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Start with the Tesla Model Y: Driving Dynamics TMC forum. Search the forum for "winter tires". You probably already have experience with specific brands, model of winter tires. Check on Tirerack for compatibility with your Tesla Long Range Model Y.Hello all. I just took delivery (19 October 2022) of an extended range Model Y. This is my first Tesla and I am seeking recommendations for snow tires for the beast. I live in Colorado and good snow tires are a must. Thanks for the help.
Have you actually ever run performance snows. They are 90% as good in deep snow and way better in all other conditions.I purchased Continental Viking Contact 7’s last winter and I was very happy with them. I’m not sure I’d run performance winter tires in the mountains if I expected to encounter a lot of snow.
I still think our outback has better awd, but the Tesla was serviceable with the Continental’s.
Yes. I had perelli sotozero seri p2 on a Mercedes awd.Have you actually ever run performance snows. They are 90% as good in deep snow and way better in all other conditions.
I used to run Nokian or X-Ice. After I tried performance snows on my X (package from Tesla) I’m never going back. Unless you live on snow or ice. I think a performance snow will serve most folks better more often.
And my AWD 3 really wasn’t great in the snow with X-Ice snow tires. The X with performance snows would run circles around it.
So I can believe your outback did better than your Y. Y has the same issues as the 3 in the snow.
Which performance snow tires have you used and recommend?Have you actually ever run performance snows. They are 90% as good in deep snow and way better in all other conditions.
I used to run Nokian or X-Ice. After I tried performance snows on my X (package from Tesla) I’m never going back. Unless you live on snow or ice. I think a performance snow will serve most folks better more often.
And my AWD 3 really wasn’t great in the snow with X-Ice snow tires. The X with performance snows would run circles around it.
So I can believe your outback did better than your Y. Y has the same issues as the 3 in the snow.
Which performance snow tires have you used and recommend?
I was considering dedicated winter tires as well for a while but discovered my Model Y did fine in snow, great actually, especially with the off road option turned on to equalize the torque and braking regen. However, in a heavier snow region like CO I would definitely get snows. What I found during my search was that the 18" was the way to go. As mentioned above, many more choices, less expensive, and thinner tread is possible, which from what I've read is beneficial for winter traction. I would definitely go with a second set of wheels (rims). It seems a great advantage to not have to mount and dismount tires twice a year.There are also 18" wheels for the Model Y so there may be more choices in winter tires in that size.
I know you’ve already made your purchase so just another data point from me for others looking.Bought
Rims: VISIONCROSS II19 X8 5-114.30 38 BKMTXX rims for $230
Tires:
MICHELINX-ICE SNOW255 /45 R19 104H XL BSW for $322.
Had to order new TPMS from Tesla for $95 per.
$2960 for Tires (+hazard warranty), Rims, Installation, and Tesla TPMS.
I know you’ve already made your purchase so just another data point from me for others looking.
I’m likely in the minority, but I chose to buy Tesla’s $2750 19” winter tire and wheel combo (4x Gemini wheels, Pirelli Sottozero, TPMS). I got the store alert that they were in stock a few weeks ago, bought them online, got them shipped to my local SC, and had them installed by the following weekend. 30 minute install appointment, and the brand-new original wheels and conti tires are in my basement ready for the swap back in early April-ish.
For me, it was painless, and the Pirelli’s don’t seem any louder than the stock Conti’s so far.
I’m at about 279 Wh/mile combo city/hwy after about 900 miles on the winters. 2023 MYLR.
Edit: side note: always been extremely pleased with the team and service at the Council Bluffs IA SC.
st wanted black rims in place of the Ubertines for winter. I’m seeing Vredestein Wintertrac Pros showing available on tire rack, but didn’t at the store today.
I have Hakkapelitta R3 SUV on both the Y and the S, great snow tires. I do not have the studded version though as there are a few drawbacks to keep in mind. They are rather noisy, will damage your garage floor and are banned in most underground garages for the same reason.As someone who's weathered through everything from slushy "Cascade concrete" to the salty, icy conditions of Vermont, NH and Quebec, I'd recommend the Nokians. I've been running studded Hakkapelittas for years and I'm about to get the Hakkapelitta 10EV for my new LR MY.
Performance snows work really well most of the time, but there are days - and occasionally weeks - where I really can't do without something like a Nokian Hakka. I suppose if you can avoid going out on the worst of days, performance snows will be fine, but if that's not the case I'd go for something more aggressive that'll offer enough to keep you on the road vs. ditched like so many others on the worst days.