The CrossClimates look really promising as a year-rounder. I was interested in those, but ultimately couldn’t find them in an exactly matching size, so I went with dedicated winter setup (Michelin PA4s).
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Wiki Model Y 19" vs 20" Decision Guide
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The CrossClimates look really promising as a year-rounder. I was interested in those, but ultimately couldn’t find them in an exactly matching size, so I went with dedicated winter setup (Michelin PA4s).
I've got them installed and they look great!
The tires fit really well. The stock 9.5" rims are really the max width the 255 width tires can accommodate, and they're a little stretched on the stock rims. 8.5" is a lot more natural.
I've never heard or read about what they described. I think there would be *less* issue on 8.5" because it isn't as stretched out.
I should've added the pictures I posted in another thread... to this thread.
20 x 8.5 255/40/20 Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
20 x 8.5 255/40/20 Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
miggz410
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Is there a reason why you chose the 20x8.5 over the 20x10 option besides more sidewall protection?... I’m really interested in the 20x10 option. Would there be a big range loss difference between the 8.5 and 10?
255 tires barely fit a 10inch wheel. I didn't want to drive around on stretched tires. 8.5 is also a lighter wheel
miggz410
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I see... Yea I was hoping that they would at least have a 9 or 9.5 options for the 20s... I been also looking at the 20 TST's by TSportline that runs 255/40/20 on 20x10 combo... It did not look that bad or that stretched. I might just have to get some wheel lip protectors. I like the 20x10 R241, because they are also lighter than the Gemini's, specially for some 20s. Hope I get away with that setup living in Cali.
Also where did you order your wheels from?
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For the 20" inductions, anyone have success/experience with the plastic edge/rim protectors? Worth it or useless? Thinking of these in black for my new Y coming in for the wife, just as a last ditch protection measure in case she happens to scrape a curb in a drive through, as has occurred before with other vehicles. (And yes, telling her to never use a drive thru is also an option)
Rim Savers Only $89 with 20% discount
Rim Savers Only $89 with 20% discount
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DFibRL8R
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Nice center caps. Did you buy those as is or did you modify to add the silver Tesla Logo? All I could find OEM from Tesla was the all black (black Tesla logo on black cap).
As I said in another post, but it should also be added to this thread... part of why these wheels are so great is
1. Hub bore is perfect for the tesla - no centering ring needed
2. Stock lug nuts work
3. Stock centercaps work
4. Stock lug covers work
Thus, any centercap kit you see for a model 3, model y, etc - should work. Go to amazon and get the center caps and lug covers for $25. You're welcome
FYI, the replika centercaps are quite difficult to get off. Going to be nearly impossible to do it with the wheel still on the car. I swapped mine before I mounted them.I ordered the wheels from Canadawheels.
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8.5” with is much more standard for 255 tires. 9.5 that come stock is already at the outside edge of recommended. 10” wide rims would be nuts.
Width-wide, my 19x8.5s look much more natural than my Inductions. Tire sticks a bit wider than the rim, where my inductions the rim sticks out, which looks odd (and is the reason for all the curbing).
If I was getting the 20” for winter (tires would cost a lot more), I would definitely stick with 8.5” wide.
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miggz410
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Yea I was checking out the Induction wheels when I picked up my Y today. 255 on 9.5 has a bit of a stretch which Is the look I prefer. I think 9” would have been perfect. 8.5” just looks beefy for my taste. I’m wondering if I go with 245/40/20 on 8.5 will give me the same look as the Induction with 255/40/20 on 20x9.5.
