Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

[terranx]

Generally larger wheels weigh more and are easier to damage. With similar tires the traction should be the same.

My preference for the model 3 would be 19s.

 

[DW3434]

Stupid question (I have "wheel blindness" in that I see tires as round things, and that's about it).. Is there a huge difference between the 19s and 20s that it's such a talking point? From what I gather, 20's not good on snow/ice, nor dealing with potholes. As I live in Phoenix (snow/ice not an issue), and roads around here are actually pretty pothole free generally (weather doesn't destroy the roads)...
Just kinda curious if I should take people's wanting to replace their 20s with 19s (or 18s) as an indication that maybe I should look at it too? Also, never had the Staggered wheel stuff before. I presume that gives better racing handling/performance?

Thanks for indulging someone very UN-versed in wheel differences!

Since there are only so much spece in the wheel wheel and you want the overall diameter to be the same or very close among 18 19 20s , bigger wheels are gonna have tires with thinner sidewalls (aka lower profile tires) bigger rims tires are gonna look better, handling better. BUT they will damp worse, so harsher rides , and you have less rubber on the sidewall so likely more noise, can't take too much impact. So on lower profile tires, potholes and lower manhole covers are big enemies l. Also those 20 inch tires are very expensive to replace. Even when you have insurance on them, almost no tire shops will have them in stock, ordering them could take couple days. More down time for your car.

 

[GuyFromAz]

Since there are only so much spece in the wheel wheel and you want the overall diameter to be the same or very close among 18 19 20s , bigger wheels are gonna have tires with thinner sidewalls (aka lower profile tires) bigger rims tires are gonna look better, handling better. BUT they will damp worse, so harsher rides , and you have less rubber on the sidewall so likely more noise, can't take too much impact. So on lower profile tires, potholes and lower manhole covers are big enemies l. Also those 20 inch tires are very expensive to replace. Even when you have insurance on them, almost no tire shops will have them in stock, ordering them could take couple days. More down time for your car.

Thanks for the info! And ouch at that nearly $450/tire. I knew they were gonna be pricier, but sheesh!

 

[DW3434]

Thanks for the info! And ouch at that nearly $450/tire. I knew they were gonna be pricier, but sheesh!

Yeah, with Tax& labor, We are talking $2k per set. And those P Zeros will probably only last 15k to 20k miles if you are gentle. That's why a lot of people will not buy those OEMs again when they need the 2nd set

 

[Turbogsxr]

Mine just updated the delivery date May 28-June 30, which means I'll get it in August. Maybe the later ones will be a 2025 model as I see articles stating the performance as a 2025.

 

[DW3434]

Mine just updated the delivery date May 28-June 30, which means I'll get it in August. Maybe the later ones will be a 2025 model as I see articles stating the performance as a 2025.

I will probably cancel my order by the end of June if I don'tt have a Vin by that time

 

[pdx_m3s]

My EDD just changed to 5/22 - 6/19 from "June"

RN1254xxxx - Portland, Oregon

Ultra Red / Black

 

[adaminfl]

Just updated from “June”
Ordered within 5 min of launch - in S FL

 

[mikelipino]

Haha mine just updated from June to Jun 4 - Jun 30. Three days narrower window, thanks!

 

[makeyourself]

WOW just updated from June to May 6-20! Did not expect this at all.

Socal
M3P Red/White
Ordered 04/23 @ 9:33am PST
Original EDD: May-June
Updated EDD on 04/27: June
Updated EDD on 05/03: May 6 to May 20

 

[eric135i]

Mine just updated the delivery date May 28-June 30, which means I'll get it in August. Maybe the later ones will be a 2025 model as I see articles stating the performance as a 2025.

same dates here.

 

[eric135i]

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WOW just updated from June to May 6-20! SoCal

it would make sense west coast gets it first. whats your order time?

 

[DW3434]

Does anyone know how many M3P orders they got? I ordered on 27th, it does not look good on EDD now

 

[Edsonbarron]

May 23- June 20 for me , Kansas

 

[makeyourself]

it would make sense west coast gets it first. whats your order time?

9:33am PST

 

[Turbogsxr]

There is a video on YouTube of a flyover at Fremont on 5/2. Don't think I saw any performances being shipped out/staged in the video. Would be nice if that person did it periodically just to keep us informed.

 

[GreenHokie]

June 7 - June 30 for me. I leave for Brazil on June 22.
Hope it’s ready for pick-up before then!!

 

[arkhos]

My EDD just changed to 5/22 - 6/19 from "June"

RN1254xxxx - Portland, Oregon

Ultra Red / Black

I am in the same area as you (just across the river), and mine also changed today to "5/21 - 6/18". I suppose ours could be on the same truck!

Blue/Black

 

[jose3030]

EDD just switched to May 29-June 30.

 

[P-Lo801]

Mine updated as well. Won't mean much until there's a VIN assigned as has been repeated here and can confirm from previous buying experience. But for what it's worth I ordered 4/23 at 1:55pm Pacific.