[k1s]

"most Tesla approved tires "can be identified with a Tx specification (for example, T0, T1, T2)".

Thanks any idea what the specifications actually are?

 

[FRC]

Thanks any idea what the specifications actually are?

Not a clue

 

[dMorgan]

I know this thread is really old, but Walmart.com is an acceptable alternative for Tesla tires. Total cost for 4 tires was $331.97 plus about $120 for Walmart to install them with lifetime balance/rotation on my 2018 Model 3 LR AWD 18" Aero wheels. Make sure ahead of time Walmart has the rubber puck kit to put on the Tesla to lift the vehicle or buy and bring your own kit. The tires so far have been great and I couldn't be happier with handling, road noise, and performance for the price paid. I have put almost 2,000 miles on the tires so far. EVs tend to go through tires very fast due to battery weight and added torque of the EV motors. I have 2 Nissan LEAFs with the same tire eating issue and have gone through several sets of tires on those cars. I do not spend a lot of money on tires for EVs because I know they will not last. The Walmart.com tires are the Tesla specified size for 18" Aero rims (235/45R18) and are load range 98 and speed rating Y. Load range and speed rating are both important for a Model 3 for handling and performance. I don't believe I have taken a range hit with these tires either. This may not help @k1s in the UK but I'm sure there are aftermarket options there too, many tire dealers (online or in person) will know what type of tire is needed.

 

[FRC]

Sounds great and VERY interesting...how many miles are you getting out of these tires?

 

[dMorgan]

This is the first set of these tires I've purchased for the Tesla but I'm hoping for 20-30k miles.

 

[FRC]

Thanks for the reply. Think I'll stick with my 70K Nokian Ones. 2 1/2 times your cost, but Discount Tire will honor the entire 70K miles. (45K miles so far, and looks like I'll get at least 10K more)

 

[dMorgan]

Most tire warranties are prorated. Tesla SCs are not the only place that will put tires on a Tesla, that's the most important message to get out there. I'm glad you are happy with Discount Tire Nokian tires.

 

[FRC]

Absolutely. Tesla might be my last choice for replacement tires. Poor quality at exorbitant prices. What's to like?

 

[dMorgan]

I'm not knocking Tesla SCs. Tesla SCs are for lots of people. They are usually fast, easy to schedule through the app, and will do many things right at your home or wherever your Tesla happens to be located (new tires are an exception because of equipment needed - balancer and tire mounting). Plus if any issues arise and they need to keep it in the shop longer, you know you are getting a Tesla as a free loaner - you can't beat that.

 

[FRC]

I love Tesla Mobile. But for tire replacement/service I choose Discount Tire every time...not even a close call.
And this is a replacement tire discussion...

 

[Oroborous]

Interesting, does Tesla do the alignment?

I purchased the Bridgestone Weatherpeaks for my Tesla, we'll see how they hold up?

I’m going to get some19” weatherpeaks installed on my 3 this month. Any advice since yours were installed in 2022?

 

[Avid]

I know this thread is really old, but Walmart.com is an acceptable alternative for Tesla tires. Total cost for 4 tires was $331.97 plus about $120 for Walmart to install them with lifetime balance/rotation on my 2018 Model 3 LR AWD 18" Aero wheels. Make sure ahead of time Walmart has the rubber puck kit to put on the Tesla to lift the vehicle or buy and bring your own kit. The tires so far have been great and I couldn't be happier with handling, road noise, and performance for the price paid. I have put almost 2,000 miles on the tires so far. EVs tend to go through tires very fast due to battery weight and added torque of the EV motors. I have 2 Nissan LEAFs with the same tire eating issue and have gone through several sets of tires on those cars. I do not spend a lot of money on tires for EVs because I know they will not last. The Walmart.com tires are the Tesla specified size for 18" Aero rims (235/45R18) and are load range 98 and speed rating Y. Load range and speed rating are both important for a Model 3 for handling and performance. I don't believe I have taken a range hit with these tires either. This may not help @k1s in the UK but I'm sure there are aftermarket options there too, many tire dealers (online or in person) will know what type of tire is needed.

