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Martian Wheels MW03
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Bartman1
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Could you please send me the discount code? Picking up a MY this weekend and need to swap out those heavy Uberturbines for something more efficient.
azentropy
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I'm seriously considering getting the Martian 19's (either 8.5 or 9.5) NOW for my 3 LR that I could also put on my Y performance (when I get it). Probably will go with All season and debating on run flats or not too.
jcal0820
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I’ve got the LR RWD version, 2018, still w the stock 18” ‘aero’ wheels. Will need new tires soon, & seriously considering these forged MW03 18” line. I want to actually get the narrowest ones available, 18x7.5, first for range improvement, and also winter traction with decent all seasons (here in northern VA, winter tires are not worth it and would wear out too quickly in the mild winters here). Anyone else have a similar set up, and how it’s working out?
I can provide data from PS4S 225/45/18, I averaged 340 wh/mile on 235.35 ZR20 PS4S and 380 Wh/mile on 255/35/20 AS3+, 320 wh/ mile on 235/35/20 AS3+
jcal0820
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What type of tires for that set up? because the current Michelin’s on the stock 235/45R18s (aero wheels - 18x8.5) are rated for ‘Extra Load’, I assume due to the car’s substantial battery laden weight. Are there good amount of decent 225 all season tires (18x7.5) with the same rating available?
The PS4S are Summer Performance Tires. The ones I am running are 95Y and yes they are rated for Extra Load. The Michellin AS3+ in that size is
225/45ZR18/XL 95Y
Part # 08471
Mileage Warranty
45,000 Miles
Max Load, Single (LB @ PSI)
1521 @ 50
The stock might by 98 load rating. I believe, my tires should be a bit stickier than an all season options in that 225width. So relative to my own driving style you should see slightly lower consumption numbers. We shall see how much lower these 18" PS4S is versus the 20s.
225/45ZR18/XL 95Y
Part # 08471
Mileage Warranty
45,000 Miles
Max Load, Single (LB @ PSI)
1521 @ 50
The stock might by 98 load rating. I believe, my tires should be a bit stickier than an all season options in that 225width. So relative to my own driving style you should see slightly lower consumption numbers. We shall see how much lower these 18" PS4S is versus the 20s.
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Thanks for the quick reply, thats good to know, last Q: would 235/50R18 fit the Martian 18x8.5 or would it be too tall in the front, hitting one of the arms?
(background: last car was running 60R16 and was a pleasure when dealing with bad roads, trying to see how much rubber I can add but space seems very limited up front, currently on 19" sport which doesn't help[Model 3, AWD LR])
Personally, I have run 255/35 ZR20 which is about as tall as you can get in terms of diameter underneath the arm on stock rims. , stock height, stock camber etc. If you want slightly more sidewall I would go with 245/45/18 on the 18x8.5. The limiting factor is not the wheels, but rather the upper knuckle as you said in the front, the rear has more space in that regard.
Thank you! @UWGorilla
I don't suppose anyone makes an aftermarket upper knuckle that somehow allows fitting 50R18 tires?
I don't suppose anyone makes an aftermarket upper knuckle that somehow allows fitting 50R18 tires?
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