Why you need snow tires for your Tesla Model Y - Installing Michelin X-Ice Snow Winter Tires HOW TO

We own a 2021 Tesla Model Y and we are installing snow tires! We chose the Michelin X-Ice Snow Tires and we show how to change the wheels on your Tesla and share why it is so important to have snow tires this winter in New England.

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[menguardingtheirownwallets]

Actually, it is the much sofer rubber of those winter tires that provides most of the traction on snow and ice. If you took regular all-season tires and used the same multi-sipe pattern you will still have a tire that was hard as a hockey puck in the cold and it would still slide around a lot. Using softer rubber is the key to a good winter tires.

[funeralgiggle]

Ok, what I wish this video had covered is 1.- What tires did the Tesla Y actually come with (ie all season? summer? what? 2.- I hear they come with Gemini tires, what are gemini tires? why are they unsuitable for winter driving? Now on to check another video.

[roake]

Which was more costly? The Goose Jacket or snow tires? I like both)

[rkgsd]

Tesla's own winter tire Gemini package has 245/50/19 tires. Slighter taller and a little narrower. 50 series in general is better for the suspension. I'm actually looking into 50 series all-season tires for better rough road comfort.

[vnr]

How’d you get the winter tires on the new rims?

[jtr]

Looking back on the Tesla Model Y and Michelin X-Ice tires you're using, there were several Teslas coming into my workplace for new all-weather tires or a winter tire swap. Not too long ago, we installed a set of Michelin Crossclimate 2s on a rear-drive Model 3. The driver was impressed by the tire's performance in the rain, but the real test will begin when the snow falls.

[gdaddy]

Quick question, did you install the suv version or the standard x-ice tire. For some reason the suv version is higher rated on Tire Rack and also less expensive than the std version. I’m guessing that the price difference is due to the suv version having a lower speed rating T (118mph) instead of H (130mph). What knucklehead would be doing either of those speeds in the snow is beyond me. Also, I do like the extra load rating of the suv version since I’ll have 4 to 5 people plus snowboarding gear in the roof rack of my 2023 MY LR 😃
*sorry, just realized you got the std version. I decided to order them in the suv version in the 255/45R20 even though my LR comes with the size of 255/40R20. The taller 45 aspect ratio will give me another half inch of sidewall and so a slightly softer ride. Let you know how it goes after first snowfall in Brooklyn NY!

[liquidelement]

Great video! I am receiving my new set of 19" rims + winter tires with Michelin X-ICE from TireRack this week. I own a Model Y Performance and it came with 21" staggered Summer tires. I will be swapping them myself as well. I was on the fence which configuration to use on my MYP given that Michelins X-ICE are rated only up to 130mph, not that I drive that fast but was wondering if there was more to it than just the speed rating. I live in the Boston area and vouch for the winter tires. I have used winter tires for 10 years, it is a peace of mind. I just swapped my family van's wheels to winter ones (Michelin Latitude) a couple of weeks ago before this last storm - this Winter will be the 4th Winter with this set and they're awesome.

[pdpgps]

Have you considered going smaller to 18s for a more comfortable ride and potentially higher range efficiency? Less weight the wheels.

[david]

I been thinking about getting a snow set of wheels and tires, specially after losing control of my model y for a few seconds last weekend. It was a surprise snowstorm that brought about 4” of snow in about an hour or two. I had never experienced traction loss with my other model y that I drove for about 21k miles on, this one only has 3k miles on the car and tires….I started sliding towards the curb at about 30 miles an hour, the car regained control/traction just about 1” from the curb 😅, and no damage was done!
I remember seeing videos of model ys losing control in the wet but that was with bald/high mileage tires before, curious to see if anyone else has experienced this before.
Cheers!

[johnpoldo]

Most people who live in Boston don’t have a large garage or space for all those tools. Can you explain? Was your spouse doing the tire change? Years ago I drove to Killington, VT to ski and they had Tesla destination chargers.

[ChivasLifeYo]

Does your husband make house calls 😄 he did a great job

[c-LAW]

Spare rims and tires, isn't that close to $2, 000? Gotta love tesla.

[tuanand]

How about road noise? Mileage? Actual driving performance? Your video is missing key details that viewers are looking for

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