Rotate all four tires on a 2024 Model Y Performance to even out the aggressive wear pattern caused by instant torque and heavy curb weight. Tesla recommends rotation every 6,250 miles or whenever tread depth difference between any two tires exceeds 2/32".

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
2. Exit ALL doors with key fob away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
3. Disconnect the 12V low-voltage battery if performing any work beyond a basic rotation. (For a tire rotation only, the 12V disconnect is optional but recommended if the vehicle will be on stands for an extended period — Sentry Mode and other systems can wake the car.) The 12V battery on the 2024 Model Y is located under the front trunk (frunk) liner on the passenger side.
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
5. If at any point you encounter an orange cable, an HV component, or are unsure if a system is de-energized: STOP and consult a Tesla-certified technician.
6. In the touchscreen, go to Controls → Service → Wheel & Tire → Jack Mode (or Service Mode → Jack Mode). This raises the suspension stops and disables self-leveling/dynamic functions during lifting. (On Performance dual motor coil-sprung Model Y this primarily disables abuse-detection warnings.)
7. Chock the tires that will remain on the ground when lifting one end, or chock front and rear if lifting the entire vehicle.
8. Inspect each tire for tread depth, uneven wear, sidewall damage, and embedded objects before rotating. Note pressures (placard: typically 42 psi front and rear for 21" Performance wheels — verify on door jamb sticker).

Procedure

1. 1

   Determine rotation pattern
   Inspect all four tires. Confirm whether they are directional (arrow on sidewall) or non-directional, and whether front and rear sizes match. Model Y Performance commonly runs a SQUARE setup (same size all four corners) on 21" wheels — confirm before proceeding. For non-directional/square setups, use the standard X-pattern (rear-to-front straight, front-to-rear cross). For directional tires, rotate front-to-rear on the SAME side only.
   ⚠If staggered (different front/rear sizes), rotation is NOT possible side-to-side; only same-axle left/right swap is allowed, and only if tires are non-directional.
2. 2

   Mark tire positions
   Before lifting, mark each tire with chalk: LF, RF, LR, RR. This prevents confusion when reinstalling and lets you identify wear patterns later.
3. 3

   Break lug nuts loose
   With the vehicle still on the ground, break loose all 20 lug nuts (5 per wheel) about 1/4 turn each using a 21mm socket and breaker bar. Do not fully remove. The Model Y Performance has aluminum lug nut covers on some trims — pry them off carefully with a plastic trim tool first if equipped.
4. 4

   Lift the vehicle at the designated jack points
   Place a Tesla-compatible puck/jack pad adapter at each lifting point. The four points are located on the pinch weld reinforcement: behind each front wheel and ahead of each rear wheel — they are marked with a circular indent on the underbody. Lift one corner (or one side, or full vehicle) and place a jack stand under the same lift point. NEVER place a jack or stand on the battery pack, plastic aero shield, or anywhere other than the designated points.
   ⚠️Lifting on the battery pack will crush the structural enclosure and may pierce a coolant channel or cell module — this is a fire and HV hazard. Use the puck adapters.
5. 5

   Remove wheels
   With the wheel off the ground, remove the 5 lug nuts and pull the wheel straight off. If it sticks to the hub due to corrosion, do not strike with a steel hammer — use a rubber mallet on the tire sidewall. Set wheels aside in a way that preserves your LF/RF/LR/RR markings.
6. 6

   Inspect hubs, brakes, and wheel bearings
   With wheels off, visually inspect: brake pad thickness through the caliper window (front Performance has Brembo 4-piston calipers — inspect for pad taper and rotor lip), rotor surface condition, any signs of caliper sticking, CV boot integrity (front and rear half-shafts on AWD), and wheel bearing play (rock the hub at 12/6 o'clock — should be zero perceptible play). Note brake fluid service interval: Tesla recommends every 2 years regardless of mileage.
7. 7

   Clean hub mating surfaces
   Wire-brush the hub face where it meets the wheel center bore to remove rust/corrosion. Clean the wheel center bore as well. A clean hub-to-wheel interface prevents stuck wheels next time and prevents lug nut loosening from corrosion-induced clamp load loss.
8. 8

   Reinstall wheels in new positions
   Following the rotation pattern decided in Step 1, mount each wheel onto its new hub. Hand-thread all 5 lug nuts to seat the wheel flat against the hub. Do not use anti-seize on the studs — Tesla does not specify it and it can alter clamp load.
9. 9

   Snug lug nuts in star pattern
   With the wheel still off the ground, snug all 5 lug nuts in a star (criss-cross) pattern to roughly 40-50 Nm. This seats the wheel evenly before final torque.
10. 10

    Lower vehicle and final torque
    Lower the vehicle until the tires firmly contact the ground but the suspension is not yet fully loaded (this prevents the wheel from spinning during final torque). Using a calibrated torque wrench, torque the lug nuts to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) in a star pattern for the alloy wheels on this Performance trim. Then fully lower and remove jack stands.
    ⚠️Use the alloy wheel spec (130 Nm / 96 lb-ft) — NOT the steel wheel spec. Over-torquing alloys can crack the wheel hub area or warp brake rotors.
    Torque spec

    Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Reinstall lug nut covers (if equipped)
    Press the aero/lug nut covers back into place if your wheels have them. Verify they snap fully seated.
12. 12

    Set tire pressures
    Adjust all four tires to the placard pressure on the driver's door jamb (typically 42 psi cold for 21" Model Y Performance, but verify on the actual sticker as production runs vary). Pressure should be set COLD (vehicle parked >3 hours or driven <1 mile).
13. 13

    Exit Jack Mode
    On the touchscreen, exit Jack Mode / Service Mode. The suspension and chassis systems will return to normal operation.

Reassembly

1. Confirm all 20 lug nuts have been final-torqued to 130 Nm in a star pattern.
2. Confirm all four jack stands and the floor jack have been removed.
3. Reinstall any lug nut covers or aero caps removed during the procedure.
4. Exit Jack Mode via the touchscreen.
5. Reconnect the 12V battery if it was disconnected, and close the frunk.

Verification

• Drive the vehicle 10-15 minutes above 15 mph to allow the TPMS system to relearn sensor positions. Verify each corner reports a pressure on the Controls → Service → Tire Pressures screen.
• Listen for any vibration, wheel hum, or pull at highway speeds (60-75 mph) — any of these indicate an unbalanced wheel, improperly torqued lug, or a stuck brake.
• RECHECK lug nut torque after the first 50 miles of driving — this is critical per Tesla's published procedure for wheel installation. Re-torque to 130 Nm in star pattern.
• Log the rotation date and odometer reading. Tesla recommends the next rotation at +6,250 miles for Model Y Performance due to accelerated tire wear from instant torque and heavy curb weight.
• While you're tracking service intervals, confirm: brake fluid (every 2 years), cabin air filter (every 2 years), and battery coolant inspection (4 years / 50,000 mi) are all up to date.

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