Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

[TSLAholic]

Prior to installing my MPP coilovers this past weekend, I was on the stock P3D- suspension and had already mounted these wheels. There was a *tiny* bit of poke in the front (mostly tire - wheel seemed flush), but once I lowered the car, the minor gain in negative camber tucked in the top to where it's basically maxed out as far as "h3lla flush" goes.

It's nice to see a setup that closely matches what I have in mind. I've been "chasing my tail" for just over two years myself.
The plan is to run the same tire and wheel size with a +45 offset and 15mm spacers in the back.
I'm just waiting for the temperatures to get back to somewhat tolerable levels to install the MPP coilovers that had come in last month.
Do you have any issues with rubbing up front? I'm just a little concerned with having my front wheels tucked further inwards by another 10mm. I was wondering whether you felt your setup was pushing the boundaries of safely clearing all suspension components and fender liners, or if you thought there was more room to play with.

 

[dmd2005]

I call this my pandemic set of wheels as I waited 9 months for them. Mag blue TE37 Ultras M-spec with performance lip cutout 19x9.5 et +34 wrapped in 265/35/19 MPS AS3+ for my wet weather setup. Still waiting on Rays center caps as they shipped me bronze ones instead of the blue. I did put on blue Rays M14x1.5mm L42 Duranuts.

 

[P-Lo801]

I call this my pandemic set of wheels as I waited 9 months for them. Mag blue TE37 Ultras M-spec with performance lip cutout 19x9.5 et +34 wrapped in 265/35/19 MPS AS3+ for my wet weather setup. Still waiting on Rays center caps as they shipped me bronze ones instead of the blue. I did put on blue Rays M14x1.5mm L42 Duranuts.

wow, you've got quite the collection of wheels. What does your storage for all your wheels look like?

 

[dmd2005]

wow, you've got quite the collection of wheels. What does your storage for all your wheels look like?

I have a triple garage with one empty bay and I have a V-nose 12x7 extra height cargo trailer I store other goodies in. It helps that I live on an acreage with plenty of room. I keep saying this set will be my last for a while and this is definitely my last until my next vehicle...maybe a 7-seater Performance Model Y for my wife next year.

 

[Dolemite]

It's nice to see a setup that closely matches what I have in mind. I've been "chasing my tail" for just over two years myself.
The plan is to run the same tire and wheel size with a +45 offset and 15mm spacers in the back.
I'm just waiting for the temperatures to get back to somewhat tolerable levels to install the MPP coilovers that had come in last month.
Do you have any issues with rubbing up front? I'm just a little concerned with having my front wheels tucked further inwards by another 10mm. I was wondering whether you felt your setup was pushing the boundaries of safely clearing all suspension components and fender liners, or if you thought there was more room to play with.

Zero rubbing anywhere thus far on full lock & hard driving. "It just fits." I think you'd be hitting the knuckle up front with what you're planning - my front tire is very close. I personally wouldn't go any further.

 

[SignatureSales]

Signature Wheel SV303s
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[lorenzo_t]

Cross post here from the Model S forum:

It's about time to change my OEM wheels (19'' slipstream - powder coated glossy black) with Tsportline's TSS Flow Forged 19''. I've been having this dilemma (matte back vs glossy black), considering that my chrome delete is satin black and my PPF is glossy. Although I love the glossy look on my current wheels, I feel that a matte look would tie everything together much nicer? Attached picture of my current wheels. Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[TSLAholic]

Zero rubbing anywhere thus far on full lock & hard driving. "It just fits." I think you'd be hitting the knuckle up front with what you're planning - my front tire is very close. I personally wouldn't go any further.

Thanks for the details! Much appreciated!

 

[rydenfan]

I would've replied earlier and may follow-up with another - I was gonna make a video showing you, but I'm having a hell of a time finding someone to do a goddamn alignment. I'm getting increasingly frustrated and may just end up doing it myself.

Basically - rear end (IMO) is about as flush as you could want it to be. The front "pokes" out a little bit more than the rear, and some people rectify this by going lower-offset in the back, but even though I'm insanely anal, it doesn't bother me one bit and only insane people like us would 1) notice or 2) care. So I think it looks fantastic. I especially didn't want to change the factory track front-to-rear, even though it'd be minor.

Prior to installing my MPP coilovers this past weekend, I was on the stock P3D- suspension and had already mounted these wheels. There was a *tiny* bit of poke in the front (mostly tire - wheel seemed flush), but once I lowered the car, the minor gain in negative camber tucked in the top to where it's basically maxed out as far as "h3lla flush" goes.


