Summer and All-Season Tires
Summer tires and all season tires are
designed for maximum dry and wet road
performance but are not designed to perform
well in winter conditions. All-season tires are
designed to provide adequate traction in
most conditions year-round, but may not
provide the same level of traction as winter
tires in snowy or icy conditions. All-season
tires can be
identified by “ALL SEASON"
and/or "M+S” (mud and snow) on the tire
sidewall.
If driving in cold temperatures or on roads
where snow or ice may be present, Tesla
recommends using winter tires. If not
equipped with winter tires, contact Tesla for
winter tire recommendations.
WARNING: In cold temperatures or on
snow or ice, summer and all-season
tires do not provide adequate traction.
Selecting and installing the
appropriate tires for winter conditions
is important to ensure the safety and
optimum performance of your Model
3.
Winter Tires
Use winter tires to increase traction in snowy
or icy conditions. When installing winter tires,
always install a complete set of four tires at
the same time. Winter tires must be the same
diameter, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Contact Tesla for
winter tire recommendations.
Winter tires can be
identified by a mountain/
snowflake symbol on the
tire's sidewall.
When driving with winter tires, you may
experience more road noise, shorter tread life,
and less traction on dry roads.
NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive
compound and tread design may result in
temporarily-reduced regenerative braking
power. However, your vehicle is designed to
recalibrate itself to restore regenerative
braking power after a short period of normal
driving.
NOTE:
If you install winter tires or replace
your tires, reset the tire configuration by
navigating to Controls > Service > Tire
Configuration (see Tire Configuration on
page 201). This resets the learned tire settings
and improves the driving experience on your
new tires.
Driving in Low Temperatures
Tire performance is reduced in low ambient
temperatures, resulting in reduced grip and
an increased susceptibility to damage from
impacts. Performance tires (summer
applications) have reduced traction in
ambient temperatures below
5° C, and are
not recommended in snow/ice conditions.
Performance tires can temporarily harden
when cold, causing you to hear rotational
noise for the
first few kilometers until the tires
warm up.
Using Tire Chains
Tesla has tested and approved the following
tire chains to increase traction in snowy
conditions. Tire chains should only be
installed on the rear tires. The approved tire
chains can be purchased from Tesla.
Tire Size Recommended Chain
18"/19" KONIG CG-9 103
20" KONIG K-SUMMIT K34
CAUTION: If your Model 3 is equipped
with aero covers, you must remove
them before installing tire chains (see
Removing and Installing Aero Covers
on page 200). Failure to do so can
cause damage not covered by the
warranty.
When installing tire chains, follow the
instructions and warnings provided by the tire
chain manufacturer. Mount them evenly and
as tight as possible.
When using tire chains:
• Inspect the tire chains for loose fittings
and damaged links before each use.
•
Avoid heavily loading Model 3 (heavy
loads can reduce the clearance between
the tires and the body).
Tire Care and Maintenance
203Maintenance
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