Well, it looks like that may have happened. It is the same order number but now it shows a July 1 date.
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Mistake ordering 19” wheels?
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I called the general Tesla sales number but due to "abnormally high call volumes" they are not taking calls. I sent them an email but I can see this totally costing me....
I went with the 18” wheels, immediately took the aero covers off and put on the Tesla center caps and black lug nut covers.
I get compliments all the time on the rims and people are shocked those are the standard wheels. Most people have assumed they are an upgrade or thought they were aftermarket.
I get compliments all the time on the rims and people are shocked those are the standard wheels. Most people have assumed they are an upgrade or thought they were aftermarket.
The Edmunds long term review of the model 3 where they compared the performance of the 18 and 19 inch tires convinced me to upgrade to the 19s when I ordered
Stopping Distance and Grip With 18- and 19-inch Tires - 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long-Term Road Test
Stopping Distance and Grip With 18- and 19-inch Tires - 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long-Term Road Test
Daniel in SD
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That's more of a tire test. Put the same tires on both cars and the results would be identical. Put good summer tires on if you want to improve grip.
Tesla 19" sport wheels come with Continental ProContact RX all-season tires according to TSportline. That's hardly the best all-season out there.
My price estimate is based on Continental ExtremeContact Sport summer tires, which is 2nd only to Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
Glamisduner
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I really dislike the way the 18's look with or without the covers. They do look better without the covers but still not great IMO, especially for the price of the car.
I don't feel I'm picky about the look of wheels either, all my cars have factory rims for forever.
I kind of regret buying FSD though.
I don't feel I'm picky about the look of wheels either, all my cars have factory rims for forever.
I kind of regret buying FSD though.
That's exactly what I plan to do, and I've also been using proper winter tires for years now. Will buy a set of 18" for winter tires.
Yup. Keep in mind too that it's $2400 +tax.
Considering i got my raplcemant rims with TPMS for $1200 after tax and shipping... Tesla is asking a lot.
I agree with you the aeros look really bad.
But damn.. I get frustrated by the range I get on my 19s! I see so many people reporting 230wh per mile... I get closer to 260.. and in most instances I don’t even drive fast.
Between that and vampire drain... I’d drive maybe 230 miles tops if i drove from 100 percent to 0 percent. I would do more on a road trip though.
Glamisduner
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yes if they just made decent 18s o would not have ordered the 19s. so much for 310 miles of range. I wonder why i can leave my volt for over a week and have no noticable drain... and it has 144k miles on it!
What is powder coating exactly? Those wheels did look better on the beta testing cars when they were silver.
I will be looking for winter rims and tires in the fall. Would you mind sharing where you purchased these and what model rim you purchased?
Also, remember that ride quality on 18" rims may be somewhat better than 19".
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