-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Wiki Model Y 19" vs 20" Decision Guide
- Thread starter MrTemple
- Start date
That’s going to be stretched I think. That will provide even less rim protection. I have 255/40R20 on a 9 in wheel and it’s just about right.
I've wondered about this as well. Since the wider wheel has a straighter sidewall, maybe it flexes less for a little more range?
Couldn't agree more. I have 255s on a 9 inch wheel on my M3 and it's perfect. I just don't understand the decision to go with a 9.5 inch wheel. Completely screws most tire choices.
Even more confusing are the new T-Sportline wheels. Theirs is a 20x10. That means you need to run a 265 tire minimum, ideally 275. Will that even fit up front? Not to mention the added rolling resistance. Their wheel and tire packages come with a 255 which is outside of almost every tire manufacturer's specs.
I don't get it.
This is why I went with 8.5” for my winter wheels. Best size for 255 tires on the Y IMO.
I am glad I found this thread. I have been agonizing over 19 vs 20 inch. I like the look of black rims.
I don't want to sacrifice ride quality.
So I am thinking of getting after market black rims from TSportline in size 19 inch.
I need winter tires for 5 months a year. I will take tires from gemini rims and get them mounted on TSportline wheels.
I will install snow tires on gemini rims.
This will let me use better looking black rims 7 months a year.
Has any one does this?
Will this work?
Thanks
I don't want to sacrifice ride quality.
So I am thinking of getting after market black rims from TSportline in size 19 inch.
I need winter tires for 5 months a year. I will take tires from gemini rims and get them mounted on TSportline wheels.
I will install snow tires on gemini rims.
This will let me use better looking black rims 7 months a year.
Has any one does this?
Will this work?
Thanks
It'll certainly work! And very common. I've got inductions, and for my winters I'm getting aftermarket rims from Replika (posted in the OP).
You'll need to get Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors though. (Well you don't NEED to, but if you don't it'll pop a warning on the screen all winter.)
TPMSs are about $100 from your local Tesla service centre. But they are often out of stock, so order early.
Alternatively, my tire shop called Tesla (who was out of stock of TPMS) and Tesla told them how to build/program the 3rd party OEMS. As far as I know nobody's actually reported that this can work for the Y (which needs different TPMSs than the S/X/3), but both Tesla and my shop seemed very confident it would. I'll know in the next week if it does!
It worked! Even bought new TPS modules from the service center.
Still waiting on Tesla center caps and lug nut covers though.
miggz410
Member
Anyone switched over from 20" Inductions to 20" TST?... Look like the 20" TST wheels are about 3.25lbs heavier than Inductions. Did you experience any range loss when you switched over?
Inductions
TST
Inductions
- Size: 20X9.5" Front & Rear
- Offset: +45
- PCD: 5X114.3
- Center Bore: 64.1mm
- Weight: 31.55 lbs
TST
- Size: 20x10"
- Offset: +40
- (PCD): 5x114.3
- Center Bore: 64.1
- Weight: 34.8 lbs
- Load Rating: 900 kg/1,980 lbs
jfawns76
Member
Which wheels are these? I really like it. Trying to decide if I should go aftermarket and order the 19's.
These are the 20" (x8.5") Replika R241 referenced in MrTemple's original post.
I think the 9.5” is already pushing it for 255 width tires. 10” would stick out even further from the rubber. Are you sure it’s even compatible with the 4” sidewall of the 255/40R20 tires?
I ordered 8.5” wide winter wheels. 255 width tires fit even better and have way less risk of curbing.
Heck yeah @SpoonDogSVT ... Did you go with 8.5 wide? What size are the vredesteins? So jealous they're out of stock now!!
I weighed the 20x8.5 and it's 26lb! Have you noticed the lighter weight when driving?
I weighed the 20x8.5 and it's 26lb! Have you noticed the lighter weight when driving?
L
If I’m just getting new tires (winter) mounted on the rims that come with the car, I won’t need to purchase new TPMS right?
If I’m just getting new tires (winter) mounted on the rims that come with the car, I won’t need to purchase new TPMS right?
That’s exactly what I plan to do. I’m not a fan of the induction wheels because I absolutely hate black rims. They just look like cheap spare tires and blend in too much with the tire itself. I like the grey uberturbine replica from Tsportline.