Replacement Parts: Center Cap For UP-03, UP-04, UP-05, Satin Titanium
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Can I run a wider tire on UP aftermarket wheels for better grip?
Yes, and it is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make for performance driving. Several UP wheels are available in widths that exceed the stock Tesla fitment, allowing a wider tire with a larger contact patch, more cornering grip, and better traction under acceleration. This is especially popular on the Model S Plaid and Model 3 Performance for track days and spirited driving, where the extra grip makes a noticeable difference.
That said, wider is not always better, and the right choice really depends on how you use the car. A wider tire is excellent on a Saturday at the track. On Monday through Friday it adds rolling resistance, which translates directly to reduced range. The heavier the tire and the wider the footprint, the more energy it takes to move the car. For most daily drivers the range impact is real enough to consider.
If your priority is OEM+ aesthetics, a smooth daily ride, or maximizing range, a narrower tire at or near the stock width is the smarter call. Several UP wheel configurations are specifically designed for this, running the same section width as the factory tire while upgrading the wheel itself for reduced weight and improved looks.
The sweet spot for most owners is somewhere in between. A modest width increase over stock, properly matched to the wheel, gives meaningfully better grip without the range and comfort penalties of going very wide. The UP Wheel and Tire Guide at unpluggedperformance.com/tesla-wheel-and-tire-guide covers recommended tire widths for every wheel configuration, and the UP team can help you find the right balance for your specific model and driving style.
Where can I find the correct tire size for my UP aftermarket wheels?
Unplugged Performance publishes detailed wheel and tire guides for every Tesla model, covering stock sizes, UP aftermarket wheel fitments, offset, bolt pattern, and recommended tire sizes for each configuration. The guides cover Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck across all years and trims. You can find the full guide at unpluggedperformance.com/tesla-wheel-and-tire-guide or navigate directly to your model from the UP website. If you have questions about a specific wheel and tire combination, contact UP at info@unpluggedperformance.com or call +1 (213) 493-6323.
Do I need different tire sizes if I install Unplugged Performance aftermarket wheels?
It depends on the wheel you choose, and the answer is more straightforward than most people expect.
Some UP wheels are designed as direct OEM replacements at the same diameter and width as the factory wheel. In those cases, your existing tire size carries over without any changes. For example, a UP wheel in 19-inch for the Model Y at the same width as the factory Gemini runs the same 255/45R19 tire your car already uses.
Where tire sizes do change is when you move to a different wheel diameter or width. If you go from a 19-inch to a 20-inch wheel, the tire needs a lower profile sidewall to keep the overall diameter close to stock. This matters for two reasons: speedometer accuracy and clearance. A tire that is too tall on a larger wheel will read slower than your actual speed and can cause rubbing issues. A tire that is too short will throw off the speedometer the other way and affect how the suspension sits.
Width changes follow the same logic. A wider wheel needs a correspondingly wider tire to seat correctly and perform as intended. Going narrower than recommended leaves the tire unsupported at the bead and is never advised.
Every UP wheel listing in the catalog includes the recommended tire size for that specific configuration, and the full breakdown by model, diameter, and width is at unpluggedperformance.com/tesla-wheel-and-tire-guide. If you are unsure, the UP team can confirm the right tire for your exact setup before you order.
What size tires does the Tesla Model S use?
The Tesla Model S has used staggered fitments across most of its production life, with wider tires at the rear than the front to match the car’s rear-biased performance character.
On the 2012 to 2020 Model S, the standard 19-inch wheel runs a squared 245/45R19 on all four corners. Moving to the optional 21-inch Turbine or Arachnid wheels, the fitment goes staggered with 245/35R21 up front and 265/35R21 in the rear.
The 2021 and newer Model S widened the body and expanded the OEM wheel widths to 9.5 inches front and 10.5 inches rear. The standard 19-inch Cardenio runs a staggered 255/45R19 front and 285/40R19 rear. The optional 21-inch Arachnid runs 265/35R21 front and 295/30R21 rear on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. For track-focused owners, the 2023 and newer Zero G package runs an even wider staggered setup with 285/35R20 front and 305/30R20 rear.
If your Model S came staggered, going with a squared fitment through UP is a legitimate and popular choice. Running the same size on all four corners, for example 285/30R21 on the wider 10.5-inch UP wheels, gives you the ability to rotate your tires front to back and significantly extends tire life without any meaningful loss in daily driving performance. UP’s squared fitments are available across 19, 20, and 21-inch configurations and can run tire widths up to 315 in the rear for owners who want maximum contact patch and stance.
Unplugged Performance carries Michelin Pilot Sport and Pirelli P Zero tires sized for all Model S configurations across both generations.
What size tires does the Tesla Model 3 use?
The Tesla Model 3 uses 235/45R18 on the standard 18-inch Aero wheel and 235/40R19 on the optional 19-inch Sport wheel. For the 2024 Highland Model 3 Performance, Tesla introduced its first-ever staggered fitment on the 20-inch Warp wheel, running 235/35R20 up front and 275/30R20 in the rear. Earlier Performance Model 3 variants used a squared 235/35R20 setup on all four corners.
If you own a Performance Model 3 with a staggered setup, going squared is a perfectly valid choice and one many UP customers prefer. A matched front and rear tire size gives up nothing in everyday driving performance while unlocking the ability to rotate your tires front to back, which extends tire life considerably over time.
Unplugged Performance offers Model 3 wheels across 18, 19, and 20-inch diameters, and every fitment in the UP catalog works across all Model 3 trims and years. Choosing your diameter is really a matter of what you want from the car. An 18-inch wheel runs a taller sidewall tire, which gives a softer ride, more cushion over rough roads, and a more planted feel. Moving to a 20-inch gives a lower profile tire with a sharper, more performance-oriented look and feel. The right choice depends on how you drive.
Wheel widths in the UP lineup range from 8.5 inches on the UP-RW Road Warrior, which is an excellent daily driving option, all the way up to nearly 11 inches on the wider UP-03 configurations for owners who want maximum contact patch and a more aggressive stance.