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It's hard to beat a price like that for tires. You've had them for about 6 months, can you update us on tread life and wh/mile?

I currently have CrossClimate II and am getting excellent tread wear, but at higher wh/mile and a little more road noise. Current wh/mile is around 250 vs OEM tires around 225.

 

[mcmoyer]

Just got my tires replaced yesterday. Really wanted to try out the Hankook ION AS or maybe even the Sailun EV Range tires, but couldn't get either in before I need to leave town again this weekend. I've had Michelin Cross Climate tires on it for 46k miles now and they were fine until Saturday, driving through Amarillo when one of them developed a bulge. I was certain that at any minute the tire was going to blow so I kept my speed between 60 & 65mph all the way from Amarillo to Fort Worth...ugh. Ended up getting Conti ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus for $210/each with a $110 rebate so not too shabby.

My original MXM4 tires lasted until 33,900 miles with 255 Wh/mi overall
CrossClimates were 46,300 miles with 255 Wh/mi overall as well

First 100 miles on my Conti tires, I've noticed a pretty big difference in noise levels, meaning the Conti's are a lot more quiet. But, the steering feels looser, like someone switched the steering feel from sport to comfort. They track fine, but it's like I'm not getting as much resistance to turning the wheel as I did with my CrossClimates.

But oh man, I am enjoying the quiet smooth ride of these new tires. Let's hope I can get 46K out of these as well.

Photo attached showing the bulge that developed on the CrossClimate tires...and the inner wear that a lot of Model 3's seem to have.

 

[Mike]

Just got my tires replaced yesterday. Really wanted to try out the Hankook ION AS or maybe even the Sailun EV Range tires, but couldn't get either in before I need to leave town again this weekend. I've had Michelin Cross Climate tires on it for 46k miles now and they were fine until Saturday, driving through Amarillo when one of them developed a bulge. I was certain that at any minute the tire was going to blow so I kept my speed between 60 & 65mph all the way from Amarillo to Fort Worth...ugh. Ended up getting Conti ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus for $210/each with a $110 rebate so not too shabby.

My original MXM4 tires lasted until 33,900 miles with 255 Wh/mi overall
CrossClimates were 46,300 miles with 255 Wh/mi overall as well

First 100 miles on my Conti tires, I've noticed a pretty big difference in noise levels, meaning the Conti's are a lot more quiet. But, the steering feels looser, like someone switched the steering feel from sport to comfort. They track fine, but it's like I'm not getting as much resistance to turning the wheel as I did with my CrossClimates.

But oh man, I am enjoying the quiet smooth ride of these new tires. Let's hope I can get 46K out of these as well.

Photo attached showing the bulge that developed on the CrossClimate tires...and the inner wear that a lot of Model 3's seem to have. View attachment 54350

I took my May 2018 build TM3 into a Tesla service center about three years ago to “deal” with the inside wear that my cars tires were experiencing (I do rotate them as recommended).

The service center ended up dialling back one of the factory set alignment adjustments (based on an internal technical bulletin) and I have since had no inside wear issues with my tires.

 

[Dfwatt]

We have two Perf. M3s, with one of them with staggered 265/30-20 275/30-20 Michelin Pilor Sport 4S, but both in a mercedes OEM, as the Tesla formulation 275/30 is not being made anymore. Great handling, not great ride or noise, with increasing tread whine as the tires wear (which isn't very fast!). Wondering if anyone has experience with the Continental Extreme Contact Sport 2? Supposed to be quieter than the PS4s and rated equal in handling and performance in the Tire Rack ratings

https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100...Model=ExtremeContact+Sport+02&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=73YR0ECS02XL&tab=Sizes

 

[Dr Bob]

Consumer Reports, for what it's worth, just came out with a big tire report. They liked the Michelin CrossClimate2 and Pilot Sport along with the Nokia's for winter.

