Tesla is raising Wheel and Tire Protection Plan prices — but only on Performance trims.

Tesla is raising the price of its Wheel and Tire Protection Plan for Performance trims, according to subscriber notices reported by Not a Tesla App on August 28, 2026. The change takes effect October 1, 2026, and only touches the two Performance-trim monthly rates — every other trim keeps its current price.

What’s actually changing

The Model 3 Performance plan moves from $16 to $24 a month, a 50% jump. The Model Y Performance plan moves from $20 to $24 a month, a 20% increase. Both Performance trims land on the same $24 rate, even though they started at different prices when Tesla launched the plan nationwide in August 2025. Standard Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck pricing is unchanged for now.

What the plan actually covers

Wheel and Tire Protection is a subscription add-on, separate from Tesla’s standard new-car warranty. It covers tire and wheel damage from potholes, nails, and road debris: unlimited tire puncture repairs with no deductible at a Tesla Service Center, and a $25 deductible per incident if a tire or wheel needs to be replaced outright. It does not cover cosmetic damage like curb rash, theft, vandalism, or tires worn below 4/32″ of tread. Tesla says the coverage rules and benefits themselves aren’t changing — only the monthly price for Performance trims.

What it means if you own one

If you’re on a non-Performance trim, nothing changes for you on October 1. If you have a Model 3 Performance or Model Y Performance already enrolled, budget for the higher rate; the $24 monthly plan works out to $288 a year. Performance trims typically ride on wider, lower-profile wheels that are more expensive to replace and more prone to pothole and curb damage, which is likely why Tesla priced them separately from the start. Before you renew or sign up, it’s worth pricing out one Performance tire and wheel replacement at a local shop and comparing that to a year of premiums — for some owners the math still favors the plan, especially in areas with rough roads; for others, setting the difference aside in savings may cover the same risk for less.

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