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Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3
- Thread starter kbecks13
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Voltron_M3
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Got the new wheels/tires installed today.
Volk TE37 SL 18x9.5 +35
Michelin PS4S 265/40
Volk TE37 SL 18x9.5 +35
Michelin PS4S 265/40
pdx_m3s
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Supershanefx
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Love RG3's, nice choice, and the exact same fitment I will be putting on soon, both wheels and tires. Looks like you are lowered a bit - any rubbing or other fitment issues, what tires did you go with?
My BC Forged TD02's are shipping out as we speak - will post up some pics when they are on the car.
MrThreeeee
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This will look epic! Can't wait to see your pics with these.
P3D-R
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SSR GTX01 19x9.5 +35 5x114.3 sourced from AutoRnD in Fremont.
More information about before and after wheel weights/savings found here:
New wheels: P3D 20" vs 19" SSR GTX01 with 265's
More information about before and after wheel weights/savings found here:
New wheels: P3D 20" vs 19" SSR GTX01 with 265's
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Speedgirl
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Looks nice ycnibrc!!!! I like the uniqueness of it! Who wants a Tesla that looks like everyone elses?!
I have a P3D+ with stock suspension and I'm trying to find the best setup given some competing factors...advice welcome!
- I love the satin black 20" BBS CI-Rs; for whatever reason TireRack only shows the 20x8.5 et40 as fitting the P3D+, but I know others have run 20x9.5 et40 in front and 20x10.5 et39 rear (see this KW3 car setup) and they're listed as compatible in the BBS application guide.
- Since I only have 6k miles on my stock 235/35/R20s MP4S tires I'd prefer to find a way to keep the tires even if I eventually have to go to 245s or 265s for the 20x9.5 setup. Seems possible to run 235s on a 20x9.5 square setup even if it's not...uh, ideal.
- I'm not going to track the car and don't want to kill the range with a really aggressive stance/staggered tires, nor do I want to shell out for a full coilover set to get the lowered look. But I also don't want a *less* aggressive stance than the stock P3D+, so thinking I would pair the new wheels with some lowering springs (such as Eibach or Tsportline) and spacers if necessary.
So basically I keep coming back to 2 options (assume both would involve lowering springs):
- Go with the 20x8.5 et40 square setup to match the stock tires and either deal with the less-than-ideal look of 5mm less offset or pair it with 5mm spacers.
- Go with 20x9.5 square, make the 235s work initially, avoid needing spacers, and move over to 265s on my next set of tires.
Thoughts welcome!
- I love the satin black 20" BBS CI-Rs; for whatever reason TireRack only shows the 20x8.5 et40 as fitting the P3D+, but I know others have run 20x9.5 et40 in front and 20x10.5 et39 rear (see this KW3 car setup) and they're listed as compatible in the BBS application guide.
- Since I only have 6k miles on my stock 235/35/R20s MP4S tires I'd prefer to find a way to keep the tires even if I eventually have to go to 245s or 265s for the 20x9.5 setup. Seems possible to run 235s on a 20x9.5 square setup even if it's not...uh, ideal.
- I'm not going to track the car and don't want to kill the range with a really aggressive stance/staggered tires, nor do I want to shell out for a full coilover set to get the lowered look. But I also don't want a *less* aggressive stance than the stock P3D+, so thinking I would pair the new wheels with some lowering springs (such as Eibach or Tsportline) and spacers if necessary.
So basically I keep coming back to 2 options (assume both would involve lowering springs):
- Go with the 20x8.5 et40 square setup to match the stock tires and either deal with the less-than-ideal look of 5mm less offset or pair it with 5mm spacers.
- Go with 20x9.5 square, make the 235s work initially, avoid needing spacers, and move over to 265s on my next set of tires.
Thoughts welcome!
Wanted to share a few shots of the ride. Named it Scout for the white speeder bikes in the Mandolorian. Processing another set from another location. I’ll post later.
jkoya
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Lots of stuff on the market such as this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007STKAC...0-pcomp-feature-scomp-wm-5&ref=aa_scomp_srdg2
or just use electrical or similar tape to wrap a standard socket.
Wrapped mines with electrical tape, have been working great for 4 yrs + - I do like the tool you posted.
Speedgirl
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Scout looks sweet with those size tires and wheels!! Is Scout lowered? I am thinking about putting my Vossen HF1’s 19” on with my 245/40/19 up front and my 275/35/19 on the rear but not sure if it will rub since I am lowered on Tsportlines. I have the performance with the 20’ tires and wheels now but think the Vossen’s would look good, just not sure if it will work. Thoughts? I had the Vossens and tires on my Genesis G70 but removed them when I traded in for the Tesla.
I’m on UP moderate 1.5” drop. Wheels are 20” 285/30 and 245/35 and clears easily. No rub at all. A few others on here have the same set up with no issues.
gcmak
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Not sure what you may have settled with...I have a P3D+ with stock suspension and I'm trying to find the best setup given some competing factors...advice welcome!
- I love the satin black 20" BBS CI-Rs; for whatever reason TireRack only shows the 20x8.5 et40 as fitting the P3D+, but I know others have run 20x9.5 et40 in front and 20x10.5 et39 rear (see this KW3 car setup) and they're listed as compatible in the BBS application guide.
- Since I only have 6k miles on my stock 235/35/R20s MP4S tires I'd prefer to find a way to keep the tires even if I eventually have to go to 245s or 265s for the 20x9.5 setup. Seems possible to run 235s on a 20x9.5 square setup even if it's not...uh, ideal.
- I'm not going to track the car and don't want to kill the range with a really aggressive stance/staggered tires, nor do I want to shell out for a full coilover set to get the lowered look. But I also don't want a *less* aggressive stance than the stock P3D+, so thinking I would pair the new wheels with some lowering springs (such as Eibach or Tsportline) and spacers if necessary.
So basically I keep coming back to 2 options (assume both would involve lowering springs):
- Go with the 20x8.5 et40 square setup to match the stock tires and either deal with the less-than-ideal look of 5mm less offset or pair it with 5mm spacers.
- Go with 20x9.5 square, make the 235s work initially, avoid needing spacers, and move over to 265s on my next set of tires.
Thoughts welcome!
Yes to Eibach springs for a nicer look and drive.
Stock wheels are 20x8.5 et.35; if you don't want to look less aggressive, you'll aim for a wheel with that size and offset, or use a 5mm spacer to enhance the look, or find wheels with an et. between 30-35 to avoid using a spacer. Greater offset, open wheel face design, and wider tires will all have negative impacts on efficiency.
20x8.5 et40 seems like the wheel will have minimal concavity; subjectively I don't like that, and you'll be forced to use a spacer.
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