TorqueMonster
Member
can't wait for the new software updates and testing with the lighter rims + brakes to see if that improves things even more.
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Sbaimo
12/15 LR black/white 21” no FSD delivered 6/30
Exactly. They can’t use the old tempest wheels for numerous reasons. The car is wider and wheels have a different offset now. They need to use the new tempest wheels for a wider track, handling and to fill the wheel well. That’s probably why no 19’s have been delivered yet.
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
I don’t think there is anything to the rumor that the silver wheels are the old width. Plenty of mules were seen with silver 19’s with 255/285 tire width. It’s just a color change.
I agree with this, it is two separate issues. But I'll bet a few nickels that when they decided to stop using silver they didn't order more staggered silver setups than are already on the dirt lot cars. The larger issue is that they cannot just fall back to using any of their previous generation wheels at all, so there is nothing that can be done to remedy the situation until the new staggered/offset wheels show up.
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
I can’t imagine buying a Plaid with 19’s for any other reason than a placeholder for aftermarket wheels.
yougotplaid
Member
I live in Orange County California. When I called them today they stated that switching to the wood wouldn't get my car to me any faster. I think I will just wait it out and get the carbon fiber. Not sure I want to be first in line anymore anyways. Maybe they will slow down and get them built right if I am just patient. Good luck to you also!I know, I know.AMG-GTS is a environmentally unfriendly gas guzzling vehicle. The Plaid (even my Long range) is faster 0-60 than the MB. I recently sold my AMG-GTS and I must say I really do miss the sound and feel of that car. It was as rock solid doing 190 on the highway as it was doing 70 mph. Every time I hit the start button the sound of that engine warmed my heart. Oh and Mercedes service is great. Nice loaner cars or sitting areas if you wanted to wait (at least at my MB dealer in NJ)
This will be my first EV snd Tesla. I am very excited but I have many fond memories from some of my ICE sport cars. I am hoping that my new S will create wonderful memories also.
But unlike MB, Tesla is by far the worst company I have ever tried to buy a car from. Ordered Dec, promised mid February delivery. Then mid May. Then tried to call HQ and get the real scoop on my delivery. Guess what. There is no one there to respond to customer requests. The SA's at the local stores are given no real information, so they are forced to guess or lie about what is happening with you car. Then you look at your order on the account page. sometimes you will have an estimated delivery date while other times that info disappears. I recently had ED of 6/21-6/30. Then no ED. Last week I had ED of June until Thursday. Friday no ED, just blank until this morning with the account page showing ED of July.
You can not believe anything Tesla tells you regarding delivery or any of the conjecture on what is delaying your car. Anyone you might speak with from Tesla just don't know anything..
There have been so few real deliveries, that it is difficult to find any true pattern to how and why they decide to deliver a car to anywhere. I also sold my main car and installed Tesla's wall charger so I would be ready for my February delivery. Fortunately we have an extra car that I have been driving over the past 6 months.
I can only imagine how wonderful the Tesla service will be. You can only make an appointment through the Tesla App I believe.
But Tesla is the only real EV game in town.
The most reliable info you will find is on this forum. but even here, take everything with a grain of salt (this color or interior is not being made, or Florida will get priority over California, or the 19" wheels or lack of ordering Full Self Driving are holding up your order) and put you at the back of the line.
BTW: What area do you live?
Again, I am excited about my new S and am sure I will enjoy it. However there are a lot of ?????? for me.
Welcome to the Tesla family and the Tesla way.
Just curious did people get a text or email about their VIN or did they log in and see it first? Just curious if refreshing and checking is pointless if text and email are near immediate
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
For range and road surface issues. I may end up getting some other wheel/tire setup later for more performance, but the range and dealing with bad roads matters to me. I can understand others feeling differently.
Mark.
I like that the efficiency of the new motors means I get most of the range of a LR with a crazy fast car now. I want it all, dammit!
Who has the time to wait an extra second to reach 60 miles per hour, honestly?
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
I would argue you aren’t ”getting it all “ with 19’s. like wearing Birkenstocks with a tuxedo because they are more comfortable.
AnselmDante
Porn Stunt Double
Didn't realize the car comes with summer tires. This means I'll be getting a car that can only be driven for about 2 months before I have to replace the tires...
I would argue that you aren't "getting a car at all" with 19s right now, so it is rather moot.
umair239
Member
EVonly
Member
This whole concept of winter and summer tires is foreign to some of us. In Southern California, summer tires are all season tires. I’m sure it is similar in South Florida and other Southern states. Driving a plaid in the snow with winter tires definitely makes the LR more appealing, since you will really only be able to utilize the extra performance a few months out of the year in some areas.
Very true. To be honest I wish they just offered Arachnids in 19". I don't like the look of the Tempest, but I also don't want a 21" low profile wheel. If they just made smaller arachnids I'd be all over that.
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