Would the 295-35 fit under the strut tower? I ordered a long range with the Arachnids. We have winter in Maryland and thus, I will have to replace those tires before the first flakes fall. I was looking at the Continental DSW6 with 295-35s (specs here). I have had previous generations of those tires and have absolutely loved them. I am worried about the fit. Other cars typically have room for a plus 1 fit under the tower but Tesla's are typically very tight.
She blew three tires? Must have been before ABS and must have been very scary indeed! Glad she and your son were okay!
It was parked to close on both sides to get a good pic of the profile of the car. I only
Well done! The lobster fork design is not too bad... Tesla wheel center caps and lug nut covers would help.
Lol yes, center caps for sure. The wheels definitely look better than the silver ones shown earlier.Well done! The lobster fork design is not too bad... Tesla wheel center caps and lug nut covers would help.
I honestly don’t know. If they’d fit, Tesla would have probably gone with the 295-35 so I’m guessing they went with 295-30s for a reason. I’ll get wheels for a rear 295-35-20.
Well done! The lobster fork design is not too bad... Tesla wheel center caps and lug nut covers would help.
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Remarkably hideous. I’m going to be looking to replace these ASAP. I ordered with the 19s as I just couldn’t order the 21s for that price. So Cal roads are just shy of driving on the surface of the moon and they’ve ruined 4 wheels from my old S.Well done! The lobster fork design is not too bad... Tesla wheel center caps and lug nut covers would help.
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FYI We ended up changing to 21 inch in order to get a July delivery and pleased that ride comfort is not an issue probably thanks to the air suspension. Saving our pennies for pothole/speedbump replacements and hopeful they last more than a couple of years!
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Here's some good news while we wait for the 19" wheels to arrive... a new record at my home track.
Tesla Model S Plaid modded by UP breaks EV lap record at Laguna Seca
A Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance broke the electric vehicle lap record at the Laguna Seca race...
"Their return on the popular California proving grounds was successful as they managed to break the EV lap record with a 1:28.2 time: The time is within a second of the fastest production car lap record also held by Pobst but in a McLaren Senna. It’s possible that the Model S Plaid could beat that, but this version is significantly modified by UP with their race-specific suspension and several body modifications, like the large spoiler and front lip.
Over the last year, Tesla itself used Laguana Seca as a proving ground for early Model S Plaid prototypes At the time, they broke some records with a 1:30 Now Tesla has been spotted with a new Model S Plaid in Germany near the famous Nürburgring racetrack. In 2019, Tesla started testing Model S Plaid prototypes at the track and achieved some impressive lap times. The automaker had vowed to come back with production units and break some more records."
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Based on the Track Package 20" wheel specs, I would just order the base 19" wheels (at no upcharge) and wait until the new Zero-G track wheels are available... they look great and should perform well!If I only need summer tires and only care about performance, get the 21s? Or get the 19s and wait for the 20" track package wheels? Presumably, they are going to be more than $4500, although I might recoup some cost selling the 19s.
I haven't had any problems with potholes (knock on wood) with 21s on my previous P90DL and 20s on my Model 3 performance... I'm also unlikely to go to the track that often. I've only been able to get out there once so far in my Model 3.
It looks like the 21s are wider than the 19s, but the 20 track package wheels might be widest yet, for the best grip. 19s might be lighter, but I haven't seen anyone setting records in the 19s yet. Also, it looks like almost all aftermarket wheels are more than $4500, so it doesn't seem like that bad of a deal if you only need one set of wheels.
Tesla hints at Model S Plaid "Track Package" with large Zero G wheels in parts catalog
The Tesla Model S Plaid is designed to be a hardcore smackdown to gasoline-powered cars, so much so that its specs must be experienced to be believed. Unlike its predecessors, the Model S Plaid is even designed to handle the rigors of track driving, making it a four-door, all-electric monster...
That makes sense. Although, I am concerned that the Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires aren't really street tires, given you have to watch out for standing water. I'd feel a bit wasteful running them on the street, considering I'm only likely to make it to the track at best once a year.Based on the Track Package 20" wheel specs, I would just order the base 19" wheels (at no upcharge) and wait until the new Zero-G track wheels are available... they look great and should perform well!
