Inductions and Potholes?

[djr1028]

Hi, I'm considering the Induction wheels for the Model Y over the Gemini's. Does anyone have any experience with pothole damage with the Inductions? That's my only concern.

 

[brandon8387]

Ummm They 20s. Pot holes aren’t gonna be kind. Few cracked ones on eBay so yea they crack bro

 

[Pianewman]

Regional issue. If you have potholes, your 20s won't be happy. Nor will your bank account. Simple law of physics.

 

[Gladius]

What is best recommended size? I heard that 21 the tire wear is pretty bad where you get 20-25k miles out of them.

 

[Pianewman]

Gladius: For a road car, if the 20s are prone to pothole damage, the 21s would be worse, Simple law of physics. 19s would be more forgiving.

Smooth road/track? 21s.

 

[eCharcoal]

The thinner the tire, the more prone to pothole damage. I took the risk and went with the induction even I’m in Chicago. I just love how they look.

 

[Gladius]

The thinner the tire, the more prone to pothole damage. I took the risk and went with the induction even I’m in Chicago. I just love how they look.

That is exactly my concern with the amount of potholes we get here.

 

[MackleMonster]

I live in NJ and have 20" inductions. New Jersey! They don't know what road maintenance is here. Anyway, I haven't had any issues. And my tires are a little scuffed from hitting curbs. I'm sure you could crack any rim if the hole was big enough, but I think they're fine. Never cracked a rim (on any car) nor popped a tire (although now that I've mentioned it, I'm sure I'm going to pop a tire tomorrow!)

 

[Best_EV]

19s and Laminar Black - Set of 4 Wheel Covers is the way to go if you wanna ride comfortably (as far as the MY suspension allows it), avoid bent wheels and look good. Ordering mine today, but should last a few weeks until the package reaches to Europe, since they are on backorder.

 

[Pianewman]

...or the OEM Gemini covers and a couple of cans of black Plastidip???

 

[patnshan]

I have 13,000 miles thus far and drive in the inner city of Milwaukee everyday. There are potholes everywhere. Avoid the big ones and you'll be fine. I haven't had any issues. It's bumpy on any wheel going over potholes. I have not had any damage.

 

[Best_EV]

...or the OEM Gemini covers and a couple of cans of black Plastidip???

No, if one wishes to leave the Geminis in original color. Also Orbitex covers look way better in IMO.

 

[2020]

Both drivers side tires blown out. Rims were still good.

 

[amo2u]

The thinner the tire, the more prone to pothole damage. I took the risk and went with the induction even I’m in Chicago. I just love how they look.

Hey, how are your induction wheels holding up with the potholes?

 

[eCharcoal]

Hey, how are your induction wheels holding up with the potholes?

They’re holding up well. I’ve put on higher profile tires. They’re on 255/45/20 instead of stock 255/40/20.

 

[amo2u]

They’re holding up well. I’ve put on higher profile tires. They’re on 255/45/20 instead of stock 255/40/20.

Nice! Have you noticed any reduction in range with the bigger tires?

 

[avs007]

Nice! Have you noticed any reduction in range with the bigger tires?

I've had 255/45-20 for over 20k miles now... I've driven from San Diego to Canada a couple times, in both winter and summer conditions... I've done this road trip with the OEM 255/40-20 and the 255/45-20 I have now... Any difference in range was not noticeable. I hit all the same chargers, and arrived with roughly the same state of charge with both tires. Granted, I have a bit of a lead foot, as I averaged 80+ mph for much of the trek.

 

[SpicyPaneer]

I live in NJ and have 20" inductions. New Jersey! They don't know what road maintenance is here. Anyway, I haven't had any issues. And my tires are a little scuffed from hitting curbs. I'm sure you could crack any rim if the hole was big enough, but I think they're fine. Never cracked a rim (on any car) nor popped a tire (although now that I've mentioned it, I'm sure I'm going to pop a tire tomorrow!)

I’m in Central NJ, no potholes, just land mines and craters here, I try to swerve around the pothole if I can and avoid dark streets and possible rainy weather. So far my 21s are holding up fine except for a weird Nick in the rear rim. Half the damage can be avoided with a Oder tires and skinny rims.

 

[Hamtaro7]

I got t spotline 18s on my MYP and glad i did , nj roads suck

 

[eCharcoal]

Nice! Have you noticed any reduction in range with the bigger tires?

I've had 255/45-20 for over 20k miles now... I've driven from San Diego to Canada a couple times, in both winter and summer conditions... I've done this road trip with the OEM 255/40-20 and the 255/45-20 I have now... Any difference in range was not noticeable. I hit all the same chargers, and arrived with roughly the same state of charge with both tires. Granted, I have a bit of a lead foot, as I averaged 80+ mph for much of the trek.

avs007 pretty much sums it up. Yes I’ve seen a slight hit in range but only noticeable if you really look at the numbers everyday. I’ve also done road trips with both set of tires and seen negligible difference in range. Lots more tire choices with the bigger size. Very little loss and a lot of gain IMO.