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2016 Tesla Model S tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Tesla Model S

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

  1. 245/40R20 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R20
  2. 245/35R21 front + 265/35R21 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 245/35R21 front Check price on Amazon · 265/35R21 rear
  3. 245/45R19 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19

Also listed: 245/35R21 245/40R20 + 285/35R20

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Trims sold in 2016
6
Generation
Model S

6 trims sold in 2016

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Tesla Model S Model S

2012–2016 6 trims

Market not listed

3 trims
Model S 70 +1 variant 382 hp · Electric 245/35R21 96W / 265/35R21 101W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 70D

Generation
Model S · 2012–2016
Power
382 hp
Engine
Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/35R21 Check price on Amazon · 265/35R21 Wheels 21x8.5 ET40 · 5x120 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/35R21 96WRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x120–
Rear265/35R21 101WRim 21x9 ET40 5x120–
245/45R19 102WRim 19x8 ET40 5x120–
245/40R20 99WRim 20x8 ET40 5x120–
245/35R21 96WRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x120–

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). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Model S P90D 691 hp · Electric 245/40R20 99W 4 fitments
Generation
Model S · 2012–2016
Power
691 hp
Engine
Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R20 Wheels 20x8.5 ET40 · 5x120 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R20 99WRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x12036 psi
245/40R20 99WRim 20x10 ET40 5x12036 psi
245/35R21 96WRim 21x9 ET40 5x12036 psi
245/35R21 96YRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12036 psi

How to read 99W: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 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.

USA

3 trims
Model S 70 382 hp · Electric · Electric 245/45R19 5 fitments
Generation
Model S · 2012–2016
Market
USA
Power
382 hp
Engine
Electric, Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 Wheels 19x8 ET40 · 5x120 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET40 5x12042 psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8.5 ET35 5x12042 psi
Alt245/40R20Rim 20x8 ET40 5x12042 psi
Alt245/35R21Rim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
AltFront245/35R21Rim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12038 psi
Rear265/35R21Rim 21x9 ET40 5x12041 psi
Model S 70D 329 hp · Electric · Electric 245/45R19 5 fitments
Generation
Model S · 2012–2016
Market
USA
Power
329 hp
Engine
Electric, Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 Wheels 19x8 ET40 · 5x120 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET40 5x12045 psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8.5 ET35 5x12045 psi
Alt245/40R20Rim 20x8 ET40 5x12042 psi
AltFront245/35R21Rim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
Rear265/35R21Rim 21x9 ET40 5x12042 psi
Alt245/35R21Rim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
Model S P90D 762 hp · Electric · Electric 245/40R20 4 fitments
Generation
Model S · 2012–2016
Market
USA
Power
762 hp
Engine
Electric, Electric
Center bore
64.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R20 Wheels 20x8.5 ET40 · 5x120 · 64.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE245/40R20Rim 20x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
AltFront245/40R20Rim 20x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
Rear285/35R20Rim 20x10 ET40 5x12042 psi
AltFront245/35R21Rim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
Rear265/35R21Rim 21x9 ET40 5x12042 psi
Alt245/35R21Rim 21x8.5 ET40 5x12042 psi
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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 2016
6
Generation
Model S
Other years
All years (2012–2026)

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