MASTER THREAD: Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3
- Thread starter kbecks13
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It’s made for the Model 3, just released, complete with built in parking brake.
KenInDaLand
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Here’s a couple pics I took today while doing some yard work. Stealth with 35% tint. 20” Vossen HF-5s on Micheline Pilot Sport A/S. 235/275. Tsportsline lowering springs.
Absolute perfection! You have pics on how they fit with the fenders? I’m assuming 35 offset? Does it poke in front and rear a little?
guys, what is the best looking 18 inch wheel for a model 3? something that gives the illusion of looking bigger would be good.
DNAPoPo
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TSW Avalon Wheels for sale in For Sale Forum $800
specs are here 2018 Tesla 3 Tsw Avalon Air Runner | Fitment Industries
Mr X
Future Martian
Burrito
Member
Hopefully a last pic of my winter setup while I wait for my summer wheels to arrive.
Gramlight 57dr 18x8.5 et35 in gunblue. Wrapped in Michelin x-I’ve xi3 245 tires.
Gramlight 57dr 18x8.5 et35 in gunblue. Wrapped in Michelin x-I’ve xi3 245 tires.
jkoya
NA2 NSX
Nice - I like your winter setup !! Those wheels look like they would be quick to clean. What are your summer wheels going to be ?
Burrito
Member
summer setup will be stance sf07 in 19x9.5 at all corners, 265 tires. my avatar pic is from last summer. staggered vorsteiner 20s 107s
jkoya
NA2 NSX
Red Rocket IV
Member
19x9.5
Staggered offset 35/28
Michelin PS4S
Lowered on MPP hybrid coil overs
pdx_m3s
Active Member
P-Lo801
Member
So, for different offsets, how does that affect tire rotations? I thought about doing this too. I'm assuming the tires would have to be dismounted each time?
SignatureSales
Vendor
Yes, the tire need to be dismount and swap around. The tire shop usually charge about $25 per tire (depend on the area) for mount and balance. It's basically $100 for tire rotation.
Firehuntah
Member
With the lovely weather here now I finally swapped to the summer set as well on my Model 3. Fitment still isn't the way I want it to be just yet (couldn't change ET on these wheels), they'll be pushed out a bit with spacers. The plan was to have these spacers already before swapping the wheels but unfortunately it's taking a bit longer to have them made. So for now only some pictures without the spacers. 
It already looks much better now it's been lowered though (-20mm of Cobra Suspension). The wheels are Rosenstein Delta 18" in matte bronze (imported from USA as they weren't available here).
It already looks much better now it's been lowered though (-20mm of Cobra Suspension). The wheels are Rosenstein Delta 18" in matte bronze (imported from USA as they weren't available here).
Red Rocket IV
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pdx_m3s
Active Member
A better, more efficient way to do a slight stagger like this is with a small 5-7mm spacer. You get the fitment of the staggered offset and the ability to rotate tires easily... and most importantly, you don't have to make it a multiple hour long affair with a tire shop. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time trusting tire shops with a nice set of wheels. I've seen and had too many come out with slight blemishes and scuffs because of their handling and machines. Many tire shop machines use incredibly destructive "grabbers" (the little pads that grab the inside of the barrel) to fasten the wheel to the machine. Also, not sure what it's called, but the big collar nut that holds the wheel to the balancer is likely to leave marks on the face of the wheel.
