2017 - Current Tesla Model 3
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
- 5mm spacer needed on Performance Model cars utilizing the factory brake upgrade due to thinner rotor hat
- 255/45-18 may be used if desired for winter fitments or less rolling resistance
- Can also be run with 275/40-18 tires but a 5mm front spacer will be needed for inner clearance at the control arm on all models
- 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
- 255/45-18 may be used if desired for winter fitments or less rolling resistance
- Can also be run with 275/40-18 tires but a 5mm front spacer will be needed for inner clearance at the control arm on all models
- 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" ET29 with 265/40-18 tires
- Popular track fitment
- Can also be run with 275/40-18 or 275/35-18 tires but a small 3-5mm spacer may be needed up front depending on the actual tread width of the particular tire. 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
- Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET29 with 265/35-19 tires
- Popular track fitment
- Can also be run with 275/30-19 tires but a small 3-5mm spacer may be needed up front depending on the actual tread width of the particular tire. Please see manufacture tire specs to confirm.
- 275/35-19 tires could be used, but they get close to the spindle upright.
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
- Front: 19x9" ET34 with 255/40-19 tires
Rear: 19x10” ET40 with 285/35-19 tires- Centering rings required
- 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.
