OE Tires

[Lyon]

Since we've already determined the 20" tires are likely 265/45R20, the closest match for 22" tires would be 265/35R22. The one Pirelli that shows up at this size is the Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico, which is rated as an All-Season tire and may be a suitable fit.

If they go with the 265/25R22 the performance tires would be the same width as the all-seasons. While that could very well be the case, usually the performance tire option is wider so as to offer greater grip (other than the greater grip by simply being a different rubber compound). As crazy as it sounds, the 295/30R22 is actually closer to the 265/45R20 in terms of circumference and it would provide significantly better traction. It's also REALLY wide which would be a range hit.

I'm excited to be able to quit the speculating, even though it's a lot of fun, and start really learning things about Model X!

 

[Lyon]

Looks like the 22s get 285/35R22. Interesting.

 

[timf]

Looks like the 22s get 285/35R22. Interesting.

For the rear wheels, yes. Both the 20" and 22" wheels are staggered with wider tires on the back wheels. The 20" uses 265/45R20 on the front and 275/45R20 on the back, while the 22" uses 265/35R22 on the front and 285/35R22 on the back.

 

[Lyon]

For the rear wheels, yes. Both the 20" and 22" wheels are staggered with wider tires on the back wheels. The 20" uses 265/45R20 on the front and 275/45R20 on the back, while the 22" uses 265/35R22 on the front and 285/35R22 on the back.

Well that's going to make rotation a PITA. Also probably limits the available tires pretty significantly.

 

[Lyon]

Here's a copy of the photo of the door plate from Elon's car. Although I remembered reading an article about how Elon's car is testing a special, staggered, tire setup.

 

[goneskiian]

Elon's X was wearing 21's Tuesday night.

Google Photos

 

[Lyon]

Elon's X was wearing 21's Tuesday night.

Google Photos

Good eye.

I called Tesla and asked some questions. The guy on the phone said they didn't even know how wide the wheels were and they had no info about tires.