Replacement Tire Information

Refer to the following table for information on the tires recommended and sold at Tesla Service Centers.

Tesla-Approved Tires

Engineered to work seamlessly with Tesla’s electric vehicle drivetrains, Tesla-approved tires are built to optimize performance, safety, reliability, and durability. The majority of Tesla approved tires are available for purchase only through Tesla.

Warning
Tesla strongly recommends understanding a tire's capabilities and whether they are suited for summer, all-season, or winter driving.
Note
A vehicle’s originally equipped tires depend on the vehicle model and market region.

Tesla T-Mark

Tesla approved tires are identified by the "T-mark" on the tire sidewall, which indicates a specific tire model's progression according to Tesla specifications. For example, a T1 Michelin Primacy is newer than a T0 Michelin Primacy, but is not necessarily newer than other models of T0 tires.

Note
This information is currently applicable only to North America.
Table 1. 2012-2020 Model S
Wheel Diameter Tire Make and Model T-Mark Location on Vehicle Tire Size Tesla Part Number* Application Description
19" Recommended 19" all season tire when replacing any number of tires
Goodyear Eagle Touring T1 T1 Front and Rear 245/45R19 6005890-00-E All Season Newest generation tire designed for typical year-round performance with up to a 7-mile range improvement (EPA est.) over previous 2018-2020 variants. Up to a 20-mile range improvement (EPA est.) for 2012-2018 variants.
Recommended 19" summer tire when replacing any number of tires
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 N/A Front and Rear 245/45R19 1496658-00-A Summer Newest generation performance tire with significant improvements in range, comfort and handling from previous variants. Not recommended for cold climates.
21" Previous generation 21" summer tires; recommended when replacing 1–3 tires, if vehicle is already equipped with the listed tires
Continental ContiSportContact 5P T0 Front 245/35ZR21 1053501-00-A Summer Previous generation performance tire. Recommended if you are not replacing the full-set of four tires and these match the current tires on your Tesla.
T0 Rear 265/35ZR21 1053502-00-A
Newest generation 21" summer tires; recommended when replacing all 4 tires
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S T0 Front 245/35ZR21 1088040-00-A Summer Newest generation performance tire with improved grip and tread life over previous variants. Not recommended for cold climates.
T0 Rear 265/35ZR21 1088041-00-A

*These part numbers were current at the time of publication. Use the listed revisions or later, or refer to the parts catalog.