Fourdoor
Active Member
I wonder why Tesla doen't use wheels a little bit narrow, which could avoid getting curb rash?
Doing a quick search on Tirerack.com I tried to compare others vehicules with similar tires sizes, such as for example:
Model Y LR:
- Tires: 255 x 45 x 19
- Wheels set: 19 x 9.5
Audi Q7 2.0T Premium
- Tires: 255 x 55 x 19
- Wheels set: 19 x 8.5
Does using narrower wheels, like 8.5 instead of 9.5 could be still safe enough, and would reduce curb rash issues?
A flat faced wheel that is flush with the rim is more aerodynamic than a narrower rim where the face of the wheel is inset from the tire.
They could get the same aero effect with a narrower rim and a aero hubcap that was flush with the rubber though... I wish they did it that way.
Keith