Tesla Model 3 · 2017–2025
Tesla Model 3 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Tesla Model 3 tire sizes specification changed by year?
| Model years | Factory sizes | Bolt pattern | Lug torque | Front pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 275/30R20 | 5x114.3 | 129 lb-ft | 42 PSI |
| 2017–2023 | 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20 | 5x114.3 | 129 lb-ft | 42 PSI |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The tire sizes on a Tesla Model 3 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Tesla Model 3 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 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 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 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 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 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)
Find your exact Model 3
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