Someone at Tesla Decided to Put Michelin Pilots on My New Model S P85 and.....

[lolachampcar]

I went looking for the size I have and they are 245/35-21
Pilot PS2s are over $500 each and, as mentioned above, there are no PSS in this size at Tire Rack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...omSizeSearch=&width=245/&ratio=35&diameter=21

Looking at all the Rack has in that size yeilds
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...omSizeSearch=&width=245/&ratio=35&diameter=21

The PS2s are 25lbs while the Pirelli are 28 for standard and 30lbs for the run flat. If you are really concerned about flats, you could give up five pounds a corner for the run flats at roughly the same price as the PS2s.

 

[Lloyd]

I went looking for the size I have and they are 245/35-21
Pilot PS2s are over $500 each and, as mentioned above, there are no PSS in this size at Tire Rack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...omSizeSearch=&width=245/&ratio=35&diameter=21

Looking at all the Rack has in that size yeilds
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...omSizeSearch=&width=245/&ratio=35&diameter=21

The PS2s are 25lbs while the Pirelli are 28 for standard and 30lbs for the run flat. If you are really concerned about flats, you could give up five pounds a corner for the run flats at roughly the same price as the PS2s.

If anyone puts 265's on the rear, I would like to hear how the car handles with these.

 

[lolachampcar]

I've not had the car at its limit. Most street cars are set up to push so I would expect the MS to just "push more". Straight line traction should increase at the expense of range.

 

[andystj]

Having said that, I may change to something less expensive at the first tire change. The way I drive that is going to be soon!

My rears were BALD at 5500. They were the Continentals, but your comment made me laugh.

 

[lolachampcar]

Was that bald on the inside only or even wear across the whole rear tire?

 

[andystj]

Bald inside only.

 

[lolachampcar]

andystj,
I was afraid of that.... Do you mind if I repost your comments here?
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/13825-Negative-Camber-in-the-Rear-and-Expensive-Tires

My top suspension link should be in any day now at which point I will make up some temporary adjustable upper links to see if I can get camber into a reasonable range while still keeping toe in check.

 

[andystj]

andystj,
. . .Do you mind if I repost your comments here?
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/13825-Negative-Camber-in-the-Rear-and-Expensive-Tires

By all means. Great discussion over there, and I'll be looking at that thread as it develops. Prior to reading that thread, I did not even have a working knowledge of "camber," but I do remember noticing and pointing out the rear tire angles.

I did not even think to get a measurement of the tread across the tire, but inside was competely bald and I did not even notice it 'til the road noise and driving dynamics screamed at me. The outside was pretty warn, but not down to the treadwear indicator. Mid tire was basically at the indicator. Mileage was right at 5,500 when I got into the shop, but it was perhaps 100 miles after the road noise became noticeable. I do look at the tires semi-regularly, but I always just glance at them while plugging in. Accordingly, I was just looking at the outer tread. That was a mistake, as I was getting pretty close to blow-out range when the noise turned up.

Andy

 

[Edgewood Dome]

Picked up my Non-Performance 85 car yesterday 3/11/13 with 21" wheels. It came with Michelin Pilot Sport 245/35/ZR21 tires. Definitely not the Super Sport. DS said Tesla has switched to them now.

 

[carrerascott]

My P85 delivered on Thursday had 21" Conti's. FYI.

 

[Kaivball]

I am picking up my car with 21"s on Saturday.

Will report back what I got.

 

[trils0n]

Picked up my car today at the factory. Performance, with 21s. Came with Continentals.

 

[andrewket]

Nooooooo. Please tell me Tesla didn't switch back to Continental.

 

[Kaivball]

Nooooooo. Please tell me Tesla didn't switch back to Continental.

Why?

The continental and the Michelin sport are near identical.

The new Michelin super sport is much better but Tesla never put that one on.

 

[dsm363]

Tesla charges $398 per tire including installation for the Continental DWs. Does that sound reasonable?

 

[bbamrah]

I brought home a P85 tonight and it had the Conti's.


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[Al Sherman]

Picked up P85 two days ago. 21". It has Michelin Pilot Sports. Not sure which version. Does anyone have a link for this tire for sale anywhere?

 

[dsm363]

Picked up P85 two days ago. 21". It has Michelin Pilot Sports. Not sure which version. Does anyone have a link for this tire for sale anywhere?

It is these I believe but they are about $250 more than the Continental DWs. Tesla charges $398/tire (that includes installation) for the Continental DWs while TireRack charges $293 (that doesn't include installation). Can also check Indy Tyre.
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

 

[rkb]

Picked up P85 y'day at the factory, came with Contis

 

[gnelson]

I want to buy Michelin Pilot Super Sport for my P85+. They are available as 245 but not 265. If I go with 245 all around, how much performance or ride quality will I sacrifice by getting the narrower tires on the rear.