Looking to extract more performance out of your 2017+ Tesla Model 3 Long Range, AWD, RWD, or Performance? You'll find exactly what you need to do here in our Tesla Model 3 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide. Whether you're looking to freshen up the appearance of your street car, or lower your lap times on track, our guide provides both wheel size and tire size recommendations, along with suspension notes, for your exact setup. Check out options available in our Flow Formed wheels like the EC-7 and SM-10, or take a look at our Forged wheels such as the VS-5RS, SM-10RS, or EC-7RS.
This guide includes the 2024+ refresh, as wheel fitment does not change.
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.
Available Wheel Designs
Forged Designs
OEM+ Wheel Fitment
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
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These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts enjoying their Tesla Model 3 day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications to the factory suspension or alignment, and in many cases can improve EV range and efficiency as well. Just bolt-on and enjoy!
Square Configurations
Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x8.5" ET23
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x8.5" ET23
- Available in VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
- Best combination for efficiency and range
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 235/45-18
- Rear Tire Size: 235/45-18
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x8.5" ET23
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x8.5" ET23
- Available in VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
- Great combination for efficiency and range
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 235/40-19
- Rear Tire Size: 235/40-19
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x9" ET34
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x9" ET34
- Available in: EC-7, SM-10, VS-5RS
- Centering Rings Required
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 255/40-19
- Rear Tire Size: 255/40-19
Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
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Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you're a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for Model 3 owners looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance. They are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented R-compounds and this category includes both staggered and square configurations to best suit each individual drivers priorities, goals and preferences for their vehicle.
We've optimized the offset of our wheels to work well with the stock fenders, however, a wide variety of tire compounds can be used and some may require negative camber to fit properly. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your Model 3, we highly recommend dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.
Square Configurations
Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x9.5" ET29
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x9.5" ET29
- Available in: VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 265/40-18
- Rear Tire Size: 265/40-18
Wider Alternative
- Front Tire Size: 275/40-18
- Rear Tire Size: 275/40-18
- 3mm front spacer may be needed with certain tires that run wider
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5" ET29
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x9.5" ET29
- Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS, ML-10RT, VS-5
- Direct Fit
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 265/35-19
- Rear Tire Size: 265/35-19
Wider Alternative
- Front Tire Size: 275/35-19
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-19
- 3mm front spacer may be needed with select tires
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 20x9.5" ET29
- Rear Wheel Size: 20x9.5" ET29
- Available in: VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 265/30-20
- Rear Tire Size: 265/30-20
Wider Alternative
- Front Tire Size: 275/30-20
- Rear Tire Size: 275/30-20
- 3mm front spacer may be needed with select tires
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x11" ET26
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x11" ET26
- Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS, EC-7RS, SM-10
- Centering Rings Required
- Very aggressive track fitment, aftermarket suspension and track alingment required
- Even with above mods, some tire poke will be likely
Tires
APEX Staff Pick
- Front Tire Size: 295/30-19
- Rear Tire Size: 295/30-19
Wider Alternative
- Front Tire Size: 305/30-19
- Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19
Additional Resources
Brake Clearance
Our 18", 19", and 20" 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.
Still have questions?
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