Tesla Model S 21-Inch UP Forged UP-03 Wheel and Tire Package

Each UP-03 wheel is CNC-machined from 6061-T6 forged aluminum and carries a 950 kg load rating per corner. The I-beam spoke design resists flex, and a knurled barrel helps stop the tire slipping under hard acceleration. Those are meaningful numbers for a Plaid, whose mass and torque punish underbuilt wheels. The strength here is engineered into the structure, not implied by the styling.

UP-03 is our flagship forged wheel for the Model S Plaid and Long Range, and from Pikes Peak to Buttonwillow and Laguna Seca it has supported record laps with Randy Pobst. That is not marketing dressing: the same wheel design shopped here has been under cars setting records at real circuits. For buyers who want proven track hardware on the street, that pedigree is the draw.

Three: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, Michelin Pilot Sport EV All-Season, and Hankook iON evo AS, in platform-correct 21-inch sizes. The Pilot Sport 4S is the max-performance summer choice for the sharpest response. The Pilot Sport EV All-Season and Hankook iON evo AS are EV-specific all-seasons for year-round driving. You pick the compound; the wheel and fitment stay the same.

Choose staggered 21×9.5 / 21×10.5 for an OEM-plus stance with a wider, more assertive rear. Choose square 21×10.5 if you want maximum grip with the ability to rotate tires front to rear for longer life. Square trades a little rear-biased aggression for simpler tire management, which is a real saving on a Plaid that eats rear tires when driven hard.

Yes. It ships mounted, road-force balanced, and TPMS-ready, so it goes straight onto the car. Road-force balancing reduces vibration on low-profile 21s, which is worth having at Plaid speeds. Because tires, sensors, and balancing are already handled, it is a bolt-on rather than a bare wheel set that would still need a shop visit to become drivable.

Both share UP-03’s forged 6061-T6 construction, 950 kg per-corner rating, and Plaid brake clearance. The 21 gives a larger, more dramatic face with tighter sidewall for stance, while the 20-inch UP-03 package keeps more sidewall for comfort and adds a wide 20×11 rear option. Pick the 21 for presence, the 20 for a bit more ride give and grip choices.

That is what the engineering targets. The 6061-T6 forging, 950 kg per-corner load rating, flex-resistant I-beam spokes, and knurled anti-slip barrel are all chosen for the platform’s mass and acceleration. Add a proven record on circuits like Laguna Seca and it is clear the wheel is meant for hard use. On a street Plaid, that means durability headroom you will likely never exhaust.

No, they clear the Plaid factory brakes as delivered. But if you are building toward serious performance, the 21-inch UP-03 pairs naturally with a brake upgrade like the Stage 3 S-APEX brake system. Many owners searching for a Model S apex or brake upgrade end up matching these forged wheels to bigger brakes and track pads for a complete package.

Two layouts for the 2021+ Model S Plaid and Long Range. The staggered fitment is 21×9.5 ET35 front and 21×10.5 ET35 rear for an OEM-plus stance. The square fitment is 21×10.5 ET35, which gives maximum front-to-rear rotation and grip. Both use platform-correct offsets and are engineered to clear the Plaid factory brakes for a direct bolt-on experience.

Yes. Each package is engineered to clear Plaid brakes and ships as a direct bolt-on, with wheels mounted, road-force balanced, and TPMS-ready. Brake clearance over the Plaid’s large front calipers is designed in, not left to chance. That matters on a 21 where wheel and caliper packaging is tight, and it means no spacers or hardware changes to fit Long Range or Plaid.

Unplugged Performance offers a comprehensive warranty on all parts and installations performed by our certified technicians. Warranty coverage applies to defects in materials and workmanship on items including lowering springs, coilovers, big brake kits, brake pads, stainless steel brake lines, shocks, and more. Should any covered part fail under normal use or display premature wear, we will repair or replace it at no additional cost—assuming the component was installed by us or at one of our authorized partners.

This warranty is valid for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, excluding consumable products like brake pads, rotors, and tires, starting from the installation date. Coverage extends to labor for warranty repairs when performed by Unplugged Performance or an authorized installer. It does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accidents, off‑road use, improper installation not done by us, or modifications that aren’t factory-approved.

To file a warranty claim, simply contact our service team. We’ll guide you through inspection, shipping (if needed), and repair or replacement logistics. transparencia and top-tier support are what you can expect from Unplugged.

Installing aftermarket parts does not automatically void your Tesla warranty. Under the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act (www.sema.org/sema-enews/2011/01/ftc-validates-right-to-install-aftermarket-parts), a manufacturer cannot void your warranty simply because you installed aftermarket parts. Tesla must prove that the aftermarket part caused the specific failure in question to deny a warranty claim. UP recommends retaining all factory parts to allow reverting to stock if needed. 

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