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Did I see a Performance Model 3 mule yesterday?
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I really don't know why people say things like that. I can't see the difference between 18, 19, or 20"
Actually, it does not go without saying! That is a great spot right there, I had no idea.
Pay attention to the wheel well, where the gap is between the wheel and the arch of the car's body. The 20" wheels fit nicely and evenly.
gavine
Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast
Are you saying the outside circumference of the tires is larger than stock? I thought larger wheels had lower profile tires in order to keep the tire circumference the same. Perhaps the performance model has a lowered suspension?
Petra
Member
The 235/35/R20 tires that come with the 20" wheel package are approximately the same overall diameter (~2/10" difference) as the 235/45/R18 tires that come with the 18" aero wheels. On Tesla OE wheel & tire combos, you'd have to lower the car to significantly decrease the gap. I think what he's saying is the 20" wheels visually follow the arc of the fender better?
Last sentence summarizes what I'm trying to state: 20" wheels visually follow the arc of the fender better than smaller wheels. It's generally the case when going between different OEM wheel options. I'm trying to find pics for comparison. I'm unsure if the performance model has a lower suspension, as I don't recall any modification to the suspension part.
Here's a link to photos of an 18" aero wheels on a recent Model 3. Check out the wheel gap at the apex of the arch of the fender. It's not that big of a difference, but it's there.
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PessimiStick
Member
It does in the pics that the image compositor returns for the website, but who knows if that's real or not.
I was looking to see if they spelled out “T E S L A” or still use the T logoThere was no badging, if that is what you were going for.
JPP
Active Member
Remember, the spoiler and performance pedals are installed after delivery....so the absence of them on this car does not mean much at this point.
marusan
Member
I think that was just a retro styling on Franz' Model 3 (which has been confirmed to be a first production/RWD), which also had a couple other tweaks. I wouldn't be too optimistic about that.
WarpFactor3
Member
You can just buy them online. Mine are aftermarket plastic from Abstract Ocean and they're pretty good. RPMTesla has the decal ones. I wonder if the service center would sell you the actual replacement set for a Roadster.
