21" Arachnid Rims on Model X - Load Ratings

[sdtrojan]

thanks for the info, will they mount without spacers or does it look too funny?
Would you stay with the 275s or go back to a 265 tire?

 

[ElectricSteve]

In most European countries, mounting wheels that are under-spec will void the insurance. That it works, technically, is completely irrelevant.
How does the law work in the USA concerning these kind of things?

 

[Cowby]

thanks for the info, will they mount without spacers or does it look too funny?
Would you stay with the 275s or go back to a 265 tire?

they'll mount without spacers but looks funny....I will stick with 275...thought about going to 265 for fronts but prefer a square setup for tire rotations

 

[WolfofDKR]

I'm rocking these custom BBS 21" unplugged performance rims on my X and luv them. I had the stock 22" onyx rims before but decided to go down rims 21" for a smoother ride

 

[sdtrojan]

they'll mount without spacers but looks funny....I will stick with 275...thought about going to 265 for fronts but prefer a square setup for tire rotations

Cowby, would 265/40/21s allow for low suspension setting?
I feel that losing the ability to use the low suspension setting would affect efficiency

or is there some other configuration that will allow for low suspension?

it took me 2 years to find four rear black arachnids, ha ha.

 

[m5james]

For what it's worth I've been running 21" Model Y Uberturbines on my X for 5mo now with zero issues...other than the GF touching a few curbs since the tires are a bit stretched from the factory.

Model Y Uberturbine wheels on a Model X

So I created a post on the FB pages and it's gotten rave reviews...from armchair mechanics and those who take the dealership as gospel. My X is currently running 20" Sonic Carbon Slipstreams that are in dire need of tires. I stumbled upon a set of 21" Uberturbines w/ 1K on them for only $500...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[sdtrojan]

For what it's worth I've been running 21" Model Y Uberturbines on my X for 5mo now with zero issues...other than the GF touching a few curbs since the tires are a bit stretched from the factory.

Model Y Uberturbine wheels on a Model X

So I created a post on the FB pages and it's gotten rave reviews...from armchair mechanics and those who take the dealership as gospel. My X is currently running 20" Sonic Carbon Slipstreams that are in dire need of tires. I stumbled upon a set of 21" Uberturbines w/ 1K on them for only $500...

teslamotorsclub.com

James, this thread is about arachnids... and the Model Y has a completely different bolt pattern than the X...

 

[m5james]

I understand that but I got the same questions when it came to handling weight of the wheels themselves with everyone saying the Y wheels couldn't handle the curb weight of the X...much like some are saying about S Arachnids on an X.

I'd have reread the thread but I don't recall if offsets were mentioned...I think some spacers might be needed to clear the suspension but for sure to get a decent flushness.

 

[sdtrojan]

Y

I understand that but I got the same questions when it came to handling weight of the wheels themselves with everyone saying the Y wheels couldn't handle the curb weight of the X...much like some are saying about S Arachnids on an X.

I'd have reread the thread but I don't recall if offsets were mentioned...I think some spacers might be needed to clear the suspension but for sure to get a decent flushness.

You don't have Y wheels... the bolt pattern is Literally not compatible.. you have uberturbines made for the X by tsportline:

TSV 20" Tesla Model X Wheel and Tire Package (Set of 4)

Tesla Model X 20" TSV Flow Forged Wheel & Tire Package. Tesla Model X 20" TSV Uberturbine style flow forged wheel is manufactured exclusively for the Tesla Model X. Get Tesla Model X wheels now! Order lightweight flow forged wheels for your Tesla Model X at T Sportline, home for Tesla...

tsportline.com

Which means the weight was made to handle it

 

[m5james]

Y

You don't have Y wheels... the bolt pattern is Literally not compatible.. you have uberturbines made for the X by tsportline:

TSV 20" Tesla Model X Wheel and Tire Package (Set of 4)

Tesla Model X 20" TSV Flow Forged Wheel & Tire Package. Tesla Model X 20" TSV Uberturbine style flow forged wheel is manufactured exclusively for the Tesla Model X. Get Tesla Model X wheels now! Order lightweight flow forged wheels for your Tesla Model X at T Sportline, home for Tesla...

tsportline.com

Which means the weight was made to handle it

I know what I have better than you do. These are 21" Model Y wheels, NOT 20" TSportline wheels. The guy I bought them from has 20" TSportline wheels in their place...he's going for range, I'm going for looks. I also had to buy wheel adapters to convert them from 5x114.3 to 5x120...literally making them compatible. It's also literally written in my signature. This would be the 2nd time you've commented without comprehending what you're reading first...read, comprehend, then respond.

PS - Please don't try to save face by giving me a speech about your opinion on adapters either because I've already discussed that as well and proper installation will disprove whatever armchair arguments you might try to throw around.

 

[domodan]

I’m wondering about 21” Arachnids from a 2021+ Model S on my Model X. Has anyone done that before? Would spacers be required?