Model 3 wheel options

[samsonm3]

Anyone?

I am guessing its a rub mark from some stone that could have trapped between the brake calipers and the wheel.

 

[zdre]

I am guessing its a rub mark from some stone that could have trapped between the brake calipers and the wheel.

Umm.. definitely not

 

[22522]

Umm.. definitely not

A lathe?

 

[03DSG]

A lathe?

That or the low pressurse casting. It's on all the RC 19"s. Weight reduction makes sense behind the thicker front face. Every ounce of rotating mass counts.

 

[Bunky]

Anyone think they will do 20"s at a later date? Have my heart set on them after seeing the Alphas. I thought the production cars were always meant to be better than the first shown iterations.

 

[Zoomit]

Anyone think they will do 20"s at a later date? Have my heart set on them after seeing the Alphas. I thought the production cars were always meant to be better than the first shown iterations.

They are, that's why the wheels are now 18" and 19".

 

[AssortedBread]

Heres a good look at the v spoked wheels.

 

[22522]

Heres a good look at the v spoked wheels.
View attachment 229057

Does anyone know the reason for the five raised areas where they used to put weights?

Are those process marks like ejectors on a die cast part, or there for vibration reasons?

 

[smak]

Can somebody point out what's expected to be the default wheels, and what are expected to be the premium?

I'm bad at noticing this stuff.

 

[22522]

Can somebody point out what's expected to be the default wheels, and what are expected to be the premium?

I'm bad at noticing this stuff.

Sure, assortedbread posted the base wheels. The spokes are straight with no implied aerodynamic purpose.
Note, this is a speculative guess.

Anything else is premium.

 

[03DSG]

Does anyone know the reason for the five raised areas where they used to put weights?

Are those process marks like ejectors on a die cast part, or there for vibration reasons?

Like you say, they may just be from the initial casting. These wheels maybe like a Beta wheel? I would be surprised if those raised areas were there on the final product as they don't add anything. They are symmetrical so most likely have little effect on balance.

I do like them for a base wheel. They should look great once the center hub/nut caps are in place.

 

[Zaphod]

Like you say, they may just be from the initial casting. These wheels maybe like a Beta wheel? I would be surprised if those raised areas were there on the final product as they don't add anything. They are symmetrical so most likely have little effect on balance.

I do like them for a base wheel. They should look great once the center hub/nut caps are in place.

Either just initial casting for the wheels and those will go away, or they are intended feature for cosmetics. Each "bump" is centered within each v-spoke arrangement.

My bet is its intended cosmetic feature on wheel.

 

[timk225]

Once we know the bolt pattern, required rim diameter to clear the brakes, and backspacing, we can either get or have made a classic set of old school aluminum slot wheels, it would look weird on the 3, but better than some wheel designs I have seen.

 

[timk225]

View attachment 228828 What is the channel inside the wheel for?

Design. Some graphics arts major got paid a lot of money to DESIGN that groove into the wheel, we are not supposed to question their artistic inspirations.

 

[Garlan Garner]

I wonder if they changed their mind or if the Hankooks are not ready yet.

Model 3 to get Hankook Tires

Why would you think hankooks aren't ready?

400,000 cars isn't a large order for them.

Based in South Korea, Hankook Tire was founded in 1941. The name "Hankook" actually means "Korea" in the native language, and the company produces about 50 million tires each year

Hankook Tire Reviews

Are you trying to get some clicks going? lol

 

[Garlan Garner]

Once we know the bolt pattern, required rim diameter to clear the brakes, and backspacing, we can either get or have made a classic set of old school aluminum slot wheels, it would look weird on the 3, but better than some wheel designs I have seen.

Yes indeed. We need the bolt pattern. I need it in order to get my 3rd party wheels built.

 

[FlatSix911]

Yes indeed. We need the bolt pattern. I need it in order to get my 3rd party wheels built.

The bolt pattern is identical to the Model S/X wheels ... also a perfect match to OEM BMW wheels

Offset: +40
PCD: 5X120
Center Bore: 64.1mm
Lug Nut Spec: 13/16 Hex 14x1.50 Thread
Lug Nut Torque Spec: 129 lb-ft.

 

[Garlan Garner]

The bolt pattern is identical to the Model S/X wheels ... also a perfect match to OEM BMW wheels

Offset: +40
PCD: 5X120
Center Bore: 64.1mm
Lug Nut Spec: 13/16 Hex 14x1.50 Thread
Lug Nut Torque Spec: 129 lb-ft.

This is very important. Are you sure? Link?

 

[22522]

View attachment 228828 What is the channel inside the wheel for?

There is also a rib for a two valve setup?

They may be attacking noise.

If you look at the inner rim profile on tubeless mountain bike tire rims, it is shaped like a valley. As the beads move out to the bead hook, the rim to tire gap closes so you can seat the beads with a floor pump.

If that is not a channel, but a uniform wall reflection of the inner rim profile, they may have built some room into the rim for some sound deadening foam attached to the rim side of the cavity. (Instead of to the tread side of the cavity).

It might actually be a channel to tune the "bell" characteristics of the rim?

If you think about it, you don't want to reflect noise toward passengers - better if it just exits away from the passengers.

 

[Twincam23]

I don't mean any disrespect, but your rims look just like the Model 3's "V spoke" rims. What am I missing?
View attachment 228352

similar but not the same. plus I wanted to see 20s on the Model 3.