Tire pressure for tesla 3. Im going to release some air tomorrow but am wondering what sort of handling difference i can expect. I checked my cold pressure and they were all at about 43psi. Driving many short trips for a total of 30 40 miles soft reset hard reset.
Tire pressure monitoring system fault sensors unable to measure tire pressure no wheels are reporting any psi pressure on the display. Oddly the car came from the dc with 42 lbs of pressure now that i visited the sc where they claimed to be setting it to what is almost already was it now reads 45 lbs when i drive. Tesla owner model 3 mar 23 2020 1.
I dropped to 39psi and noticed a slightly smoother ride. A separate search showed the pirelli cinturato p7 all season plus tire at 20850 according to atsoflamodel3s photo above but it also said this tire the plus isnt available for your 2018 tesla model 3 rear wheel drive. Handles great but noticed that the tire pressure monitors are showing 4546 in the front and 47 in the rear and were at 49 today in the heat after highway driving.
Firmly press an accurate tire pressure gauge onto the valve to measure pressure. Itm set of 4 tpms 433mhz tire pressure sensors 2017 2018 tesla model 3 all models replacement 7398. Only 12 left in stock order soon.
If required add or remove air to reach the recommended pressure. Determining proper model 3 tire pressure for stock tires is fairly easy. You can release air by pressing the metal stem in the center of the valve.
Re check pressure using the tire gauge. I know that the door plate says 45psi the more inflated the less friction on the road better roll better mpg. Sold by xs distributors llc and ships from amazon fulfillment.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary until the tire pressure is correct. Tesla recommends psis between 42 and 45 depending on weather conditions and owner preference.