Upgrading the wheel style with a new set of 2012-2025 Tesla Model S spacers! Countless successful cases prove that running high-quality wheel spacers is safe on all Long Range and Plaid Tesla Model S. It is one of the easiest and most cost-effective options to get low and wide as well as to get flush the fender flares. Honestly, properly fill the wheel arches really make your electric car look wonderful.
From racing events to daily commuters, there are many options of wheel spacers for Tesla Model S Long Range and Plaid wheel fitment. So, the guide below contains the specific bolt pattern (PCD), center bore (CB), various sizes, offsets, and flush spacer combinations for you.
The 2012-2025 Tesla Model S spacer OEM sizing:
- Flush wheel spacer size: front 15mm / rear 20mm
- Available options: 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm
- Bolt pattern (PCD): 5x120mm
- Center bore (CB): 64.1mm
- Lug nut spec: M14x1.5mm
If you decide to customize your Model S a bit with some forged wheel spacers, you’ll want to make sure you buy a high-quality set that’ll fit properly. This is where the Tesla Model S spacer fitment guide comes into play.
What is the Bolt Pattern on a 2012-2025 Tesla Model S Long Range and Plaid?
Generally, the bolt pattern on a 2012-2025 Tesla Model S Long Range and Plaid is 5x120mm. In fact, every generation of Tesla Model S has the same 5×120 bolt pattern. You may find some good wheels that come with 5×114.3 bolt patterns. Normally, you can’t put 5×114.3 wheels on a Tesla Model S directly. However, with a 5×120 to 5×114.3 wheel adapter, that can be done properly.
What Are Tesla Model S Spacer Torque Specs?
The REFERENCE torque spec of Tesla Model S spacers would be 103.5 Ft-lb (140NM) (always inquire with a tire expert before operating). It is critical to properly torque to manufacturer-recommended torque specs. This ensured the spacer, wheel, and hub assembly were secured enough to where they didn’t get loosened. It is always a good idea to give your Tesla Model S spacer a check and retorqued it within about 50-100 miles of driving.
Do Tesla Model S Spacers Affect Alignment?
The short answer is: no, you don’t need an alignment if you just install Tesla Model S wheel spacers. But it recommends checking and, if necessary, performing wheel alignment adjustments every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. This can depend on various factors, including your driving habits, road conditions, and any unusual tire wear patterns. As long as you install them correctly, the Tesla Model S wheel spacers won’t mess up the alignment or cause uneven tire wear.
For example, BONOSS forged active cooling Tesla Model S spacers come with multi-stage hub-centric lips. The hub-centric metal ring is machined to be multi-layers, and the bevels fit the corresponding hub flange, which eliminates any possible gaps. They are precisely CNC machined. The precision is within 0.02mm tolerance. A wheel spacer with a high-quality surface is easier to sit flush up against the vehicle hub and wheel. These precise BONOSS forged active cooling Tesla Model S wheel spacers are helpful to avoid excessive tire wear.
Do Tesla Model S Spacers Affect Aero Covers?
Generally speaking, the Tesla Model S wheel spacers won’t affect the aerodynamics. If you just space the tires out a few millimeters with spacers, there will be a slight change in aerodynamics. The spacer price can start from $252 per set of four. BONOSS forged active cooling Tesla Model S spacers provide more advantages with prices at a good value. For example, these BONOSS wheel spacers come with heat dissipation grooves.
The heat dissipation grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the wheel spacer. The air takes away the heat, so it achieves the purpose of actively dissipating heat for the braking system. In addition, the disassembly grooves act as air-collecting funnels, which effectively increase airflow, enhancing the heat dissipation effect. If you pursue better performance, then BONOSS forged active cooling Tesla Model S wheel spacers are well worth the investment.
