Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

[PinSeeker]

Hey guys, I have my M3LR (black on black) with aero wheels on order. I was planning on putting these on it:

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Was planning on wrapping them with some 245/40/19 all seasons. I would like to have them sit as close to flush as possible. Any recommendations for offset?

They have pics of this 20" wheel on the website, but I'd like to see how it looks with 19s. I actually prefer the look of the 20s, but I feel like I'd have to lower it (modestly). And I would be worried about risking damage to the wheel because of the minimal sidewall. Figured going with the 19s is a good compromise of looks and maintaining ride quality. Thoughts?

 

[P3D-R]

i am getting Amp'd up... @P3D-R any moar pichers of the blue chick car?!?

That's all I got. She hasn't been coming out lately to the track.

 

[CosmosMpower]

I bought some OZ ultraleggeras 18x9 +35 for my 22 LR and they are still a bit sunken in to the wheel well especially the rear. I did reuse the factory 235 Michelin MxM4 tire.

Thoughts on what spacer to use to get the wheels a bit more flush?

 

[Sondreeeh]

I’m buying new wheels next week, after a lot of research i’ve come to the conclusion of these sizes:

Front : 19x8.5 ET 30 (235/40-19)
Rear: 19x9.5 ET 35 ( 265/35-19)
Rims: Japan Racing SL01 bronze
Tires: Michelin pilot sport 4S

Any input on this? I’m not sure about the ET, i want it almost flush.

Gonna go with stock height since i live in snowy norway.

 

[gearchruncher]

I’m buying new wheels next week, after a lot of research i’ve come to the conclusion of these sizes:

Are you going for looks or performance? Max performance on a Model 3 comes from a square setup. You'll be giving up noticeable efficiency with the 265's in the back.

Tires: Michelin pilot sport 4S

Gonna go with stock height since i live in snowy norway.

The MPS4S is a summer performance tire. It's not the right tire for any kind of snow.

 

[tone228]

Here's a Konig Ampliform 18x9.5 +35 B face

Trim: SR model 3 ~ a +30 on a P3D.
Tires: Hankook RS4 275/40/18
Suspension: Stock
Function: To chase down AWD cars at TeslaCorsa lol
Female owned and raced!!!!!!

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These are one of the few wheels that I think still look good in 18 inch. But I don't think the 18 inch Ampliforms fit over the performance brakes...

 

[Rodney!]

I don't think the 18 inch Ampliforms fit over the performance brakes...

Incorrect.

 

[tone228]

Incorrect.

Really? These are definitely on my list now.

 

[tone228]

Incorrect.

They fit with 5mm spacers if anyone is wondering.

 

[Sondreeeh]

Are you going for looks or performance? Max performance on a Model 3 comes from a square setup. You'll be giving up noticeable efficiency with the 265's in the back.


The MPS4S is a summer performance tire. It's not the right tire for any kind of snow.

In the cold north we have dedicated winter wheels, so these will be my summer wheels. (April-September usually)

I understand i will lose a bit of range, but +-10% is okay with me.

But regards to the fitment, do they look okay?

 

[DFW_MVP]

I’m buying new wheels next week, after a lot of research i’ve come to the conclusion of these sizes:

Front : 19x8.5 ET 30 (235/40-19)
Rear: 19x9.5 ET 35 ( 265/35-19)
Rims: Japan Racing SL01 bronze
Tires: Michelin pilot sport 4S

Any input on this? I’m not sure about the ET, i want it almost flush.

Gonna go with stock height since i live in snowy norway.

That is so close to stock that it is going to be pretty close to how the stock wheels fit (i.e., not flush).

 

[P3D-R]

They fit with 5mm spacers if anyone is wondering.

They fit without spacers. The spacer is recommended on a 9.5 +35 offset to clear the knuckle/upright on the P if you still have the stock rotors with the red calipers. The wheels clear the brakes without issue.

 

[tone228]

They fit without spacers. The spacer is recommended on a 9.5 +35 offset to clear the knuckle/upright on the P if you still have the stock rotors with the red calipers. The wheels clear the brakes without issue.

Thanks for clearing that up. I just reread your original post and noticed the P requires a +30 fitment

 

[P3D-R]

Thanks for clearing that up. I just reread your original post and noticed the P requires a +30 fitment

I mean the +35 "could" clear the knuckle but it's so close I'm not comfortable. Considering we have more thread engagement than a non P a 5mm spacer is totally acceptable and within any OEM spec for thread engagement.

 

[DFW_MVP]

I had 20x9.5+35 (tires were 245/35/20 michelin PS4S) on the front of my 2018 P with stock brakes, and the inner lip had the powdercoat worn off of it.

 

[P3D-R]

I had 20x9.5+35 (tires were 245/35/20 michelin PS4S) on the front of my 2018 P with stock brakes, and the inner lip had the powdercoat worn off of it.

That's the interesting part. At the +35 offset it's very hit or miss on backspacing clearance. I believe 19" has the most clearance with that backspacing but at 18 and 20" the upright curves back towards the wheel creating less space. Since you have a P on stock rotors you can run a 5mm hubcentric spacer to resolve this issue and is 100% acceptable with thread engagement.

 

[DFW_MVP]

That's the interesting part. At the +35 offset it's very hit or miss on backspacing clearance. I believe 19" has the most clearance with that backspacing but at 18 and 20" the upright curves back towards the wheel creating less space. Since you have a P on stock rotors you can run a 5mm hubcentric spacer to resolve this issue and is 100% acceptable with thread engagement.

I'm running the stoptech/MPP brakes now, and just got the wheels re-done. I need to double-check to see if still an issue.

 

[P3D-R]

I'm running the stoptech/MPP brakes now, and just got the wheels re-done. I need to double-check to see if still an issue.

that will resolve the issue since the rotor hat is 4mm thicker approx.

 

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[BadassBob]

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Wheel and suspension specs?

Looks great