Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Wouldn't the Tesla sticker only apply to OEM wheels/tires, though?
If you change the wheel/tire size or tire model, wouldn't those have their own recommended pressures?
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Wouldn't the Tesla sticker only apply to OEM wheels/tires, though?
If you change the wheel/tire size or tire model, wouldn't those have their own recommended pressures?
Yes.
Yes. And even then, because tire pressure recommendations are based on a set of assumptions, you will need to adjust pressures for actual driving conditions (usually upward adjustment).
kevincwelch
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Had my Rial Luganos placed on the car today. No obvious problems, and it drives as straight as an arrow.
There is, however, a very slight vibration in the steering wheel noticable at higher speeds. I'm not sure if this is expected for the short or long term for winter wheels or if there was an issue with installation. I watched the wheels get swapped out and everything was done as it should have been and each bolt was tightened to 129 foot pounds in a strar pattern.
Again, it's very slight. Thoughts?
There is, however, a very slight vibration in the steering wheel noticable at higher speeds. I'm not sure if this is expected for the short or long term for winter wheels or if there was an issue with installation. I watched the wheels get swapped out and everything was done as it should have been and each bolt was tightened to 129 foot pounds in a strar pattern.
Again, it's very slight. Thoughts?
Needs balancing. Winter tires and wheels shouldn't vibrate any more than summer or all-season tires. (They will be noisier.) Take it to somewhere with a road force balancer.
kevincwelch
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Tire Rack did the balancing. I guess that's the first obvious thing to check though.
Note that this TSB is obsolete. The alignment values and ride heights are now different, but the inflation pressures may still be correct. Instead please refer to the new Dec 2013 owners manual and your door sticker for proper OEM specs.
kevincwelch
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If there is anyone who is questioning whether the Rial Luganos will match up with the Model S, I will have to throw my input in there and say: "absolutely!"
mknox
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I intend on ordering those wheels, but had been thinking of the bright silver. I'm now torn because those titaniums look great on your Blue, which is the same color as my car!
JakeP
S P4996 ==> P02547
Those sure do look great on Blue, Kevin. They really make the dark colors look "menacing". Newscutter has dubbed them my "Lord Vader Wheels". I like them because they hide the grey winter dirt so well, and I will enjoy swapping back and forth between these and the summer silver 19s.
kevincwelch
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If there is anyone who is questioning whether the Rial Luganos will match up with the Model S, I will have to throw my input in there and say: "absolutely!"
Like the VA background
kevincwelch
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Like the VA background
Fitting since it was the VA component of my salary that paid for the car!
kevincwelch
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I didn't do an on car balance, but I did have my local guys check and rebalanced the wheels. All four needed rebalancing. The drive home was smooth and vibration free. I'm going to reach out to Tire Rack and let them know.
Hello,If there is anyone who is questioning whether the Rial Luganos will match up with the Model S, I will have to throw my input in there and say: "absolutely!"
I think you mounted the wheels the wrong way. Typically they should move the air into the wheelhousing and the brakes. Perhaps it would not make any difference, because we do not use our brakes very often.
kevincwelch
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If that's the case, horst98, then Tire Rack mounted them and labeled them incorrectly.
Besides, others have them installed this way.
Either way, I had them rebalanced and the ride is much improved now.
Besides, others have them installed this way.
Either way, I had them rebalanced and the ride is much improved now.
JakeP
S P4996 ==> P02547
they don't make different wheels for each side. there's only one wheel, so it will look different on each side on the vehicle. it's the same for the OEM 21s:
If there is anyone who is questioning whether the Rial Luganos will match up with the Model S, I will have to throw my input in there and say: "absolutely!"
Very nice! Since you are clearly and expert at painting from your writeup, please let me know if you find a good solution (cleaning or paint) for the rust that develops between the rotor hats and the braking surface (visible here as a ring of rust). I had the same problem and did some cleaning there when swapping wheels.
kevincwelch
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I'm going to try working on that in the spring.
I figure I'll try the easy route first: dismount the wheel, scrub the rust with CarPro Iron-X and Sonax Full Effect, dry, and then coat the region. I can usually get it decently clean just by spraying Iron-X on the area, but I must admit that unless it's sanded and repainted, it will probably have some rust.
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