Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

[White_Walker]

Thx guys, really appreciate it.

Will keep everyone posted and share detailed pics with the community once complete.

 

[dimka]

Hello guys, first time posting in the forum. Very happy to be part of the community!

I am awaiting delivery of a red M3 Performance MIC and I am contemplating on downsizing the wheels to 18". There are two reasons: potholes and unsprung weight. The roads in my area are in a horrible state, and I want to maximize sidewall. Also, less weight = bigger smile.

I am a total newbie when it comes to wheels, but after some research on the internet, I am considering Japan Racing wheels JR SL-01 18" 8.5J ET35 in matte black fitted with the "JR WS1 Spacers 3,5mm 5x114,3 69,7 for Tesla Model 3" and paired with 245/45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

The wheels weigh 8.5 kg (18.7lbs), they cost about 1100€ (1200$) in Greece and should be easily sourced.

Has anyone tried them on a recent M3 Performance?

I have found a shop in France that explicitly says "The 18" rims are compatible with Tesla Model 3 Performance" followed by a photo of the wheels fitted. However only the 19" 8.5J is officially certified by TUV for use with M3. I can post a link if I am not breaking any rules.

What are your thoughts? Will they fit and function properly? Any alternatives is similar specs/price for European owners?

 

[kyro840]

 

[kyro840]

 

[narth327]

Advan GT Premium 19x10.0 / Offset +35 / 5x114.3
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4S 275/35ZR19
Lowered 20mm
Front Camber 1.6deg
No wheel spacers
No rubbing anywhere

 

[JamesEarl15]

Konig Ampliforms on 19x8.5 and Crossclimate2's for the 22 M3P....Man the ride is night and day. I literally looked through 280+ pages on here to figure out what wheels to get. Now I need to either find black lugs or just put caps on them.
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Can anyone give me some advice on what lug nuts to get for my rims? I got some Bonoss (BONOSS Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum M14x1.5 Wheel Lug Nuts for Tesla Model 3 / Performance / SR / SR+ / MR / LR 2018+ - BONOSS) and apparently these will not fit. Looking for black ones.

Thanks,

 

[MODEL+]

Can anyone give me some advice on what lug nuts to get for my rims? I got some Bonoss (BONOSS Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum M14x1.5 Wheel Lug Nuts for Tesla Model 3 / Performance / SR / SR+ / MR / LR 2018+ - BONOSS) and apparently these will not fit. Looking for black ones.

Thanks,

Why won't they fit? What wheels are were you using them with?


Danny

 

[JamesEarl15]

Why won't they fit? What wheels are were you using them with?


Danny

Konig Ampliform. It’s in my quoted message. Person at discount tire stated the nut will push through the middle.

 

[Clover]

Konig Ampliform. It’s in my quoted message. Person at discount tire stated the nut will push through the middle.

So your saying your hole is too big and now you want to go bigger and black... Where have I herd that before? Sorry, I could not resist.

 

[pdx_m3s]

Advan GT Premium 19x10.0 / Offset +35 / 5x114.3
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4S 275/35ZR19
Lowered 20mm
Front Camber 1.6deg
No wheel spacers
No rubbing anywhere

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This is the perfect Model 3 fitment. Well done. Do you have any pics showing poke/flushness?

 

[MODEL+]

Konig Ampliform. It’s in my quoted message. Person at discount tire stated the nut will push through the middle.

Not exactly sure what that means. But if it's 14x1.5 pitch with 60 degree conical seat then they should be compatible.


Danny

 

[JamesEarl15]

So your saying your hole is too big and now you want to go bigger and black... Where have I herd that before? Sorry, I could not resist.

Good one lol

 

[JamesEarl15]

Not exactly sure what that means. But if it's 14x1.5 pitch with 60 degree conical seat then they should be compatible.


Danny

So from what the installer stated, the stem of the lug nut is long and it pushes through the wall inside the lug nut. I’m gonna take them to another shop to confirm but I would think the same thing as well

 

[BigNick]

Advan GT Premium 19x10.0 / Offset +35 / 5x114.3
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4S 275/35ZR19
Lowered 20mm
Front Camber 1.6deg
No wheel spacers
No rubbing anywhere

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I'll probably get flamed for this, but IMO those look better than the six-spoke TE37s that seem to be popping up everywhere.

The spoke count and lug count match.

 

[heavyD]

I'll probably get flamed for this, but IMO those look better than the six-spoke TE37s that seem to be popping up everywhere.

The spoke count and lug count match.

I'll go one further and say TE37's are the all-time most overrated wheel. One of the most boring, uninteresting designs to ever have such a large following.

 

[pdx_m3s]

I'll go one further and say TE37's are the all-time most overrated wheel. One of the most boring, uninteresting designs to ever have such a large following.

Sounds like something Roy Kent would say, lol.

 

[heavyD]

Sounds like something Roy Kent would say, lol.

It's my opinion and I'm sure not a popular one. Maybe the fact that it's been around forever I've seen so many knockoffs on every 2nd WRX, etc have cheapened them to me. Also I just find it a very basic and boring design.

 

[dfwatt]

Shout out to Danny for these interesting 20-in arrows.

I'll go one further and say TE37's are the all-time most overrated wheel. One of the most boring, uninteresting designs to ever have such a large following.

Okay quit p**** footing around and tell us how you really feel!

 

[narth327]

This is the perfect Model 3 fitment. Well done. Do you have any pics showing poke/flushness?

TY. No poke, I hate poke, it's perfectly flush. Will probably lower another ~5mm.

 

[pdx_m3s]

TY. No poke, I hate poke, it's perfectly flush. Will probably lower another ~5mm.

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Perfection. How close is the tire to the knuckle?