Solarman004
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@xrobva , yes, Tesla delivered the MX with both the 265s and 255s for the front. My 2016 MX calls out the 265s.Hey all, been following this thread and am curious to see if anyone has any updates. I did a little digging and my '17 MX specs 255/45R20 for the fronts, but the latest MX manual available online lists the Continental fronts at 265/45R20. I wonder if there was a policy change somewhere in there? I am guessing either will work regardless of model year. If you go to Tire Rack and do a search, the 2016 MX lists 265 and the 2017 lists 255. I didn't check the 2018. I have 21k miles and my rears are getting pretty bad. Looking at either the Continentals or the Pirellis as replacements. Thanks for the info!
RH
But here is the problem I ran into. I bought the Extreme Contact DW06s at the local Discount Tire in Colorado. Even though the specs on the 265s show a load rating greater than one half of the front axle max gross weight rating, DT wouldn't sell them to me because their computer showed it as incompatible with the MX (due to load rating). Oddly, the 255s have a higher rating and DT shows it compatible with the MX.
So I ended up buying the 255s for the front tires. I can't give you any feedback on handling yet with the new tires...I still have my snow tires on.