[DaveDBD]

I really like the look of the optional 21” rims but they come with summer tires.

Having winter temps down to zero, I hesitate getting these rims as I cannot find all season or winter tires that fit.

Anyone know of any?

If not I would have to spend $4k to $5k on a winter rim/tire set.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by DaveDBD

I really like the look of the optional 21” rims but they come with summer tires.

Having winter temps down to zero, I hesitate getting these rims as I cannot find all season or winter tires that fit.

Anyone know of any?

If not I would have to spend $4k to $5k on a winter rim/tire set.

There was a guy on Facebook wanting to sell his 20” with Michelin Primacy tires for $1,900. I can try to find the listing. I was thinking about it for winter tire wheel set but it’s east coast.

[Boston Jay]

Yes there are options but not a bunch. I ended up having to go with Vredestian for fronts and Dunlop for rears. The tread patterns are extremely similar but obviously would have prefered the same all around.

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by DaveDBD

I really like the look of the optional 21” rims but they come with summer tires.

Having winter temps down to zero, I hesitate getting these rims as I cannot find all season or winter tires that fit.

Anyone know of any?

If not I would have to spend $4k to $5k on a winter rim/tire set.

Just be sure to consider if the 21" rims are compatible with the roads in your area. I'm not sure where AddyDaddy is from but a pothole did a number on two of his rims. They look sick, but clearly you run some risks.

[PeterC4]

If you search for some suitable aftermarket rims you will likely be able to reduce your budget for some 20 inch winter tires and corresponding rims.

[mjr24]

Been looking into this.....couldn't going with slightly bigger tires in the front and rear solve this?

The stock 21 inch tire sizes are 255/35/21 in front and 285/30/21 in rear.

The Tesla Plaid stock tires are 265/35/21 and 295/30/21....there are 2 all season tires available in those sizes. Wouldn't these sizes probably fit? The rolling circumference difference would be the same as the OEM sizes.....so no issues there.

I can't see 0.4 inches more width causing any rubbing issues....?

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

Just be sure to consider if the 21" rims are compatible with the roads in your area. I'm not sure where AddyDaddy is from but a pothole did a number on two of his rims. They look sick, but clearly you run some risks.

This is all tire pressure......

I've had lots of 21 and 22 inch wheels and never had an issue unless my tire pressure was too low. Sure, if you hit a major pothole....then you are screwed regardless of whether you have 15 inch rims or 22 inch rims.

[PeterC4]

I find that tire size makes a big difference on imperfect roads. We have lots of freezing/thaw days that wreak havoc on the asphalt and create lots of hazards. My 20 inch tires and rims have suffered a lot of abuse, my 19 inch winter rims/tires fare much better.

[DaveDBD]

The 21” tires are 245/35 and 275/30.

The Tesla tires are almost an inch wider as well as taller. Not sure they would work. Plus how does computer recognize these tires.

Tire shop once put on wrong rear tires on my 540 and traction alert came on anytime of acceleration cutting engine power.

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by DaveDBD

The 21” tires are 245/35 and 275/30.

The Tesla tires are almost an inch wider as well as taller. Not sure they would work. Plus how does computer recognize these tires.

Tire shop once put on wrong rear tires on my 540 and traction alert came on anytime of acceleration cutting engine powe

No, they are 255 and 285….not 245/275.

[DaveDBD]

Not on the 540. They are on the i5.

[DaveDBD]

So perhaps the answer is use all season 245/40 and 275/35 instead of summer’s 245/35 and 275/30.