2012 Tesla Model S Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
8x20 · 8x19 · 8.5x21
Offset
ET40
Backspacing
5.57 in · 5.82 in
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
64.1 mm
Thread
M14×1.5
Tire size
245/40R20 · 245/45R19 · 245/35R21

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
40 · Electric8x208x19ET405.57 in245/40R20 / 245/45R195x12064.1 mmM14 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • Set of 20 Veritek 14x1.5mm Black OE Factory Style 1.60 Inch 41mm Length 21mm Hex Duplex Large Acorn Seat Replacement Lug Nuts for Tesla Factory Wheels

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  • Wheel Accessories Parts 14x1.5 Lug Nuts Chrome Set of 20 Closed End Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts 1.38” Long M14x1.5 Thread Cone Seat 13/16” / 20.67mm (~21mm) Hex Wheel Lug Nut (Chrome, M14 x 1.5)

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  • Wheel Accessories Parts 14x1.5 Lug Nuts Black Set of 20 Closed End Bulge Acorn Lug Nut Style 1.38" Long Cone Seat 19mm (3/4") Hex Wheel Lug Nut (M14x1.5, Black)

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Wheel locks

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  • McGard 24019 Cone Seat - Under Hub Cap Wheel Locks (M14 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4

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  • Set of 4 Veritek 14x1.5mm 1.6 Inch 22mm Hex Chrome Large Acorn Conical Seat Wheel Locks for Tesla Factory Wheels

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Real-World 2012 Tesla Model S Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 21-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2012 Tesla Model S custom wheel setup

Staggered · 21×9 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Tesla Model S build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Essen - M147

Front
21×9
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8 ET40 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +1" vs OEM

Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

OEM: 20×8 ET40 · 245/40R20 · Front · 40 · Electric

  • Outer: +0 mm
  • Inner clearance: 0 mm unchanged

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More specs for the 2012 Tesla Model S

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.