2020 Tesla Model 3 Tire Size

Your Tesla was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2020 Tesla Model 3, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Tesla Model 3's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

18-Inch Rims

2020 Tesla Model 3

 

The original tire size for your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Tesla Model 3's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Long RangePerformanceStandard Plus

235/45R18/XL 98W

Simplified Size:  235-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is 235/45R18/XL 98W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Tesla Model 3's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

98

This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 105 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
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W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

19-Inch Rims

2020 Tesla Model 3

 

The original tire size for your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Tesla Model 3's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Long RangeStandard Plus

235/40R19/XL 96W

Simplified Size:  235-40-19

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is 235/40R19/XL 96W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Tesla Model 3's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

19

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

96

This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 94 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

20-Inch Rims

2020 Tesla Model 3

 

The original tire size for your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Tesla Model 3's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Performance

235/35ZR20/XL 92Y

Simplified Size:  235-35-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Tesla Model 3 is 235/35ZR20/XL 92Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Tesla Model 3's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

92

This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 82 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.