Grip and feedback is excellent, wear is less than I expected and the noise level and rolling resistance is low as promised and what I bought them for. Downsides: They are not great but not bad either on aquaplanning and they can be a bit unsure of themselves on very bad surfaces.
Best Tires for the Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S drivers have left 26 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 298,857 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 26owner reviews
- 298,857 milescovered on them
- 19different tires rated
- 67%average tire score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Michelin X Ice Snow 7.9 Current version: Michelin X Ice Snow+ | 90% from 3 reviews | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Best Winter Tires |
| Summer | Hankook Ventus Evo 9.4 | 78% from 3 reviews | Best Summer Tires |
Highest weighted owner score from Tesla Model S drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tires for the Tesla Model S
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews from the Tesla Model S to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Winter tires
The highest rated tire in the Winter category for the Tesla Model S is the Michelin X Ice Snow - 90% from 3 owner reviews across 22,000 miles. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin X Ice Snow+.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin X Ice Snow
Replaced by Michelin X Ice Snow+
|
90% | 3 | 22,000 miles | 7.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Summer tires
The highest rated tire in the Summer category for the Tesla Model S is the Hankook Ventus Evo - 78% from 3 owner reviews across 36,000 miles.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hankook Ventus Evo
|
78% | 3 | 36,000 miles | 9.4 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tires that fit the Tesla Model S
The rankings above can only speak for tires a Tesla Model S driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 245/45 R19, 225/45 R17 and 245/35 R21 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire.
Winter tires
Our highest rated tire in the Winter category, in this car's sizes, is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, at 9.8 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Tesla Model S reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
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9.8 | 245/45 R19, 245/35 R21 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
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9.6 | 245/45 R19, 245/35 R21 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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9.5 | 245/45 R19, 245/35 R21 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Alpin 7
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9.5 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Summer tires
Our highest rated tire in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Tesla Model S reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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9.7 | All your sizes | 1 |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
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9.7 | 245/45 R19, 245/35 R21 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
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9.5 | 245/45 R19, 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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9.4 | All your sizes | 1 |
| 6 |
Hankook Ventus Evo
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9.4 | All your sizes | 3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
No Tesla Model S driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Hankook iON FlexClimate is our highest rated, at 9.8 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Tesla Model S reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hankook iON FlexClimate
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9.8 | 245/45 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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9.6 | 245/45 R19, 245/35 R21 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
|
9.6 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
9.5 | 245/45 R19, 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
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9.5 | 245/45 R19, 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
All Weather tires
No Tesla Model S driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Vredestein Quatrac is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Tesla Model S reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vredestein Quatrac
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
|
8.3 | 245/45 R19, 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
|
8.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →
Fitment comes from each tire's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
Every tire reviewed on the Tesla Model S
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 14 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin X Ice Snow Replaced by Michelin X Ice Snow+ | Winter | 90% | 3 | 22,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Evo | Summer | 78% | 3 | 36,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus iON S | Summer | 80% | 2 | 5,200 miles |
| Landsail Qirin 990 | Summer | 36% | 2 | 22,000 miles |
| Winrun R330 | Summer | 27% | 2 | 11,200 miles |
Tire sizes Tesla Model S drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.
What Tesla Model S drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
As the front tires had been changed a while 9 months ago for Hankook Ventus Evo 3 i can tell you i will definitely not buy these Hankooks again. The tire has a life time less than half of the Michelin so in the end they are twice as expensive.. so probably i will go for the new Michelin Primacy 5 energy. They say it's lifetime is even better than this one so that means already a lot.. I did think about the Hankook Ion Evo but it's more expensive and again doesn't come close to the lifetime of the Michelin and how often you drive on the limits of the tires?
Poor handling, bor road feel. But worst of all the noise!
So much resonans from the tire i swaped to other brand efter 2 month
So much resonans from the tire i swaped to other brand efter 2 month
Ok tire, but starten dry cracking after a summer with a lot of driving.
Maybe better for light cars
Not rekommende for heavy cars like my tesla model s
AT least low noise
Maybe better for light cars
Not rekommende for heavy cars like my tesla model s
AT least low noise
Having not long brought my Tesla Model S that was fitted with Budget tires. Run flats that made the card lack comfort and stability when driving. I immediately found the car handled far better in all weather conditions. (Not driven in snow or icy conditions yet.)
The tires have made the driving experience much more enjoyable and comfortable. I will update in 10000 miles.
The tires have made the driving experience much more enjoyable and comfortable. I will update in 10000 miles.
Not bad for a low budget Chinese winter tire. There's a slight pitching notice at speeds above 90km/h, which is obviously more noticeable because I drive an electric car. But it's not that bad, and quite bearable. Rolling resistance is decent. Feedback not that good, and steering response is a bit slow. But for a set of 19" that costed 360e, you cannot really complain, no? If they can last for two seasons, I'd say it's absolutely best bang for the buck on the market right now.
I fitted these front tires to my Tesla Model S Performance Ludicrous in November 2024. Despite driving quietly, without excess, these tires are already worn out and this after less than 20,000 km and less than a year. They are much worse than the ones that were originally fitted, namely Michelins.
The driving feel is pleasant but without any real big change if I compare them with the previous mounts. In conclusion, I would say that the tire is expensive and not very resistant to use. Its lifespan seems quite short compared to other brands. I ordered new tires from another brand because this one does not fully fulfill its mission.
The driving feel is pleasant but without any real big change if I compare them with the previous mounts. In conclusion, I would say that the tire is expensive and not very resistant to use. Its lifespan seems quite short compared to other brands. I ordered new tires from another brand because this one does not fully fulfill its mission.
Nice performing tire, and a good price too. Works well in the rain and dry conditions. Acceptable in the snow, but not as good as a true snow tire. These tires wore out quickly - I have had them for 15 months and 27,000 km (17,000 miles) and they are nearly down to the wear indicators.
Had to buy these in a pinch for the rear of my car. Absolutely horrendous steering feel and handling. Super unpredictable and felt awful at higher speeds. It wandered all over the road. Comfort was average and can't comment on life span as these stayed on the car just long enough for me to drive home. Replaced with Michelin PS4S and the difference is astronomically high. Would look at other options.
Took a bit of a gamble on going for these brand new Hankooks, with only half a review/test out when I ordered them. Chose them anyway since I was very pleasantly surprised with how well the S1 EVO 3 that came with my previous Tesla handled. I'm indeed very happy I went with these, they are -very- quiet and offer excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions. Handling under high load/speed is excellent too. The only thing they lack a bit is road feedback compared to the Michelin PS4 they replaced when not pushing on them, but my car ain't that great on that front anyway.
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