Model S Refresh Mud/Splash Guards

[Spyderman09]

What tires is Tesla going to give you? I want some 21" all seasons but it doesn't appear anyone makes all seasons for that size on the refreshed S.

I am running Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 on my Plaid. Front size is OEM (265/35/21) and rear is slightly larger diameter from OEM (295/35/21 instead of 295/30/21) but have had absolutely no issues and really great results in cold and snow/ice. Bought from tire rack and have had installed since Xmas.

 

[M4H4X]

I am running Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 on my Plaid. Front size is OEM (265/35/21) and rear is slightly larger diameter from OEM (295/35/21 instead of 295/30/21) but have had absolutely no issues and really great results in cold and snow/ice. Bought from tire rack and have had installed since Xmas.

How much spin do you get (above 60 F) from a dig on an unprepped surface?

 

[derichio02]

I am running Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 on my Plaid. Front size is OEM (265/35/21) and rear is slightly larger diameter from OEM (295/35/21 instead of 295/30/21) but have had absolutely no issues and really great results in cold and snow/ice. Bought from tire rack and have had installed since Xmas.

Wow that 295/35 tire is 1.1" larger have any pics? How does the sidewall difference look?

 

[Spyderman09]

Wow that 295/35 tire is 1.1" larger have any pics? How does the sidewall difference look?

Fills in the well a little nicer. No rub. Haven't dealt with any ABS issues. Speedo seems to be off only by a tiny amount at higher speeds (maybe 1 mph at 60?) but I haven't done any testing on that front other than a simple comparison with another car.

 

[Spyderman09]

How much spin do you get (above 60 F) from a dig on an unprepped surface?

Surprisingly, not as much as I would have expected moving from the summers. These are not as sticky, of course, and cornering I can feel the difference, but I've not noticed spin from launches. That said, two things: (1) with the summers, it was like glue on the road, I do miss that a little bit and (2) I haven't had a ton of above 60F days to try out, but I've been very happy with the (slight) dropoff from the summers and the increased confidence during our cold and snow here.

I still have my summers (only 250 mi on them) and am seriously debating whether I put them back on in May or just keep the AS. I will probably swap back at least once (why waste basically new tires) but I haven't noticed a real drop off with the AS 4 and that was my argument for going AS instead of pure winter/summer setup. Might also get another set of Arachnids and hold the summers for track days or something.

Side note (or, perhaps, back on topic!) I received the flaps! Thank you @M4H4X - I'll be putting them on when I get a chance.

 

[M4H4X]

Remainnig batch #1 guys -- I ran out of hardware. :S I'm ordering more hardware from Carr for the rest of batch 1 -- as well as ordering the supplies for Batch #2. I'm still going to cut the rest of Batch #1's flaps shortly.

ALSO -- I'm showing 9 delivered Batch #1's so far, but no pictures posted here. :'(

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Thanks @M4H4X . Got mine. They seem pretty rigid I hope I don’t break them on the driveway hump

 

[Vettepartz]

I have a question for those who bought the Tesla-made mudflaps. Were the lowest section (closest to the ground) made of solid plastic, or made of flexible rubber? I had ordered a set a looooooong time ago, and just now received them. I am wondering if Tesla is making them different now, as the lower section is a flexible rubber piece and might not break so easily.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

I have a question for those who bought the Tesla-made mudflaps. Were the lowest section (closest to the ground) made of solid plastic, or made of flexible rubber? I had ordered a set a looooooong time ago, and just now received them. I am wondering if Tesla is making them different now, as the lower section is a flexible rubber piece and might not break so easily.

Flexible .

 

[tbaud]

I have a question for those who bought the Tesla-made mudflaps. Were the lowest section (closest to the ground) made of solid plastic, or made of flexible rubber? I had ordered a set a looooooong time ago, and just now received them. I am wondering if Tesla is making them different now, as the lower section is a flexible rubber piece and might not break so easily.

I ordered them right after they became available. Yes, the lower section is made of flexible rubber. Now if I just had my car...

 

[gbailey]

Remainnig batch #1 guys -- I ran out of hardware. :S I'm ordering more hardware from Carr for the rest of batch 1 -- as well as ordering the supplies for Batch #2. I'm still going to cut the rest of Batch #1's flaps shortly.

