22' Inch Wheels Model S owners

[KeystoneRealty]

Hello Guys

I am new to this forum, and new Tesla model S owner picking it up next week. I am ordering my 22 inch wheels, probably going with staggered 22x9 in front, and 22x10.5 rear. I have air suspension, but also I am going to add the Lowering kit to be lowering it more.

What is the best tire size combo/fitment for 22-inch wheel, keep in mind it will be lowered.

would love to see your 22 wheels posted on your model S below with your tire size combo, 22x width

 

[KeystoneRealty]

What is the best lowering kit for the air suspension model? brand and price?

 

[P85_DA]

I personally wouldn’t do 22s on S ..it will rub in front and kill ur range ..the 21s are a nice compromise

 

[tomas]

The best 22" setup is to have your own flatbed as well as a warehouse full of tires.

I had 21s for the first 18 months I owned my S. In that period, blew out 3 sidewalls. Even a tiny pothole will do it. I'd imagine a large pebble could take out a 22" setup.

Don't do it. It may be cool looking, but I predict you will regret it.

 

[lit af]

I have 22s on mine here in NY and haven't had any issues. I also did forged which are lighter than my oem 19s and have no range deprecation at all

 

[EVSteve]

Running 22" staggered right now. +30 offset front +35 rear with lowering brackets for the air suspension. 12,000 miles so far in the northeast without any issue. Yes if you hit a big pothole damage will happen. Simple solution is pay attention and keep the tires at the proper psi. I'm running 255/30R22 on the front and 295/25R22 on the rear. The front tires do rub but only very little and only at a specific steering angle when backing up. Other than that there's no contact anywhere even with the lowering brackets set to low.

Most important thing especially if you have a P100D will be load rating. If you drop the front to 245 the load rating falls too far to be considered safe. Stock is supposed to be 98Y. Last time I looked the highest you'll find running 245 (I forget the aspect needed for 245) is a 92Y. Bumping up to 255 gets you to 95Y. Similar issue with the rear. 295 will reach 97Y. After installing the 295 tires I feel there's still enough room to put 305/30 on the back but haven't tried it yet. 305/30R22 are made with load ratings higher than 98.

Tomas has an older P85 which may increase his risk of damage. I noticed when driving a 2015 P85D loaner the ride was terrible with 21" but my late 2017 100D build is much softer with 22" wheels. Why? Who knows but imo Tesla must have changed something.

 

[EVSteve]

Forgot pictures...

 

[GWord]

Despite being titled as a 21" wheel conversation, there is some side discussion about 22" wheels in this thread: Largest width rear tires for 21" wheels

 

[GWord]

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Forgot pictures...

Those wheels are still awesome by the way.

 

[lit af]

I have 22s on my 2015 70d with air suspension am also lowered on the unplugged brackets and it rides amazing better than my 2012 CL63 with the ABC hydrolic suspension on 21 inch forged AG wheels. just wondering if your loaner maybe did not have the air suspension and that's why it road rough. car looks sick btw!!! heres mine b4 and after lol

Running 22" staggered right now. +30 offset front +35 rear with lowering brackets for the air suspension. 12,000 miles so far in the northeast without any issue. Yes if you hit a big pothole damage will happen. Simple solution is pay attention and keep the tires at the proper psi. I'm running 255/30R22 on the front and 295/25R22 on the rear. The front tires do rub but only very little and only at a specific steering angle when backing up. Other than that there's no contact anywhere even with the lowering brackets set to low.

Most important thing especially if you have a P100D will be load rating. If you drop the front to 245 the load rating falls too far to be considered safe. Stock is supposed to be 98Y. Last time I looked the highest you'll find running 245 (I forget the aspect needed for 245) is a 92Y. Bumping up to 255 gets you to 95Y. Similar issue with the rear. 295 will reach 97Y. After installing the 295 tires I feel there's still enough room to put 305/30 on the back but haven't tried it yet. 305/30R22 are made with load ratings higher than 98.

Tomas has an older P85 which may increase his risk of damage. I noticed when driving a 2015 P85D loaner the ride was terrible with 21" but my late 2017 100D build is much softer with 22" wheels. Why? Who knows but imo Tesla must have changed something.

 

[EVSteve]

I have 22s on my 2015 70d with air suspension am also lowered on the unplugged brackets and it rides amazing better than my 2012 CL63 with the ABC hydrolic suspension on 21 inch forged AG wheels. just wondering if your loaner maybe did not have the air suspension and that's why it road rough. car looks sick btw!!! heres mine b4 and after lol

Nope the loaner definitely had air suspension. Thanks for the compliment great choice on yours as well. I miss that color. The first S I ever drive was a new (at the time) 90D they let me borrow for 4 days.

 

[Tstyln]

I went to install 22x9 upfront and 22x10.5 in the rear and they said it would not fit on the car (America's Tires) they attempted to install them. Before even putting the tires on the wheel, they said the wheel itself wouldn't fit.

Is this because I didn't have spacers?

 

[Tstyln]

Currently running 22" x 10.5" with a 295/25 series tire. No trouble, although I know you asked about a 21" setup. But from a width point of view, things are fine with 295.

Did you need to get spacers for that to fit?

 

[EVSteve]

I went to install 22x9 upfront and 22x10.5 in the rear and they said it would not fit on the car (America's Tires) they attempted to install them. Before even putting the tires on the wheel, they said the wheel itself wouldn't fit.

Is this because I didn't have spacers?

What offset were the wheels?

 

[GWord]

Did you need to get spacers for that to fit?

No, not with the offset that I have.

 

[Tstyln]

What offset were the wheels?

Is there anyway to tell from the back of the wheel?

 

[GWord]

Is there anyway to tell from the back of the wheel?

Usually it's stamped into the casting but it's not always obvious. Possibly 30mm in the picture.

 

[indmannd]

Hey dose anyone know the brand and name of the wheels on the Red model S posted above?
very nice wheels indeed

thanks
Dave

 

[EVSteve]

Hey dose anyone know the brand and name of the wheels on the Red model S posted above?
very nice wheels indeed

thanks
Dave

Sent all the info to you via PM.

 

[indmannd]

Sent all the info to you via PM.

Thanks Steve
very much appricated

Dave