{"id":45855,"date":"2026-10-03T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T07:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greendrive-accessories.com\/blog\/?p=45801"},"modified":"2026-09-23T18:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:59:19","slug":"fitting-tesla-winter-tyres-when-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greendrive-accessories.com\/blog\/language\/en\/fitting-tesla-winter-tyres-when-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitting Tesla winter tyres: when and how? (guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fitting your Tesla\u2019s winter tyres at the right time means improving safety without needlessly wearing down soft rubber on roads that are still warm. If you fit them too early, you\u2019ll reduce their lifespan; if you wait too long, you\u2019ll be queuing at the tyre fitter\u2019s as soon as the first snowflake falls. Here\u2019s the ideal timetable for your region, the correct method for changing your tyres, and the pitfalls specific to a Tesla.<\/p>\n

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Fitting Tesla winter tyres: the 7 \u00b0C rule<\/h2>\n

The most reliable indicator is the temperature. Below around 7 \u00b0C, the rubber in a summer tyre hardens and loses grip, especially on wet roads; that of a winter tyre remains supple. When morning temperatures consistently fall below this threshold, it\u2019s time to fit your Tesla\u2019s winter tyres. The car\u2019s heavy weight and instant torque make this threshold even more important: when setting off, a cold, hard tyre is more likely to spin.<\/p>\n

The timetable for your region<\/h2>\n

In mountainous areas and the east, aim for the second half of October: the \u2018Loi Montagne\u2019<\/a> comes into force on 1 November in 34 departments. In lowland areas and the north, early to mid-November is usually sufficient. On the Atlantic or Mediterranean coast, the cold often arrives later, and all-season tyres may suffice. For more precise guidance, check the forecasts on meteofrance.com<\/a> and plan ahead for the All Saints\u2019 Day holidays, a particularly busy period for tyre fitters.<\/p>\n

Complete wheels or just a tyre change<\/h2>\n

Changing just the tyres means they have to be removed, refitted and balanced every season. With a second set of wheels, such as the 19-inch PL06 winter complete wheels for the Model Y<\/a> (\u20ac849.90), the process is simply a matter of swapping the wheels. This is the quickest way to fit Tesla winter tyres, whether at home or at a garage. Our comparison of Tesla Model Y winter wheel<\/a> kits details the options available.<\/p>\n

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How to fit Tesla winter tyres yourself<\/h2>\n

A Tesla must only be jacked up at its designated lifting points, otherwise the battery may be damaged: a suitable jack stand (\u20ac8.74) protects the underbody. Loosen the wheel nuts on the ground, jack up the car, change the wheel, then tighten them in a star pattern using a torque wrench to the torque specified in the manual. Allow about an hour for all four wheels the first time, then retighten them after about 50 kilometres. On S and X models with air suspension, first activate jack mode to prevent the car from adjusting its height.<\/p>\n

The seasonal change checklist<\/h2>\n