Tire Wear
Adequate tread depth is important for proper tire
performance. Tires with a tread depth less than
4/32”
(3 mm) are more likely to hydroplane in wet conditions
and should not be used. Tires with a tread depth less than
5/32” (4 mm) do not perform well in snow and
slush and should not be used when driving in winter conditions.
Model Y is originally fitted with tires that have wear
indicators molded into the tread pattern. When the
tread has been worn down to
4/32” (3 mm), the
indicators start to appear at the surface of the tread pattern, producing the
effect of a continuous band of
rubber across the width of the tire. For optimal performance and safety, Tesla recommends replacing tires before the wear indicators are visible.
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel
Alignment
Tesla recommends rotating the tires every 6,250 miles
(10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5
mm) or greater, whichever comes first.
If Model Y comes with staggered wheels, tires cannot be rotated, as tires are asymmetrical and front tires are a
different size from rear tires.
Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable as vibration through the
steering wheel) affect vehicle handling and
tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required.
If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tire only) or
becomes abnormally excessive, check the alignment of wheels.
NOTE: When replacing only two tires, install the new
tires on the rear if your vehicle
third row seats, accessing: 25
third row seats, folding and raising: 26
tie-down straps: 199
tilt/intrusion detection: 145
Tire and Loading Information label: 182
tire noise: 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 169
overview of: 169
tire pressures, checking: 166
tires: 166, 167, 170, 189, 190, 192
all-season: 170
balancing: 167
chains: 170
inspecting and maintaining: 166
pressures, how to check: 166
quality grading: 192
replacing: 167
replacing a tire sensor: 170
rotation: 167
specification: 189
summer: 170
temperature grades: 192
tire markings: 190
traction grade: 192
treadwear grade: 192
wheel configuration: 166
winter: 170
toll system transponders, attaching: 179
torque specifications: 187
touch up body: 174
touchscreen: 4, 47, 153, 173
cleaning: 173
overview: 4
restarting: 47
software updates: 153
towing a trailer: 74
towing instructions: 197
Toybox: 201
TPMS: 169
overview of: 169
Tracking Disabled: 133
traction control: 63
trademarks: 203
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 99
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 86
trailer, towing: 74
transmission specifications: 187
transponders, attaching: 179
Transport Canada, contacting: 207
Transport Mode: 197
transporting: 197
trip chart: 68
Trip Planner: 136
trunk, front: 16
trunk, rear: 14
turn signals: 55
U
ultrasonic sensors: 83
uniform tire quality grading: 192
Unlock On Park: 12
unlocking: 11
USB devices: 20, 139
connecting: 20
playing audio files from: 139
USB flash drive: 145
USB ports: 20
V
Valet mode: 45
vehicle certification label: 182
Vehicle Hold: 66
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 181
vehicle loading: 182
ventilation: 130
videos and recording: 70, 147
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 181
volume control: 4
volume control (media): 138
W
Walk-Away Door Lock: 12
Wall Connector: 157
warning flashers: 55
washer fluid, topping up: 176
washer jets, cleaning: 175
washers, using: 59
weight specifications: 187
wheel chocks: 199
wheels: 167, 168, 189
aero covers, removing and installing: 168
alignment: 167
lug nut covers, removing and installing: 168
replacing: 167
specifications: 189
torque: 189
Wi-Fi, connecting to: 152
windows, calibrating: 13
windshield washer fluid, topping up: 176
winter tires: 170
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