Are the X 22s as prone to damage as S 21s?

[EKnight47]

I test drove an X this weekend with the 22s. It looks to me that there is a little more rubber/sidewall (and therefore, protection) around the 22s on the X compared to that of the 21s on the S. I had very bad experiences with the 21s on my old S up here in New England. The 21s make the S look incredible, but I believe the 22s on the X make an even bigger difference appearance wise. Anyone have any thoughts on whether the 22s are as prone to damage as the 21s?

 

[EKnight47]

Not enough data gathered I take it?

 

[EV Family]

Not enough data gathered I take it?

You might be right. All the 21" S's I've seen are pretty roughed up. Haven't come across enough 22 X's with miles to tell the difference.

 

[jackbowers]

After 23k miles on my 22s I've got two relatively minor rashes despite being careful with curbs. The Perelli tires are a lot like the 21" Continentals in that they aren't much wider than the rims so even with gentle curb bumps you will sometimes end up with a rash.

 

[jkirkebo]

After 80k kilometres (50k miles) my grey 21" wheels are still spotless. No rashes at all. Don't cut corners

 

[Gas Guzzler]

The 22"s are super low profile and the car itself is very wide so when I park, I really feel the need to get close to the curb. Parking on hills and curbing your tires can be especially prone to accidents with just a little slip/roll back. Scratches on onyx black rims will be very noticeable. I live in SF so maybe the streets and hills make it a bit nerve racking. Those giant rims take 10% to 15% of range also......But having said all that, you really can't beat the awesome look of the 22" rims!

 

[jlochner]

They are very easy to damage. Even the lowest possible curb can cause major damage. Two of the four wheels on my X have minor damage, one has none and the fourth will need to be replaced. I curbed the rear passenger rim badly on a relatively low curb when someone was on the wrong side of the street while I was making a right. Looks terrible on my previously beautiful black onyx 22s.

Basically never park near a curb and DO NOT cut corners or you will be paying dearly

 

[DJ Frustration]

The onyx 22's are as fragile as a snowflake when it comes to curb rash. I even installed the rim protectors and it didn't matter. It's a shame that all the larger rims on the S and X are so easy to damage. Get the 20s and more range or get the 22s and worry.

 

[NikeWings]

After 12k miles, the 21s on my S are unmarked. I've an X on order and selected the 22s without hesitation. There were many well-intended posters warning me against the 21s, and I expect similar positions exist on the 22s. Probably just as prone to damage as the S, but so be it. If I moved back home to your neck of the woods, I'd be doing the winter/summer wheel swap-a-roo again as New England winters are just too hard on wheels.....and everything else for the matter.

 

[b00st3d]

Can the Model S 21s be put on the Model X?