I posted in a few other threads about lifting my MY, putting on 18" wheels and larger diameter tires. I have 1500-2000 miles on the new setup now, and thought I'd post an update in case anyone else is considering it. First - here's a photo - nice and dirty like I like it.
It's got the MPP lift kit, 18" Black Rhino Wheels and 245/60/18 Vikingcontact 7's for winter.
Since the photo, it's dumped about 2 feet of snow. The tires plus off road assist have been amazing. Off-road assist isn't needed too much, but we do live up a mile long, twisty, gravel hill that does not get plowed too regularly - so it's come in handy. The car handles the crappy weather like a champ.
Before the upgrades I was averaging between 270-280 Wh/mi and now it's more like 330... some of that's due to larger diameter tires (5%) so the computer is a bit off because I go more miles than it calculates. Some of that's due to having winter tires. Some of that's due to the lift being less aero. Some of that's due to the temp being in the 30s not in the 60s.
Overall I'm super happy. It meets our needs of being a touch more capable given the roads around here... we also use it a bunch for hiking, skiing, MTBing, fat biking etc... so the little extra clearance is welcomed.
Anyway, just wanted to share in case it helps anyone. Happy to answer questions.
It's got the MPP lift kit, 18" Black Rhino Wheels and 245/60/18 Vikingcontact 7's for winter.
Since the photo, it's dumped about 2 feet of snow. The tires plus off road assist have been amazing. Off-road assist isn't needed too much, but we do live up a mile long, twisty, gravel hill that does not get plowed too regularly - so it's come in handy. The car handles the crappy weather like a champ.
Before the upgrades I was averaging between 270-280 Wh/mi and now it's more like 330... some of that's due to larger diameter tires (5%) so the computer is a bit off because I go more miles than it calculates. Some of that's due to having winter tires. Some of that's due to the lift being less aero. Some of that's due to the temp being in the 30s not in the 60s.
Overall I'm super happy. It meets our needs of being a touch more capable given the roads around here... we also use it a bunch for hiking, skiing, MTBing, fat biking etc... so the little extra clearance is welcomed.
Anyway, just wanted to share in case it helps anyone. Happy to answer questions.