Wheel options on model Y

[Tony1865]

Just reserved a Y as soon as reservations opened up last week. Any thoughts on whether to upgrade to the induction wheel option?

 

[nixxofugi]

I ran through this same scenario in my head before ordering mine. Near the Great Lakes, the roads pretty much get chewed up by plow trucks, so I opted for the Gemini's. The 19" seems to be more forgiving in case I accidentally barrel into a hole

 

[Lucas007]

We just reserved one three weeks ago and I opt out for the 19” combo, but I’m already planning on replacing the wheel/tire combo. Tires for the most of it just for better quality, maybe throw some Michelin tires. I’ll be watching this post.

 

[jcanoe]

Just reserved a Y as soon as reservations opened up last week. Any thoughts on whether to upgrade to the induction wheel option?

There are multiple threads re the 19" Gemini wheels versus the 20" Induction wheels. It comes down to personal preference. The Model Y with the 20" has a slightly reduced towing capacity (see Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual, page 75.)

https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/model_y_owners_manual_north_america_en.pdf

Theoretically the 20" wheels, OE tire are less efficient than the 19" setup but in real world tests the difference is not that much.

Range loss with the different wheel options

Can't speak for tire availability in the UK but in the US, Canada there are more choices in all-season, winter tires for the 19" (255/45R-19) than for the 20" (255/40R-20.) There are probably more choices for performance summer tires in 20".

 

[jcanoe]

By coincidence, AutoTrader UK released this review of the Tesla Long Range Model Y with the 20" wheels. The reviewer stated that the ride was too firm and they felt every little road surface imperfection. If you value the ride over the looks then you might be better off with the 19" wheels.

Rory Reid Reviews Model Y, Says It’s The Best And Worst Tesla

 

[kevin @ eas]

Went with 19's when I ordered since I was going to change them out. Looking at ordering times the induction wheels delivery dates are in April vs July for the Gemini wheels unless that changed. Switched to 20's and didnt notice a huge difference in ride quality.