sreams
Member
True... But the performance package doesn't give any more tire width (235mm). So when the time comes to replace tires, but sticky ones on the non-performance-package P3D. Same result.
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True... But the performance package doesn't give any more tire width (235mm). So when the time comes to replace tires, but sticky ones on the non-performance-package P3D. Same result.
Knightshade
Well-Known Member
Which is why it's a useless example to raise.
The RWD is obviously traction starved so stickier tires beat just about anything else.
So far we've not seen evidence that's the case with the AWD models (since the very few P runs we've gotten seem to all be right around 3.5 (without rollout- 3.2-3.3 with it) regardless of tires.
Likely the quickest will be a non-upgraded P with 18s and non-tesla-version PS 4s tires (ideally wider ones than stock) but it's unclear how much difference that'll make... (Elon seems to suggest as much as two tenths for wider tires- which neither version of the P comes with)
CrazyCoconut
Member
I agree with you. With that said, we can only compare stock configurations. If we allow aftermarket mods, then the sky (or your budget) is the limit.
ModelNforNerd
Active Member
I went with the non upgrade package because I live in New England.
getting the upgrade package means that I'm locked into wheels that will clear the large calipers, making my winter wheel and tire set a more expensive proposition.
Now, I have the flexibility to buy 19s or 20s with my choice of summer tires, while keeping the OEM 18s as my winter set.
If that makes me a "poser", bring out your RWD 3 and we can talk about it when you catch up.
EDIT: and now that I've put 800+ miles on my car, including ~300 on twisty VT and NH mountain roads, I can tell you that the added regen of the second motor makes brakes not as big a deal on the P as they may seem to RWD drivers.
getting the upgrade package means that I'm locked into wheels that will clear the large calipers, making my winter wheel and tire set a more expensive proposition.
Now, I have the flexibility to buy 19s or 20s with my choice of summer tires, while keeping the OEM 18s as my winter set.
If that makes me a "poser", bring out your RWD 3 and we can talk about it when you catch up.
EDIT: and now that I've put 800+ miles on my car, including ~300 on twisty VT and NH mountain roads, I can tell you that the added regen of the second motor makes brakes not as big a deal on the P as they may seem to RWD drivers.
sreams
Member
True. Although I wouldn't call replacing tires after they wear out a mod. Stickier tires are actually cheaper than the MXM4s that come with the 18s. You are basically only 20K miles away from having a car with grip.
kev1n
Active Member
I still never called anyone a poser... just to be clear. lol
Nitpicker's corner:
Possibly quicker (though I don't think we've seen side by side to confirm) but not faster (top speed) due to at least software limiting.
ModelNforNerd
Active Member
fair enough, but you've gotta be racing somewhere with a long enough straightaway for the heavier version to make up the fractions of a second initially lost.
it's why Teslas win on the 1/4 mile.....if they were taking on some of these supercars in a HALF mile, the expensive ICE cars would catch up.
