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Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3
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cylonmode
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Hey all, I'm new here... Just got my M3 to be delivered next week sometime. What is the consensus on 18" wheels with a staggered setup? What is the best size/offset for that? I've been doing some research and found some good info but I'd really like to hear opinions on here. I'd love to go with a 19" wheel setup but the roads in Waco Texas are trash and I still care about ride comfort. Thanks!
Hey fellas. Im new here and probably resurrecting an old thread. I have a 18 lr rwd with the oem Michelin’s on with shy of 30k miles. I am looking for new tires but torn between two choices. I’m from LA and American tire depot has a buy 3 get one tire sale. Sadly Michelin isn’t Included so I’m stuck between the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS or Continental extreme contact dws. Inputs and other recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks guys!
I’m looking for better performance compared to stock while also trying to get the most tread life out of my new tires
I’m looking for better performance compared to stock while also trying to get the most tread life out of my new tires
The DWS06 should be lower priced and longer tread life compared to the RE980AS. They will probably both lose some range compared to OEM Michelins but have more grip.
I use DWS06's but I'm staggered so I have more rolling resistance. Grip is great and noise levels are just fine. Can't really compare to stock Michelin's as I only had then on for a few days.
DWS06's holds tread life well. You should be fine.
DWS06's holds tread life well. You should be fine.
Ive seen videos where it says the bridgestone performs better on dry pavement, which I care for more since I am located in california. Any input on this? Also the treadlife on the two are fairly matched so I am just curious which would be the better tire all around. I can get the continentals for 730.00 installed and the Bridgestones for 747.00 installed so the price difference doesn't bother me.
I think the DWS06 come with a 50k tread wearout warranty IIRC.
Wearout warranty isn't amazing, but this is a UHP A/S tire so if you get a 20% discount on new tires because they wore out at 40k then I'd count that as a plus.
Conti had a better MPG rating in the tests I read, so that's a factor as well.
I don't have access to Consumer Reports, but according to this article there's several good UHP A/S alternatives:
Consumer Reports Ranks the Best UHP All-Season Tires
JCtx
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I think the issue is finding one with the required load rating for Teslas, for what I've read, so make sure to research that aspect as well.
Knightshade
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I think most Americans drive less than 30 miles a day (and that was pre-covid), so any range loss is pretty minor compared to the much shorter stopping distances and other benefits.
Copying my response to your post in the other thread here, since this thread seems to be more active....
I've been running DWS06 for the last 8k miles. They are noticeably noisier than the OEM MXM4s at all speeds (low to mid freq. rumble) and the ride is a bit less smooth. Steering response is much better and even observable in a slow lane change. Energy consumption has been about 5% worse.
Check the Tire rack reviews for the Potenza. I remember they did poorly for fuel economy.
I've been running DWS06 for the last 8k miles. They are noticeably noisier than the OEM MXM4s at all speeds (low to mid freq. rumble) and the ride is a bit less smooth. Steering response is much better and even observable in a slow lane change. Energy consumption has been about 5% worse.
Check the Tire rack reviews for the Potenza. I remember they did poorly for fuel economy.
What about the pilot sport 4s range loss? If you know or have any idea. Thanks
Really is one of the cleanest! Hey if you don't mind whats your setup specs? Wheel & tire setup, camber and etc.
I'm not very good in wheel setup stuff but what i did was read this whole thread. found some super good pictures of setups i like. usually someone asks the original owner specs and you can follow them. everyone's style is different. i.e I'm not a TE37 person but ALOT of people love em.
Daddywolf
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These look incredible! I'm looking for something just like them. I see they are American Racing 924s. When I look at these on pretty much every website, they all say they wont fit the Model 3 even though the bolt pattern is the same. Can you tell me if you had to do anything special? I'm thinking its just because they are 20" and stock is 18" or 19". Thanks!
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