2026-08-27

Tire Rotation (Mobile Only)

Correction code 34020105 FRT 0.48 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-08-27: Released new procedure.
Note
This procedure applies to vehicles with non-staggered wheels and non-directional tires. See below for guidance on rotating staggered wheels or directional tires:
  • Staggered wheels with non-directional tires. Jack the LH Front and RH Front of the vehicle to rotate the front tires, or jack the LH rear and RH rear of the vehicle to rotate the rear tires:
  • Non-staggered wheels with directional tires. Jack the LH front and LH rear of the vehicle to rotate the LH tires, or jack the RH front and RH rear of the vehicle to rotate the RH tires:

Vehicle ride quality and handling are maximized when all 4 tires are the same age, model, and tread depth. Rotating tires regularly allows them to wear at the same rate and increases the service life. Tesla recommends tire rotation every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5mm) or greater, whichever comes first.

Note
Tesla recommends replacing tires in pairs unless the other tires are within 2/32 in (1.5 mm) of tread depth of the new tire.
Note
If only 2 new tires are installed, the new tires must be installed on the rear of the vehicle. In wet conditions, the tires that have less tread have less traction than the new tires. Reduced traction at the front of the vehicle leads to understeer, which most drivers are better able to react to than the oversteer that would result if the worn tires were on the rear of the vehicle.
Note
Tesla recommends replacing a tire if any of the tread depths are 4/32 in (3 mm) or less.
Note
Model Y is pictured, but this procedure can be performed on Model S.

Procedure

  1. Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
  2. Install wheel chocks on the RH front wheel.
  3. Remove the LH rear wheel cap, if equipped. See .
  4. Loosen LH rear wheel lug nuts (x5)
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
    CAUTION
    Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose. Power tools should only be used to remove the lug nuts after they have been loosened.
  5. Remove the LH front wheel cap. See .
  6. Loosen LH front wheel lug nuts (x5).
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
    CAUTION
    Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose. Power tools should only be used to remove the lug nuts after they have been loosened.
  7. Jack up the LH rear of the vehicle.
    Note
    Position the jack stand adapter onto the floor jack, position the floor jack under the vehicle lift point, and then carefully raise the floor jack, aligning the jack stand adapter locating pin with the hole at the vehicle lift point.
    Note
    Raise the vehicle until the LH front wheel is off the ground.
  8. Position jack stands underneath the LH front and LH rear of the vehicle.
    CAUTION
    If an electric jack or pneumatic jack is used, stay away from the vehicle prior to raising it to avoid injuries.
    Note
    Align the jack stand cutout with the floor jack.
    Note
    Align the top opening of the jack stand with the bottom of the jack stand adapter.
  9. Slowly lower the floor jacks, making sure the LH front and rear jack stands are aligned with the jack stand adapters.
    Note
    Perform a shake test to verify stability.
  10. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the LH rear wheel from the vehicle.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  11. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the LH front wheel from the vehicle.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  12. Swap the LH rear wheel with the LH front wheel and install the LH wheels.
    Note
    2x wheels, 10x nuts, 21mm. Install the lug nuts by hand first and then use power tools; torque them in a later step.
    Warning
    Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing this procedure to prevent personal injury.
  13. Raise the vehicle off the LH rear and LH front jack stands.
    Note
    Jack up the LH rear of the vehicle until the LH front wheel is off the jack stand.
  14. Remove the LH front and LH rear jack stands (x2), and then lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the chocks from the RH front wheel.
  16. Install wheel chocks on the LH front wheel.
  17. Remove the RH rear wheel cap. See .
  18. Loosen RH rear wheel lug nuts (x5).
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
    CAUTION
    Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose. Power tools should only be used to remove the lug nuts after they have been loosened.
  19. Remove the RH front wheel cap. See .
  20. Loosen RH front wheel lug nuts (x5).
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
    CAUTION
    Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose. Power tools should only be used to remove the lug nuts after they have been loosened.
  21. Jack up the RH rear of the vehicle.
    Note
    Position the jack stand adapter onto the floor jack, position the floor jack under the vehicle lift point, and then carefully raise the floor jack, aligning the jack stand adapter locating pin with the hole at the vehicle lift point.
    Note
    Raise the vehicle until the RH front wheel is off the ground.
  22. Position jack stands underneath the RH front and RH rear of the vehicle.
    CAUTION
    If an electric jack or pneumatic jack is used, stay away from the vehicle prior to raising it to avoid injuries.
    Note
    Align the jack stand cutout with the floor jack.
    Note
    Align the top opening of the jack stand with the bottom of the jack stand adapter.
  23. Slowly lower the floor jacks, making sure the RH front and rear jack stands are aligned with the jack stand adapters.
    Note
    Perform a shake test to verify stability.
  24. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the RH rear wheel from the vehicle.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  25. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the RH front wheel from the vehicle.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  26. Swap the RH rear wheel with the RH front wheel and install the RH wheels.
    Note
    2x wheels, 10x nuts, 21mm. Install the lug nuts by hand first and then use power tools; torque them in a later step.
    Warning
    Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing this procedure to prevent personal injury.
  27. Raise the vehicle off the RH rear and RH front jack stands.
    Note
    Jack up the RH rear of the vehicle until the RH front wheel is off the jack stand.
  28. Remove the RH front jack stand, and then lower the vehicle.
  29. Jack up the LH rear of the vehicle.
    Note
    Position the jack stand adapter onto the floor jack, position the floor jack under the vehicle lift point, and then carefully raise the floor jack, aligning the jack stand adapter locating pin with the hole at the vehicle lift point.
  30. Slowly lower the floor jack, making sure the LH rear jack stand is aligned with the jack stand adapter.
    Note
    Perform a shake test to verify stability.
  31. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the LH rear wheel from the vehicle.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  32. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the RH rear wheel from the vehicle.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  33. Swap the RH rear wheel with the LH rear wheel and install the rear wheels.
    Note
    2x wheels, 10x nuts, 21mm. Install the lug nuts by hand first and then use power tools; torque them in a later step.
    Warning
    Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing this procedure to prevent personal injury.
  34. Remove the LH rear jack stand, and then lower the vehicle.
  35. Remove the RH rear jack stand and then lower the vehicle.
  36. Torque all 4 rear wheels.
    Note
    5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
  37. Install all 4 wheel caps. See .
  38. Remove the chocks from the LH front wheel.
  39. Open the LH front door.
  40. Unlock vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  41. Tap Controls > Chassis > Alignment & Tire > Reset Learned Tire Values, and click Run.
    Note
    Click Close once the routine is completed.
  42. Tap Controls > Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires, choose the tire season and click Reset. After resetting, check if the Tire Service Mileage in the upper right corner is displayed as Less than 500 km ago.
  43. Exit Service Mode.
  44. Close the LH Front door.
  45. Inform the customers that a short calibration drive cycle might be required.