 

[Cintoman]

Went thru this entire thread in just a few sittings. A lot to read, but great advice. After reading thru all this, I decided on a set of 4 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 XL tires. I live in RI, so we do have a decent amount of snow and cold weather during the winter.

I have a 2018 Model 3 LR AWD with AB (August 2018 build, sub 100,000 VIN) that I got new at the end of Sept 2018. With me working from home both pre- and post-Covid, I didn't put a lot of miles on my car. However, this year I now do have a commute with a new job that I started back in Jan 2024.

Amazingly, even though I do some decent amount of spirited driving, my original 19" Continental tires have lasted nearly 49,000 miles!! Checking on them before a long trip earlier this month, I noticed that I'm just about at the wear bars. Good even wear too, even though I only rotated them (front to back) twice in all these miles.

I did have a question though. For those that have replaced their tires, have you also replaced your TPMS sensors at the same time? From what I've heard, the batteries on these can last about 9-10 years. My car already has about 6 years and 4 months on the factory non-bluetooth TPMS sensors (the 433 mhz ones). So I'm not sure if it'd be worth replacing them now, being that potentially in less than 4 years, they'll probably start going. And based on the length I've had my OEM tires, the TPMS may start going before it's time to replace these new Michelins.

Any thoughts?
Thanks

 

[Dr Bob]

Went thru this entire thread in just a few sittings. A lot to read, but great advice. After reading thru all this, I decided on a set of 4 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 XL tires. I live in RI, so we do have a decent amount of snow and cold weather during the winter.

I have a 2018 Model 3 LR AWD with AB (August 2018 build, sub 100,000 VIN) that I got new at the end of Sept 2018. With me working from home both pre- and post-Covid, I didn't put a lot of miles on my car. However, this year I now do have a commute with a new job that I started back in Jan 2024.

Amazingly, even though I do some decent amount of spirited driving, my original 19" Continental tires have lasted nearly 49,000 miles!! Checking on them before a long trip earlier this month, I noticed that I'm just about at the wear bars. Good even wear too, even though I only rotated them (front to back) twice in all these miles.

I did have a question though. For those that have replaced their tires, have you also replaced your TPMS sensors at the same time? From what I've heard, the batteries on these can last about 9-10 years. My car already has about 6 years and 4 months on the factory non-bluetooth TPMS sensors (the 433 mhz ones). So I'm not sure if it'd be worth replacing them now, being that potentially in less than 4 years, they'll probably start going. And based on the length I've had my OEM tires, the TPMS may start going before it's time to replace these new Michelins.

Any thoughts?
Thanks

That was my 2nd choice. The Michelin CrossClimate2 was 1st choice, mostly based on the just-published Consumer Reports. The CrossClimate2's have less roll resistance and better winter performance, both of which clinched the decision for me.

 

[garsh]

I did have a question though. For those that have replaced their tires, have you also replaced your TPMS sensors at the same time? From what I've heard, the batteries on these can last about 9-10 years. My car already has about 6 years and 4 months on the factory non-bluetooth TPMS sensors (the 433 mhz ones). So I'm not sure if it'd be worth replacing them now, being that potentially in less than 4 years, they'll probably start going. And based on the length I've had my OEM tires, the TPMS may start going before it's time to replace these new Michelins.

Your information is pretty much correct.

If you choose to keep the current TPMS, then if one (or more) go bad, a tire shop won't charge too much to replace them. They'll mark the tire's position on the wheel, remove it, replace the TPMS, then put the tire back on in the same position w/o requiring a rebalance. So it's not too bad.

If the TPMS dies towards the end of your tire's life, you could just wait to replace them along with the tires. It'll be a little annoying to stare at that TPMS warning all the time, but nothing bad will happen. We used to drive cars all the time with no clue what the tire pressures were.

 

[Cintoman]

but nothing bad will happen. We used to drive cars all the time with no clue what the tire pressures were.

Thanks garsh. Yeah, I'm a bit old-school and remember driving my cars decades ago without TPMS sensors. So I'll keep the existing ones installed and then replace them as they go bad in 3-4 years from now.

--Cintoman