What Wheels Really Fit Your 2019- Tesla Model Y
INTRO 0:00
BASIC WHEEL INFO 0:46
THE BEST FITMENT 1:30
WHEELS FOR LOWERED MODEL Y 2:45
WHEELS FOR BAGGED MODEL Y 6:41
WHEELS FOR LIFTED MODEL Y 7:45
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Today we’re going to talk about how to boost your Tesla Mod… wait… Today we’re going to discuss the best exhausts for the… No, that doesn’t work either. But do you know what we can recommend for your Tesla? Some baller aftermarket wheels.
Conveniently we specialize in wheel fitment, so today we’re going to show you some of the coolest designs for the Model Y, and what specs you should run for the optimal fitment.
As you can probably tell from the title, this wheel fitment guide is all about one of Tesla’s SUVs, the Model Y, years 2020 to present. We’ll look at what wheels and tires fit, look good, what range you can expect, and what they looked like lowered (or lifted). First, we’ll cover the wheel fitment basics for this platform.
Recommended aftermarket wheel specs
When we looked at Mach-E fitment, we found that the type of wheels people run are all over the place. You’ll see 18’s, 19’s, all the way up to 22’s. For the Model Y, the vast majority of aftermarket wheels are sized at 20 inches, even though these crossovers come with 21’s or 19’s from the factory, in addition to 20’s.
20’s give a nice mix of looks and performance. They fill out the fender arches nicely while giving improved range over larger sizes. Yes, ‘ long range’ models will get about 7 percent more range with the 19’s, but this size is kinda in an awkward spot between a sporty and off-road look.
Both width and offset are normally more aggressive for aftermarket wheels. There’s plenty of room to run some big ol’ wheels with meaty tires. Anything from 10-11” inches wide, with an offset somewhere between +30-40. Tires follow suit often being sized up to 265 or even 275 width.
M12 - M14 redrill
The Type Y uses M14x1.5 lug studs. Most wheels will come drilled for an M12 stud. What do you do if you have wheels with an M12 stud bore?
If you wanna attempt a DIY job the correct method would be to bore them with the most precise tooling you have. Have access to a mill? Use that. Otherwise a big drill press or possibly a hand drill if you have surgeon-like accuracy. Get close with a drill bit, then finish slightly over M14 with a reamer.
If you have mega-expensive wheels you’ll probably want to have a shop do this for you.
Alternatively, if you don’t wanna permanently alter your wheels, you could opt for a M14 to M12 stud conversion. There are plenty of universal options on the market. This might be a bit more work, but it’s reversible and it means you can keep your aftermarket wheels at max resale value, if that’s the goal.
The easiest option? Order wheels in M14 from the manufacturer if the option is available. Or, have us custom drill ‘em for ya.
Wrap up
Whatever direction you go with your Model Y: up, down, or stock ride height, we showed you some great options for performance and looks. To recap, 18’s are used when you want to run big tires and possibly lift your Y. Otherwise, stick with 20’s or 21’s; 19-inch wheels are kinda a gray area on this particular platform.
If you have a Model Y on some killer aftermarket wheels, be sure to post it to our Vehicle Gallery. We’re looking to see some more EVs over there.