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2021 Tesla Model 3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2021 trim.

Tires for the 2021 Tesla Model 3

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 235/45R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18
  2. 235/35R20 front + 275/30R20 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 235/35R20 front Check price on Amazon · 275/30R20 rear
  3. 235/40R19 front + 275/35R19 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 front Check price on Amazon · 275/35R19 rear

Also listed: 235/35R20 235/40R19 245/35R20 245/35R20 + 285/30R20

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Trims sold in 2021
4
Generation
3

4 trims sold in 2021

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Tesla Model 3 3

2017–2023 4 trims
Model 3 Long Range AWD 346 hp · Electric 235/40R19 96W / 275/35R19 100W 6 fitments
Generation
Model 3 · 2017–2023
Power
346 hp
Engine
Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 Check price on Amazon · 275/35R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/40R19 96WRim 19x8.5 ET35 5x114.342 psi
Rear275/35R19 100WRim 19x10 ET40 5x114.342 psi
Front235/35R20 92YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x10 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/45R18 98WRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/40R19 96WRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Model 3 Long Range AWD 456 hp · Electric 235/35R20 92Y / 275/30R20 97Y 6 fitments
Generation
Model 3 · 2017–2023
Power
456 hp
Engine
Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/35R20 Check price on Amazon · 275/30R20 Wheels 20x9 ET34 · 5x114.3 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/35R20 92YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x10 ET40 5x114.342 psi
Front245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi
Rear285/30R20 99YRim 20x10 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi

How to read 92Y: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD 283 hp · Electric 235/45R18 98W 6 fitments
Generation
Model 3 · 2017–2023
Power
283 hp
Engine
Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 98WRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/40R19 96WRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/40R19 96WRim 19x10 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x10 ET40 5x114.342 psi

How to read 98W: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Model 3 Standard Range RWD 279 hp · Electric 235/45R18 98W 4 fitments
Generation
Model 3 · 2017–2023
Power
279 hp
Engine
Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 98WRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/40R19 96WRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.342 psi
235/35R20 92YRim 20x9 ET34 5x114.342 psi

How to read 98W: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2021
4
Generation
3
Other years
All years (2017–2026)

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