2024–2025 2nd generation ('Highland' refresh)
2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 4 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 129 lb-ft.
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2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-in Photon wheels (RWD, Long Range) | 235/45R18 | 42 psi | 98W XL |
| 19-in Nova wheels (optional on RWD/Long Range) | 235/40R19 | 42 psi | 96W XL |
| Performance (20-in Warp, front axle) | 235/35R20 | 42 psi | 92Y XL |
| Performance (20-in Warp, rear axle) | 275/30R20 | N/A | 97Y XL |
2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 129 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | None, no spare tire; Tesla roadside assistance or a plug/inflator kit |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Tesla Model 3 model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Tesla Model 3 built from 2024 through 2025 — the 2nd generation ('Highland' refresh), compact ev sedan (refreshed body, chassis, and interior). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3
- 2024Highland launch (US orders Jan 2024): new fascias, ride-tuned suspension, quieter cabin with acoustic glass, stalk-less interior (turn signals on wheel buttons), ventilated front seats, rear touchscreen. RWD and Long Range AWD at launch; Performance ('Ludicrous') arrived April 2024 with 510 hp and staggered 20-in wheels
- 2025Long Range RWD (363 mi) joins the lineup; front bumper camera and other running changes appear on later builds
2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 4 factory fitments exist, from 235/45R18 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3?
- 5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3?
- 42 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3?
- 129 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 come with a spare tire?
- None, no spare tire; Tesla roadside assistance or a plug/inflator kit.
Sources
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (Model 3 intervals: cabin filter 2 yr, brake fluid 4 yr, rotation 6,250 mi, no desiccant for heat-pump cars)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tesla Model 3 OE fitments and 42 psi pressures
- Mavis, 2025 Model 3 Performance staggered OE sizes (235/35R20 front, 275/30R20 rear)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-002 (vehicle computer / rearview camera)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 24V-376 (seat belt reminder)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 24V-935 (TPMS warning light)
- Tesla Shop. Model 3 wiper blade (fits all Model 3 years)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Cabin Filters (procedure shared with pre-Highland cars)
- Wikipedia, Tesla Model 3 (Highland launch timing, curb weights, EPA ranges)