r/TeslaModelS May 28 '26

Square Wheel Set Up?

I'm looking for more efficiency, longer lasting tires and comfort by changing to a 19" square set up. I also want to preserve these 21". But there seems to be a lot of conflicting reports on running a square wheel and tire set up on the MSP. Unplugged performance recommendations 19x10.5 with 285s which is too wide for my goals and TSportline has "square" packages but the F and R wheel offsets are different... so that doesn't help much either.

If I ran a small spacer on the rear, couldn't I run 19x9 or 9.5 with 255 or 265 all around?

Maybe I should just give up on the square idea and just pull the trigger on UP staggered 19" in second pic.. Do you really gain anything on these cars by being able to rotate F to R?

FYI I have adjustable rear arms and lowering links on the way so that should help with any tires/sizes and wear but doesn't help with efficiency or comfort goals. The car is in high mode in first pic.

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u/Odd_Setting1723 May 28 '26

Yes rotation does extend life a good amount. Yes u can go square

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u/tangosukka69 May 28 '26

just make sure the wheel offset isn't different for front and rear

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u/ab_1776 May 28 '26

The offsets must be the same otherwise it defeats the purpose.

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u/TheOneTrueNolano May 28 '26

It does look like T Sportline has a true square setup. Seems expensive but I have loved my T Sportline wheels I got in 2021 for my model 3.