I live in IL with four seasons and shitty roads. The 21s wouldn’t last one season on a DD. I’m more interested in a more compliant ride, and more curb/pot hole protection, ability to rotate and then cheaper tires down the road. Any range increase no matter how small is icing on the cake.
These are great.. how large are those tires how are you clearing the steering knuckle?
on a MYP what setting in the wheel configuration do you use sense there is no 18" option ?Hi There - if you're shopping options, take a look at these packages - these are newly released for Model Y
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we use 21" as the rear tire (275/35/21) is the closest outer diameter spec to the 255/55/18.
NO. 265 likely too much.
Ground clearance on the stock MYLR suspension is just 6.5 inches. Lowering just adds to ego and maintenance costs. The MY is a poor choice for track days, a M3 would be better (and cheaper). But just for fun, why not. Just don't take it too seriously (ha! good luck with that)I finally got around to installing my 18" TSportLine Tires/Wheels shod with 245/50 Michelin Pilot Sports All Season tires on my PMY. It's like a different vehicle. For the average driver that doesn't track their vehicles, I believe Tesla should offer this as the base tire/wheel, the 21s could be optional.
Aside from the obvious improvements in ride and comfort I no longer fear potholes or curbs and I can tell after 150 miles they are more efficient. And while I haven't tested performance with my DRAGY yet, I did do one 0 to 60 blast and can confirm the 245's grip is as good as the 21s, the car just went, with no fuss or drama. Expecting even better 0 to 60 times as a bonus.
And personally, I've never warmed to the uber low profile tire look that seems to be the rage these days. So for my money, this is the best setup for daily use. I live in IL and our potholes have zip codes and the roads in general suck.
So what setting should I use for your 18s with the 245/50 tires? Any what exactly changes?
Does anyone have some suggestions of non T-line 18" wheels that will fit on the MYP? I want to install some thick winter tires on my car, and the T-Line wheels honestly look ugly to me.
You dont "need" the hub centric rings since the conical lug nut seats should in theory center everything. However, since the wheel center bore is larger than stock, it is still good practice to use the hub centric rings to make sure everything runs true.
I finally got around to installing my 18" TSportLine Tires/Wheels shod with 245/50 Michelin Pilot Sports All Season tires on my PMY. It's like a different vehicle. For the average driver that doesn't track their vehicles, I believe Tesla should offer this as the base tire/wheel, the 21s could be optional.
Aside from the obvious improvements in ride and comfort I no longer fear potholes or curbs and I can tell after 150 miles they are more efficient. And while I haven't tested performance with my DRAGY yet, I did do one 0 to 60 blast and can confirm the 245's grip is as good as the 21s, the car just went, with no fuss or drama. Expecting even better 0 to 60 times as a bonus.
And personally, I've never warmed to the uber low profile tire look that seems to be the rage these days. So for my money, this is the best setup for daily use. I live in IL and our potholes have zip codes and the roads in general suck.
Hi @tangible1:
There is some benefit to 18" wheels and taller (larger diameter) tires.
