Q: I’m thinking of upgrading my wheels / tires in addition to springs, is there anything I should know?
For any car, tire sizing is a very important topic; specifically, maintaining the correct ratio of width and diameter when replacing / upgrading tires. Model 3 is available from Tesla with several wheel options, in three different diameters. Despite the different sizes, the overall tire size ratio is almost identical, and as it can affect the height of the car, this ratio plays a role in how your Model 3 will look post-spring installation. We’ve seen several owners install tires which have significantly different overall diameters than suggested, which causes the vehicle to either sit higher or lower than the height for which our springs are intended. When choosing tires, we strongly recommend keeping within the very precise margin for overall diameter as spec’d from Tesla. For more information, please refer to our wheel and tire sizing guide here: Tesla Wheel and Tire Guide
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I recently installed the Unplugged Performance Rear Sway Bar Upgrade on my Tesla Cybertruck AWD, and the improvement is incredible! The 3-way adjustability allowed me to dial in the handling perfectly, and I chose the middle setting for a great mix of daily comfort and sporty performance. The...
twaller2
August 09, 2025
I’ve worked on cars and pushed them close to their mechanical limits all my life. This Model S Plaid definitely needs a brake upgrade if you tend to push your car harder than the average driver lol. The BBK install was pretty straight forward. You can use the instructions provided or with no...
jb10thousand
November 28, 2022
Simply love the design of this front splitter. Worked with Kirk on Monday evening, scheduled for pick up Friday morning in Hawthorne, and got it installed the same afternoon. Such a stunning piece, there’s nothing else like it in the market. I love it!
Simon
January 04, 2026
Amazing style and quality!
Christian N.
November 28, 2025
My wife drives a Model Y as her daily driver and for a commuter car the model Y suspension can be very harsh. Purchased the luxury coilovers and sway bars to help with this. Only 1 mechanic in North Carolina was certified to do it that was in the unplugged performance network and I had problems...
massary.2
June 01, 2023
LOVE my new UP-03 wheels. Super light, super strong and they look so good. Super high quality finish on the wheels too, worth every penny. Have had the wheels for just a few days and have gotten tons of compliments on the road and at the track. These are the best wheels you can buy for your Tesla,...
zackfeldstein9
January 10, 2023
I always hated how my Model Y would sway side to side at high speed on the highway when the road conditions were poor, even with the coil overs I wanted a little more stiffness and this fixed the problem, now it feels more like a Porsche/BMW M.
Jorge (.
August 23, 2022
Very disappointed this product turned on a check air suspension on the dashboard
Beto
December 14, 2025
Went with the burnt titanium, simply looks gorgeous with the finish!
Megatron
November 19, 2025
Tesla will just replace the entire control arm, with THE SAME inferior rubber bushing. Was happy to find these UPGRADED bushings to solve the problem for good. Excellent customer service as well.
James T.
January 15, 2025
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All of our parts are researched and engineered on our own development vehicles with the intention of improving every aspect of the driving and ownership experience. Unplugged produces an exclusive range of premium upgrades to give a new sporty performance identity to Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck.
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