Tesla Model 3 Tire Sizes
The Tesla Model 3 keeps it simple: the tire size is tied to the 18-, 19-, or 20-inch wheel rather than the model year, and it hasn't changed from the 2017 original through the 2024 ‘Highland’ refresh. Here's every current size by trim, plus the EV-specific things worth knowing before you shop.
Current Tesla Model 3 tire sizes (2026 model year)
| Trim | Factory tire size |
|---|---|
| Performance | 235/35R20 |
| Premium | 235/45R18 / 235/40R19 |
| Premium AWD | 235/45R18 / 235/40R19 |
| Standard | 235/45R18 / 235/40R19 |
Tire sizes by generation
- Highland refresh (2024–present) (2024–present)
The refreshed 'Highland' Model 3. Standard and Long Range trims use 235/45R18 on the 18-inch aero wheels or 235/40R19 on the 19-inch wheels; the Performance uses 235/35R20. Tire sizes carried over unchanged from the earlier car.
- Original (2017–2023) (2017–2023)
The original Model 3 used the same fitments still in use today — 235/45R18 or 235/40R19 on non-Performance trims, and 235/35R20 on the Performance.
Upsizing your Tesla Model 3
A few things are specific to an EV like the Model 3. These cars are heavy for their size, so tires wear faster and load rating matters — replace with a tire rated for the weight (Model 3 tires are typically extra-load/XL from the factory). Tire choice also affects range: the factory tires are low-rolling-resistance and often lined with acoustic foam for quietness, and switching to a grippier or non-EV tire can noticeably cut range and add road noise. There's little reason or room to upsize — staying with the factory size and an EV-oriented tire keeps range and quietness where Tesla intended.
Every Tesla Model 3 year & trim
Pick a year and trim for the exact OEM fitment, decoded dimensions, and current prices.
- 2026 — Performance
- 2026 — Premium
- 2026 — Premium AWD
- 2026 — Standard
- 2025 — Long Range
- 2025 — Long Range AWD
- 2025 — Performance
- 2024 — Long Range
- 2024 — Performance
- 2024 — Standard Range
- 2023 — Long Range
- 2023 — Performance
- 2023 — Standard Range
- 2022 — Long Range
- 2022 — Performance
- 2022 — Standard Range
- 2021 — Long Range
- 2021 — Performance
- 2021 — Standard Range Plus
- 2020 — Long Range AWD
- 2020 — Performance
- 2020 — Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2019 — Long-Range AWD
- 2019 — Mid-Range RWD
- 2019 — Performance
- 2018 — Base Model
- 2018 — Performance
- 2017 — Base Model
- 2017 — Performance
Frequently asked questions
What size tires does a Tesla Model 3 use?
It depends on the wheel. Standard and Long Range trims use 235/45R18 on the 18-inch wheels or 235/40R19 on the 19-inch wheels; the Performance uses 235/35R20. These sizes are the same across every model year from 2017 to today.
Are Tesla Model 3 tires staggered?
No. Every Model 3, including the Performance, uses a square setup — the same size on all four corners — so tires can be rotated normally and you only need one size when shopping.
Do the tires affect a Model 3’s range?
Yes, noticeably. The factory tires are chosen for low rolling resistance (and are often foam-lined for quietness). Switching to a grippier performance or all-terrain-style tire, or a heavier non-EV tire, can measurably reduce range and increase road noise. Staying with the factory size and an EV-oriented tire preserves the rated efficiency.
Why is there foam inside Tesla tires?
Many Model 3 tires have a layer of acoustic foam bonded inside the tread to damp cabin noise — important in a quiet EV. If you replace them, a foam-lined (acoustic) tire keeps the car as quiet as it was from the factory.
Where's the correct tire size for my exact Model 3?
The tire information placard on the driver's-side door jamb lists the factory size and pressures, and the car's touchscreen shows recommended pressures too. If your Model 3 has aftermarket wheels, the placard still shows what it left the factory with.