Black chrome arachnid wheels installed with spacers

[BrianKH]

That is gorgeous! Congratulations! I am looking forward to seeing the overall/distance shots.

 

[selfbp]

Yes distance shots needed. I gotta see the whole thing!

 

[The Duke]

Your detailer has some major talent!

 

[FlatSix911]

Well done

 

[artsci]

Some longer distance and additional detail photos. The holes in the bumper are for the parking sensors, which have not yet been installed as part of the accident repairs that caused me to be without the car since late June.

 

[BrianKH]

Thanks for the distance photos. The car is amazing! I would be happy with just the black chrome powder coated wheels and the red calipers but the blackout just takes the car over the top. Again, congratulations!

 

[Xenoilphobe]

That is freaking beautiful. I love the contrast with the Black Chrome wheels on Red. Nice work ARTSCI. For a 2013 P85 that is really one gorgeous combination. I don't usually go for red, but I would if this was the total package. Very Very nice work to whomever your vendor was. (suspect their are several).

You better invest in an alarm, that car is going get way too much attention in Maryland. Also aren't you using some kinda of aircraft wax -Permanon Aircraft Supershine that was used on the Concorde or something? It looks better than Opti-Coat and cQuartz.

 

[artsci]

That is freaking beautiful. I love the contrast with the Black Chrome wheels on Red. Nice work ARTSCI. For a 2013 P85 that is really one gorgeous combination. I don't usually go for red, but I would if this was the total package. Very Very nice work to whomever your vendor was. (suspect their are several).

You better invest in an alarm, that car is going get way too much attention in Maryland. Also aren't you using some kinda of aircraft wax -Permanon Aircraft Supershine that was used on the Concorde or something? It looks better than Opti-Coat and cQuartz.

Thanks, and much appreciated. I had my doubts when I started on this but the results are much better than I expected.

You're right about the Permanon. I've been using their Aircraft Supershine for about a year. The stuff is phenomenal and is incredible easy to apply -- just mix it with distilled water, mist it on, and wipe it off. Every other month does the trick.

 

[oktane]

Looks great. Any worry of fender damage if the wheel bottoms out on a bump?

 

[artsci]

Looks great. Any worry of fender damage if the wheel bottoms out on a bump?

That has never happened and I think the odds are very low. A bent wheel is another story.

 

[mdevp]

Like CarGuru said, your beautiful rear stance shot- 'Well, that's just gravy.'

 

[FlatSix911]

Now where did I put that can of black chrome spray paint?

 

[Destiny1701]

Are these brand new grey arachnids?
I have a set of silver coming from the recent referral program and was hoping to swap with someone receiving the grey ones.

Anyone out there willing to swap?

 

[FlatSix911]

Are these brand new grey arachnids?
I have a set of silver coming from the recent referral program and was hoping to swap with someone receiving the grey ones.

Anyone out there willing to swap?

Yes, brand new grey arachnid wheels ... currently on my Model S

 

[MSDadMich]

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Will do but will take the photos tomorrow am. The car was not finished until late today.



The caps are real carbon fiber. The chrome was wrapped today in Vvivid gloss carbon fiber along with the handles. Pictures tomorrow, but I can say now it's a fantastic wrapping job.



Motorsport Technology. Spacers are 30mm front 20mm rear. But this could vary by several mm depending on the section width of the tires you have and how flush you want them with the upper fender edges.

This Tesla looks amazing... really nice work! I would like to order the offset spacers as well. Any particular version you would recommend from the Mororsport Tech product options? I have a 2017 S. Thanks in advance!

 

[artsci]

This Tesla looks amazing... really nice work! I would like to order the offset spacers as well. Any particular version you would recommend from the Mororsport Tech product options? I have a 2017 S. Thanks in advance!

You want the hub and wheel centric versions, thickness is your choice. I used 30mm front and 20mm rear.

 

[MSDadMich]

Did you purchase the hub and wheel centric version with pressed in studs, or extensions? Seems like you might get a bit more bolt stretch with the extensions but I feel like either would work just fine... no expert though.
I am really looking forward to performing this mod when the car arrives.

 

[artsci]

Did you purchase the hub and wheel centric version with pressed in studs, or extensions? Seems like you might get a bit more bolt stretch with the extensions but I feel like either would work just fine... no expert though.
I am really looking forward to performing this mod when the car arrives.

Pressed in studs.

 

[MSDadMich]

artsci, one more question for you if you don't mind... when you measured for the spacers, did you put the car into low suspension position? Anything special to make sure you were not going to rub on the wheel wells when you go through jounce and rebound?

 

[artsci]

artsci, one more question for you if you don't mind... when you measured for the spacers, did you put the car into low suspension position? Anything special to make sure you were not going to rub on the wheel wells when you go through jounce and rebound?

Yes, I put it on the lowest setting to determine how much additional it wanted it to be lowered. I've had no problems with rubbing on jounce and rebound. Basically my low setting is the equivalent of the original OEM low setting, which Tesla has since raised.