2014 Tesla Tire Fitment Guide

2014 Tesla vehicles use three radial tire sizes, all on the Model S: 245/45R19, 245/35R21, and 265/35R21. The 245/45R19 fits a 19-inch wheel package, while 245/35R21 and 265/35R21 fit 21-inch wheels and work as the narrower and wider parts of a staggered setup. Rim-width guidance is available for 245/45R19 at 7.5 to 9.0 inches, with one BFGoodrich version expressed as 7.5 to 9 inches.

That means year and make alone are not enough to choose correctly for a 2014 Tesla. You should confirm whether your Model S is on the 19-inch package or the 21-inch package before going any further, then verify the exact size already mounted on the car or shown on the door-jamb placard. On a Model S with staggered 21-inch wheels, front and rear sizes are different, so rotating choices and replacement planning also change.

On a 2014 Tesla, 245/45R19 is a metric radial size. The 245 is the nominal section width in millimeters, 45 is the aspect ratio, R identifies radial construction, and 19 is the wheel diameter in inches. For the Model S, this size corresponds to the 19-inch wheel package and is available in Blackwall form from BFGoodrich and Nitto.

That code matters because it tells you both the wheel diameter and the tire profile. A 245/45R19 cannot be substituted onto a 21-inch wheel, even if the width looks similar at a glance. If your Model S wears 19-inch wheels and you want to compare products within this size, the next things to review are rim-width compatibility, speed rating, and load index so the tire matches how your car is equipped and driven.

No. 2014 Tesla revolves around the Model S, but the Model S itself uses more than one tire size depending on wheel package. Cars with 19-inch wheels use 245/45R19, while certain 21-inch configurations use 245/35R21 and 265/35R21 as a staggered combination with different front and rear widths.

That distinction is important because a buyer can know they have a 2014 Tesla Model S and still order the wrong tire if they do not verify wheel diameter first. The cleanest approach is to inspect the sidewall on the car now, confirm whether the setup is square or staggered, and then match replacement tires by exact size rather than relying on model name alone.

For 2014 Tesla fitments with currently covered products, 245/45R19 comes in Blackwall form. That appearance suits the Model S well because the car's design language is modern and understated rather than whitewall- or pinstripe-oriented. The available 245/45R19 choices all stay within that contemporary performance look.

If appearance is part of your decision, the sidewall question for a 2014 Tesla is usually simpler than it is for a mid-century collector car. The more important comparison is between product lines, speed ratings, and wheel-package compatibility. A Blackwall tire keeps the visual presentation clean and factory-appropriate for the era, so most owners can focus on fitment and driving priorities rather than sidewall styling authenticity.

BFGoodrich and Nitto both make tires for 2014 Tesla fitments in 245/45R19. BFGoodrich covers this size with the g-Force COMP-2 A/S and g-Force Phenom T/A, while Nitto offers the NT555 G2. All of those are radial Blackwall tires aimed at modern street use rather than vintage-style reproduction applications.

Brand choice on a 2014 Tesla usually comes down to the specific product's character, speed rating, and load index rather than period-correct appearance. BFGoodrich gives you two distinct options in the size, while Nitto adds another familiar modern performance name to the mix. Once you have confirmed that your Model S uses 245/45R19, it makes sense to compare the individual product specifications rather than choosing by brand alone.

For a 2014 Tesla in 245/45R19, both the BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S and g-Force Phenom T/A are radial Blackwall tires, but they do not carry identical specifications. The g-Force COMP-2 A/S uses a 98W service description and a 7.5 to 9.0-inch rim-width range, while the g-Force Phenom T/A carries a 102Y service description, a 7.5 to 9-inch rim-width range, and a maximum load figure of 1,874 pounds at 50 psi.

Those differences matter if you are comparing how closely a tire aligns with your wheel width and service requirements. The higher Y speed symbol and 102 load index on the Phenom T/A place it in a different spec position from the 98W COMP-2 A/S. Owners should compare those ratings with the original placard and the way the car is used rather than assuming every 245/45R19 option is interchangeable in every detail.

For 2014 Tesla applications in 245/45R19, the supported rim-width range is 7.5 to 9.0 inches, with one BFGoodrich product expressing the upper range as 9 inches. That places the 19-inch Model S fitment within a conventional performance-sedan wheel-width window for this size. Rim-width guidance is product-specific, so it should be matched to the exact tire you are considering.

If your Model S has aftermarket wheels, this is one of the first checks to make before choosing a tire. A tire can have the correct overall size code and still be poorly matched to the wheel if the rim is too narrow or too wide for the product's approved range. Checking width compatibility early also helps avoid steering feel, shoulder wear, and mounting issues caused by an improper wheel-and-tire pairing.

