martian 18" vs 19"

[ay221]

Comparing

19x9.0 Inch MW05 Forged Wheels For Tesla Model 3 / Model Y

Sold Individually - Select Quantity 4 For a Complete Set After coming out with our MW05 wheel for hardcore track enthusiasts, we received a huge amount of requests to produce this wheel in a more street-oriented size. With a more optimized strength: weight ratio than MW03, and sizing that we've...

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Tesla Model 3 18 Inch MW03 Forged Wheels

Sold Individually - Select Quantity 4 For a Complete Set Specifications: Higher Value, Lower Price: When it comes to forged wheels, traditionally a huge price tag has been par for the course. But, at $595 each for Tesla-specific FULLY FORGED wheels, we're changing that. Applications: Tesla...

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Besides the cost. What are the trade-offs. 19s look better but 18s will be slightly more comfortable and slightly better mileage? Or is that negligible?

 

[jackmott]

There is very close to zero mileage difference between wheels, however it can be harder to find efficient tires in 19" sizes, but the MXM4 exists in 19" so there is an option if range is important.

The main tradeoffs are:

• Durability: the 18" wheel has more protection from the thicker sidewall of the tire and so you are less likely to destroy a wheel on a pothole
• Lap times: the 19" wheels will tend to be a couple tenths quicker on a race track, assuming equally good tires otherwise
• Comfort: 18 wheels will tend to offer more comfort due to the thicker sidwall
• Price: 18" tires tend to be cheaper

As always for all of these issues, the particular tire you pick tends to matter more than what wheel diameter you use.

 

[ay221]

According to tirerack, the Pilot Sport 4S is quieter than the MXM4. I probably go with quiet over range.

 

[DayTrippin]

I had the 19" Martians on my Y. I loved the wheels. When I bought my 3 I went with the stock 18" wheels.

If I were to buy a set of aftermarket wheels for the 3, I'd go with 18's again for sure. I'd also be very likely to go with the Martians again in general.

The advantages of the 18's such as efficiency, ride comfort and less likely to have curb issues, far outweigh a very minimal performance gain I might have on the track. That extra sidewall does a lot for better ride quality and it helps the car survive crappy bombed out streets a lot better.

 

[ay221]

I decided to go with the 19's. I just like the look a lot better. I will eventually get the 18s as well for winter. My Porsche was 235/35-20 fully forged wheels and they did just fine. Hopefully these do as well for a 19 with a 1,000 lbs more vehicle weight.

 

[jtifford]

Comparing

19x9.0 Inch MW05 Forged Wheels For Tesla Model 3 / Model Y

Sold Individually - Select Quantity 4 For a Complete Set After coming out with our MW05 wheel for hardcore track enthusiasts, we received a huge amount of requests to produce this wheel in a more street-oriented size. With a more optimized strength: weight ratio than MW03, and sizing that we've...

martianwheels.com

vs

Tesla Model 3 18 Inch MW03 Forged Wheels

Sold Individually - Select Quantity 4 For a Complete Set Specifications: Higher Value, Lower Price: When it comes to forged wheels, traditionally a huge price tag has been par for the course. But, at $595 each for Tesla-specific FULLY FORGED wheels, we're changing that. Applications: Tesla...

martianwheels.com

Besides the cost. What are the trade-offs. 19s look better but 18s will be slightly more comfortable and slightly better mileage? Or is that negligible?

Did you end up buying? Would love to see

 

[ay221]

Yes I went with the 19s. I like them, they work well.

 

[Maxdriver]

Looking good

 

[JamesEarl15]

19s are the sweet spot in my opinion. Looks good, efficiency is still great and tires are still reasonable.

 

[TechM3]

roll the 19's - 18's are too small

 

[jerome8283]

Yes I went with the 19s. I like them, they work well. View attachment 909299

Do you have additional pics you can post?

 

[804son]

19's in the Summer (Not Martians though), 18's in the Winter.