Lifted my Model Y 😀

[Gold13]

Lifted this sweet ride last week. 18 inch Black Rhino Wheels with 255/55/18 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 installed. Drives great.

For this wondering, slightly more wind noise off the front of the car. Been 5 days now and dont notice that anymore.

Consumption went from me averaging 280wh/mi to 305wh/mi.

Overall it looks awesome. Looks significantly bigger and noticeable in person.

 

[wweaver1991]

Wait ur range INCREASED?! LOL what

 

[brancky3]

Wait ur range INCREASED?! LOL what

Nah you read that wrong. He listed watt-hours per mile instead of miles per watt-hour

 

[MatildaModelY]

Gotta get some bigger tires to fill that in

 

[Gold13]

Gotta get some bigger tires to fill that in

Tried it… they rub on the front. Oddly a lot of space

 

[MatildaModelY]

Tried it… they rub on the front. Oddly a lot of space

Not a chance. I have 255/45r20’s. No rubbing. You can add some sidewall no problem. What size did you try?

 

[gr8tdane24]

Not a chance. I have 255/45r20’s. No rubbing. You can add some sidewall no problem. What size did you try?

With 18" wheels that he is running, 255/55r18 or 245/60r18 is the largest size recommended to accommodate full suspension articulation without rubbing. This has been well documented on this site and also by the folks over at MPP.

 

[MatildaModelY]

With 18" wheels that he is running, 255/55r18 or 245/60r18 is the largest size recommended to accommodate full suspension articulation without rubbing. This has been well documented on this site and also by the folks over at MPP.

Ah ok, makes sense then. Should put some 19 or 20's on there.

 

[DanDi58]

Nah you read that wrong. He listed watt-hours per mile instead of miles per watt-hour

Well, wh/mi is how you typically report usage so.... OP had it right.

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Cool, now you can go to Pep Boys or Autozone and grab some of those fake Buick-style fender vents. You could also get a “4x4” for emblem for the tailgate. Also, get some of that purple DIY tint film and now you’ll have the whole package!

/s

 

[Kairide]

I don't know how to say this nicely, so I won't. That looks awful. Not just the lift but the wheel gap and choice of wheel combination look like you're going for the LAPD meets Monster Jam look.
Did the standard height Y not have enough ground clearance to get you to your spin classes in LA?

 

[gr8tdane24]

I don't know how to say this nicely, so I won't. That looks awful. Not just the lift but the wheel gap and choice of wheel combination look like you're going for the LAPD meets Monster Jam look.
Did the standard height Y not have enough ground clearance to get you to your spin classes in LA?

Hey be easy on the guy, looks like he just joined TMC - don't want to scare him off lol.

I'm all for people trying different mods for their Model Y's, and I for one think the rally / lifted style is a good look for a CUV, MY included. I'm guessing by your response you don't like any similar types of vehicles à la Subaru Crosstrek. @Gold13 there's a whole bunch of us nonconformist MY owners over in the Lifted Model Y Owners thread, who generally all agree the stock ground clearance is sh*t - you're more than welcome there.

 

[tomagucci]

What was the point of lifting it? I'm genuinely curious, trying to determine if you are doing something different than I am =)

 

[gr8tdane24]

What was the point of lifting it? I'm genuinely curious, trying to determine if you are doing something different than I am =)

Uh so you can do cool stuff like this: Martin's Overlanding Model Y

And this: Pic of your Model Y.......RIGHT NOW!

Some people are perfectly content using their MY as a grocery getter, some want to do more...

 

[Kairide]

Hey be easy on the guy, looks like he just joined TMC - don't want to scare him off lol.

I'm all for people trying different mods for their Model Y's, and I for one think the rally / lifted style is a good look for a CUV, MY included. I'm guessing by your response you don't like any similar types of vehicles à la Subaru Crosstrek. @Gold13 there's a whole bunch of us nonconformist MY owners over in the Lifted Model Y Owners thread, who generally all agree the stock ground clearance is sh*t - you're more than welcome there.

I guess I need to work on being more subtle. I don't mind the Crosstrek or other CUVs that have higher ground clearance. A lifted Y though....no.

 

[DaveORD]

Uh so you can do cool stuff like this: Martin's Overlanding Model Y

??? Maybe it is a replacement for the Delorean in a new BTTF movie? See car specs, 2027 Model Y...

 

[tomagucci]

Uh so you can do cool stuff like this: Martin's Overlanding Model Y

And this: Pic of your Model Y.......RIGHT NOW!

Some people are perfectly content using their MY as a grocery getter, some want to do more...

lol ok i think i'll just get a cyber truck for those things.

I thought maybe those upgrades will help me with my groceries, like run over speed bumps faster

 

[Seagrave7]

Damn that looks good.

 

[dagug]

Uh so you can do cool stuff like this: Martin's Overlanding Model Y

And this: Pic of your Model Y.......RIGHT NOW!

Some people are perfectly content using their MY as a grocery getter, some want to do more...

This guy's MY is VERY impressive considering it's from the future! It looks like they aren't making too many changes over the next 5 years tho. too bad, was hoping for some updates /s

 

[AquaY]

Lifted this sweet ride last week. 18 inch Black Rhino Wheels with 255/55/18 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 installed. Drives great.

For this wondering, slightly more wind noise off the front of the car. Been 5 days now and dont notice that anymore.

Consumption went from me averaging 280wh/mi to 305wh/mi.

Overall it looks awesome. Looks significantly bigger and noticeable in person. View attachment 780376

What lift kit did you use?