Carbon Fiber Rims

[sorka]

Every now and then I see this thread pop up to the top and eagerly hit it to see if somebody finally got their wheels.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I think I will have a P150D, before I see these wheels..

 

[bxr140]

Yes, but Tesla has a proven history of building and delivering cars that work. ESE and carbon fiber rims -- no history whatsoever.

It's easy to conflate hindsight with foresight.

Companies get financing from various entities all the time based on promise of a product. That financing is typically not binary, it comes on the sliding scale of blind faith<-->measured reason.

Tesla often over promises and underdelivers. ESE has does the same (which, at least for me, was the obvious outcome), just farther down the scale of failure<-->success.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Finally gave up and am looking at the DYMAG hybrids:

Carbon fiber barrel and forged aluminum spokes. Waiting to get specs on weigh, etc...

 

[Stangography]

Look forward to seeing your next post...

 

[Denarius]

Those DYMAGS look nice. Curious about weight as well.

 

[sorka]

This thread is well over two years old now

 

[Naonak]

It's all about the weight...

 

[The Duke]

Lexani forged rims
LEXANI FORGED® - 101
AND
Racing Brake rotors
RB Two-piece Rotor Kit for Tesla Model S (P/N 2434 & 2435)
Less than $8,000 if you install the rotors yourself. Benefits are better durability and repair-ability for the wheels. I believe this package also gives a lighter total unsprung weight than just Carbon Fiber rims.

 

[Naonak]

How do you get less than $8000? Just under $10,000 was the lowest I could configure it for.

 

[The Duke]

Sale Price: $2,338.20 for rotors kit, $4620 for wheels from clicking on the links I posted. Shop locally and you can easily beat Carid.
What did you configure? I got my wheels a little cheaper but had to add California tax and had my tires swapped over. Total well under $8K for staggered rims 1/2" wider than stock and 2 piece rotors.

Did you add tires?

 

[Naonak]

Oh sorry, I thought the rotor kit was for 2 wheels, not 4.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

i like the idea of the lighter rotors, but four rotors, some pads and stainless lines and some Motul shouldn't cost $2400!!!. What are these made out of? Unobtainium?
I can get a full racing brake kit for my Miata for $2K with all new six piston calibers and slotted rotors.
MossMiata.com - Parts & Accessories for Your Mazda Miata

 

[FlatSix911]

i like the idea of the lighter rotors, but four rotors, some pads and stainless lines and some Motul shouldn't cost $2400!!!.
What are these made out of? Unobtainium?

I can get a full racing brake kit for my Miata for $2K with all new six piston calibers and slotted rotors.
MossMiata.com - Parts & Accessories for Your Mazda Miata

Agreed ... or you could blow $10K on Carbon rotors Unplugged Performance Superlight Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S

 

[GregKo]

I believe the $10K carbon ceramic breaks from Unplugged is only for the front wheels...

 

[The Duke]

i like the idea of the lighter rotors, but four rotors, some pads and stainless lines and some Motul shouldn't cost $2400!!!. What are these made out of? Unobtainium?
I can get a full racing brake kit for my Miata for $2K with all new six piston calibers and slotted rotors.
MossMiata.com - Parts & Accessories for Your Mazda Miata

Could you post a link to a four slotted rotor kit, 2 piece rotors (aluminum hats) and stainless lines? That way we can compare similar items? The calipers on the performance model S are high quality Brembo and do not need to be replaced. Your post did not have a four rotor kit.

Full race kit for Tesla is pricey!
RB Calipers & CCM-X Rotor Package for Tesla Model S (P/N 2C32 & 2C33)
Not worth the weight difference and they stop no better as we never get brake fade with the cheaper kit.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

True on all accounts. The most expensive part is the caliber. This option is $1200 per axle. Freaking crazy for pretty standard parts.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

The most expensive ones I could find were $1700 the average price was $725 for all axles.

Your kit includes calipers and still $1800.

Racingbrake Front & Rear OE Size Kit w/RB 4 POT Calipers for Mazda Miata NC 06-15 (P/N 2228 & 2557)

 

[The Duke]

A closer comparison, size matters!
RB Two-piece Rotor Kit for Camaro SS (Gen 6) (P/N 2505 & 2535)

While I am at it, notice the HUGE difference in the rear rotor weight from stock to RB. As I have posted elsewhere, there is an unused drum emergency brake cast into our brake rotors. I believe we use high performance Camaro parts, but so far unable to match part numbers.

My writeup if you are interested in how easy the rotors are to swap.
Tesla 2 piece rotors Front and Rear - RacingBrake Forums

 

[Russell]

Lexani forged rims
LEXANI FORGED® - 101
AND
Racing Brake rotors
RB Two-piece Rotor Kit for Tesla Model S (P/N 2434 & 2435)
Less than $8,000 if you install the rotors yourself. Benefits are better durability and repair-ability for the wheels. I believe this package also gives a lighter total unsprung weight than just Carbon Fiber rims.

Duke, who in the Bay Area do you trust to install tires on your rims?