Tesla Model Y: Tire Pressures when Towing
When towing a trailer, tire pressures must be adjusted to accommodate the additional load. 19", 20", and 21" tires are acceptable to use for towing. Keep tires inflated to the pressures shown below (if different, these pressures override the pressures that are provided on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
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CAUTION: Do not use Model Y for towing if equipped with tires that are not listed previously.
WARNING: Check tire pressures using an accurate pressure gauge when tires are cold. Driving one mile (1.6 km) warms the tires sufficiently to affect tire pressures. Parking the vehicle in direct sunlight or in hot weather can also affect tire pressures. If you must check warm tires, expect increased pressures. Do not let air out of warm tires in an attempt to match recommended cold tire pressures. A hot tire at or below the recommended cold tire inflation pressure is dangerously under-inflated.
WARNING: Never attempt to tow a trailer when a Model Y tire is faulty or has been inflated using a tire repair kit. A temporarily repaired tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Towing using a faulty or temporarily repaired tire can result in tire failure and loss of vehicle stability.
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Before Towing a Trailer
Before towing a trailer, you must do the following:
Inflate tires to the cold tire inflation pressure
specified in Tire Pressures when Towing.
Ensure your vehicle's Adaptive Suspension Damping
Towing Guidelines
Model Y is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer
puts additional load on the motor(s), drive train, brakes, tires, and suspension
and significantly decreases range.
Trailer Mode
Trailer Mode must always be active when towing a trailer. When you connect a
trailer's electrical connection while the vehicle is in Park, Model Y
automatically engages Trailer Mode. When you discon
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Trailer Brakes
When towing a loaded trailer that weighs more than 1650 lbs (750 kg), Tesla
recommends that the trailer be equipped with its own brake system adequate for
the weight of the trailer. Ensure compliance with local regulations. A brake
controller must be purchased separately, and the required 4-pin p
Driving in Low Temperatures
Tire performance is reduced in low ambient
temperatures, resulting in reduced grip and an increased
susceptibility to damage from impacts. Performance
tires (summer applications) have reduced traction in
ambient temperatures below 40º F (5º C), and are not
recommended in snow/ice conditions.
