Ground clearance [need help testing driveway acccess]

[DENSPU]

I am considering purchasing a Model 3 with rear drive. My sidewalk is 6 degrees going up and the driveway is 11 degrees going down. That creates a hump that the car has to drive over. I test drove a Model 3 with standard wheels (18" ??) over that hump and it did not clear but scraped slightly. I would like someone that has a Model 3 with 19" wheels to drive over my driveway to see if the 19" wheels would clear that hump. I live in Renton, WA.

 

[Tectonic]

The 19” wheels do not appreciably increase ground clearance compared to the 18s, because the tires on the 19s are lower profile (outside tire diameter is almost identical). Maybe you should go with a model Y, or a used Model S with adjustable suspension.

 

[kilpatds]

As someone also fighting w/ break-over angle...

Can you put some speedbumps at the right spot of the driveway to get you over the hum? I went with Amazon.com

 

[Seattle Tom]

If you love the 3 and your driveway is the only blocker, I’d consider these as a fix too. Home - BRIDJIT Curb Ramps

 

[sir-murphius]

Are you crossing the point at which you drag at as much of an angle as possible?