Are there any 'real' aero wheels out at any of the stores? or just mockups?
How are they going to be? mock up or design studio
anyone know yet
How are they going to be? mock up or design studio
anyone know yet
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Perhaps now that things are moving along, they'll have "real" wheels at the event tomorrow
KBF
Model X owner (formerly Cdn Signature Model S)
I was at the event in Toronto today and according to the reps there, real aero rims are in California right now and look really good. I think I'll downgrade to them for sure instead of the 21", despite the reps trying to convince me otherwise. I need the extra rubber.
smorgasbord
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Hmm, I've been to Menlo Park and Santana row a couple times each in the past month and the real aero rims were no-where to be found. I keep hearing how fugly they are from various people that claim to have seen them. Some say they're getting redesigned.
I also don't want 21" rims. For almost $400 extra over regular wheels, the aero wheels better look awesome. But, from what I've gathered, a simple carbon fiber hubcap would be cheaper and look better.
Jury is still out on this one for me.
hmm. I was hoping they would look 'decent' depending on your taste I guess. 21" would be pretty flashy and all but I'd rather have 19' and to be able to make it to the Bay Area.
If anyone actually sees a real (redesigned?) aero please post a pic.
If anyone actually sees a real (redesigned?) aero please post a pic.
KBF
Model X owner (formerly Cdn Signature Model S)
Yeah, it was the head Canadian service manager that said he spoke to someone at HQ. Obviously "looks really good" is subjective, and it probably comes from the guys who chose the design.
My thought is that if you like the look of spokes, you're never going to like the aero wheels. If you don't care for spokes then you'll like them. It's totally subjective plus what you're used to seeing.
JRP3
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Sparrow
S105/ Roadster 189
Yep, I got the call today also. the basic story was "production constraints and vendor timing". So sounds like the vendor could not get it there. Remember we (I) never saw a real one just mock ups. I was excited about the 5%, a little leary of the looks. I am going 19" due to fear of potholes. What are you all doing? How many Aero orders were there anyway?
stopcrazypp
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Hopefully it comes back in the future when the vendor is ready. That's a big option to be missing though.
FalconNinetyD
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It's possible that real world testing showed the wheels did not give the added benefit they thought they would...
Well that sucks. I feel sorry for those that really wanted them. Hopefully they get them in soon and allow people to switch. If an outside vendor was making them and dropped the ball, it makes it tough to blame Tesla for that vendors failure. Did anyone know if they were supposed to be light weight?
I never heard weight being mentioned. I'm not really happy about it but on the other hand it saves me $1500--and maybe by the time my number comes up things will change. The looks didn't bother me since I'm not a fan of how the car looks anyway.
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