Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

[dmd2005]

Tesla wheels are supposedly flow formed and not cast.

There are a lot of very nice looking rotary forged wheels out there in the $250 a piece range... no way I can justify spending 4x as much on wheels.

Wow, I thought the Tesla wheels were cast since they’re so heavy, especially in the 20” version.

 

[voip-ninja]

Wow, I thought the Tesla wheels were cast since they’re so heavy, especially in the 20” version.

The wheels might be heavy because they have a ton of material, the spokes are thick, etc. Tesla also has to warranty these wheels and might have had them overbuilt because it would reduce the number of good will warranty replacements they had to do when someone drove through a huge pothole.

I'm leaning towards TSW Bathurst, really like the design but not sure I want to go wider than stock and they don't make it in an 8.5" width.

 

[dfwatt]

Wow, I thought the Tesla wheels were cast since they’re so heavy, especially in the 20” version.

Most OEM wheels are really heavy. Built to take a major pothole, and not to be svelte.

 

[hevih]

The wheels might be heavy because they have a ton of material, the spokes are thick, etc. Tesla also has to warranty these wheels and might have had them overbuilt because it would reduce the number of good will warranty replacements they had to do when someone drove through a huge pothole.

I'm leaning towards TSW Bathurst, really like the design but not sure I want to go wider than stock and they don't make it in an 8.5" width.

Bathurst does come in 20x8.5 ET40. I have ordered a staggered set with these in the front. But most delers seems to be out of stock at the moment

 

[voip-ninja]

Bathurst does come in 20x8.5 ET40. I have ordered a staggered set with these in the front. But most delers seems to be out of stock at the moment

With the roads where I drive it would be a mistake to do 20s. I am looking at 19s.

 

[beastmode13]

Tesla wheels are supposedly flow formed and not cast.

There are a lot of very nice looking rotary forged wheels out there in the $250 a piece range... no way I can justify spending 4x as much on wheels.

Flow formed = rotary forged. Some wise marketing type decided to rebrand flow formed as rotary forged, as it makes consumer think the wheel is forged, however there is no forging at all. The process is for shaping barrel section of the wheel from the casting. Stock model 3 wheel of all sizes are casted then flow formed. Flow form align the structure of the metal crystals to make them stronger. Barrel of the wheel is what’s carry the weight of the car. Spokes are for transferring torque from powertran to tire/road. True forged wheels are CNC machine milled from forged billets, spoke and barrel. A quick internet search would come up with plenty of video and information, probably more than you care to know.

 

[EliteFinish]

Let me know what you guys think of these...we have 10 sets left

Vorsteiner Zara Grey V-FF 107 in 20” staggered fitment specifically for the Model 3. (Vorsteiner is aware of anything and everything that comes with Model 3 fitment)

Rims: Vorsteiner VFF-107 Flow Forged
Size: 20x9/20x10.5
Finish: Zara Gray w/ black center caps (see pictures below)
Condition: Brand New
Machined to take non-performance and performance model fitment.

Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Size: 245/35/20 | 285/30/20
Condition: Brand New

TPMS: OEM

$3650+Shipping

Price includes: Mount and Balance, CQuartz Finest Reserve Ceramic Coating on the wheels.

Tax not included, Depends on State


Contact Kevin@elitefinishdetailing or 858-876-8794 for inquires

 

[EVS Motors]

I'm selling a set of lightly used Vorsteiner VFF-107 20" wheels & tires w/ tpms for a Model 3 off of our personal shop Model 3. Time to get something different!

Rims: Vorsteiner VFF-107 Flow Forged
Size: 20x9/20x10.5
Finish: Zara Gray w/ black center caps (see pictures below)
Condition: Lightly used (~ 200-500 miles)
Machined to take non-performance and performance model fitment.

Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Size: 245/35/20 | 285/30/20
Condition: Lightly used (~200-500 miles)

TPMS: OEM

This entire setup normally goes for about $4855 mounted and balanced, before tax and shipping is even considered.
Only asking $3499 + shipping for the rims, tires, and tpms already installed.

 

[TSportline]

Red Multi-Coat Model 3 with Matte Black 19" TST

 

[DFW_MVP]

These are not much more than the m3115 from tsportline (which are a bit overpriced IMO since you can’t customize them). VS forged also makes a monoblock forged wheel that you can customize and is more affordable.

Thanks for mentioning VS Forged. Hadn't heard of them. Great price on custom, light wheels!

 

[torparts]

Are vorsteiner made in China?

 

[EliteFinish]

Are vorsteiner made in China?

