Martian Wheels MW03 - New discussion thread

[ay221]

I'm interested in purchasing these after a recent sidewall blowout on the stock 20" uberturbines w/ pirelli tires on a small-ish pothole at ~40 mph. Trying to decide between 18" vs 19" and 235 vs 245 PS4S tires.

Anybody with 18x8.5" or 19x8.5" regret their decision and wish they went with the larger or smaller diameter? I'm leaning towards 19" as a balance of aesthetics and pothole/curb rash protection for when my wife drives.

Interested in knowing this too for when I finally trade my car in for a Tesla. I think 18s will give the better ride over bumps and such. Definitely 18s narrow for winter driving and winter tires. Probably not studded because if you drive quick you can lose studs.

 

[Sam1]

I'm interested in purchasing these after a recent sidewall blowout on the stock 20" uberturbines w/ pirelli tires on a small-ish pothole at ~40 mph. Trying to decide between 18" vs 19" and 235 vs 245 PS4S tires.

Anybody with 18x8.5" or 19x8.5" regret their decision and wish they went with the larger or smaller diameter? I'm leaning towards 19" as a balance of aesthetics and pothole/curb rash protection for when my wife drives.

you lose range with these wheels at highway speeds. they are not aerodynamic at all. personal opinion is that 18"s provide more protection, but 19"s look the best. I have all three from a different company, 18, 19, and 20 and the 19" are now my favorite.

 

[EL CapiTRAN]

I like the feel/handling way more than the stock 20" uberturbines. The car feels more nimble and accelerates faster with the large reduction in unsprung mass.

Do you have pictures of your car with the satin gunmetal?

 

[EL CapiTRAN]

I like the feel/handling way more than the stock 20" uberturbines. The car feels more nimble and accelerates faster with the large reduction in unsprung mass.

Do you have pictures of your car with the satin gunmetal

 

[Theadonnan]

18x9.5 +30

No spacers 265/40 tires.

 

[Revolversoul]

@MODEL+ do you have the 18x8.5 MW03 in satin gunmetal in stock?

Is the only difference between the satin and the standard gunmetal the flat vs. gloss?

 

[MODEL+]

@MODEL+ do you have the 18x8.5 MW03 in satin gunmetal in stock?

Is the only difference between the satin and the standard gunmetal the flat vs. gloss?

Hello @Revolversoul ,

This spec will be coming in around Mar-April.
This is only offered in Satin Gunmetal (flat).



Thanks,
Danny

 

[Motion122]

@MODEL+ do you have the 18x8.5 MW03 in satin gunmetal in stock?

Is the only difference between the satin and the standard gunmetal the flat vs. gloss?

Martian has 18x9.5 satin gunmetal in stock if anyone is interested.

 

[play150]

Do you have pictures of your car with the satin gunmetal?

 

[rees8448]

you lose range with these wheels at highway speeds. they are not aerodynamic at all. personal opinion is that 18"s provide more protection, but 19"s look the best. I have all three from a different company, 18, 19, and 20 and the 19" are now my favorite.

Is the loss of range significant? I was finding that efficiency is improved with the mw03 wheels with most of my research. I'm planning to move from M3P 20" uberturbines to the 18" 8.5 mw03s myself. I was assuming it'd be an overall upgrade in handling, ride quality, impact protection, and efficiency. Most of my driving is going 80+ on the highway btw.

 

[Motion122]

Is the loss of range significant? I was finding that efficiency is improved with the mw03 wheels with most of my research. I'm planning to move from M3P 20" uberturbines to the 18" 8.5 mw03s myself. I was assuming it'd be an overall upgrade in handling, ride quality, impact protection, and efficiency. Most of my driving is going 80+ on the highway btw.

I had the 18x9.5 with 265 tires on my 2021 M3P with UP front lip and efficiency rear spoiler. Virtually no range loss, it's pretty much a wash vs the 20s. With the 18x8.5 I am sure you will pick up some range. Keep us posted.

 

[Sam1]

Is the loss of range significant? I was finding that efficiency is improved with the mw03 wheels with most of my research. I'm planning to move from M3P 20" uberturbines to the 18" 8.5 mw03s myself. I was assuming it'd be an overall upgrade in handling, ride quality, impact protection, and efficiency. Most of my driving is going 80+ on the highway btw.

Zero loss of range at city speeds, but it's significant when you drive at 80+ for 4 hours straight.

 

[rees8448]

Thanks for the answers. Would anyone happen to have photos of 18" satin black on a white Model 3? I'm loving Theadonnan's photos of what I believe to be the 18" satin gunmetal, but I can't find any photos of the 18" satin black.

 

[deepbluejh]

Anyone have pictures of the gunmetal wheels on a red Model Y or 3?

 

[Yankees]

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These look perfect! Where do you get 18x9.5 +30, I only see 18x8.5 on their site (and not in stock).

 

[Motion122]

These look perfect! Where do you get 18x9.5 +30, I only see 18x8.5 on their site (and not in stock).

Call them. I think they have one set of what you are looking for in Satin Gun Metal in stock.

 

[comp3mo]

I'm still waiting for my Satin Gunmetal 19" x 8.5" MW03 wheels ordered in October 2021. Just received an email from Martian Wheels saying they might ship towards the end of April 2022. Has anyone received their wheels sooner?

 

[deepbluejh]

I'm still waiting for my Satin Gunmetal 19" x 8.5" MW03 wheels ordered in October 2021. Just received an email from Martian Wheels saying they might ship towards the end of April 2022. Has anyone received their wheels sooner?

That would be a six month lead time... wow. I had no idea they were so backed up.

 

[DayTrippin]

I'm still waiting for my Satin Gunmetal 19" x 8.5" MW03 wheels ordered in October 2021. Just received an email from Martian Wheels saying they might ship towards the end of April 2022. Has anyone received their wheels sooner?

Wow, that sucks. I had that size on my Y LR and was very happy with them. They looked great on the white Y and were so much lighter than the stock wheels. The narrower width was a huge benefit for ride quality and curb resistance. I took them off the Y when I sold them and planned to put them on the 3 but my wife wants to keep the stock size wheels on our 3 (18").

If anyone wants a set of the Martians in a Satin Gunmetal, 19"x8.5" DM me. I'll probably be posting them in the classifieds when I get a chance to take photos of them other than on the car. The Martians are some of the best bang for buck wheels for the 3/Y.

 

[An Introvert]

I'm still waiting for my Satin Gunmetal 19" x 8.5" MW03 wheels ordered in October 2021. Just received an email from Martian Wheels saying they might ship towards the end of April 2022. Has anyone received their wheels sooner?

Received the same email here, December 2021 order for 18x8.5 satin black. Looking at other options sadly...