19" Gemini vs 20" Induction

[Kelr316]

According to the owner's manual, going with the 20" wheels lowers your towing capacity by 34% compared to the 19" or 21" wheels.

UPDATE: Tesla Model Y Towing |20-In Wheels Don't Reduce Weight Capacity

 

[E-curb]

UPDATE: Tesla Model Y Towing |20-In Wheels Don't Reduce Weight Capacity

Thanks for the link, but if you read the article, you will see it states that the towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with 19" wheels, but only 2,300 pounds with 20" wheels. That's a 34% reduction in towing capacity.

 

[NJEV-Don]

Are the 20” induction wheels actual rims or a plastic cover like the 19” Gemini wheels? If they’re rims, what are they made of?

 

[angus[Y]oung]

Are the 20” induction wheels actual rims or a plastic cover like the 19” Gemini wheels? If they’re rims, what are they made of?

@NJEV-Don they are actual rims. And actually, the 19" Gemini covers are over top of actual rims, called Apollo. You can take off the covers and just use the rims if desired.

 

[NJEV-Don]

@NJEV-Don they are actual rims. And actually, the 19" Gemini covers are over top of actual rims, called Apollo. You can take off the covers and just use the rims if desired.

I knew there were rims underneath the Gemini wheels. I haven’t seen them other than in pictures but they look nice. I didn’t know they were called Apollo rims. Good to know if I need to replace them. I’ve already rashes 2 of them. Ugh. I heard you lose some range and efficiency taking the Aero covers off though I’m not sure how much. I just wasn’t sure if the Induction wheels were covers as well. They’re very sharp but I chose the Gemini to save $2000 and have a better ride and less flat tires driving in pothole filled NJ and NY. I do have wheel envy though. Thanks for responding.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

I believe some unscientific testing suggested around a 7-8% reduction in range with the covers off. For day-to-day driving, unless you drive a lot, you'd probably be fine without them. You could always slap them back on for road trips.

 

[Zoomit]

I believe some unscientific testing suggested around a 7-8% reduction in range with the covers off. For day-to-day driving, unless you drive a lot, you'd probably be fine without them. You could always slap them back on for road trips.

Actually, I think it's more like a 4% range reduction without the covers at highway speeds, and less impact around town. This is critical to making good numbers on the testing for the EPA but obviously your priorities may be different.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

@Zoomit thanks! I thought I'd seen 7%.

@NJEV-Don there's quite a few posts about the Gemini/Apollo wheels. For example:
19” Apollo wheels with Gemini caps
Gemini wheels- with or without hubcaps?