20" Aftermarket Wheels

[Roadrunner13]

2015 P85D
roughly 10 lbs per wheel lighter
a little more than 1/2 what Tesla wants for their 21" set up (and I get to put my brandy new 19s back on the car when I sell it)
Pilot Super Sport with longer wear AND more grip

What is not to like

Really nice pics and wheels, but I didn't see their specs in this thread, have you posted them in some other thread?
(There's really so many of these wheels thread!)

 

[lolachampcar]

Nurburgring Alloy Wheels by TSW
page says 23.3 lbs for the 20 X 9" wheel... I remember the rims being about ten pounds lighter than the stock Tesla 19s I removed. The nice thing was that all the weight seemed to come from the rim area which dramatically reduced rotational intertia.

The tires are Pilot Super Sport 255/40 ZR 20. I believe I used the Porsche variant that has a less rounded or more square patch to sidewall which provides a bit wider contact patch.

The only issue I have with aftermarket rims is I've found I need to buy a spare when I buy the set of four. I've been caught out a few times where I've damaged a rim years down the road (pun intended) only to learn that the series was discontinued. I've taken to buying a spare and have not needed it since. Go figure.

 

[Roadrunner13]

Nurburgring Alloy Wheels by TSW
page says 23.3 lbs for the 20 X 9" wheel... I remember the rims being about ten pounds lighter than the stock Tesla 19s I removed. The nice thing was that all the weight seemed to come from the rim area which dramatically reduced rotational intertia.

The tires are Pilot Super Sport 255/40 ZR 20. I believe I used the Porsche variant that has a less rounded or more square patch to sidewall which provides a bit wider contact patch.

The only issue I have with aftermarket rims is I've found I need to buy a spare when I buy the set of four. I've been caught out a few times where I've damaged a rim years down the road (pun intended) only to learn that the series was discontinued. I've taken to buying a spare and have not needed it since. Go figure.

TSW Nurburgring... I should have guessed.
Many photos of wheels I like on a Model S turn out to be these!
They were a bit expensive for a winter set of beater wheels ... which is what I was in the market for.
You needed an adapter rings for these didn't you?
(I like the idea of buying a spare and will probably do it. Thx!)

 

[lolachampcar]

The wheels came with plastic adapter rings. I dropped one off at my favorite machine shop along with a rim and had them do them out of aluminum. There is something about locating a rim on a car with a thermally volatile material that just did not feel right. Thanks for reminding me.... I'd forgotten all about that.

 

[FlatSix911]

 

[Stirthepot]

I went with these for the winter. 20inch AG M590s with Bridgestone Bilzzak's

 

[aus]

I wonder if the TSW wheels are TUV certified for the Tesla? It's a good sign they are TUV on at lease some of their wheels.

TSW Alloy Wheels announces TÃœV approval

I couldn't find any certification info on NICHE wheels, but I believe I read they are JWL certified.
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[Fluke]

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Who makes these wheels?

 

[UnpluggedP]

If you are in search of TUV approved wheels our Unplugged BBS UP-01 wheels are TUV SUD approved. They have been tested beyond 2,000,000 load cycles and are rated to reliably withstand 2145lbs per wheel.

I wonder if the TSW wheels are TUV certified for the Tesla? It's a good sign they are TUV on at lease some of their wheels.

TSW Alloy Wheels announces TÃœV approval

I couldn't find any certification info on NICHE wheels, but I believe I read they are JWL certified.
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[Vince Cobelo]

Those wheels are just bad azzed looking on that car. Great job!

 

[gbdesai]

Those wheels are just bad azzed looking on that car. Great job!

Here's my thread with the TSW's 9" in front 10" in back...

The Grey Ghost - P85 Dark Grey Metallic with Suntek Matte Wrap and Blacked Out Chrome

 

[mike-415]

Good looking car, gbdesai. I have the same wheel setup. How is the wrap holding up?

 

[artsci]

A few of us are going with these. They weigh about 12 lbs. And no more bent rims.

 

[FlatSix911]

Beautiful wheels ... form follows function - more thread details here: Carbon Fiber Rims

A few of us are going with these. They weigh about 12 lbs. And no more bent rims.

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[JayRo]

@Vitaliy, These have a bit more undulation but you get the picture. Enjoy your new ride.

 

[celter]

I went with 20" both winter and summer. Vossen and HRE:

 

[artisjr]

They look great, thanks for sharing.

Great looking tires!

 

[artisjr]

Great looking tires!

I too am looking at aftermarket wheels. So many to choose from. I have narrowed it down to HRE, Vossen, and TST. I don't know if I should do 19 or 20, but will go with Michelin Pro Sport A/S 3+ tires. I have purchased the book Owning Model S (2nd Edition). In Chapter 17, the author has nice photos of a variety of different wheels. For me, the choice is very difficult!

 

[FlatSix911]

Tesla adds new aftermarket 20″ ‘Helix’ wheels for the Model X

Tesla seems to have added a new set of 20″ wheels and winter tire package for the Model X on its aftermarket store this week. The new Tesla wheel is called ‘Helix’ and comes equipped with Pirelli Scorpion winter-rated tires.
On its Tesla Gear website, the automaker lists what is included in the package:

• (2) 20X9.0J Helix wheels
• (2) 20X10J Helix wheels
• (2) 265/45/20 – Pirelli Scorpion Winter
• (2) 275/45/20 – Pirelli Scorpion Winter
• (4) Tire pressure sensors
• (4) Tesla logo wheel caps

The package is available for $5,500 US.

 

[mdevp]

I think the best 20s will be the upcoming TST Sportlines. I think the stance and look is just perfect. And the TST grey is better looking IMO, b/c it's one shade lighter then the OEM 21's. This is a mock up I believe.