Tesla Model 3 18-Inch UP-RW Wheel and Tire Package
Bigger isn’t always better. Our 18-inch UP-RW Road Warrior package for Model 3 trades fragile, heavy wheels for forged strength, smoother ride, and real efficiency. You choose the tire: 245/40R18 Michelin X-Ice Snow for winter traction or 235/45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 for year-round range and response. Delivered mounted, balanced, and TPMS-ready.
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TESLA MODEL 3 OEM WHEEL TRADE-IN PROGRAM
Turn your factory Tesla Model 3 wheels into credit toward a performance-focused upgrade. Eligible undamaged OEM sets may qualify for a $500 rebate, while 2024+ Model 3 Performance Warp wheels may qualify for $1,000. Purchase four UP Forged wheels or a complete wheel and tire package, select the trade-in option at checkout, and submit your original wheels for final inspection at Unplugged Performance headquarters directly.
Product Details
If you daily a Model 3, 18-inch is the smart size. You get more sidewall for comfort and rim protection, less rotating mass for snappier acceleration, and a forged wheel that laughs off potholes compared with heavy cast 19s or 20s. This package pairs our UP-RW Road Warrior 18×8.5 +32 with your choice of Michelin tires, professionally mounted, road-force balanced, and shipped with TPMS installed so you can bolt on and go.
Why 18-inch UP-RW on Model 3
- Efficiency that shows up in the real world
Dropping wheel diameter and weight reduces rotational inertia and rolling losses, which helps the car use less energy to get moving and to maintain speed. That means more miles per charge in typical stop-and-go driving and on rolling highways. - Quicker feel off the line
Lower rotating mass takes less torque to spin up. The result is a sharper step-off and more immediate throttle response, especially noticeable in city driving and mid-range passing. - Ride quality and protection
The taller 40 to 45 sidewall absorbs sharp impacts and helps shield the rim from curbs and potholes. You keep steering precision while gaining daily comfort. - Forged to be used, not babied
UP-RW wheels are 6061-T6 forged monoblocks with a very high load rating for EV duty. The modern aero face is shaped to play nicely with Tesla efficiency, and the integrated, replaceable Curb Guard ring lets you refresh cosmetics without replacing the wheel.
Pick your tire personality
- Model 3 UP-RW Road Warrior Winter Wheel & Tire Package
Includes four UP-RW 18×8.5 +32 and 245/40R18 Michelin X-Ice Snow. This studless winter tire uses a flexible cold-weather compound, dense 3D siping, and directional tread to grip on ice, packed snow, and slush while staying quiet and composed on dry roads. Choose this if freezing temps and storms are part of your season.
- Model 3 UP-RW Road Warrior Range Optimized Wheel & Tire Package
Includes four UP-RW 18×8.5 +32 and 235/45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. A lighter, narrower fit that supports range with low rolling resistance for its class while delivering confident wet braking, crisp steering, and light-snow capability. Perfect if you want year-round versatility and efficient daily driving with a sportier feel.
What you get
- A ready-to-install set: four 18×8.5 +32 UP-RW wheels
- Set of Four tires of your choosing: 245/40R18 Michelin X-Ice Snow or 235/45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Professional mounting and balancing
- Factory-spec TPMS for Tesla Model 3, installed
Fitment and details
- Size: 18×8.5
- Offset: +32
- Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
- Center bore: 64.1
- Construction: Forged 6061-T6 aluminum
- Finish: Satin Black with Satin Gunmetal ring
- Hardware: Compatible with Tesla lugs and TPMS
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Which tire options come with the 18-inch UP-RW package?
Two matched configurations plus a summer choice. The winter setup pairs the wheels with 245/40R18 Michelin X-Ice Snow, a studless winter tire that grips ice, packed snow, and slush while staying quiet on dry roads. The range-optimized setup uses 235/45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 for low rolling resistance, wet braking, and light-snow capability. A Michelin Pilot Sport 4S option is also available.
What makes the UP-RW’s curb protection different?
The narrower 8.5-inch width lets the OEM Tesla tire bulge slightly past the rim, creating a tire pillow that shields the wheel lip from curbs, unlike a flush or stretched fitment. And if you do scrape something, the integrated replaceable Curb Guard ring restores the look without replacing the wheel or removing the tire. It is a practical, cost-effective defense unique to the Road Warrior design.
How is this package different from buying the Road Warrior wheels alone?
This is the turnkey 18-inch route with Michelin tires, mount, balance, and TPMS handled in one order. If you want to choose your own diameter or supply tires, the UP-RW Road Warrior wheel set of four sells the wheels on their own in 18, 19, or 20-inch. Buy this package for a complete winter or range setup; buy the set to build your own.
Why choose an 18-inch wheel to daily a Model 3?
Eighteen-inch is the smart size for daily miles. You get more sidewall for comfort and rim protection, less rotating mass for snappier acceleration, and a forged wheel that shrugs off potholes better than heavy cast 19s or 20s. This package pairs the UP-RW Road Warrior 18×8.5 +32 with Michelin tires, mounted, road-force balanced, and shipped with TPMS installed so you bolt on and drive.
What is the bolt pattern and center bore on these Model 3 wheels?
The UP-RW is a 5×114.3 bolt pattern with a 64.1 mm center bore, which matches the Model 3, running an 18×8.5 wheel at +32 offset. Those are the numbers that determine correct hub-centric fitment, and they are dialed for the platform here. The wheels use Tesla lug nuts and TPMS directly, so nothing extra is needed to mount them properly on your car.