The covered 2014 Tesla products in 245/45R19 do not indicate tube-type construction and follow the modern radial tubeless pattern typical of a Model S application. Their size markings use performance radial conventions such as ZR and include no tube-type notation. That aligns with the kind of wheel and tire system most owners expect on a 2014 premium electric sedan.

Even so, tube use should never be assumed from age or size alone. If a wheel has been modified, repaired, or replaced, inspect the wheel condition, valve stem, and bead seat before mounting new tires. On a 2014 Tesla, the practical question is usually wheel integrity and correct tire specification rather than whether the car needs a tube in the way an older collector car often does.

A 2014 Tesla should be stored on clean, properly inflated tires in a cool, dry space away from direct sunlight, electric motors, welders, battery chargers, and other ozone-producing equipment. Tires age from time and environment as much as from mileage, so long static periods matter even on a modern radial setup. Moving the car periodically helps reduce temporary flat spotting and keeps contact patches from staying compressed in one position for months at a time.

Owners who store a Model S for seasonal use should also think beyond the tread itself. Keep the floor dry, avoid petroleum contamination, and inspect the sidewalls before putting the car back into service. If the vehicle will sit for an extended period, many collectors either roll it occasionally or support it in a way that reduces prolonged load on one section of each tire, while still following safe storage practices for the vehicle as a whole.

Tires on a 2014 Tesla should be judged by age and condition as much as by remaining tread. A sound collector-vehicle rule is to begin evaluating tires closely once they reach the five- to seven-year range and to treat around ten years as a serious replacement threshold, regardless of mileage. The DOT date code on the sidewall gives the production week and year.

That approach is especially important on cars that see intermittent use, because low annual mileage can make old tires appear serviceable when the rubber has already hardened or begun to crack. A Model S can deliver strong torque and quiet road feel, which may mask deterioration until you inspect carefully. Age, sidewall condition, and air retention should all carry real weight in your decision, not just tread depth.

Tires on a 2014 Tesla should be inspected before every drive and more carefully before any extended trip. Look for sidewall cracking, punctures, bulges, unusual shoulder wear, center wear from overinflation, and any sign that the tire is losing pressure between outings. Because the Model S can run either a 19-inch square setup or a staggered 21-inch arrangement, inspection should include confirming that the front and rear sizes are where they belong.

Frequent inspection is one of the easiest ways to catch problems before they turn into vibration, poor range, or a roadside issue. If the car sits for long periods, check pressures more than once during storage rather than waiting until the next drive. Uneven wear can also point to alignment or suspension issues, so tire condition should be read as part of the broader health of the car, not as an isolated maintenance item.

Yes, 2014 Tesla tires can be suitable for highway driving when the tire is the correct size, is in sound condition, and has a speed rating appropriate to the car's use. In 245/45R19, available products include W-rated tires with a 168 mph ceiling and a Y-rated tire with a 186-plus mph ceiling. Those figures are well above normal U.S. highway speeds, so condition, inflation, age, and correct fitment are usually more important than the raw speed symbol in everyday road use.

The larger safety picture for a 2014 Tesla also includes alignment, suspension condition, brake health, and whether the car is running the correct front and rear sizes on staggered setups. A high speed rating does not compensate for an aged tire, impact damage, or an overloaded application. If the sidewalls are cracked, pressures are unstable, or the tires are older than you are comfortable with, replacement should take priority before any longer highway trip.

Inflation pressure for a 2014 Tesla should be set from the vehicle placard or owner's manual first, then cross-checked against the tire's own maximum-rated pressure information where available. In 245/45R19, one BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A carries a maximum load of 1,874 pounds at 50 psi. That maximum figure is not the same thing as the recommended cold inflation pressure for every Model S application.

The practical takeaway is not to borrow a pressure number from another size or another product line. A 19-inch Model S tire and a 21-inch Model S tire can have different service needs, and even two tires in the same size may not present the same load-and-pressure relationship. Use the factory recommendation as the baseline for road use, then confirm that the product you choose supports that application comfortably.

Before a longer drive in a 2014 Tesla, inspect all four tires for cuts, bulges, punctures, cracking, uneven wear, and proper cold inflation. Confirm that the exact sizes on the car match the wheel package, especially if the Model S uses the 21-inch staggered arrangement with different front and rear dimensions. If the car has a spare or emergency mobility setup, check that equipment as carefully as the tires on the ground.

A longer trip is also the right time to think about the rest of the car in period-appropriate terms for a modern EV: wheel condition, alignment, braking feel, and any vibration that suggests a tire or balance issue. Tires are only one part of trip readiness, but they are the only part touching the road. Catching a weak sidewall, a pressure loss, or a mismatched size in the garage is far better than discovering it at highway speed.