2016 Tesla Model S Tire Pressure & Sizes


On this page you can first find a list of the trims for the 2016 Tesla Model S along with the tire sizes you can expect to find on them.

Once you have your correct tire size you can then scroll down to the pressures chart and cross-reference it to find the recommended front and rear pressure rating.

Trim Size Icon 2016 Tesla Model S Trims

Tesla Model S models built during 2016 were offered in the following trims with these tire sizes fitted as standard.

Trim Name Tire Size/s
70

  • 245/45R19 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
70 Staggered Tires

  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 265/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
70D

  • 245/45R19 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
70D Staggered Tires

  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 265/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
90D

  • 245/45R19 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
90D Staggered Tires

  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 265/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
P90D

  • 245/45R19 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
P90D Staggered Tires

  • 245/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 265/35R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon

Tire Pressure Icon 2016 Model S Tire Pressures By Size

Tesla Model S models built in 2016 with the following tire sizes are recommended to be kept at the following pressures.

Tire Size Front Rear
245/35R21 96W 42 PSI 42 PSI
F: 245/35R21 96(Y)
R: 265/35R21 101(Y)
38 PSI 40 PSI
245/45R19 98W 45 PSI 45 PSI
P245/45R19 98V

"P" tires are designed for carrying "passengers" only

45 PSI 45 PSI

What Do These Numbers Mean?

When comparing tires you will find that they display various numbers and codes along the edges.

These numbers help you choose the right tire (size and speed rating) for your car and the following image shows you what each of them mean:

Tire codes guide

Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S Image

We have found 8 different tire sizes for the 2016 Tesla Model S as well as the correct pressure to inflate them to.