EV Wheels Direct

[yearofthedragon]

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone taken a look at this website evwheelsdirect.com?

The prices seem to be better than what T-Sportline is offering for their wheels. They offer 18", 19", and 20" wheels and apparently they fit the OEM tires that come with the car.

I am not very knowledgeable about wheels so I was hoping someone who knows more than I do could provide their thoughts.

Thanks,

Puneet

I've been a car guy all my life, and I'm very cost conscious like many owners. While I can't speak to evwheelsdirect, their quality or their reputation since they popped out of nowhere, I am familiar with T Sportline.

1. T Sportline has a phone number. Someone picks up.
2. They've been around since day 1. Long before many of us owned Teslas.
3. Lots of content here: www.youtube.com/tsportline
4. I had their TST on my two of Model S' and they showed me their 3rd party testing reports. Not just stated numbers and claims like "stated income" which led to the mortgage crisis.
5. They do have sales from time to time. I've seen anything from Free Shipping to 10-15%+ off.

A takeaway: Is saving $300 on the unknown worth it to you vs buying from a company that's been around since the inception of the S and has potentially serviced hundreds of TMC members? Wait for a sale.


@pkalhan do you know why the shoe below costs 70.00 and the one below it costs 170.00?

 

[beegee227]

I'm curious as well about the quality of the EV brand. Is it possible they're made at the same factory?

 

[PRSIST]

I'm curious as well about the quality of the EV brand. Is it possible they're made at the same factory?

Agree. The wheels look good online but without seeing them in person it's hard to grade the quality. I would love to hear from someone that finally has a M3 and has bought the EV wheels.

 

[gldfld]

I just ordered the 19’s in black for my Model S. Let’s see how long it will take to get them and the quality.

Have you received them yet?

 

[rocketshipp85]

I received a tracking number on Monday with a delivery date of today but it looks like they have not even shipped out yet.

 

[Kenriko]

I ordered the 20s. I got a tracking number the beginning of the week and Fedex picked them up yesterday. I’ll have them on the 15th.

For those who are trying to say that T-sportline are somehow better quality I highly doubt it. All of these wheels are made in China and very likely made in the same factory.

T-Sportline might end up being the better company for long term support however i’ve not had enough data points to compare the two yet.

EVT did ship within 1 week of when they said they would when I first ordered so far so good. Better than most kickstarters.

 

[Kenriko]

I've been a car guy all my life, and I'm very cost conscious like many owners. While I can't speak to evwheelsdirect, their quality or their reputation since they popped out of nowhere, I am familiar with T Sportline.

1. T Sportline has a phone number. Someone picks up.
2. They've been around since day 1. Long before many of us owned Teslas.
3. Lots of content here: www.youtube.com/tsportline
4. I had their TST on my two of Model S' and they showed me their 3rd party testing reports. Not just stated numbers and claims like "stated income" which led to the mortgage crisis.
5. They do have sales from time to time. I've seen anything from Free Shipping to 10-15%+ off.

A takeaway: Is saving $300 on the unknown worth it to you vs buying from a company that's been around since the inception of the S and has potentially serviced hundreds of TMC members? Wait for a sale.


@pkalhan do you know why the shoe below costs 70.00 and the one below it costs 170.00?


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Both shoes cost less than $10 to make somewhere in China.

 

[gldfld]

After cancelling my order with EV Wheels Direct, I bought a set of 20" AG M580 wheels for $1,440. A little bit more, but with a company I can feel more comfortable with, and the wheels look great.

 

[beegee227]

After cancelling my order with EV Wheels Direct, I bought a set of 20" AG M580 wheels for $1,440. A little bit more, but with a company I can feel more comfortable with, and the wheels look great.
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Where did you buy them and what's the exact size?

 

[gldfld]

Where did you buy them and what's the exact size?

I bought them from Get Your Wheels, in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Front wheels; 20 x 8 1/2
Rear Wheels 20 x 10

I also bought tires which helped to negotiate the deal.

 

[TheLocNar]

I checked this site out. The wheels look great, but they are heavy. Decent warranty too. When it comes time for my M3, I'll just go with the 19" and get them powdercoated, and fork over the $ for the 18" winter setup.

 

[TheLocNar]

After cancelling my order with EV Wheels Direct, I bought a set of 20" AG M580 wheels for $1,440. A little bit more, but with a company I can feel more comfortable with, and the wheels look great.
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I have those in graphite (or whatever the darker color is) on my Infiniti. GYW was awesome to deal with and the wheels are great. Even though I curbed one. lol

 

[gldfld]

I checked this site out. The wheels look great, but they are heavy. Decent warranty too. When it comes time for my M3, I'll just go with the 19" and get them powdercoated, and fork over the $ for the 18" winter setup.

The specs I read showed them to be 22 lbs, do

I checked this site out. The wheels look great, but they are heavy. Decent warranty too. When it comes time for my M3, I'll just go with the 19" and get them powdercoated, and fork over the $ for the 18" winter setup.

Just checked again, for my 20" wheels;
23.5 lbs frt, 25 lbs rear

 

[eSpiritIV]

So funny....I, too, have decided Ben is a sell out/whore! Kinda funny that multiple people are coming to that conclusion! Hard to ignorehus Free navD, S facelift, springs, wheels, etc.

Its his full time job now so he has to make money somehow by cross promoting. I think the wheels are nice for the look. They appear to be heavier than stock but are they heavier than Tsportline?

 

[gldfld]

I bought them from Get Your Wheels, in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Front wheels; 20 x 8 1/2
Rear Wheels 20 x 10

I also bought tires which helped to negotiate the deal.

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[Kenriko]

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Look like they belong on a cheap lambo.

 

[Kenriko]

Its his full time job now so he has to make money somehow by cross promoting. I think the wheels are nice for the look. They appear to be heavier than stock but are they heavier than Tsportline?

Well I'll know tomorrow when I weigh them. Fedex says they are going to be delivered tomorrow (hope I don't miss the delivery)

 

[xav-]

I ordered the 20s. I got a tracking number the beginning of the week and Fedex picked them up yesterday. I’ll have them on the 15th.

For those who are trying to say that T-sportline are somehow better quality I highly doubt it. All of these wheels are made in China and very likely made in the same factory.

T-Sportline might end up being the better company for long term support however i’ve not had enough data points to compare the two yet.

EVT did ship within 1 week of when they said they would when I first ordered so far so good. Better than most kickstarters.

Are the $100 lug nuts for the 18 inch wheels from tsportline also made in China?

 

[Kenriko]

Are the $100 lug nuts for the 18 inch wheels from tsportline also made in China?

No idea, but you can buy them for $22 for a full set of the covers and the four center caps directly from the Tesla Service Center.

$35 From the Tesla Shop: Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit

$110 from TSportline: Tesla Model 3 Factory Gray Center Cap Set and Wheel Lug Nut Cover Set

 

[Ultim8Fury]

Just watched your video on YouTube. They look good. Thanks for the upload