2022 Model Y Long Range - stock 20" tires are driving me crazy.

Tesla Model Y Hivemind I seek guidance!

I purchased my 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range with the 20" Induction Wheels and the Goodyear EAGLE F1 (M+S) tires. I live in the Midwest, and driving in the snow this past winter was terrifying: absolutely scary slide-outs on turns and poor braking. I have also noticed that the ride is really rough. This is my first Tesla, so I'm not sure if this is normal for the Model Y, but my bones are rattling if I'm driving on anything but brand-new asphalt.

What do I do?

  1. Stick with the 20" wheels and get new tires? The Pirelli P ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS ELECT 255/40-20 seems like the obvious choice and has good reviews on Tirerack. Would these tires provide enough traction in light snow and an improved ride, or am I fooling myself? The current tires only have 7000 miles on them, so it feels like a waste unless the benefits will be obvious.
  2. Purchase 19" wheels and go for an EV All Season Touring tire and sell my stock wheels and tires.
  3. Purchase 19" wheels and get a snow tire and suck it up and swap summer / winter tires each season.

My previous cars have been 4wd Subarus and I never had to deal with this issue at all. My family is complaining about the rough handling, but I can't tell if just changing the tires will make enough of a difference. Has anyone else solved this puzzle?

Posted Oct 23, 2023, 2:51 AM UTC

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