Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

[Rodney!]

Apex has a wheel coming out that looks promising. No Model 3 applications right away but the Mustang application in 18x9.5 et35 with a hub ring should work just fine. 18.2 lb of projected weight and 1600 lb of load rating.

Apex updated the website confirming the VS-5RS in M3 fitment:

APEX VS-5RS​

5x114.3 / 64.1	18x9.5" ET29	June 2022	$709	2	~18.3	1600
5x114.3 / 64.1	19x9.5" ET29	Pre-Order	$839	2	~19.1	1600
5x114.3 / 64.1	20x9" ET34	July 2022	$909	2	TBD	1600

I am liking the 18x9.5's....

 

[Motion122]

Apex updated the website confirming the VS-5RS in M3 fitment:

APEX VS-5RS​

5x114.3 / 64.1	18x9.5" ET29	June 2022	$709	2	~18.3	1600
5x114.3 / 64.1	19x9.5" ET29	Pre-Order	$839	2	~19.1	1600
5x114.3 / 64.1	20x9" ET34	July 2022	$909	2	TBD	1600

I am liking the 18x9.5's....

Me too! However, ET29 may mean an aggressive fitment with aftermarket rotors or BBKs.

 

[NXN-P3D]

New question: anyone running brushed titanium/ silver wheels on a MSM with black trim? Any opinions on silver wheels on a dark car with chrome delete?

I went with matte black, but bronze works fine too. As for silver - some people like it, some don’t - it comes to personal preference. I’d probably go with something in-between - maybe gunmetal or something similar.

 

[TwoK4drSi]

New question: anyone running brushed titanium/ silver wheels on a MSM with black trim? Any opinions on silver wheels on a dark car with chrome delete?

You mean this? Brushed titanium SV104

 

[clerks]

You mean this? Brushed titanium SV104View attachment 773532View attachment 773533

Looks great. Maybe a little gunmetal in yours?

 

[clerks]

I went with matte black, but bronze works fine too. As for silver - some people like it, some don’t - it comes to personal preference. I’d probably go with something in-between - maybe gunmetal or something similar.

I have matte back now. Was looking to change it up a bit. Worried it’s not a match since the car has zero silver trim.

 

[n2fooz]

I curbed my rear wheel... I hate everything and everyone right now.
One downside of dark wheels is that curb rash is noticeable.

 

[TwoK4drSi]

Looks great. Maybe a little gunmetal in yours?

Brushed finish will change in the light. Shade will appear darker. Mine are brushed for sure.

 

[clerks]

Brushed finish will change in the light. Shade will appear darker. Mine are brushed for sure.

Thanks. Thinking about these for my MSM M3P. What do you think?

 

[Gimmethecash]

…Any opinions on silver wheels on a dark car with chrome delete?

Is Midnight Blue dark enough?

 

[clerks]

Is Midnight Blue dark enough?

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What offsets/spacers are you using ? Looks good.

 

[Gimmethecash]

What offsets/spacers are you using ? Looks good.

Thanks! Wheels are 20x9.5 with 255/35/20 all around, fronts are ET35 and the rears a little lower offset to account for the wider hips on the model 3. Lowered on UP coils and I also have MPP rotors, which gives about the same starting offset of a non-performance model.

 

[MODEL+]

Hi Danny,

I would like to get the pricing on these in 19s in the same colour but I live in Toronto - do you ship in Canada

Hello @hirtaza ,

We do ship to Canada. However, we suggest you purchase form a Canadian Vossen dealer as shipping cost and duties may not be in your favor.
If that's not an option for you then please send us a message



Thanks,
Danny

 

[clerks]

Thanks! Wheels are 20x9.5 with 255/35/20 all around, fronts are ET35 and the rears a little lower offset to account for the wider hips on the model 3. Lowered on UP coils and I also have MPP rotors, which gives about the same starting offset of a non-performance model.

With different rear offsets you can't rotate your tires right? Seems complicated.

 

[Gimmethecash]

With different rear offsets you can't rotate your tires right? Seems complicated.

I can rotate my tires (by dismounting/remounting), but not my wheels. I don’t really care; my last several cars had different sized wheels and tires front & rear and I didn’t have any issues with not being able to rotate them.

I don’t drive many miles anyway (WFH) and I have 2 sets of wheels & tires (because variety), so by the time I wear two sets of rears out, I’ll probably be looking at another car. If this were a cheap commuter car and I put lots of miles on it, I would likely think differently.

 

[P3D-R]

Me too! However, ET29 may mean an aggressive fitment with aftermarket rotors or BBKs.

It will be perfect on a performance model 3 with aftermarket rotors if lowered with at least 1 degree of camber. I've done the same on stock rotors with a +22 offset so you'll be all good. They finally did their homework on the fitment this time around.

 

[Motion122]

It will be perfect on a performance model 3 with aftermarket rotors if lowered with at least 1 degree of camber. I've done the same on stock rotors with a +22 offset so you'll be all good. They finally did their homework on the fitment this time around.

Only if you like some poke!

 

[wayoutwest]

I'm pretty sure these are my old wheels. You got these from Tapia right?

I sure did. Are you the original owner?

Also - i forgot to mention Model Plus Studios for their quick service and turnaround on getting me the extra parts I needed to get these installed correctly.

 

[Voltron_M3]

I sure did. Are you the original owner?

Also - i forgot to mention Model Plus Studios for their quick service and turnaround on getting me the extra parts I needed to get these installed correctly.

Yes I'm the original owner.

 

[P3D-R]

Only if you like some poke!

Nope, no poke. What you see below is 18x9.5 +22 GTX01 with OEM performance rotors and 265/40/18 NT01's. Out of anything that I do, wheel and tire setup is my forte' and has been for the last 30 years. Keep in mind NT01's have bulgy sidewalls also. A normal street radial won't be like this.

I also have only -1.0 camber front and -0.6 rear. This was before I had front FUCA's so I reduced camber in the rear to be less than the front for more rotation. Plenty of guys have run this setup with street radials.