Thanks for the compliments! Personally I think it's obligatory on gray... too "posh" for my taste, without it. There's a reason ///M cars came with blacked-out trim back in the day. ;-) One more pic - chrome delete is satin black & looks pretty interesting in some light:

I'd love to see a few daylight photos of the satin black on grey whenever you can. Did you also swap the front and rear emblem? or leave them chrome?

 

[Dolemite]

I'd love to see a few daylight photos of the satin black on grey whenever you can. Did you also swap the front and rear emblem? or leave them chrome?

Earlier in the thread: MASTER THREAD: Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3

 

[Kyla S]

I want to collect some information about the price of model 3s, i am in Indonesia and i only find the details about Tesla Indonesia here. Anybody can give me more channels to find the information about the price? Thanks a lot!

 

[ppower]

I ordered some Titan 7 T-S5’s in 18” from Evasive Motorsports last week. I researched around and settled on those on balance of all factors (no spacers needed, good looks etc). I was supposed to receive tracking info a week ago and despite numerous follow-up emails it’s been radio silence since then. Hopefully it all works out and I’ll share pictures when that happens. Tony did seem busy but no updates in over a week is starting to annoy me - especially as I need the shipping details for my customs broker. Anyone had trouble with Evasive before?

I would have bought Titan 7, but they do need spacers IMO. Did you get the 18x8.5 +40? Stock wheel fitment leaves it sunken in. These are essentially 18x9 +23/+15.

FastWheels FC04 18x9 +30 with 7mm and 15mm spacers.

 

[msand83]

Hi everyone,
I have ordered a Model 3 Performance and waiting for delivery.
Meanwhile I’m trying to sort out the winter tires on an additional set of BBS 19 inch wheels.
The supplier cannot seems to get the right centering rings to the performance hubs.
Can anyone help with part number or other advice?
According to the BBS configurator the wheels fit the performance.
But the supplied centering rings cannot fit?

 

[mmccking]

1000 mile update on my Primacy Tour AS:

Better efficiency than the AS3+, but not as good as the OEM 18" MXM4. I'm getting about 250 wh/mile vs. 234 wh/mi with the MXM4 vs 267 wh/mi with the AS3+.

The Tour AS is much, much quieter than the AS3+ but not quite as quiet as the MXM4.

They obviously don't stick as well as the AS3+, by a far unscientific margin, and are roughly the same as the MXM4. So if you didn't like the MXM4, you won't like the Tour either I'm afraid.

No rain to test, but I was very happy with the MXM4 in the rain when the tires had a fair amount of tread on them (<20k), especially the quietness.

I decided to go with the Tour vs. MXM4 ultimately because I didn't like the way the MXM4's fit on the rim. Between me and my family members, we rashed all four rims, some multiple times.

Final verdict: Michelin Primacy Tour AS is an acceptable replacement for the MXM4, at least compared to the AS 3+. While I wasn't able to get my hands on the Cross Climate+, I suspect these are fairly close to each other with the CC+ edging out in rain and snow.

 

[MacGreiner]

I'm just about to set out on a road trip with new PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4s. Will report back in a week.

 

[StellarRat]

Just a little tidbit for you all. My friend had a flat the other day and called Tesla roadside assistance. They told her they would only get the tire fixed if it was the same as the brand the car came with new, so if you don't have Michelins on the car you might be out of luck using your free roadside assistance.

 

[scarpiamod3]

I would/do run the michelin pilot sport 4s and a winter set.

I'm not a big fan of all season tires, they aren't really good at anything and if you are running winter tires anyways, may as well get a summer set and change them when the average temp is below 7c

But if you were happy with the all seasons, get some conti dws 6

 

[Schmollak]

Had these since March te37 ultra m spec 19x9.5 34 face 3 concave squared 255 40 19 ps4s. Tire rubs slightly on front arm when tires were brand new.
I also ordered another set of same color but 19x10.5 31 face 4 concave should be here in another 8 months haha for experimental purposes. Face 4 sqaured would look mega.
Worse case scenario I would have a set of staggered for sale.
Needs more low and thats being taken care of next week.

 

[Quadrillion]

First image of my 20" 8.5 square setup. Wheels are Platinum P2, silver.

 

[Jimrod]

I would have bought Titan 7, but they do need spacers IMO. Did you get the 18x8.5 +40? Stock wheel fitment leaves it sunken in. These are essentially 18x9 +23/+15.

FastWheels FC04 18x9 +30 with 7mm and 15mm spacers.
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Yes, I got the 18x8.5. In the end I opted for efficiency by sticking with stock tire specs but I agree the sunken in look isn't the best. (These are my cold weather wheels.)