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Winter Tires
Use winter tires to increase traction in snowy or icy
conditions. When installing winter tires, always install a
complete set of four tires at the same time. Winter tires
must be the same diameter, brand, construction and
tread pattern on all four wheels. Contact Tesla for
winter tire recommendations.
Winter tires can be identified by a
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire's
sidewall.
When driving with winter tires, you may experience
more road noise, shorter tread life, and less traction on
dry roads.
NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound
and tread design may result in temporarily-reduced
regenerative braking power. However, your vehicle is
designed to recalibrate itself to restore regenerative
braking power after a short period of normal driving.
Driving in Low Temperatures
Tire performance is reduced in low ambient
temperatures, resulting in reduced grip and an
increased susceptibility to damage from impacts.
Performance tires can temporarily harden when cold,
causing you to hear rotational noise for the first few
miles (kilometers) until the tires warm up.
Using Tire Chains
Tesla has tested and approved the following tire chains
to increase traction in snowy conditions. Tire chains
should only be installed on the rear tires.
Tire Size Recommended Chain
18" PEWAG SERVO SPORT RSS 76
19" PEWAG SERVO RS 77
20" MAGGI TRAK SP214
CAUTION:
If your Model 3 is equipped with aero
covers, you must remove them before installing
tire chains (see Removing and Installing Aero
Covers on page 165). Failure to do so can cause
damage not covered by the warranty.
When installing tire chains, follow the instructions and
warnings provided by the tire chain manufacturer.
Mount them evenly and as tight as possible.
When using tire chains:
• Inspect the tire chains for loose fittings and
damaged links before each use.
• Avoid heavily loading
Model 3 (heavy loads can
reduce the clearance between the tires and the
body).
• Do not drive the vehicle without the chains properly
installed.
•
Drive slowly. Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
•
Remove the tire chains as soon as conditions allow.
NOTE: Tire chains are prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Check local laws before installing tire chains.
CAUTION: Using non-recommended tire chains,
or using tire chains on other sized tires can
damage the suspension, body, wheels, and/or
brake lines. Damage caused by using non-
recommended tire chains, or incorrectly installing
tire chains, is not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION: Do not use tire chains on the front
tires.
CAUTION: Never deflate your tires to put on tire
chains. When re-inflated, the chains might fit too
tightly and cause tire damage.
CAUTION: Ensure that the tire chains cannot
touch suspension components or brake lines. If
you hear the chains making unusual noises that
would indicate contact with Model 3, stop and
investigate immediately.
Tire Care and Maintenance
168 MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL
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