Vehicle Covered in this Guide
2017 - Current Tesla Model 3
Chassis Introduction
Tesla introduced the Model 3 as a modern rival to the storied 3 Series and A4/S4 market. It has quickly gained popularity among driving enthusiasts with the release of the dual motor, all wheel drive Performance model that is silently taking racetracks across North America by storm.
Bolt Pattern | Thread Pitch | Center Bore |
5x114.3mm | M14x1.5mm | 64.1mm |
Performance Street, Track, or Race Fitments
Square Setups
Recommended for most types of street and performance driving. Allows proper front-to-rear tire rotation to extend tire life & improve handling balance.
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET34 with 265/40-18 tires
- Popular track fitment
- Direct fit
- Can also be run with 275/40-18 tires but a 3mm front spacer will be needed for inner clearance at the control arm
- Certain 265 wide tires, depending on actual section and tread width, could require a 3 or 5mm spacer as well. Please see manufacture tire specs to confirm.
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 265/40-18 tires
- Centering rings required
- Can also be run with 275/40-18 tires but a 5mm front spacer will be needed for inner clearance at the control arm
- Certain 265 wide tires, depending on actual section and tread width, could require a 3 or 5mm spacer as well. Please see manufacture tire specs to confirm.
- Front & Rear: 19x9" ET34 with 255/40-19 tires
- Centering rings required
- Can also be run with 245/40-19 or 265/35-19 tires
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
- Front: 18x9.5" ET35 with 255/45-18 tires
Rear: 18x10” ET40 with 275/40-18 tires- Centering rings required
- No spacers required front or rear
- Front: 19x9" ET34 with 255/40-19 tires
Rear: 19x10” ET40 with 285/35-19 tires- Centering rings required
- No spacers required front or rear
- 275/35-19 tires may also be used on the rear
Additional Information
An important note about tire sizes. The Model 3 can run a number of tire size options but it is important to keep it under 27.5” in overall diameter to avoid having to grind the front upper control arm. A popular tire option, the 265/45-18 Bridgestone RE71R requires grinding of the arm for proper clearance. Shown below is a 275/40-18 Nexen SUR4G.
Our 18” EC-7 wheels have no issues clearing all known brake setups out there for the Model 3 including the factory Performance brakes and the Mountain Pass Performance upgrade kit.