21” Sonic Carbon to 19” Silver Slipstreams

[solardudesf]

Hi All,
Purchased a used 2018 Model S a while back with 21” staggered sonic carbon twin turbines. I really love the color and look of the wheels. Recently I decided to go with 19” wheels to get a little better efficiency. I was able to get some 19” silver slipstreams (don’t actually have them in hand yet though), but had a couple of questions.

1) I love the sonic carbon color. It sounds like several people have been able to go the powder coating route. I believe the closest people have come to matching the sonic carbon is the prismatic powders color called Evo Gray (PMB-5969) with a clear coat? Can others speak to the match? Prismatic powders also has a color called Ultra Charcoal (PMB-5531). Has anyone gone with that color?

2) Will the 21” Sonic Carbon colored wheel caps fit properly on the 19” slipstreams?

Thanks all.

 

[solardudesf]

Scheduled to get the 19”s very soon so hopefully someone out there has some input. Thanks!

 

[Gadget-X]

No experience but I am hoping you will comment after the exchange on the ride. I like the turbines but was leary of the ride difference.

Thank you

M

 

[Videofrank]

I don't really have any insight on any of those colors.

I did have my stock 19's powder coated to match the color of the car when I first got it. I don't remember the name of the color though. I really wanted 21's, and still do. I just don't want to deal with the rough ride, drop in efficiency, blowing out a tire or bending a rim on these horrible roads in the Northeast. So powder coating was the next best thing.

 

[solardudesf]

I don't really have any insight on any of those colors.

I did have my stock 19's powder coated to match the color of the car when I first got it. I don't remember the name of the color though. I really wanted 21's, and still do. I just don't want to deal with the rough ride, drop in efficiency, blowing out a tire or bending a rim on these horrible roads in the Northeast. So powder coating was the next best thing.


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Color looks great! If you happen to have the old receipt with the color code on it that would be very helpful. I love the look of the 21”s, but been driving a ton and would love to get a little efficiency boost. Hopefully I won’t regret it!

 

[MrKool]

I don't really have any insight on any of those colors.

I did have my stock 19's powder coated to match the color of the car when I first got it. I don't remember the name of the color though. I really wanted 21's, and still do. I just don't want to deal with the rough ride, drop in efficiency, blowing out a tire or bending a rim on these horrible roads in the Northeast. So powder coating was the next best thing.


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Beautiful car i always love the Red calipers too bad they dont offer them in Red on the Plaid any more

 

[solardudesf]

Bump one more time in hopes that someone with any experience with these colors will have an opinion. Thanks.

 

[JimmyB]

No experience with the color issue but I can 100% vindicate your decision. A pothole took out two of my 21" tires (thanks, Baltimore), so I switched to 19s. Combined with Michelin Energy tires I saw a 16% improvement in efficiency, and the ride is significantly improved.

I do miss the look of the 21" Turbines though!

 

[Videofrank]

Color looks great! If you happen to have the old receipt with the color code on it that would be very helpful. I love the look of the 21”s, but been driving a ton and would love to get a little efficiency boost. Hopefully I won’t regret it!

I just found out the color of mine are Speedway Grey

 

[solardudesf]

I just found out the color of mine are Speedway Grey

Thanks!

 

[T3SLA90D]

Hi All,
Purchased a used 2018 Model S a while back with 21” staggered sonic carbon twin turbines. I really love the color and look of the wheels. Recently I decided to go with 19” wheels to get a little better efficiency. I was able to get some 19” silver slipstreams (don’t actually have them in hand yet though), but had a couple of questions.

1) I love the sonic carbon color. It sounds like several people have been able to go the powder coating route. I believe the closest people have come to matching the sonic carbon is the prismatic powders color called Evo Gray (PMB-5969) with a clear coat? Can others speak to the match? Prismatic powders also has a color called Ultra Charcoal (PMB-5531). Has anyone gone with that color?

2) Will the 21” Sonic Carbon colored wheel caps fit properly on the 19” slipstreams?

Thanks all.

I used Evo Grey, came out great

 

[solardudesf]

I used Evo Grey, came out great

That is great to know. Did you end up doing a clear top coat as well?

 

[T3SLA90D]

That is great to know. Did you end up doing a clear top coat as well?

Yes

 

[solardudesf]

Finally received my 19” silver slipstreams. Tesla did not change the label in the door jamb. They also forgot to update the configuration in the settings and the car thought I was still driving on the 21”s (easy to fix if you notice). Anyone know what the proper psi is for the 19”s? Thanks.

 

[JimmyB]

After extensive googling, I run mine at 45. Given the weather fluctuations we've had lately they've needed a bit of adjusting.

 

[DerbyDave]

I also have 45 PSI all around, Maybe 46 if the temperature trend is down. 45 PSI is what is on the door sticker as factory spec for the 245/45R19 tires, and seems very good for normal driving.