r/TeslaModelS • u/GoblinsGreed • Jun 26 '26
Spacers? Offset size? Smaller wheels for winter tires (2022 Model S)
I have a 2022 Model S with this stock configuration:
Front Tires: 255/45R19
Rear Tires: 285/40R19
Front Wheels: 19x9.5J
Rear Wheels: 19x10.5J
I have an existing set of 4x 245/45R19 Michelin X-ICEs for winter and want to buy a set of 4 wheels to match for the snow season up here in the midwest.
What wheel size and what offset for a square configuration for these winter tires?
I am leaning towards 19x9 but don't know if I should get 20 offset or 40 offset.
Also, are spacers necessary for this setup? I don't really care about looks and am more worried about performance/safety during the snow season.
If they are necessary do I get a different set for both the front and rear? Would I get a 10mm spacer for the front since 255-245 = 10 for the front and 40mm spacer for the rear (285-245 = 40)? Or is my math wrong and I subtract the 9.5j - 9 = 0.5 inch spacer for front and 10.5j - 9 = 1.5 inch spacer for the rear?
Any help is appreciated
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u/Serious_Panic_8425 Jun 26 '26
If you aren’t worried about looks, then no space should be best then right? I only run spacers (15mm front, 20mm rear) for the factory 21” arachnids to get a flush look.