Model 3 wheel options

[Thomas Edison]

i would like the black Model 3 with the cheapest wheels available, so I can place my own wheels and tires. I want my M3 to be different therefore I will go with the 19 inch Vossen CV5 graphite, they are super lightweight and look good . They will look awesome with the ultr-white interior (if it is an option)

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I couldn't have said it better myself

 

[FlatSix911]

$1500 for the 19" seems like a no-brainer. I like 'em.
Wonder if they'll ever produce the other wheels from red prototype at the 3/31 reveal. Might be a Perf-only option (for more $?).

The Center-lock design is a non starter for the Model 3 ... way to expensive to produce

 

[israndy]

Has anyone taken the plastic Aero covers off to see what the wheel will look like for those who don't like plastic?

-Randy

 

[FlatSix911]

Has anyone taken the plastic Aero covers off to see what the wheel will look like for those who don't like plastic?
-Randy

Without the cover

 

[timk225]

Without the cover

The wheels don't look too bad. Just clean them, give them a good coat of Argent Silver wheel paint, and you have reasonable looking wheels for a whole lot less than the $1500 upgrade.

Or maybe a better looking set of aftermarket wheel covers can snap on in place of the fugly Aero's? This is an opportunity for some aftermarket supplier to save us from the Aero covers!

 

[Jason S]

I like the without the covers look! A good cleaning and might be set.

 

[TEG]

Maybe like this? :

Although some people are claiming it is a solid wheel, not a cover. My guess is a cover on those though.

 

[favo]

The Center-lock design is a non starter for the Model 3 ... way to expensive to produce

Indeed. They may, however, have a version that doesn't rely on the center-lock. I'll be happy with the 19" sport, in any case.

 

[TEG]

Funny we used similar pictures... Looks like some others were posting just as I responded.

 

[jsmay311]

Is there any expectation that Tesla will announce how much of a difference the aero wheels make regarding efficiency/range?

 

[FlatSix911]

Is there any expectation that Tesla will announce how much of a difference the aero wheels make regarding efficiency/range?

On the Model S, the Tesla estimate was a 3% improvement in range

 

[israndy]

Maybe like this? :

Although some people are claiming it is a solid wheel, not a cover. My guess is a cover on those though.

No, ugh! I thought the glossy part of the Aero wheel were the actual metal spokes and the matte was the black plastic cover. Those are definitely worse that the Aero covers. Guess I would keep them on as I am not going to spend $1500 on upgraded wheels, especially when they come with thinner tires. I already had to repair the wheels on my Volvo with the fancy thin wheels as I drove thru all the potholes here in California after that crazy winter we had (did you hear?).

I would bring rims with me to pick up the car, give them their rims back, but then the graphic on the dash of the car would be wrong.

-Randy

 

[Sonny Daze]

No, ugh! I thought the glossy part of the Aero wheel were the actual metal spokes and the matte was the black plastic cover. Those are definitely worse that the Aero covers. Guess I would keep them on as I am not going to spend $1500 on wheels, especially if they come with thinner tires. I already had to repair the wheels on my Volvo with the fancy thin wheels as I drove thru all the potholes here in California after that crazy winter we had (did you hear?).

I would bring rims with me to pick up the car, give them their rims back, but then the graphic on the dash of the car would be wrong.

-Randy

This is what most people assume (and are probably right) but I haven't seen anyone actually perform this action yet.

 

[Zoomit]

Is there any expectation that Tesla will announce how much of a difference the aero wheels make regarding efficiency/range?

If they do, remember that it's the combination of properties for the wheel (inertia and aero) and the tire (inertia, tread pattern and compound) that creates the difference.

 

[Burlingame X]

Any chance the Model S 21 inch turbine wheels will fit?

 

[Garlan Garner]

Any chance the Model S 21 inch turbine wheels will fit?

I'm not sure why Tesla does not post official size information concerning the wheels. ( offset / bolt pattern ). It could only help them...right?

 

[T34ME]

Any chance the Model S 21 inch turbine wheels will fit?

If they do fit, you will need a tire with about a 2" sidewall to maintain the same O.D. Those tires would be incredibly expensive, have short life, and ride like a covered wagon.

 

[T34ME]

I'm not sure why Tesla does not post official size information concerning the wheels. ( offset / bolt pattern ). It could only help them...right?

Bolt pattern = 5x120
Offset = 40

 

[israndy]

Is this for the MS (it is) or the M3? Do we know they share a bolt pattern? Do people put oversized tires on Tesla like they do on other cars?

-Randy

 

[T34ME]

Is this for the MS (it is) or the M3? Do we know they share a bolt pattern? Do people put oversized tires on Tesla like they do on other cars?

-Randy

They are the same.

Oversized tires are NOT recommended because it will throw off the calculations in the computer software and most likely void your warranty. The wheel O.D. MUST remain the same regardless of rim diameter. That is why the 19" sport wheels have a tire with less sidewall than the 18" standard rims. Less sidewall results in higher tire cost, increased wear, less longevity, and rougher ride in many situations.