Daily driving
Ultra-high performance summer
Warm-tier power starts to overwhelm touring rubber, especially in the wet. UHP tyres add the braking and steering you need and still last.
Best tyres for the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025)
The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025) is a rear-wheel drive electric SUV with 220 kW and a kerb weight of 1,921 kg. That’s 115 kW per tonne, in the warm tier. Warm hatches, roadsters and quicker EVs. Tyres start to shape how the car feels.
Power-to-weight
115kW/t
- hp/t
- 154
- kg/kW
- 8.7
- lb/hp
- 14.4
- 0–100 est.
- ≈ 6.5 s
Likely under the P-plate limit. Under 130 kW/t on kerb weight. Legal eligibility uses tare mass, and engine modifications or a banned listing can still rule a car out. Check eligibility →
Model Y RWD tyre size
RWD 19in
255/45 R19 100VBest in this size →
Factory sizes. Wheels get changed: your tyre placard, in the driver’s door jamb, is the authority on size, load index and speed rating.
Recommended tyres by how you drive
For a mild, wet climate. Cold and snowy climates are further down.
Gravel & off-road
All-terrain (A/T)
For gravel and dirt, an all-terrain's tougher carcass matters more than outright grip.
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3PremiumTyroola
- Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015Mid-rangeTyroola
- Falken Wildpeak A/T4WMid-rangeTyroola
- Toyo Open Country A/T IIIMid-range
Also consider: if you rarely leave the bitumen, touring.
What to look for on the sidewall
- Speed rating
- Typically V or W. V covers up to 240 km/h.
- Load index
- Whatever your placard shows: it is the authority. Our rough estimate for this car laden is 96 (710 kg per tyre), with XL or HL construction preferred.
- Treadwear (UTQG)
- 300–400 for UHP summer tyres; expect 30,000–50,000 km.
Estimates from power and weight. The tyre placard on the driver’s door jamb is the legal minimum.
Ultra-high performance summer: character
- Dry grip
- 4 out of 5
- Wet grip
- 5 out of 5
- Below 7 °C
- 2 out of 5
- Snow & ice
- 0 out of 5
- Quiet & comfort
- 3 out of 5
- Tread life
- 3 out of 5
- Efficiency
- 3 out of 5
In cold or snowy climates
Cold winters, little snow
Summer set: Ultra-high performance summer
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 · Michelin Pilot Sport EV
Cold-season set: Winter
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
If you want one set: All-season / all-weather
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 · Continental AllSeasonContact 2 · Michelin CrossClimate 2
Snow and ice
Summer set: Ultra-high performance summer
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 · Michelin Pilot Sport EV
Winter set: Winter
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
If you want one set: All-season / all-weather
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2
Things to know about the Model Y RWD
Rear-wheel drive
Your rears put down the power and wear a little faster. If both axles use the same size, rotate every 10,000 km.
Electric: weight, torque and noise
EVs are heavy and deliver torque instantly, so tyres often wear noticeably faster than on a similar petrol car. Look for EV-specific versions (Elect, EV, ContiSilent, Acoustic), which add foam to cut cabin noise, and for XL or HL (high load) service descriptions. Low rolling resistance adds real range.
SUV
Choose the SUV or 4x4 version of a tyre where one exists: it has a stronger carcass for the extra weight and higher centre of gravity. Match or exceed the placard load index.
Buying only two?
Put the new pair on the rear axle, even on a front-driver. Grippy rears keep the car stable when braking or cornering in the wet; worn rears are what cause spins.
Quick answers
What size tyres does the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025) use?
From the factory: 255/45 R19 100V (RWD 19in). Wheels get changed, so check your car's tyre placard, in the driver's door jamb, before buying.
What is the power-to-weight ratio of the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025)?
115 kW per tonne (154 hp per tonne), from 220 kW and a 1,921 kg kerb weight. That puts it in ratio's Warm tier.
What tyres should I buy for my Tesla Model Y RWD (2025)?
For everyday driving, ultra-high performance summer tyres. Good options include the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Michelin Pilot Sport EV. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating on the car's tyre placard.
Can P-platers drive the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025)?
Likely, on power-to-weight: at 115 kW per tonne on kerb weight it is under the 130 kW/t limit for P-platers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland. Legal eligibility uses tare mass, and engine modifications can still make a car off-limits.
What speed rating does the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025) need?
Cars in the Warm tier typically run V or W-rated tyres. The legal minimum is whatever your placard, on the driver's door jamb, specifies.