235/40R19 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance Track Package
Year Released: 2020-present
As part of the Model 3 Performance’s Track Package, Tesla released the Zero G Wheel on March 2020. Widely regarded by EV fans as the Model 3’s best-looking wheel option, Tesla’s Zero G Wheel provides the all-electric sedan with an aggressive and sleek look. The fact that its designed for spirited, high-speed driving around the track just adds to its coolness factor.
Wheel Specifications
|
Name |
Wheel Diameter |
Location |
Size |
Offset |
|
Zero G Wheels |
20” |
Front/Rear |
20X9.0" |
+34 |
|
Name |
Lug Nut Torque |
Lug Nut Socket Size |
PCD |
Center Bore |
|
Zero G Wheels |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
Tire Specifications
|
Wheels |
Size |
Name |
Type |
|
Zero G Wheels |
20” |
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
245/35ZR20 95Y XL |
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Year Released: 2018-2024
Being the top-tier Tesla Model 3 variant, the Model 3 Performance was released with a variety of wheels that are designed to draw out the vehicle’s potential. Three wheel variants were released for the original Model 3 Performance: the 19” Power Sports Wheel that was initially released for the vehicle in China, the 20" Sport Wheel that was available for the vehicle from March 2018 to October 2020, and the 20” Überturbine Wheel, which became standard on October 2020.
Wheel Specifications
|
Name |
Wheel Diameter |
Location |
Size |
Offset |
|
Überturbine Wheels |
20” |
Front/Rear |
20X9.0" |
+34 |
|
Sport Wheels |
20” |
Front/Rear |
20X8.5” |
+35 |
|
Power Sports Wheels |
19” |
Front/Rear |
19X8.5” |
+40 |
|
Name |
Lug Nut Torque |
Lug Nut Socket Size |
PCD |
Center Bore |
|
Überturbine Wheels |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
|
Sport Wheels |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
|
Power Sports Wheels |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
Tire Specifications
|
Wheels |
Size |
Name |
Type |
|
Überturbine Wheels |
20” |
Pirelli P Zero |
235/35ZR20 92Y |
|
Sport Wheels |
20” |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
235/35ZR20 92Y |
|
Power Sports Wheels |
19” |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 or Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 |
235/40R19 96W XL or 235/40-19 96V XL |
Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Year Released: 2018-2024
The Tesla Model 3 RWD and Model 3 AWD comprise the lion’s share of the electric vehicle maker’s sales. The two variants of the all-electric sedan are generally offered with two wheel options: a base Aero Wheel and a Sport Wheel that requires an additional charge. During the original Model 3’s run from 2017 until the introduction of the upgraded Model 3 in 2024 (2023 in Giga Shanghai-supplied countries), two variants of the Aero Wheels and two variants of the Sport Wheels were released. One set was available from 2017 to October 2020 and another set was available from October 2020 to January 2024.
Wheel Specifications
|
Name |
Wheel Diameter |
Location |
Size |
Offset |
|
Aero Wheels (2017-Oct 2020) |
18” |
Front/Rear |
18X8.5" |
+40 |
|
Sport Wheels (2017-Oct 2020) |
19” |
Front/Rear |
19X8.5” |
+40 |
|
Aero Wheels (Oct 2020 to Jan 2024) |
18” |
Front/Rear |
18X8.5” |
+40 |
|
Sport Wheels (Oct 2020 to Jan 2024) |
19” |
Front/Rear |
19X8.5” |
+40 |
|
Name |
Lug Nut Torque |
Lug Nut Socket Size |
PCD |
Center Bore |
|
Aero Wheels (2017-Oct 2020) |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
|
Sport Wheels (2017-Oct 2020) |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
|
Aero Wheels (Oct 2020 to Jan 2024) |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
|
Sport Wheels (Oct 2020 to Jan 2024) |
129 lb. ft (175 Nm) |
21 mm |
5X114.3 |
64.1 mm |
Tire Specifications
|
Wheels |
Size |
Name |
Type |
|
Aero Wheels (2017-Oct 2020) |
18” |
Michelin Primacy MXM4 |
235/45R18 98W XL |
|
Sport Wheels (2017-Oct 2020) |
19” |
Continental Procontact RX or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
235/40R19 96W XL or 235/40R19 96W XL |
|
Aero Wheels (Oct 2020 to Jan 2024) |
18” |
Michelin Primacy MXM4 |
235/45R18 98W XL |
|
Sport Wheels (Oct 2020 to Jan 2024) |
19” |
Continental Procontact RX or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
235/40R19 96W XL or 235/40R19 96W XL |