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Anyone not like the Tesla 22" wheels after getting them?
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MichealW
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FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
myblubu
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I hear a lot of folks powder coating wheels. How expensive is it???Here are my powder coated rims.
Before and after:
Final job:
Noticeably harsher. You feel every jolt, every expansion joint, and every bridge transition MUCH more than you do with 20" wheels. They also have much more road noise because of the different tires they come with. Looks are the ONLY reason to get 22's, and I prefer the looks of them myself. Sure, handling will be slightly better, but I seriously doubt many people are taking their MX to the track where it would make a difference.
SPtheALIEN
Member
Did you notice that your range improved compared to the 20" wheels?
I'm getting around 3-4% gain. Nothing scientific but comparing my whm on same road with similar weather and I'm seeing slightly less whm.
goneskiian
Active Member
I'll be testing this on my next visit. If they try blaming poor windshield wiper performance on the aftermarket wheels I'll laugh in their faces.
FarmerDave
Member
I had no issues when I brought my X in on winter tires and 19" aftermarket wheels. The SC took care of my wind noise and performed annual service including wheel alignment.
EV-lutioin
Active Member
I got a loaner with 22" rims while my MX with 20" rims was in the shop and honestly the only advantage the 22" provided was aesthetics. They were loud (road noise), bumpy (harsh ride), had reduced traction on wet surfaces and reduced range. I was sooooo happy to get my MX with 20" rims back. 
bushburner
Member
did the loaner have less ghosting on the windshield?I got a loaner with 22" rims while my MX with 20" rims was in the shop and honestly the only advantage the 22" provided was aesthetics. They were loud (road noise), bumpy (harsh ride), had reduced traction on wet surfaces and reduced range. I was sooooo happy to get my MX with 20" rims back.
EV-lutioin
Active Member
Ha, glad you asked! The ghosting on the loaner was barely perceptible, if you looked really close you could see a little. On a scale of 1-10, I would say the MS was a 2 and my MX is a 9.
goneskiian
Active Member
You're confusing us. When you say your loaner had 22" wheels it makes us think it was an X loaner since 22" wheels are not available on the S.
DillyBop
Member
eh.... i disagree.
i'm coming from a Model S P85D with 21" turbines. i test drove a Model X P90D with 22" turbines, and it was FAR softer and more forgiving ride quality than my S.
now, the 20" might be even more soft of a ride, but the 22's were very comfortable in my opinion.
EV-lutioin
Active Member
Oops sorry about that I meant 21" wheels on my model S loaner.You're confusing us. When you say your loaner had 22" wheels it makes us think it was an X loaner since 22" wheels are not available on the S.
DrComputer
TeslaClubLA President
Model X loaners do exist. I got one two weeks ago when they had my Model X in for service.You're confusing us. When you say your loaner had 22" wheels it makes us think it was an X loaner since 22" wheels are not available on the S.
goneskiian
Active Member
I didn't say they didn't exist. Heck, I've had one myself. He made an observation about the 21" wheels on his X loaner. Then in another post said something about an S loaner. Model X's don't come with 21" wheels. They come with 20" or 22" wheels. I was trying to figure out if he had an X loaner or an S loaner since he mentioned both.
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