2020–2024 1st generation (original body)
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 4 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 129 lb-ft.
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Quick answer
The 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y came with 4 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 255/45R19 (19-in Gemini wheels (Long Range, Standard Range, RWD)) up. Check the table for your trim.
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y factory tire sizes
Verified| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19-in Gemini wheels (Long Range, Standard Range, RWD) | 255/45R19 | 42 psi | 104W XL (manual minimum 104H XL) |
| 20-in Induction wheels (option on Long Range) | 255/40R20 | 42 psi | 101 or 104 XL (manual minimum, H-speed or higher) |
| 21-in Überturbine wheels, FRONT (Performance) | 255/35R21 | 42 psi | 98W XL (minimum) |
| 21-in Überturbine wheels, REAR (Performance) | 275/35R21 | N/A | 103W XL (minimum) |
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 129 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | No spare tire, Tesla supplies no spare; carry a repair kit or use Tesla roadside assistance. 21mm lug socket. |
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 Y model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Tesla Model Y built from 2020 through 2024 — the 1st generation (original body), compact electric crossover suv (5- or 7-seat). 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 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y
- 2020US deliveries began March 2020 with Long Range AWD and Performance only. 12V lead-acid battery; no HEPA filter.
- 2021Standard Range RWD sold January–February 2021 only (244 mi); 7-seat option added; late-2021 builds gained the ~16V lithium-ion low-voltage battery and (from ~2022 production) the HEPA filter
- 2022Austin-built Standard Range AWD with 4680 structural pack begins (limited availability); AMD Ryzen infotainment replaces Intel Atom during the year
- 20234680 Standard Range AWD sold publicly April–September; last full year of the original body
- 2024RWD base model (260 mi, software-limited) from October 2023; renamed/unlocked to Long Range RWD (320 mi) in May 2024. Some carryover legacy cars were also titled as early 2025s
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 4 factory fitments exist, from 255/45R19 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 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y?
- 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 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y?
- 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 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y?
- 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 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y come with a spare tire?
- No spare tire, Tesla supplies no spare; carry a repair kit or use Tesla roadside assistance. 21mm lug socket..
Sources
- Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual, Wheels and Tires (sizes, lug torque)
- Tesla DIY, Replacing Cabin Air Filters (Model Y)
- Tesla DIY, Replacing Wiper Blades (Model Y, 26/20 in)
- Tesla DIY, Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery (85B24LS 12V 45Ah)
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (official intervals)
- Tesla Model Y Service Manual, Brakes (rotor diameters)
- NHTSA recall lookup, Tesla Model Y 2020–2024 (all campaign numbers)
- Car and Driver, 2020 Model Y Long Range AWD specs (curb weight, towing, hp)
- Wikipedia, Tesla Model Y (US variant timeline, 4680 AWD, RWD unlock)
- Tesla Shop, Model 3/Y cabin air filter (two required)