Model S Aftermarket Wheel Fitment/Offset Discussion

[lbowroom]

Does Norway even allow that on public roads?

 

[SnakeDoctorTD]

Does Norway even allow that on public roads?

That's the beauty of the air suspension. You wouldn't drive at that height. That would be disastrous.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

I *think* you'll need air suspension with camber plates and stretched tires so you can really dial it in so when you air it out it can sit riiiight above the wheel like that.

I'm on factory air with lowering links. I have them set to be pretty low in Standard mode and thanks to Tinkla Buddy I can set the car to very low when parked.

And my car is not meant to be legal so I'm not so worried about what's allowed and not

 

[SnakeDoctorTD]

I'm on factory air with lowering links. I have them set to be pretty low in Standard mode and thanks to Tinkla Buddy I can set the car to very low when parked.

And my car is not meant to be legal so I'm not so worried about what's allowed and not

I think you'll need the flexibility that aftermarket air suspension would provide. I'm not an expert, but those are the only setups that I've seen that can pull off that look. Our OEM air suspensions don't have enough travel to be able to dump it like that, and still be able to raise it high enough to not constantly bang your battery pack.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

I think you'll need the flexibility that aftermarket air suspension would provide. I'm not an expert, but those are the only setups that I've seen that can pull off that look. Our OEM air suspensions don't have enough travel to be able to dump it like that, and still be able to raise it high enough to not constantly bang your battery pack.

You're most likely right. The most important thing for me is the flush fitment and tire stretch.

This summer I ran Vossen HF3s (9" +35 - 245/40) & (10.5" +36 - 285/35) and this is what that looked like.

 

[SnakeDoctorTD]

You're most likely right. The most important thing for me is the flush fitment and tire stretch.

This summer I ran Vossen HF3s (9" +35 - 245/40) & (10.5" +36 - 285/35) and this is what that looked like.

I run a pretty aggressive setup. It's around here somewhere. Not dumped like it's on bags, but it is with lowering links.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

I run a pretty aggressive setup. It's around here somewhere. Not dumped like it's on bags, but it is with lowering links.

Looks very good. I saw yours here 2017 Tesla S 75D with 20x10 Rohana Rfx11 and Nankang 255x35 on Stock Suspension | 1126645 | Fitment Industries

Is it flush with the fenders?

 

[SnakeDoctorTD]

Looks very good. I saw yours here 2017 Tesla S 75D with 20x10 Rohana Rfx11 and Nankang 255x35 on Stock Suspension | 1126645 | Fitment Industries

Is it flush with the fenders?

There is slight poke just outside of the fenders.

 

[lbowroom]

Jamie from Signature Wheel can get you mm perfect flush with the wheels and also tell you which tire will fit and give you the look you want.

 

[Theycallmeazn]

20x9 +28 245/40/20 Falken FK510 -1.5 Camber
20x11 +32 265/35/20 Falken FK510 -1 Camber

Wheels Forgestar CF10

 

[D Unit]

Subscribed. Looks like 21x9 et30 and 21x10.5 et35 is a good combo. Thanks everybody.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

The Audi I posted earlier is running 20x10,5 and 20x10 with 255/30/20 front and back.
I'm thinking about doing 255/30/20 for my 20x10,5 as well and then run 225/35/20 on my 20x9. Thoughts?

 

[Theycallmeazn]

The Audi I posted earlier is running 20x10,5 and 20x10 with 255/30/20 front and back.
I'm thinking about doing 255/30/20 for my 20x10,5 as well and then run 225/35/20 on my 20x9. Thoughts?

Might be a too big of stretch in the rear. Also, its super thin, i'd be careful with that.

 

[All In]

Finally adding mine to the list:

• Front: 21x9" ET30 with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 245/35/21
• Rear: 21x10.5" ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 285/30/21
• BC Forged EH168 in Brushed clear

How it looks

Better shot of the actual fitment. The back is exactly what I want. The front is a little tucked vs my ideal, but it's what I expected. As @Aggmeister2010 rightfully pointed out, I can easily add some 5 or 10mm spacers, but it's a real pain to have wheels re-machined.

I rub near lock and it is audible in reverse. I'm giving it some time to self clearance, but will sand down the fender venting if it doesn't stop by Spring.

 

[Aggmeister2010]

Nice work! Looks fantastic. I'd steer away from spacers in the front - the rubbing would be insane.

Any idea what your alignment specs are?

 

[All In]

Nice work! Looks fantastic. I'd steer away from spacers in the front - the rubbing would be insane.

Any idea what your alignment specs are?

I honestly haven't gotten it aligned yet. I am planning to mimic where you ended up though

 

[brndnmktwcz]

20x10 +30 on 255/35/20 front and rear
if you run a 9 in front, you will want to be around +20 offset or it will look sunken in
you can run a wider rear with higher offset as well

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Can I run this fitment with the stock air suspension?

 

[kev1n]

Can I run this fitment with the stock air suspension?

i dont see why not. it just wont look as good with larger gap lol

 

[D Unit]

That wheel combo looks great but I think the real question you need to ask yourself is do you want to run a slightly stretched 255mm tire on a 10" width wheel. If you're okay with that, then it will obviously fit. I wonder if 265/35/20 all around would fit better?

 

[D Unit]

20x9 +28 245/40/20 Falken FK510 -1.5 Camber
20x11 +32 265/35/20 Falken FK510 -1 Camber

Wheels Forgestar CF10

I'm amazed these rears fit. I had 20x11 +35 in the rears, but they would slightly rub the inner struts down my driveway. 20x11 +32 in the rear has to be the most aggressive width you could go before starting to poke. Nice!