Their Forged wheels are made in the USA, FlowForged wheels are made in Taiwan

 

[juanmedina]

Their Forged wheels are made in the USA, FlowForged wheels are made in Taiwan

Forged and milled in the USA? Or just milled?

 

[dfwatt]

Let me know what you guys think of these...we have 10 sets left

Vorsteiner Zara Grey V-FF 107 in 20” staggered fitment specifically for the Model 3. (Vorsteiner is aware of anything and everything that comes with Model 3 fitment)

Rims: Vorsteiner VFF-107 Flow Forged
Size: 20x9/20x10.5
Finish: Zara Gray w/ black center caps (see pictures below)
Condition: Brand New
Machined to take non-performance and performance model fitment.

Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Size: 245/35/20 | 285/30/20
Condition: Brand New

TPMS: OEM

$3650+Shipping

Price includes: Mount and Balance, CQuartz Finest Reserve Ceramic Coating on the wheels.

Tax not included, Depends on State


Contact Kevin@elitefinishdetailing or 858-876-8794 for inquires

Would strongly urge you to offer instead the Tesla specific Pilot Sport 4S tires in 235/35 and 275/30 sizes in this package. They are actually each respectively wider than the nominally larger non-Tesla 245/35 and 285/30 tires, have acoustic foam, and perhaps other structural changes, including probably a change in tread and sidewall composition to allow them to tolerate the 42-45 lbs of tire pressure recommended by Tesla. And despite all the anxious reporting that Michelin's own information suggests that they might frown on a 10.5 inch wheel on the 275/30, I've had them for just under a month and they sit beautifully on the wheel. The section width of that tire is actually over 11 inches by my direct measurement, so it is not stretched on the wheel in any way. Plus, you are not changing your final drive ratio, and losing some off the line torque and launch as a result.

No question that this is a gorgeous wheel package!

 

[rflail]

Curious if you got your wheels and tires yet?

I did. I had the pilot sport 4s's in 245/285 mounted and balanced a week ago; however it will be a while before I install them on my model 3 since I live in the Northeast.

 

[kgclark]

Just thought I'd pass along a great deal that I found.

305 Forged Wheels has their 5x114.3 FT101 flow-formed wheels in the 20x9 (+32), 20X9.5 (+25) and 20X10.5 (+42) wheels for 45% off. Total for 4 is $950! I ordered yesterday and wheels were shipped (from CA) same day. Ground shipping for me (NY) was $75. I won't be able to install for a few months as I live in the frozen tundra of upstate NY, but it seemed like such a good deal that I figured I'd jump on it.

I have no affiliation with the company.

FT101

 

[Zcd1]

Just thought I'd pass along a great deal that I found.

305 Forged Wheels has their 5x114.3 FT101 flow-formed wheels in the 20x9 (+32), 20X9.5 (+25) and 20X10.5 (+42) wheels for 45% off.

FT101

I like and seems like good value.

Will they require hub rings?

Will they clear M3P brakes?

Could you weigh one and share?

TIA!

 

[JohnC]

Just thought I'd pass along a great deal that I found.

305 Forged Wheels has their 5x114.3 FT101 flow-formed wheels in the 20x9 (+32), 20X9.5 (+25) and 20X10.5 (+42) wheels for 45% off. Total for 4 is $950! I ordered yesterday and wheels were shipped (from CA) same day. Ground shipping for me (NY) was $75. I won't be able to install for a few months as I live in the frozen tundra of upstate NY, but it seemed like such a good deal that I figured I'd jump on it.

I have no affiliation with the company.

FT101

Nice...which setup did you end up going with? I was looking at these a while back and been waiting to see how they look on a Model 3 first.

 

[kgclark]

Nice...which setup did you end up going with? I was looking at these a while back and been waiting to see how they look on a Model 3 first.

20x9 and 20x10.5 staggered. It'll be a few months (sadly) before it's warm enough to install.

 

[dfwatt]

20x9 and 20x10.5 staggered. It'll be a few months (sadly) before it's warm enough to install.

Just curious what those might weigh? I love the look of the Vorsteiner 107, but their reported weights were really inaccurate - off by 5 lbs, and therefore heavier than the Advanti 20X9 that we have on the other car. But I suspect that you will love the look of the staggered setup. My only remaining concern about it (vs. classic squared up setup in AWD) is with potential terminal understeer - at any reasonable speed on the street, the car seems still pretty neutral, but I wonder if track mode would still allow some oversteer despite the bigger rear tire?