21" Arachnids coming soon

[wattsup]

Kind of takes away the nostalgia of owning a set.

Do you mean prestige?

 

[AnxietyRanger]

I don't know how I feel about those wheels, they just look large and a bit clunky for some reason to me. The turbines are just so good.

Taste is a funny thing.

I love the more linear type of wheels, such as the Arachnids. Not just on Tesla, but this is my taste in general. I absolutely despise the turbines and for me they are one more reason why the 21-22" Tesla wheels are a bad idea. I don't even like the current slipstreams, too "streamy" for me. I do like the 19″ 5-spoke and 20" Silver Helix designs on the X, well they are good enough anyway.

With Arachnids, I might reconsider my view on the larger wheels (despite the obvious issues), because they look best of the bunch to me. In fact, they look darn good.

 

[GTIceman]

Taste is a funny thing.

I love the more linear type of wheels, such as the Arachnids. Not just on Tesla, but this is my taste in general. I absolutely despise the turbines and for me they are one more reason why the 21-22" Tesla wheels are a bad idea. I don't even like the current slipstreams, too "streamy" for me. I do like the 19″ 5-spoke and 20" Silver Helix designs on the X, well they are good enough anyway.

With Arachnids, I might reconsider my view on the larger wheels (despite the obvious issues), because they look best of the bunch to me. In fact, they look darn good.

These are my least favorite

 

[AnxietyRanger]

These are my least favorite
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Yes, I believe those are the 19″ 5-spoke in Tesla parlance. I like them probably the best of the 19/20" alternatives that have been available in Teslas so far. Tastes are different, for sure.

I get it that the turbines are popular. They just don't work for me at all. It appears my design sensibilities dislike "bendy" shapes in wheels. Judging by my wheel history, I seem to be partial to more "linear" wheels. Those Arachnids look very good to me.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

No affiliation ... New Tesla Factory Model S 21 inch Arachnid Wheels, Limited Edition | eBay

Interesting - the list the ET at -21 when stock is -40... send the seller a note to ask if these are staggered or square and what do they weigh?

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I asked one question and the price jumped $500. No more questions.

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[artsci]

IMHO, overpriced. I've got a set coming in March or April for $4,000 with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, which are worth over $1,000. In this case $4,000 buys the wheels only. But if one is impatient you'll get them quickly.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I agree

 

[FlatSix911]

I asked one question and the price jumped $500. No more questions.
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Current Bid: $3,600.00
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Current Bid: $4,100.00
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IMHO, overpriced. I've got a set coming in March or April for $4,000 with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, which are worth over $1,000. In this case $4,000 buys the wheels only. But if one is impatient you'll get them quickly.

Agreed. $4,100 is over market price.
Here is a complete set of Turbines for $800 ... no affiliation

21" Tesla Model S Non staggered turbines, full set, 2012-2016 Factory OEM wheels | eBay

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Are they Forged?

 

[FlatSix911]

Are they Forged?

Arachnids, yes ... Turbines, nope.
Still waiting for actual weights on Arachnid forged wheels.

 

[artsci]

So how much does being forged add to the value? 25%, 50% or something else? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[FlatSix911]

So how much does being forged add to the value? 25%, 50% or something else? Inquiring minds want to know.

Reduced weight equals increased range ... Priceless

 

[artsci]

Reduced weight equals increased range ... Priceless

And lower unsprung weight also provides handling benefits, right?

 

[wattsup]

Why are these wheels named Arachnids when they have 10 "legs"? (and not 8 like a spider does)

 

[FlatSix911]

And lower unsprung weight also provides handling benefits, right?

Correct.

Why are these wheels named Arachnids when they have 10 "legs"? (and not 8 like a spider does)

8 legs plus 2 antennae Arachnid - Wikipedia

Arachnids are a class (Arachnida) of joint-legged invertebrate animals (arthropods), in the subphylum Chelicerata. All arachnids have eight legs, although the front pair of legs in some species has converted to a sensory function, while in other species, different appendages can grow large enough to take on the appearance of extra pairs of legs.
The term is derived from the Greek word ἀράχνη (aráchnē), meaning "spider".[1] Spiders are the largest order in the class.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Why are these wheels named Arachnids when they have 10 "legs"? (and not 8 like a spider does)

I always thought they looked like 5 pairs of spider fangs, not legs.

 

[silentsnow31802]

I always thought they looked like 5 pairs of spider fangs, not legs.

Sometimes high definition is not a good thing. Your picture gives me the heebie jeebies.

 

[FlatSix911]

I asked one question and the price jumped $500. No more questions.

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Current Bid: $3,600.00
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Current Bid: $4,100.00
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Price reduced ... Looks like he has a bidder at $3,200
New Tesla Factory Model S 21 inch Arachnid Wheels, Limited Edition | eBay

 

[Spanky]

I just received my new Arachnid's yesterday. Since I got to use the Tesla Mobile Service, I was able to weigh the old and new tires/rims myself:

Original tires/rims: 19" rims, Goodyear Eagle Touring M+S 245/45R19 98W, (55.2 lbs ea * 4 = 220.8 lbs total)

New tires/rims: 21" rims, Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Front - 245/35 ZR21 (54.0 lbs * 2 = 108.0 lbs)
Rear - 265/35 ZR21 (57.4 lbs * 2 = 114.8 lbs)
Total weight = 222.8 lbs, for net gain of 2 lbs.​

I was bummed, as I was hoping for moderate weight reduction due to some other post mentioning saving of 7-10lbs/wheel!