So I’m looking at a used 2016 model S. The question I have is odd and I just would like to get someone else’s take on it. So it’s a 2016 new body style. All seems perfect but it has the older style base rims on it. My question is did Tesla manufacture the car with the new body and older rims. Truthfully I like them and have no problem with them aesthetically but I’m just looking for signs Car fax and auto check has no accidents reported so I’m not terribly concerned but just tying to do my homework. Thanks in advance for the responses.
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Buying a used model S
- Thread starter Wes77
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Ostrichsak
Well-Known Member
That said, owners swap wheels all of the time for various reasons. Could be the owner got a set of Arachnids or something else and sold his Slipstreams or whatever it came with and then decided that it would make more sense to put a cheap pair of base 19" wheels back on for the sale and sell his Arachnids (or whatever) separate. Maybe they got a newer (or older) car and wanted to put those wheels on it instead. Who knows. Maybe ask the owner?
The point is that this fact in and of itself isn't cause for concern. You're buying a used car though so you should scrutinize everything about it whether the wheel thing checks out or not.
beatle
Active Member
yea i'm guessing this too. i know alot of people that swap 21" for 19"s... which is how we get great deals on oh so sweet turbine wheels. I have arachnids but I'm about to buy a set of turbines for a 2nd set because I actually think the turbines are better looking
Cheburashka
Active Member
2016 and beyond was the start of the slipstream wheels. Before that, it was these that were standard. So maybe the last owner swapped them out. To be honest I think these look better than the slipstreams still.
That is exactly them. Thanks for the pic!
flipb
Member
For what it's worth, I bought a used 2013 Model S in 2016. It came with those same base wheels.
Eventually, I bought a set of 19" slipstream wheels. I use them most of the year, but have winter tires mounted on the original base wheels. Twice a year, I change them over. Every time I change them, I stare for a while and debate which set I like more aesthetically.
Eventually, I bought a set of 19" slipstream wheels. I use them most of the year, but have winter tires mounted on the original base wheels. Twice a year, I change them over. Every time I change them, I stare for a while and debate which set I like more aesthetically.
