With only a couple different colours and only minor differences between the LR and Performance, making one’s Model 3 stand out often comes down to wraps and wheels (and maybe some body kit parts). I love Tesla’s deep blue metallic, so having some nice wheels was a must. Another concern was living in Edmonton, Alberta which is often in the running for the title of ‘Pothole Capital of the World’ some forged wheels were warranted - the lightened load was a bonus. 
In the end I decided to buy a set of Fast EV04 forged wheels in their brushed finish. They are light and gorgeous. Available in 19” and 20”, I decided to go with the 19”s to get a little more sidewall for sneaky potholes and reduced weight. They have a relief cut for the unique hub lip the performance has, so they install with ease. They also accept the OEM centre caps, or matching sized knockoffs. I dare say the wheels are knockoffs of Tesla’s Zero G wheels - except I believe these EV04s are superior (sorry Elon).
Paired with some Tesla OEM TPMS sensors and some Michelin Pilot Sport 4S P235/40R19 XL 96(Y) BSW tires with an 8.5” wheel, the diameter and width is effectively identical to the OEM Uberturbines with a 235/35R20 tire.
The final weight numbers:
- OEM 20” Uberturbines with PZero tires = 56.0 lbs
- Fast EV04 19x8.5 with Michelin PS4S tires = 46.2 lbs
While I am a little distraught at the idea of others buying these fantastic wheels and undermining the uniqueness of my Model 3, I would still advise them to strongly consider these all the same. I was a little unsure when I ordered them through PMCTires (who were fantastic to deal with), but I would do it all over again if given the choice - particularly after seeing them in person and the ~10lb reduction per wheel & tire.
In the end I decided to buy a set of Fast EV04 forged wheels in their brushed finish. They are light and gorgeous. Available in 19” and 20”, I decided to go with the 19”s to get a little more sidewall for sneaky potholes and reduced weight. They have a relief cut for the unique hub lip the performance has, so they install with ease. They also accept the OEM centre caps, or matching sized knockoffs. I dare say the wheels are knockoffs of Tesla’s Zero G wheels - except I believe these EV04s are superior (sorry Elon).
Paired with some Tesla OEM TPMS sensors and some Michelin Pilot Sport 4S P235/40R19 XL 96(Y) BSW tires with an 8.5” wheel, the diameter and width is effectively identical to the OEM Uberturbines with a 235/35R20 tire.
The final weight numbers:
- OEM 20” Uberturbines with PZero tires = 56.0 lbs
- Fast EV04 19x8.5 with Michelin PS4S tires = 46.2 lbs
While I am a little distraught at the idea of others buying these fantastic wheels and undermining the uniqueness of my Model 3, I would still advise them to strongly consider these all the same. I was a little unsure when I ordered them through PMCTires (who were fantastic to deal with), but I would do it all over again if given the choice - particularly after seeing them in person and the ~10lb reduction per wheel & tire.
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. But hey it's a reminder mine needs to be lowered a bit also.
