Some background:
- Model 3 Non-AWD
- 3 out of 4 wheels bent during a road trip to Santa Barbara, Tesla wouldn't replace them
- suspected autopilot is challenging for any bad road since it only knows to stay within its lanes
- crucial to have stronger wheels otherwise not safe with these Aero cast wheels IMO
Purpose is to have stronger wheels than our aero stock, i don't want to go wider and lose range. I decided to go with Signature SV902 in matte black in 18x8.5 so I can reuse stock Michelin Primacy MXM4 235/45/18. This way I can keep Model 3 design intact with same wheel diameter and width. Also I can do a apple to apple compairson.
OEM Aero vs Signature Forged 18inch SV902 Wheels
Weight (Wheel Only)
Aero: 23lb
Signature SV902: 17.5lb
Weight (With Michelin Primacy 235/45/18)
Aero: 49.5lb
Signature SV902: 44lb
Range
Aero: 244 Wh/mi (7750 miles testing)
Signature SV902: 226 Wh/mi (100 miles testing so far, will continue updating)
Feedback:
- I have only driven 100 miles after putting them on, so I will keep updating this thread.
- after 22lb reduction of unsprung weight, the car definitely felt lighter, noticeable pickup speed right off the line
- forged should be stronger, but need to take another road trip soon to test it out
Since I took the time and money trying to improve our beloved Model 3, I want to share the datas with the forum members. Any comments or input are welcome. Below are some photos, thanks for reading.
- Model 3 Non-AWD
- 3 out of 4 wheels bent during a road trip to Santa Barbara, Tesla wouldn't replace them
- suspected autopilot is challenging for any bad road since it only knows to stay within its lanes
- crucial to have stronger wheels otherwise not safe with these Aero cast wheels IMO
Purpose is to have stronger wheels than our aero stock, i don't want to go wider and lose range. I decided to go with Signature SV902 in matte black in 18x8.5 so I can reuse stock Michelin Primacy MXM4 235/45/18. This way I can keep Model 3 design intact with same wheel diameter and width. Also I can do a apple to apple compairson.
OEM Aero vs Signature Forged 18inch SV902 Wheels
Weight (Wheel Only)
Aero: 23lb
Signature SV902: 17.5lb
Weight (With Michelin Primacy 235/45/18)
Aero: 49.5lb
Signature SV902: 44lb
Range
Aero: 244 Wh/mi (7750 miles testing)
Signature SV902: 226 Wh/mi (100 miles testing so far, will continue updating)
Feedback:
- I have only driven 100 miles after putting them on, so I will keep updating this thread.
- after 22lb reduction of unsprung weight, the car definitely felt lighter, noticeable pickup speed right off the line
- forged should be stronger, but need to take another road trip soon to test it out
Since I took the time and money trying to improve our beloved Model 3, I want to share the datas with the forum members. Any comments or input are welcome. Below are some photos, thanks for reading.