Perfection right there. I can't believe those are 19" wheels. Please keep the pics coming.
MASTER THREAD: Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3
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Perfection right there. I can't believe those are 19" wheels. Please keep the pics coming.
With Pirelli Cinturato P7plus mounted in 235/40r19 these are 0.6 pounds lighter each than the stock 18" Aeros plus Michelin tires (with the caps on).
Summer shoes off and cleaned for next year!!!
Colgate2004
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[Tons of discussion in various threads about tires, but very little about 3rd-party wheels. So I figured I'd start a thread.]
For my winter setup I decided to buy a second set of wheels and TPMS sensors so I could do the changeover myself.
The TPMS sensors were easy: I found a set of four specifically intended for the Model 3 that are well-reviewed on Amazon for $119, here.
So now I just have to find a set of wheels. I really only care about two things when it comes to winter wheels: that they fit, and that they're cheap. I would honestly buy a set of $25 steel wheels if I could find them in the right size.
Discount Tire (which I've found to have generally lower prices than Tire Rack), has this list of 18" wheels compatible with the Model 3 (non-P).
The ones I'm looking at are:
Vision Cross II ($115, 28.2 lbs)
X Wheels ER-1 ($116, 25.4 lbs)
Liquid Metal Shift ($123, 26.4 lbs)
Velox Nirvana ($128, 28.0 lbs)
They all have the right bolt pattern and offset, sufficient load rating, and sufficient center bore (they're all 73.1mm center bores vs. the Model 3's 64.1mm bore).
The things I'm not sure about (which Discount Tire doesn't list) are backspacing and lug style. Discount Tire says these wheels "fit" the Model 3, but does that mean they have the same backspacing and lug style?
Any wisdom here (or comments on those wheels of any sort) is greatly appreciated!
For my winter setup I decided to buy a second set of wheels and TPMS sensors so I could do the changeover myself.
The TPMS sensors were easy: I found a set of four specifically intended for the Model 3 that are well-reviewed on Amazon for $119, here.
So now I just have to find a set of wheels. I really only care about two things when it comes to winter wheels: that they fit, and that they're cheap. I would honestly buy a set of $25 steel wheels if I could find them in the right size.
Discount Tire (which I've found to have generally lower prices than Tire Rack), has this list of 18" wheels compatible with the Model 3 (non-P).
The ones I'm looking at are:
Vision Cross II ($115, 28.2 lbs)
X Wheels ER-1 ($116, 25.4 lbs)
Liquid Metal Shift ($123, 26.4 lbs)
Velox Nirvana ($128, 28.0 lbs)
They all have the right bolt pattern and offset, sufficient load rating, and sufficient center bore (they're all 73.1mm center bores vs. the Model 3's 64.1mm bore).
The things I'm not sure about (which Discount Tire doesn't list) are backspacing and lug style. Discount Tire says these wheels "fit" the Model 3, but does that mean they have the same backspacing and lug style?
Any wisdom here (or comments on those wheels of any sort) is greatly appreciated!
Colgate2004
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HelloJohnny
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Colgate2004
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Thanks, didn't see that, as I was looking in the "driving dynamics" section... (those sections seem to be quite arbitrary where stuff goes!)
Colgate2004
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Hi all,
For my winter setup I decided to buy a second set of wheels and TPMS sensors so I could do the changeover myself.
The TPMS sensors were easy: I found a set of four specifically intended for the Model 3 that are well-reviewed on Amazon for $119, here.
So now I just have to find a set of wheels. I really only care about two things when it comes to winter wheels: that they fit, and that they're cheap. I would honestly buy a set of $25 steel wheels if I could find them in the right size.
Discount Tire (which I've found to have generally lower prices than Tire Rack), has this list of 18" wheels compatible with the Model 3 (non-P).
The ones I'm looking at are:
Vision Cross II ($115, 28.2 lbs)
X Wheels ER-1 ($116, 25.4 lbs)
Liquid Metal Shift ($123, 26.4 lbs)
Velox Nirvana ($128, 28.0 lbs)
They all have the right bolt pattern and offset, sufficient load rating, and sufficient center bore (they're all 73.1mm center bores vs. the Model 3's 64.1mm bore).
The things I'm not sure about (which Discount Tire doesn't list) are backspacing and lug style. Discount Tire says these wheels "fit" the Model 3, but does that mean they have the same backspacing and lug style?
Any wisdom here (or comments on those wheels of any sort) is greatly appreciated!
For my winter setup I decided to buy a second set of wheels and TPMS sensors so I could do the changeover myself.
The TPMS sensors were easy: I found a set of four specifically intended for the Model 3 that are well-reviewed on Amazon for $119, here.
So now I just have to find a set of wheels. I really only care about two things when it comes to winter wheels: that they fit, and that they're cheap. I would honestly buy a set of $25 steel wheels if I could find them in the right size.
Discount Tire (which I've found to have generally lower prices than Tire Rack), has this list of 18" wheels compatible with the Model 3 (non-P).
The ones I'm looking at are:
Vision Cross II ($115, 28.2 lbs)
X Wheels ER-1 ($116, 25.4 lbs)
Liquid Metal Shift ($123, 26.4 lbs)
Velox Nirvana ($128, 28.0 lbs)
They all have the right bolt pattern and offset, sufficient load rating, and sufficient center bore (they're all 73.1mm center bores vs. the Model 3's 64.1mm bore).
The things I'm not sure about (which Discount Tire doesn't list) are backspacing and lug style. Discount Tire says these wheels "fit" the Model 3, but does that mean they have the same backspacing and lug style?
Any wisdom here (or comments on those wheels of any sort) is greatly appreciated!
Make sure the wheel specs are similar to your stock size (8.5" wide, offset of 40), fit the wheel studs (14mm), have a hub bore that's compatible, and you'll be good to go.
Kind of amusing that, due to a thread merger, your link ended up being to the very thread this post is (now) in.
KWv3 Coilovers
Mountain Pass Performance Rotors BBK
Mountain Pass Performance Track Pads
Ray's Volk TE37 Ultra Track Ed V2 19x9.5 +35 Squared
Ray's Racing Lug nuts
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 265/35
Mountain Pass Performance Rotors BBK
Mountain Pass Performance Track Pads
Ray's Volk TE37 Ultra Track Ed V2 19x9.5 +35 Squared
Ray's Racing Lug nuts
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 265/35
slade037
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Colgate2004
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Anyone ever heard of "Liquid Metal" wheels?
Any idea if they're a reputable wheel brand?
Anyone have experience about them either way?
Any idea if they're a reputable wheel brand?
Anyone have experience about them either way?
slade037
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dmd2005
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I run a set with rear 20x10.5 et40 with plenty of room. Et45 should be fine.
With non performance Brakes in other words the thicker rotor hats that's actually the perfect size. 40 mm offset would probably have too much poke out. And you could get away with 50 mm with the thicker rotor hats.
