Model S Aftermarket Wheel Fitment/Offset Discussion

[Aggmeister2010]

It's an evolving story, but I can confirm that a 19x9.5" ET35 front will have less than a millimeter of clearance or rub the inner barrel of the wheel against the vertical part of the knuckle.

With that said, I'm looking for spacer advice. I was thinking 10mm would be about right (and something to try on my summer setup), but in looking around the forum the consensus seems to be that I won't get enough thread engagement on stock studs. The smallest I am seeing the bolt on style is 15mm, which based on my measurements seems like probably too much.

I'm having trouble finding hubcentric options below 10mm. The often recommended Motorsport-Tech 'Design 2' stops at 8mm. 'Design 1' goes down to 3mm, but doesn't have the hubcentric raised portion I'm used to seeing. For context I have never used spacers...

Any suggestions/input would be appreciated

Try a cheap 5mm spacer for sizing. That may be enough clearance. You don't have to have a ton of space up there, I think I have 3mm clearance in my rears and they never rub. If that works, then get the nice hubcentric ones from Motorsport Tech.

https://www.amazon.com/Dynofit-Universal-Spacers-Infiniti-Wrangler/dp/B07CWJT6HQ

 

[VegarHenriksen]

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

Wheels Forgestar CF10

@Theycallmeazn How much longer did you make the lowering links compared to stock?

 

[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.

@SnakeDoctorTD How much longer are your lowering links compared to stock?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

@Theycallmeazn How much longer did you make the lowering links compared to stock?

For lowering links, 1mm longer = 1/4" lower.

 

[lbowroom]

For lowering links, 1mm longer = 1/4" lower.

No, 6mm is around an inch or less

 

[Aggmeister2010]

No, 6mm is around an inch or less

Not in my experience. The sensors aren't *SUPER* accurate, but having lowered about a dozen cars (2012-2020), 1mm length added to the links usually translates to about 1/4 inch of drop in ideal settings.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

Not in my experience. The sensors aren't *SUPER* accurate, but having lowered about a dozen cars (2012-2020), 1mm length added to the links usually translates to about 1/4 inch of drop in ideal settings.

What is the longest you have made a link?

 

[lbowroom]

Not in my experience. The sensors aren't *SUPER* accurate, but having lowered about a dozen cars (2012-2020), 1mm length added to the links usually translates to about 1/4 inch of drop in ideal settings.

My experience is with my Plaid. The rate of drop isn’t linear on the refresh either. It’s less as you lengthen.

 

[S-ALSET]

I'm about to pull the trigger on some forged wheels (FRONT+30 and REAR+35) and was wondering if there is a benefit to keeping the same OEM staggered tire specs from tesla F; 245/35/21 R: 265/35/21

I noticed many here went to 285/35/21 for rears... is there any benefit to this instead of just lowering the offset to lets say +30 in Rears so the tire comes out more? Am I missing something?

 

[MikloVL]

I'm about to pull the trigger on some forged wheels (FRONT+30 and REAR+35) and was wondering if there is a benefit to keeping the same OEM staggered tire specs from tesla F; 245/35/21 R: 265/35/21

I noticed many here went to 285/35/21 for rears... is there any benefit to this instead of just lowering the offset to lets say +30 in Rears so the tire comes out more? Am I missing something?

I don’t recommend +35 in the rear if you’re going to lower your car. I have lowering brackets and there is a slight rub turning into a steep driveway and I’m sure +32 or less would eliminate the rub. On city streets I’m always on low setting.

 

[S-ALSET]

I don’t recommend +35 in the rear if you’re going to lower your car. I have lowering brackets and there is a slight rub turning into a steep driveway and I’m sure +32 or less would eliminate the rub. On city streets I’m always on low setting.

Interesting - I wonder what could be the issue? - if you see in this thread there are quite a few cars running +35 with L-links in the rears...

 

[Aggmeister2010]

The benefit of 285s in the rear is more grip from extra rubber, and it looks neat. I wouldn't say it's *needed* for a daily driver street car though.

My wheels are +25 front and +35 rear, rear tires are 285 width. My rear tires are like 2mm from the struts. I don't rub, but it's damn close. As @collegekid714 said, moving your offset out a couple mm will resolve that - and you have a lot more room if you use 265s instead or 285s.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

I ran 285 with +36 and it worked fine. No rubbing even with links

 

[Russell]

The combination of tire size ###/##/## plus rim width and offset contribute to rubbing. Not just one or the other.

 

[Steve@mrrwheels]

Here's one I forgot. They are 20's, but the offset should be very similar assuming standard camber/tire diameter.

@SnakeDoctorTD

• Front: 20x10" ET25 (?? in 255/35/20)
• Rear: 20x11" ET28 (?? in 285/30/20)
• ?

Show off your aftermarket wheels.

really likt this fitment, the 20x11 concave gives it a nice aggressive look. and not overly aggressive

 

[Steve@mrrwheels]

I have had the wheels on for two weeks now and I'm not sure if I have done the correct tire size choice. I think I want tires with a little less rubber/sidewall.

I'm currently running 285/35/20 on 10,5" and 245/40/20 on 9".

Here's a photo while the car is lowered. Links are 9mm longer than factory.

I have only found one user (@16P90DL) running 285/30/20 and it looks significantly better.

Thoughts?

my favorite look, the model s just goes so well with the TE37

 

[pabla]

Would like to add my set up here:

2021 LR+ Raven Suspension currently lowered on 54mm/74mm links (will be going lower). Wheels are BC forged RZ815 finished in brushed clear. Specs are front Front: 21x9" ET30 (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 245/35/21) and rear 21x10.5" ET35 (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 285/30/21). No rubbing at all.

Edit I have tried uploading more pics but I keep getting image too large even though I have compressed the pic to 2mb

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Hey guys sold my pre refresh S and expecting my new LR next month fingers crossed. Still have these wheels though, having a tough time figuring out what spacers I’ll need for these wheels to be flush. Anyone know? Specs of the wheels are in the quoted post.

 

[tph4m]

I’m in the same boat as you, I have a set of Brixtons off my 2020 Performance that Id like to use on my incoming Plaid. Same offsets and tire sizes as you! I think it’s a +20mm spacer all the way around but running a 245 up front might be too narrow

 

[pabla]

I’m in the same boat as you, I have a set of Brixtons off my 2020 Performance that Id like to use on my incoming Plaid. Same offsets and tire sizes as you! I think it’s a +20mm spacer all the way around but running a 245 up front might be too narrow

I wouldn’t see how the 245s would be an issue though?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

I wouldn’t see how the 245s would be an issue though?

Not an issue, but on a car so wide, it might aesthetically look tiny.