Model 3 wheel options

[nikeykid]

two different rims on the white

 

[JeffK]

two different rims on the white

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You must have great eyes, these rims look exactly the same to me, except one is in motion.

 

[Garlan Garner]

You must have great eyes, these rims look exactly the same to me, except one is in motion.

The top photo's wheels have very straight propeller type spokes that are recessed.....whereas the bottom photo's wheels have curve and twists to its spokes that end at the outer rim of the wheel.

I like the curves and twists..... its S3XY'er.

 

[dsvick]

The top photo's wheels have very straight propeller type spokes.....whereas the bottom photo's wheels have curve and twists to its spokes.

I like the curves and twists..... its S3XY'er.

I do see the difference, but I wonder if that is just the angle of the picture. The top one could just be at the right angle to make them look flat. There are a couple of the spokes on the back wheel where you can see they look wider.

 

[nikeykid]

and the curvy spokes appear to be slightly bigger, maybe 19'' vs 18''?

 

[JeffK]

The top photo's wheels have very straight propeller type spokes that are recessed.....whereas the bottom photo's wheels have curve and twists to its spokes that meet at the outer rim of the wheel.

I like the curves and twists..... its S3XY'er.

Yeah you're right, here's a better picture that's easier to see

I love how people disagree with how something looks to me... or maybe they are disagreeing about nikeykid's eyes

 

[Garlan Garner]

I do see the difference, but I wonder if that is just the angle of the picture. The top one could just be at the right angle to make them look flat. There are a couple of the spokes on the back wheel where you can see they look wider.

The upper wheel spokes are recessed whereas the lower wheel spokes end at the outer rim of the wheel.

 

[melindav]

Yeah you're right, here's a better picture that's easier to see

I love how people disagree with how something looks to me... or maybe they are disagreeing about nikeykid's eyes

I disagreed because they look strikingly different and trust your eyes are top notch based on prior observations

 

[Chris L]

Another photo of the other wheels on the white RC. Look to be smaller than the fan blade wheels.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Another photo of the other wheels on the white RC. Look to be smaller than the fan blade wheels.View attachment 227398

I've been looking at thousands of rims and I have found that anytime a spoke ends itself inside of the outer rim of a wheel... the entire wheel looks smaller.

In other words....the shorter a spoke appears to be....the smaller the wheel looks.

I think the wheels are the same identical size.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Never realized how back-heavy the M3 looks in certain colors... definitely needs bigger wheels to make the proportions look sportier.

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I agree 100%

I wonder what will be the largest size wheels that Tesla will offer on the Model 3. 21"? 20"?

 

[plankeye]

I agree 100%

I wonder what will be the largest size wheels that Tesla will offer on the Model 3. 21"? 20"?

Most likely 20". Model 3 is smaller than S which has 21", and the prototypes of the Model 3 had 20".

 

[Twiglett]

I agree 100%

I wonder what will be the largest size wheels that Tesla will offer on the Model 3. 21"? 20"?

The most common guesses seem to be two sizes, 18 & 20

 

[Garlan Garner]

Most likely 20". Model 3 is smaller than S which has 21", and the prototypes of the Model 3 had 20".

Thanks. I wonder if 21's would be just too large.

 

[Ocelot]

Well, I said it at release and feel I need to say it again. The rear of the model 3 is ...well not nice. The tail lights feel mid 90's.

I agree 100%

I wonder what will be the largest size wheels that Tesla will offer on the Model 3. 21"? 20"?

I obviously agree as well. Same for model S though, looks back heavy/thick.

larger wheels will likely degrade range. 21 would be way too big in my opinion for both aesthetics and range.

 

[Zaphod]

Thanks. I wonder if 21's would be just too large.

Depending on offsets, think I might try to put S turbines on. Range be damned Heck, lets go with the X 22s

 

[Chris L]

I was judging the wheel size by the amount of tire between the rim and the road. The turbine-style wheels appear to mount lower profile tires, to my eyes, compared to what's in this photo. I looked at a number of different photos before making the judgment. Of course, July will bring specifics.

 

[Zaphod]

I was judging the wheel size by the amount of tire between the rim and the road. The turbine-style wheels appear to mount lower profile tires, to my eyes, compared to what's in this photo. I looked at a number of different photos before making the judgment. Of course, July will bring specifics.
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The shadow from the wheel well is also deceiving, but I agree that this version of the wheels are smaller diameter with taller sidewall tires. Most likely 18" wheels.

 

[Sonny Daze]

You must have great eyes, these rims look exactly the same to me, except one is in motion.

The "rims" might be the same, but the "spokes" are definitely different.

 

[03DSG]

To me both wheels appear to be the same design. Possibly one wheel in 18" and one in 20". The smaller rim has what appears to be a higher profile tire (higher sidewall). The larger rim has what appears to be a lower profile tire. This would give them approximately the same diameter and rolling circumference.
I think it would be great if the base 18" had the same design wheel as the 20" we have all seen.