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Model S 2021+ Tire Sizes

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026. Specs checked against Tesla's pages that day.

Tire and wheel specs for the 2021+ (refreshed) Model S in the U.S. and Canada, taken from Tesla's own Model S owner's manual and service manual. Every Model S setup is staggered: the rear tires are wider than the fronts. This page does not cover 2012–2020 cars.

Before you buy: confirm the size, load index and speed rating on the Tire and Loading Information label on your door pillar. Your car's label is the final word.

Specs by wheel size

19" wheels

Wheel size and offsetFront 19 x 9.5J, offset 40 mm; rear 19 x 10.5J, offset 45 mm (Owner's manual)
Factory tire size (all-season, U.S. and Canada)Front 255/45R19; rear 285/40R19 (Owner's manual)
StaggeredYes, front and rear sizes differ (Owner's manual)
Snow chains Tesla approvesKönig K-Summit XL K55 Max, rear tires only (Owner's manual)

Shop front 255/45R19 at Tire Rack Shop rear 285/40R19 at Tire Rack(paid links)

21" wheels

Wheel size and offsetFront 21 x 9.5J, offset 40 mm; rear 21 x 10.5J, offset 45 mm (Owner's manual)
Factory tire size, all-season (U.S. and Canada)Front 265/35R21; rear 295/30R21 (Owner's manual)
Factory tire size, summer (U.S. and Canada)Front 265/35ZR21; rear 295/30ZR21 (Owner's manual)
StaggeredYes, front and rear sizes differ (Owner's manual)
Snow chains Tesla approvesKönig K-Summit XL K55 Max, rear tires only, and on 21" only with all-season tires (Owner's manual)

Shop front 265/35R21 at Tire Rack Shop rear 295/30R21 at Tire Rack(paid links)

Wheel sizes, offsets and factory tire sizes are from Tesla's owner's manual. Tesla's current manual does not list load index or speed rating for these tires, so check the sidewall or door label.

Replacement tires Tesla lists for Model S

From Tesla's Model S service manual (North America). The "T" mark on the sidewall (T0, T1, T2) shows a Tesla-specified version. Tesla says most Tesla-approved tires are sold only through Tesla, so a store may stock the same model without the Tesla mark.

Continental ProContact RX (TS)

Wheel19"
TypeAll-season
SizeFront 255/45R19, rear 285/40R19

Tesla's 19" all-season pick for replacing any number of tires. Tesla describes it as its newest generation, with improved range. Tesla marks the Model S version "TS".

Pirelli P Zero 4 (T0)

Wheel19"
TypeSummer
SizeFront 255/45R19, rear 285/40R19

Tesla's 19" summer pick. Tesla notes: not recommended for cold climates.

Goodyear Supercar 3R (T0)

Wheel20"
TypeSummer, track
SizeFront 285/35R20, rear 305/30R20

Tesla lists this for Model S with the Track Package upgrade. Not recommended for cold climates.

Goodyear Eagle Sport (T0)

Wheel21"
TypeAll-season
SizeFront 265/35R21, rear 295/30R21

Tesla's 21" all-season pick. Tesla says it gives up to a 20-mile range improvement (EPA est.) compared to summer tires.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (T2)

Wheel21"
TypeSummer
SizeFront 265/35R21, rear 295/30R21

Tesla's 21" summer pick. Not recommended for cold climates.

Tire pressure

Tesla's 2021+ Model S service manual does not print pressures. It says to use the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver-side door pillar, which is visible when the front door is open.

Winter, chains and other notes from Tesla

Tesla's approved chains go on the rear tires only. Do not put chains on summer tires or on the front tires.
With chains on, set air suspension to Medium and do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).

Sources

Other tire guides: Model Y · Model 3 · Model X · Cybertruck

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