ALSO -- I'm showing 9 delivered Batch #1's so far, but no pictures posted here. :'(

Got my flaps yesterday by UPS. Thanks! Not yet fitted as my car doesn’t arrive until the end of this month.

 

[M4H4X]

Thanks @M4H4X . Got mine. They seem pretty rigid I hope I don’t break them on the driveway hump

You will have plenty of clearance.

 

[M4H4X]

Surprisingly, not as much as I would have expected moving from the summers. These are not as sticky, of course, and cornering I can feel the difference, but I've not noticed spin from launches. That said, two things: (1) with the summers, it was like glue on the road, I do miss that a little bit and (2) I haven't had a ton of above 60F days to try out, but I've been very happy with the (slight) dropoff from the summers and the increased confidence during our cold and snow here.

I still have my summers (only 250 mi on them) and am seriously debating whether I put them back on in May or just keep the AS. I will probably swap back at least once (why waste basically new tires) but I haven't noticed a real drop off with the AS 4 and that was my argument for going AS instead of pure winter/summer setup. Might also get another set of Arachnids and hold the summers for track days or something.

Side note (or, perhaps, back on topic!) I received the flaps! Thank you @M4H4X - I'll be putting them on when I get a chance.

I would keep the AS on year round and just use the summers for the track honestly.

The AS do not throw rocks as much as the Summers, a lot more peace of mind for a few tenths of a second 0-100 is a fair trade in my book.

 

[deadwynter]

Got my flaps today! They’ll be going on the next warmish day here in Minnesota. Tomorrows high is 6 degrees… thanks @M4H4X ! I’ll definitely post pics after I put them on.

 

[Spyderman09]

I would keep the AS on year round and just use the summers for the track honestly.

The AS do not throw rocks as much as the Summers, a lot more peace of mind for a few tenths of a second 0-100 is a fair trade in my book.

Yeah, that's my thinking as well. Save the summers and enjoy them when tracking.

Just drove home through a snowstorm and I'm reminded the grip on the AS4 is really, really good for an AS. But, snowstorm means I may have to way a day or so to install the flaps, which I was really looking forward to doing tonight.

 

[Mac13]

I am running Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 on my Plaid. Front size is OEM (265/35/21) and rear is slightly larger diameter from OEM (295/35/21 instead of 295/30/21) but have had absolutely no issues and really great results in cold and snow/ice. Bought from tire rack and have had installed since Xmas.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I've been concerned about my summer tires during the winter and was considering just getting a second winter set but I'd really like to just get a set of all seasons to keep on year round. I was afraid going to the larger size in the back would cause clearance issues. The summer tires are super tacky and honestly I think a bit too tacky for my daily commute. They pickup the smallest rocks and sling them on the car. Main reason I came to this thread, looking for mudflaps to help with this issue.

@M4H4X can you please add me to the list? Looks great! Thanks!

 

[4SUPER9]

Remainnig batch #1 guys -- I ran out of hardware. :S I'm ordering more hardware from Carr for the rest of batch 1 -- as well as ordering the supplies for Batch #2. I'm still going to cut the rest of Batch #1's flaps shortly.

ALSO -- I'm showing 9 delivered Batch #1's so far, but no pictures posted here. :'(

My plan was to install them a month ago, but then my car went into the shop for almost 4 weeks. Ugh! I got my baby back a week ago, then I threw out my back that same day. I am in no condition to bed down on the ground, let alone remove a wheel.

 

[Mac13]

I'll be in the Dallas area today (Feb 10) if you have time, I'll let my car be the Guinea pig to see how to install without drilling.

Any update on the drill less option? I was curious if you guys ever synced up to let @M4H4X look at your car.

 

[M4H4X]

Any update on the drill less option? I was curious if you guys ever synced up to let @M4H4X look at your car.

No luck that time. They must have gotten busy.

 

[Leafnut73]

DM me

Sorry, I checked the thread at 10am, didn't see a reply and got busy. I'll try to give you a better heads up if I'm up there again. Also, I don't know how to DM on this forum