I like the new standard wheel design! Goodbye Slipstreams

[P85DBeast]

So the S has new wheels now...I actually think they look rather nice.

Thoughts? Including extended range, these seem like a much better option than the 21s. Dare I say they actually look better than the 21s.

(If this has been posted before delete it)

 

[IchDochNicht]

They look like a wheel and cap design like on the Model 3. Wonder what’s underneath.

 

[ucmndd]

I was never a fan of slipstreams, so I think most anything is an improvement. I’m admittedly biased, but I think the 19” Cyclones are about as good as it gets.

 

[PhilDavid]

I'm just glad the new wheels are available in 19". Hopefully the era of easily damaged large wheels and new wheel designs only coming out in the larger size is coming to an end.

Of the few mods I have made to my car, the best decision I made is to replace the 21" wheels with 19" wheels.

 

[FatherTo1]

Are the Tempest wheels much more efficient than Slipstreams? The Tempest is kind of bulky looking and ugly though.

 

[P85DBeast]

I was never a fan of slipstreams, so I think most anything is an improvement. I’m admittedly biased, but I think the 19” Cyclones are about as good as it gets.

I HATED the slipstreams for the first few months they were out then I got a loaner with them and they grew on me. I was beyond pissed when they got rid of the original 19' inch wheels (which I still think look the best).

I hardly ever see the cyclone wheels.

They still have the sonic carbon slipstreams though.

 

[P85DBeast]

I'm just glad the new wheels are available in 19". Hopefully the era of easily damaged large wheels and new wheel designs only coming out in the larger size is coming to an end.

Of the few mods I have made to my car, the best decision I made is to replace the 21" wheels with 19" wheels.

I just can't seem to take my 21s off my car even though I should have by now. My wife just cruises along with her 19s with no worries of destroying them to potholes and doesn't have to worry about curbing them every 2 seconds.

 

[P85DBeast]

Are the Tempest wheels much more efficient than Slipstreams? The Tempest is kind of bulky looking and ugly though.

Maybe I think I read somewhere about them being more efficient.

I think the Tempest are actually pretty good looking. Sonic Slipstreams are a $1,500 upgrade now so I think many will be going with The Tempest wheels.

 

[ekendahl]

I prefer the tempest design as well. I like the slightly dorky "high-tech" efficient look on Teslas instead if the ICE racer look. And the covers can be replaced when you curb them. I wonder what a set will cost and I'm looking forward to data comparing them with the slipstreams. For next winter I want a set of winter tires/rims so I'm seriously considering making the tempest by the daily drivers (if they are noticeably more efficient, and relegating the slips to winter duty.

 

[Naekuh]

Sorry but i think those are the ugliest rims you can put on a performance car like a model S.
It reminds me of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid rims.

Spoiler

I will stick with my dual turbines.

 

[Cheburashka]

They look ugly to me, but I'll have to see them in person to really judge.

 

[PhilDavid]

I just can't seem to take my 21s off my car even though I should have by now. My wife just cruises along with her 19s with no worries of destroying them to potholes and doesn't have to worry about curbing them every 2 seconds.

I absolutely would have damaged wheels now if I kept the 21s on.

For me, it was an easy decision as I hardly ever see them anyway. I wanted the toughest and most efficient wheels possible

 

[Rogue Synapse]

I actually like the tempest design too. But I do think that the “two tone” slipstreams offered on the X look pretty good. It negates the worst part about the slipstreams - the chonky rim - and makes them look very turbine-esque. But I wouldn’t be able to stomach an extra $2000 just to have the same wheels with small parts blacked out:

 

[Hugh Mannity]

Sorry but i think those are the ugliest rims you can put on a performance car like a model S.
It reminds me of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid rims.

Spoiler

I will stick with my dual turbines.

I agree. Those Tempest ones look terrible, at least in pix anyway.

 

[P85DBeast]

Sorry but i think those are the ugliest rims you can put on a performance car like a model S.
It reminds me of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid rims.

Spoiler

I will stick with my dual turbines.

Eh. They pretty decent to me but looks are subjective. The Sonata wheels, however, are disgusting. My turbines are ugly because they are curbed.

 

[P85DBeast]

I absolutely would have damaged wheels now if I kept the 21s on.

For me, it was an easy decision as I hardly ever see them anyway. I wanted the toughest and most efficient wheels possible

I think everyone who has the 21s has damaged them already haha!! Out of sheer stupidity, I paid $4,500 for some wheels that I've treated like dirt so pretty much a waste of $4,500 because if I were to sell them as is I wouldn't get anywhere near that. I'm holding off on changing the wheels out because I honestly want to get rid of the car soon and don't want to purchase new wheels when I could possibly be trading-in, in a month or two...If the car isn't gone by April then I'll be ordering a set of Slipstreams to replace them.

 

[beatle]

I'm not a fan of them. In general I don't like 2 tone wheels. I think they're on the tacky side. The 2 tone slipstreams get a "maybe" from me.

I don't know why they don't offer a 20" size. You can put the 20" MX slipstreams on a MS and they look pretty good.

21" of course look the best, but have too many drawbacks.

 

[MJP.P3D-]

I'm not a fan of them. In general I don't like 2 tone wheels. I think they're on the tacky side. The 2 tone slipstreams get a "maybe" from me.

I don't know why they don't offer a 20" size. You can put the 20" MX slipstreams on a MS and they look pretty good.

21" of course look the best, but have too many drawbacks.

My feeling exactly! I did this on my prior S and felt it was the perfect blend of upgraded appearance, stock-looks and long-term durability.

I would however like to see what’s under the Tempest wheel covers before passing final judgement on this new option....to anyone who has a set, or gets a set in the near term, please post a pic. Thanks!

 

[Destiny1701]

Please Tesla...please bring back the original 19” 5 spoke wheels or if it’s too much, at least the older slipstreams!

Is this too much to ask?!

 

[Alysashley79]

Please Tesla...please bring back the original 19” 5 spoke wheels or if it’s too much, at least the older slipstreams!

Is this too much to ask?!

I’m in total agreement. I gave a set of both. I run my winters on the original 5 spoke and my summers on the cyclones. (What you referred to as the older slipstreams)

I like them both and it’s nice having the best of both worlds.
FWIW. The new wheels are oogly imo. And I wasn’t a huge fan of the slipstreams. Those felt like putting a hub cap look alike on a 100k car.