If your priorities are efficiency, durability, and a clean factory-plus look for your Tesla Model 3, this pairing is built for you. We match the UP Forged UP-RW Road Warrior 20×8.5 wheel with a series of tire choices we researched and tried.
1) Hankook’s iON evo AS in the Tesla stock size of 235/35R20 delivers a package that rides quietly, stretches range, and shrugs off real-world abuse.
2) Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 – Built for true winter conditions with a cold-weather compound, directional tread, and dense siping that bite into snow and slush. Confident wet braking, stable highway tracking, and three-peak mountain snowflake certification make it the go-to choice when temperatures drop.
3) Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 – Year-round performance with crisp steering, strong wet braking, and light-snow capability. High-silica compounds, wide rain channels, and Michelin’s contact-patch management deliver confident grip and consistent feedback while keeping highway manners refined. Ideal if you want sporty response without swapping tires seasonally.
Why the UP-RW wheel
Road Warrior is our indestructible, forged 6061-T6 wheel engineered for the daily grind, fleets, and future robotaxis. Each wheel is only 25.96 lb with a high load rating and an aero disc profile that was CFD tested to rival Tesla’s most efficient designs at highway speed. The 8.5-inch width lets the tire shoulder form a protective “pillow” to guard the rim, and the replaceable Curb Guard ring makes rash fixes fast and inexpensive. We back the structure with a lifetime replacement guarantee*.
Hankook iON evo AS (EV Tire made for efficiency)
EVs are heavier and deliver instant torque, so tire choice matters. Hankook developed the iON evo AS specifically for electric vehicles. According to Hankook’s internal testing, the iON line targets up to 25 percent longer tread life, up to 29 percent noise reduction, up to 6.3 percent increased battery range, and up to 20 percent improved driving stability versus conventional tires of similar size. Technologies behind those targets include a Sound Absorber layer to quiet cavity resonance, a ProDurable compound and “Round Even” construction for even wear, Opti Pitch sequencing to smooth tread noise, and reduced rolling resistance via Opti Cure processes. Grip Boost and Grip Claw features increase casing rigidity and wet-dry traction so you keep confident braking and acceleration in all seasons. The result is an EV-specific tire that aims to lower energy loss while keeping the cabin calm.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
For drivers who want sharper steering and confident wet and dry grip year round. The PS4 AS uses Michelin’s advanced all-season compound with high silica and functional elastomers, plus wide rain channels and biting edge notches for wet braking. Michelin’s Variable Contact Patch manages heat and pressure for consistent feedback during spirited drives, while acoustic tuning and sidewall design keep highway manners refined. Excellent balance of performance and daily comfort in moderate climates, light snow capability for unexpected cold snaps.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (Performance winter)
When winter is real, choose the Sottozero 3. This tire is purpose built for cold temperatures with a directional tread, dense siping, and a high-silica winter compound that stays pliable as temps drop. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol for severe-snow service. Expect confident traction on packed snow and slush, strong wet braking, and stable highway tracking in winter conditions. Ideal if you see regular freezing temps and want true seasonal safety without giving up steering precision.
What you get
- A ready-to-install set: four 20×8.5 UP-RW wheels
- Four tires of your choosing 235/35R20 Hankook iON evo AS, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 or 245/35R20 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4) tires,
- Mounting and balancing
- Factory Spec Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor (TPMS) for your Tesla Model 3.
Specs (Fits All years and trims Tesla Model 3)
- Size: 20×8.5
- Bolt Pattern: 5×114.3
- Center Bore: 64.1
- Material: Forged
- Weight: 25.96 lb / 11.77 kgs
- Colors: Satin Black with Satin Gunmetal Ring
This Package Fits:
- 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, Standard Range +, Standard Range MR, Long Range AWD
- 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance
- 2024+ Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD, Long Range RWD
- 2024+ Tesla Model 3 Performance
Pick the tire that fits your priorities and enjoy a wheel set designed to protect your investment while maximizing efficiency.
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