So, I recently traded in a 2016 85D for a new 2020 Long Range Model S with staggered 21" Twin Turbines with Continental ContiSportContacts. The 2016 85D originally had non-staggered 21" Turbines with Continental ContiSportContacts. Through the referral program I obtained 21" Arachnid rims with Pilot Super Sport tires (acoustic version) and replaced the Turbines, since I like the look of the Arachnids better. I really didn't notice much of a difference in ride or cabin noise between the two on the 85D but kept the turbines in case I sold the car.
I just took delivery of the 2020 Model S and after a couple days driving around town in the new 2020 Long Range with the 21" Twin Turbines and Continental tires, I decided it was time to switch them out for the Arachnids with the SuperSport tires. WOW, the difference in noise and ride quality was huge and not in a good way. The Arachnids with the SuperSport tires rode extremely rough with tons of cabin noise. The difference was substantial enough that I contemplated returning the car under the 7-day return period, thinking there must be something wrong with the suspension. My 2016 85D rode much better on the exact same tires and rims. Before going to that extreme and returning the car, I decided to put the original Twin Turbines back on to see if possibly it was the rims and tires. Well, that's exactly what it was. With the twin turbines and the Continentals, the car rides amazingly smooth and quiet. Day and night difference from the Arachnids.
I was thinking about switching out the tires on the Arachnids to the continentals, but wanted opinions if this would make a difference or not before I did. Is it possible the Rims are the issue and somehow the new Twin Turbines ride better and are more quiet than the arachnids?
Thoughts?
I just took delivery of the 2020 Model S and after a couple days driving around town in the new 2020 Long Range with the 21" Twin Turbines and Continental tires, I decided it was time to switch them out for the Arachnids with the SuperSport tires. WOW, the difference in noise and ride quality was huge and not in a good way. The Arachnids with the SuperSport tires rode extremely rough with tons of cabin noise. The difference was substantial enough that I contemplated returning the car under the 7-day return period, thinking there must be something wrong with the suspension. My 2016 85D rode much better on the exact same tires and rims. Before going to that extreme and returning the car, I decided to put the original Twin Turbines back on to see if possibly it was the rims and tires. Well, that's exactly what it was. With the twin turbines and the Continentals, the car rides amazingly smooth and quiet. Day and night difference from the Arachnids.
I was thinking about switching out the tires on the Arachnids to the continentals, but wanted opinions if this would make a difference or not before I did. Is it possible the Rims are the issue and somehow the new Twin Turbines ride better and are more quiet than the arachnids?
Thoughts?