18-inch road setup
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 235/45 R18
T Sportline offers Tesla-specific wheels at this size. Confirm the exact product supports the car's model year and Performance brakes.
2017–present · saloon
Tesla Model 3 Original / Highland wheel fitment
Model 3 owners use smaller wheels for road use and wider square sets for track work. Highland Performance has staggered factory wheels, so its rear fitment must be distinguished from earlier Performance cars.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 64.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 18 × 8.5, 19 × 8.5, 20 × 8.5, 20 × 9, 20 × 10 inch · Stock tyres: 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19, 235/35 R20, 275/30 R20
Updated 2026-10-04 · High source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 64.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, M14x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 175 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Highland RWD / Long Range, Aero | Front and rear | 18 × 8.5 inch, ET40 | 235/45 R18 |
| Pre-Highland RWD / Long Range, 19-inch Sport | Front and rear | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET40 | 235/40 R19 |
| Early Performance, 20-inch Sport | Front and rear | 20 × 8.5 inch, ET35 | 235/35 R20 |
| Pre-Highland Performance, 20-inch Überturbine | Front and rear | 20 × 9 inch, ET34 | 235/35 R20 |
| Highland RWD / Long Range, Photon | Front and rear | 18 × 8.5 inch, ET38 | 235/45 R18 |
| Highland RWD / Long Range, Nova | Front and rear | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET38 | 235/40 R19 |
| Highland Performance, Warp | Front | 20 × 9 inch, ET34 | 235/35 R20 |
| Highland Performance, Warp | Rear | 20 × 10 inch, ET45 | 275/30 R20 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Model 3: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Staggered vs square wheels: tyres, rotation and AWDCompare square and staggered wheel setups, calculate front-to-rear tyre diameter, and understand rotation limits and all-wheel-drive requirements.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Wider square track setup
- Front and rear
- 18 × 9.5 inch, ET29 · 265/40 R18
Apex VS-5RS direct-fit recommendation, including the refresh. Check tyre clearance on lowered cars and use an appropriate track alignment.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- Performance calipers and the stepped hub on some earlier Performance cars require compatible wheel barrel and hub-pocket shapes.
- Highland Performance uses a 10-inch rear factory wheel; its original front and rear assemblies cannot be rotated front to rear.
- Tesla specifies 175 Nm for the wheel nuts. Match the tyre load rating and TPMS system to the car.
- The stock list distinguishes early 20-inch Sport wheels from later Überturbines. The accessory Track Package wheels are omitted.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the Model 3. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
Run the numbers
These tools start with the Pre-Highland RWD / Long Range, Aero front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the Model 3 bolt pattern?
5x114.3 with a 64.1 mm centre bore and M14x1.5 nuts, including Highland.
Can a Model 3 Performance use 18-inch wheels?
Yes, when the exact wheel clears the brakes and hub step. A generic 18-inch wheel is not enough to establish fitment.
Are Highland Performance wheels staggered?
Yes. Factory Warp wheels are 20x9 ET34 front and 20x10 ET45 rear.
What torque do Model 3 wheel nuts need?
Tesla specifies 175 Nm.
What size tyres does the Tesla Model 3 Original / Highland have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2017–present Tesla Model 3 Original / Highland are 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19, 235/35 R20 and 275/30 R20, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Tesla Model 3 Original / Highland use?
Factory wheels are 18 × 8.5 inch, 19 × 8.5 inch, 20 × 8.5 inch, 20 × 9 inch and 20 × 10 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Tesla Model 3 Original / Highland centre bore?
64.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- Tesla pre-Highland factory wheels and tyres
- Tesla Highland service wheel specifications
- The New Aero Model 3 specification chart
- T Sportline Model 3 wheel guide
- Apex Model 3 fitment guide
- Tesla OEM hub and hardware reference
- Emotive Engineering original Model 3 Performance wheels
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from Tesla or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.