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MASTER THREAD: Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

Discussion in 'Model 3: Interior & Exterior' started by kbecks13, Feb 13, 2018.

  1. kbecks13

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    Well, like the title says i'm interested in seeing what different wheels people are throwing on their model 3's. If you have some aftermarket wheels, or have seen some in the wild, post a picture of what you got!
     
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  2. Daniel in SD

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    I want to see these specifically. haha
    Enkei NT03+M 18x9.5 in hyper black with 265/40R18 tires on them. Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 11.35.01 AM.png
     
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    I don’t EVER want to have to clean those ;)
     
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    #4 UnpluggedP, Feb 15, 2018
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  5. Drax

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    This is really intriguing to me.. Do you have any data on performance/efficiency improvements with your lightweight wheels? That’s a dramatic reduction in weight for those wheels!
     
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  6. AustroTom

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    Hello All,
    We have our 3 with standard wheels coming in two weeks and I was wondering if it is possible to take the 19" wheels from our S and put them on the 3.
    (we would then get custom 21" for the S).
     
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    Austro.........the MS and M3 have different bolt patterns.
     
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    As Tdriver states, the 3 has different lug pattern compared to the S & X. 3 is 5x114.3 and S & X are 5x120.
     
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    Thank you all for the clarification.
     
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    These are waiting for the snow to stop flying to be put on my Model 3. The stock 18” wheels have snow tires mounted on them.

    5F25E81E-8657-4A79-BEBA-C8F6238C9694.jpeg 7CF62937-CCB4-4149-AF8A-F4BDEAE0D9E6.jpeg
     
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    @Tsportline
    What's the weight of your wheels vs factory? Are your wheels made in USA or imported?
     
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    Sweet! 265 width Pilot Super Sports. The gold standard. One of those looks narrower. I take it you're running a staggered setup? I'm wondering if the 265 width will fit in front. I don't imagine that you want to sacrifice your fenders to try though. Someone did measurements and said it would be super tight (hella flush?).
     
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    They are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Yes, staggered, 235 front, 265 rear. It’s the staggered configuration exactly as specified in the Model 3 manual:

     
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    I've been planning on the same exact tires/sizes that you have, and just ordered a set of these Vorsteiner V-FF 103's in 19x8.5" ET 35 and 19x9.5" ET40 to mount them on. Out of curiosity, what offsets are your wheels? I assume the same ET35 front and ET45 rear from the manual? V-FF103 CG.jpg
     
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  17. Tdave

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    Yes, offset to the spec from the manual.
     
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    Nice wheels. The staggered setup’s will look great. Only downside to me is limited rotation side to side and no front to back.
     
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    Agreed, let's hope I don't regret not attempting the 265/35/19's on all four corners.
     

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