Tesla Model 3 tire size
Original tire sizes for the Tesla Model 3, model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2023 | 18 in Aero | 235/45R18 | $95 |
| 2017-2023 | 19 in Sport | 235/40R19 | $110 |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19 | 18 in Aero or 19 in Sport | $95 |
What Tesla approves
Tesla-spec tires are marked T0, T1 or T2, and usually contain acoustic foam.
Tesla specifies a tire with a foam layer glued inside the tread to cut road noise, which matters far more in a car with no engine to mask it. The foam is also why Tesla-spec tires cost more and why some shops will not plug them.
Brands that carry the approval
Written on the sidewall as: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (T0), Hankook iON evo (T1).
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
Tesla Model 3 tires: common questions
What size tires does a Tesla Model 3 take?
The most common original size is 235/45R18. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Tesla Model 3?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Tesla Model 3?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 2023 Tesla Model 3 take?
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 came from the factory on 235/45R18 and 235/40R19. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2022 Tesla Model 3 take?
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 came from the factory on 235/45R18 and 235/40R19. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2021 Tesla Model 3 take?
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 came from the factory on 235/45R18 and 235/40R19. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.