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Contributing factor for sureI'm getting antsy waiting for any official indication from Elon as to potential delivery dates for the LR Model S I ordered on 1/13. So..... today I test drove a 2017 100D (Red with white interior) at a local used car dealership. Nice car, but it seemed that there was a lot of rumbling noise over every undulation in the road. Pretty much a deal breaker, so the dealer said they would look for the cause and get back to me. On the way home I realized the car had 21" wheels and thought that could be the source of the noise. Any thought?
It took me a while to make my decision but I ordered with the 19s. I had 21” Arachnids on my P100D and really liked them but pot holes were an issue. The refresh Arachnid tires are wider 295-30-21 compared to mine which had 265-35-21. Since I was having issues before, the refresh with 295-30s will be worse. If the refresh came with 295-35 instead of 295-30, I would have definitely chosen the 21s. I’ll probably get the TSportline in 20”. I’m hopeful TSportline will come out with wider wheels to fit the refresh.Would you recommend 21” ( extra 4500$) or the 19” base for my MS plaid refresh and why?
many reason besides little extra range with 19
I'm getting antsy waiting for any official indication from Elon as to potential delivery dates for the LR Model S I ordered on 1/13. So..... today I test drove a 2017 100D (Red with white interior) at a local used car dealership. Nice car, but it seemed that there was a lot of rumbling noise over every undulation in the road. Pretty much a deal breaker, so the dealer said they would look for the cause and get back to me. On the way home I realized the car had 21" wheels and thought that could be the source of the noise. Any thought?
The 19" wheels are ugly as sin, but I still ordered them for max range on winter road trips. I will get aftermarket 21" wheels that are lighter/stronger than the stock wheels.
To be fair, the Model S has received significant improvements since 2017. The new car, I hope, will have great sound insulation.
It's a tough call. Tesla probably spent a lot of time testing different configurations to find the best size for performance, range, and appearance. I'd try to stay as close as possible to the stock sizes. I'm also going to look for 20s but the same width as the stock wheels. Since the stock 19" rear tires are 285-40-19 and the 21" rear tires are 295-30-21, my first choice is a 285/295-35-20. Not sure if 265-40-20s will work, and definitely no spacers.I'm going to go with an aftermarket 20' and prob use a 265/40 all the way around. That way I can rotate and it should get better range than even the the stock 19's
I did not realize the 21" wheels would be forged. Where does it say the wheels are forged? Or is it just an assumption since the previous arachnids were forged? Assuming they are forged that is a decent value with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (21" Tesla spec PS4S are about $1600).To get lighter/stronger wheels than the stock 21" arachnids, you will need to go full forged and you will not really be saving money (including tires, etc.). If you are meaning stronger/lighter than stock 19", then that is not hard to do with even good semi-forged wheels.
Unless the aftermarket wheels have aero caps, the stock 19" will be hard to beat. Aero and tires are mostly what dictates efficiency.I'm going to go with an aftermarket 20' and prob use a 265/40 all the way around. That way I can rotate and it should get better range than even the the stock 19's
I don't think that's true. Rolling resistance has the biggest impact on range. The wider the tire, the more rolling resistance. Weight is 2nd I believe, and aerodynamics 3rd.Unless the aftermarket wheels have aero caps, the stock 19" will be hard to beat. Aero and tires are mostly what dictates efficiency.
I agree but it depends how the roads are where you live. I had the 21” on my prior model s. I loved the look but the low profile tires didn’t get along well with the pot holes. The roads are pretty rough in the NE. Really wish the new Arachnids came with a 285-35 instead of a 295-30.As someone who had both the 19's and 21's on my 18 Model S I can attest that there is a vast difference in performance and handling characteristic of the car. That difference will be further amplified on the Plaid. 21" is the only choice!