fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Elon just tweeted today that non-performance 3/Y are receiving softer suspension now. Nobody knows when this went into production, though.
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Model Y Suspension and Ride Comfort Options
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hopefully someone will see if the suspension component part numbers have been updated.
Bilstein had told me they had been contracted to start supplying Tesla sometime around slate pring 2022.
whisperingshad
Active Member
for me it made it keepable for family use. It improved SLIGHTLY, less bobblehead over bumps, still bad going slow though over bad bumps and pavement. Going over 25 though it helped a bit more.
Tesla upgrades suspension, rear seats and rear doors emergency release
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that non-performance Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in production have upgraded suspension.
www.notateslaapp.com
Better suspension coming soon to US!
Maybe. Or, maybe this is internet hype. How will anyone know changes have been made?Tesla upgrades suspension, rear seats and rear doors emergency release
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that non-performance Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in production have upgraded suspension.
Better suspension coming soon to US!
Wilber
Member
Ryan's a good guy, like his videos.
But he doesn't work at Tesla and there's no actual verification beyond internet 'reports'.
I've been reading about the suspension change on MY and M3 for many months now....at least since the time I've joined the forum back in March.
Many forum members that owned early model year MY report very noticeable improvements when they bought a recent 2022 MY.
2022 MYP owners reported that the suspension was softer than their original MYLRs.
Out of Spec had 2019 M3P next to 2022 M3P and found a way softer suspension.
The question is when this change occurred and what they did to make it happen?
The other question is whether this most recent mention by Elon is in reference to the previous change noted by many or another change that is just happening now. I suspect it is in relation to the previous change.
Many forum members that owned early model year MY report very noticeable improvements when they bought a recent 2022 MY.
2022 MYP owners reported that the suspension was softer than their original MYLRs.
Out of Spec had 2019 M3P next to 2022 M3P and found a way softer suspension.
The question is when this change occurred and what they did to make it happen?
The other question is whether this most recent mention by Elon is in reference to the previous change noted by many or another change that is just happening now. I suspect it is in relation to the previous change.
No one really knows and it's difficult (at best) to tell.
Unless there's a suspension part number change,all we'll ever get is anecdotal.
As I had posted earlier, I spoke with Bilstein contacts (from my racing days) last fall, and they indicated they had won a contract with Tesla to supply suspension bits, likely starting up late spring 2022. What that could mean, when it was to start, etc is all for speculation. I had been told by a guy without authorization.
Rumor quality.
Wilber
Member
I would add that there could have been two or more changes. Who knows? Perhaps one around the end of 2020 and another just a couple months ago? Sure would like to hear from Tesla about this!
Unless part number changes have been made to the springs and shocks individually (or version identifiers), we may never know.
Tesla has no history of making this information available.
All we've been told is that it's been modified.
And at that, mostly by the internet hype machine, and off-handedly 'confirmed' by and Elon tweet.
jetsurgn
Member
This is a great thread. I’ve been looking at suspension options, but I like keeping cars more or less stock. I certainly don’t want to induce any suspension noise or reduce safety in anyway. In addition all the suspension options are pricy with not a lot of improvement if any at all.
So switching from 255/45R19 to 255/50R19 on the Gemini wheels will cause minor discrepancy in the speedometer, and a minor increase in comfort. Adjust air pressure about 38-40 PSI and its seems like a good combination
What tire seems to be the best for NVH?
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Goodyear ElectricDrive GT
since tire selection / NVH descriptions are so subjective, we are on our own.
people's understanding of, and abilty to communicate, their experience with tires and suspension are highly variable.
I take any 'recommendations' offered here with a measure of salt.
Tire Rack has reasonable review info but many aren't applicable to EV, and specifically, Tesla.
and the whole 'EV tire' market can be seen as a marketing splurge on existing tire tech.
I did the Tein shocks on just the rear of the 2020 Model Y, and lowered the PSI to 36 PSI. Wow, it's finally an acceptable ride now. Night and day different. My Tein shocks are set at 1/4 of max stiffness (set with 12 counterclockwise clicks from the max clockwise setting). The total cost was around $330 and the DIY was easy.
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Thank you for the feedback and video. Very useful. Will you consider upgrading the shocks in the front also or stay with just the back upgraded shocks?
Just the back. The back are very easy to replace, and easy to put back on if a warranty issue comes up. It's crazy how Tesla tries to wiggle out of warranty work, so I wouldn't want to give them the pleasure of finding a non-OEM suspension to make my life difficult, even if I win in the end.
With that setup 255/55r18 what tire setup did you use in your Tesla config? I’m coming from 19 and installing the same setup Wednesday but wondering about the best setting to try and address the speed variance from different sized tires and rims.
gr8tdane24
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I use the 21” uberturbine setting. They come the closest to the 255/55r18 diameter.
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