Tesla Model X 21-Inch UP forged UP-05 Wheel and Tire Package

The Model X is usually the family car, but it’s also one of the quickest, most capable SUVs on the road. The UP-05 21 inch Wheel & Tire Packages are designed for owners who want their Tesla to look as special as it feels, without sacrificing safety, comfort, or everyday practicality for the people riding with you.

This page walks you through the UP-05 options and helps you decide which wheel and tire combination best fits your family’s life.

The UP-05: bold design built for EV duty

UP-05 is our most expressive wheel design for Tesla SUVs. It uses a directional, multi-faceted spoke pattern that looks like it’s in motion even when parked. On a Model X, it immediately separates your car from stock while still feeling high-end and factory-worthy.

Behind the design is serious engineering. UP-05 is built to handle:

• The weight and torque of a fully loaded Model X
• The large brake packages and high regen forces of EVs
• Daily abuse from city potholes, highway miles, and family road trips

For this 21 inch program, we use:

• 21×9.5 ET35 at the front in staggered packages
• 21×10.5 ET35 at the rear in staggered packages, or all around in square setups

You can choose from Satin Titanium, Satin Bronze, Satin Black, or Gloss Black to match your paint, chrome delete, or trim.

Two ways to set up your Model X

Before picking tires, it helps to choose how you want the car to sit.

Staggered: 21×9.5 front / 21×10.5 rear with 265/40ZR21 and 285/40ZR21

• Front wheel: 21×9.5 ET35 on 265/40ZR21
• Rear wheel: 21×10.5 ET35 on 285/40ZR21

This layout emphasizes rear traction and a powerful stance. It works well if you like the classic “wide rear” performance SUV look and want strong stability under acceleration and with a full vehicle.

Squared: 21×10.5 on 285/40R21 at all four corners

• Same wheel and tire width everywhere

This gives you a big contact patch at each corner and consistent grip front to rear. Rotations are easier, and you get a very confident, planted feeling when changing lanes, braking hard, or driving in challenging conditions.

Both layouts come complete with 4 TPMS sensors and professional mounting and balancing.

Understanding the tire choices (in plain language)

All of our 21 inch Model X packages use trusted, name-brand tires tuned for SUVs and/or EVs. Here’s how to think about each option.

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Available in staggered (265/40 + 285/40) and square 285/40 layouts.

Think of this as your “sporty all-rounder”:

• Strong grip in rain and dry
• Works in cooler temps and light winter conditions
• Great for busy families who want one set of tires they don’t have to think about

If your winters are mild and you want something you can leave on year-round, this is an easy, smart choice.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Offered in the same staggered and square sizing.

This is the more serious performance tire:

• Higher grip, sharper response
• Best in warm to moderate climates
• Ideal if you enjoy how your Model X accelerates, turns, and stops and want it to feel more like a performance SUV than a family shuttle

If you’re in California, the Southwest, or other warm regions, this is often the “fun” choice.

Hankook iON evo AS (square 21×10.5 on 285/40R21)

An EV-specific all-season tire:

• Designed for EV loads and torque
• Focused on efficiency, quietness, and comfort
• Still offers a wide footprint and stable feel

If you rack up miles, care about range, and want a simple one-set solution on a 21×10.5 square UP-05, this is a strong option.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV (square 21×10.5 on 285/40R21)

A true winter tire designed for SUVs:

• Optimized for cold temperatures
• Strong traction in snow, slush, and on cold wet roads
• Lets your Model X behave predictably in real winter, not just chilly mornings

If your lifestyle includes regular trips into snow or you live where winter is long and serious, this is the winter-focused square setup to consider.

Michelin X-ICE Snow (staggered 21×9.5 / 21×10.5)

Our most snow and ice–focused choice in a staggered 21 inch package:

• Excellent ice braking and deep-snow traction
• Ideal for ski-country families, mountain roads, and harsh winter climates
• Keeps the big-wheel look while genuinely upgrading winter safety

Pick this if snow and ice are not a “maybe” but a guarantee each year.

How to choose as a family-focused driver

Ask yourself a few simple questions:

Do I see real winter?

• No real snow, mostly rain and cold: Pilot Sport All Season 4.
• Regular snow and freezing temps: Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or X-ICE Snow.

Do I care most about fun driving or maximum versatility?

• Fun driving, warm climate: Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
• Versatility and low maintenance: Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Hankook iON evo AS.

Do I want the most rear traction and stance, or maximum rotation flexibility?

• Love the wide rear look: staggered 21×9.5 / 21×10.5.
• Want one tire size all around and easy rotations: 21×10.5 square.

Turnkey upgrade, no extra homework

Every Model X UP-05 21 inch Wheel & Tire Package includes:

• 4x UP-05 wheels in your chosen layout and finish
• Matched tire set from Michelin or Hankook
• 4x TPMS sensors
• Mount and balance

All you need to do is bolt them on and torque the lugs. You get a sharper-looking Model X with grip, stability, and tire choices that match family duty, road trips, and weekends away—without sacrificing the confidence and safety your passengers depend on.