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Q: What is the ideal tire size for a square setup on Model 3?

For a Tesla Model 3 square wheel and tire setup, the most “ideal” tire size depends on your goal (OEM-like efficiency, sportier grip, or track focus). Based on the UP-03 square fitment recommendations in your chart, here are the most common “ideal” square tire sizes for Model 3:

Best all-around square tire size for Model 3 (OEM+ feel and efficiency)

  • 245/45R18 (for 18×9 square)
  • 245/40R19 (for 19×9 square)
  • 245/35R20 (for 20×9 square)

These 245-width tire sizes are the go-to choice if you want a square setup that keeps the Model 3 balanced and maintains range-friendly efficiency

Sport square setup (more grip, still street-friendly)

  • 265/40R18 (for 18×9.5 square)
  • 265/35R19 (for 19×9.5 square)
  • 265/30R20 (for 20×9.5 square)

Street and track square setup (maximum performance focus)

  • 275/35R19 (for 19×10 square)
  • 275/30R20 (for 20×10 square)
  • 285/35R18 (for 18×10.5 square)

If you want to compare more Model 3 square setups (and see how tire sizing affects ride quality, handling, and efficiency), check out our Wheel and Tire Guide.

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I installed these because with my previous set of UP lowering springs I really had uneven tire wear and it costed me a lot of tires. Installation was easy and the products look high quality. Let's see how the rubbers hold up. For now I used the same length as the original arms but made an alignment...
Jeroen W. May 26, 2023
Amazing and top tier wheels that look great and are on a different level compared to OEM wheels.
Christian N. December 12, 2025
Great add on for your Tesla to really dial in the alignment! Great time to do it is when you’re lowering your car already or getting an alignment anyways. Improving tire wear is very important for me as I drive a lot and been getting more miles/set than ever before. Highly recommend!
zackfeldstein9 September 24, 2022
The ascension front fascia makes my model 3 look so much sportier and aggressive. I’ve had it on my car for over a year now and I love it. The car looks way better than stock. This is how the car should look coming out of the factory.
Christian November 15, 2022
Love these 6-points Harness in our S Plaid drag race car. Looks so amazing in the car with the UP carbon fiber seats..??
'@EvSmokeATX November 10, 2022
I installed this light bar on my Cybertruck, with the roof rail, a little over a month ago and absolutely love it. Both the light bar and roof rail are very well made and the 34K+ raw lumen turn night into day!. Things to consider: - This light bar, with the roof rail, mount solid to the vehicle...
mwiggington August 20, 2025
WIFE APPROVED!!! I have a 2018 Model 3 LR AWD with the stock 18" wheels. I've always felt that the ride was a bit stiff and jittery with the stock suspension. Looking around for a solution, I came across coil-over kits which were expensive and I really didn't think I would need the adjustability...
Kameron May 06, 2024
An absolute MUST when thinking about your first upgrade. The Model Y, even in it's Performance Model, has more body roll than you'd like. It was one of my biggest complaints when driving the first few months. After installation, body roll was greatly reduced. Cornering on-ramps and turns with a...
prestonsen November 30, 2022
So this review is based off of two things, product: how well it performed and customer service. So with the pre-yoke model s and x, they’re known for their shutter issue and tire wear, so to fix this, I torn between the links from native or UP. So I decided to go with UP, I got the complete kit...
quimai25 October 19, 2022
I purchased a set of these Sway bars along with a few other upgrade components for my Model 3 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv8c-F2PEYP) The sway bars improve the ride quality, reduced body roll making the car more rigid and stable. Installation and setup was easy, being adjustable is an added bonus....
f1dinesh August 15, 2023
Same as the fascia, this feels like a must-have Tesla upgrade. The stock Model 3 just doesn’t look the same anymore. I love the dry carbon material and would highly recommend. I wish the diffuser fins came standard, even with a higher cost. With some DIY, you can make the air ducts in the bumper...
David S. November 06, 2022
These are best brakes I’ve ever experienced on any car! Like Randy Pobst said, just looking at these brakes gives confidence. In practicality, they work so well on the street with instant bite and heavy stopping power. Check out this post of my Tesla Performance Model 3 stopping from 60Mph in 2...
Sof October 11, 2022
The sway bars are phenomenal. I installed these in my 2025 model 3 performance. I already had the moderate lowering springs from unplugged and after adding the sway bars and the end links made a massive difference. There's barely any body roll and the car feels more planted even when heavy...
mauricio p. April 27, 2025
I'm currently putting together my custom UP INVINCIBLE® kit from Unplugged Performance with the help of Frank, and the transformation is insane. The lineup includes the HD Front Bumper with the optional 11-inch LED light bar that absolutely lights up the night, the bulletproof Heavy Duty Rear...
CyberRiri December 03, 2025
Incredibly well tuned for the Model 3. My car is completely flat and on rails through every turn. Very firm in all settings yet still just comfortable enough to daily drive in the first 4 clicks with the oil bypass feature. Super easy to adjust back and forth from weekend driving to daily driving....
Andrew P. November 03, 2022
These carbon fiber seats are amazing in our plaid drag car. Looks like it came from Tesla just like that. ??? Thanks
'@EvSmokeATX November 11, 2022
Having the moderate version installed soon and I am very excited for this upgrade, how it is going to look and how it will feel on my Model 3!
Christian N. January 01, 2026
I purchased the camber and toe arm set my Tesla Model X Plaid. The primary purpose of buying these arms was to reduce the inner tire wear. These arms are well engineered, beautifully crafted and built solid. I highly recommend these products made by Unplugged Performance. The craftsmanship of the...
f1dinesh August 07, 2023
Dramatic improvement over stock brakes! Can’t imagine roll racing or drag racing without them
patch2u17 October 20, 2022
The shop we had these installed was a 1.5 hour highway drive away so the trip home was a great test to see if we liked them (we live in NC). It was immediately noticeable that the ride of our 2021 Y was softer and bumps were not as hard. We had the shop set our coilovers to setting number "3" and...
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