Model Y wheel options

[pdx_m3s]

On the main Model Y page on Tesla's website, they are now showing new wheels on the featured image of the vehicle (I don't recall this being the case?). These are not an option in the design studio, but we have seen them on the prototypes all over the country. I have a feeling these will be the standard Performance wheel:

We've also seen Model Y's in the wild with the 19" Gemini wheels. Perhaps this will be the optional "Sports" wheel, and the 18" Aero will remain the standard wheel?

 

[jackryon]

IMHO the 18" aeros look terrible on the Y. They're barely big enough to look proportional on the 3. On the Y they look like skateboard wheels.

 

[pdx_m3s]

IMHO the 18" aeros look terrible on the Y. They're barely big enough to look proportional on the 3. On the Y they look like skateboard wheels.

Couldn't agree more. Model Y should really come with the Gemini wheels as standard. Perhaps Tesla should only offer the 18" Aero wheels as standard equipment on the Standard Range version to keep cost down.

 

[Kelr316]

I am hoping for dark grey / black wheel options. It would also be nice if the performance model had a all season performance tire option. Here in Pittsburgh we can have 40 degree swings in a 24 hour period, plus a longer tread life would be a plus.

 

[scramies]

Would the 20" induction wheels that are available for the long range fit on the performance model. I'm not interested in the performance upgrade and don't much care for the look of the 19" Gemini"s..

 

[pdx_m3s]

Well they will certainly fit a performance Model Y without the performance upgrade package. Unknown if they fit the P+ package.

 

[Kelr316]

It looks like they will.......

 

[setritt]

It seems crazy that you can’t choose the 20s or the 21s with the performance option. I like everything except the 21s

 

[scramies]

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Thanks for the pic, those will look great on a chrome delete MCR model Y..

 

[rklip]

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Sad these 20's are not an option for the Performance. No idea why they have one out testing as such when this when you can't configure this way. Nope, you get either odd size staggered 21's, or polarizing small 19's (and bypass a bunch of other features with the 19's).

 

[Bikeman]

I'm predicting a bunch of "wheel swap?" and "wheels for sale" posts in the not too distant future.

 

[richteer]

I'm predicting a bunch of "wheel swap?" and "wheels for sale" posts in the not too distant future.

Agreed! I'm kinda partial to the 19" Sports Wheels in silver. We have them on our blue Model 3 and I think the contrast of the silver wheels against the blue paint looks great.

 

[Fred42]

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Canonsburg! If you're hoping for a Yenko Stinger version I think you're out of luck.

 

[rustyev]

Do we think the 20" inductions will have issues with potholes? Or are we only worried about the 21" uberturbines?

 

[dontblinkdoc]

Do we think the 20" inductions will have issues with potholes? Or are we only worried about the 21" uberturbines?

According to a leak reported at teslarati, sidewall on 20" wheels is 102mm. Side wall on model 3 18" wheel is around 106mm. So you shouldn't really worry about the 20" o 19" wheels on model Y in my opinion.

 

[Aarons12]

According to a leak reported at teslarati, sidewall on 20" wheels is 102mm. Side wall on model 3 18" wheel is around 106mm. So you shouldn't really worry about the 20" o 19" wheels on model Y in my opinion.

i had been wondering too, thanks for the input. i had ordered mine with the 19's then they were switched by Tesla but i wasn't inclined to change unless there were issues with ride or damage.

by the way, i see you have named your white Y 'ziggy'. in my case, my adult son said 'oh look, stormtrooper colors' so i'm having a little fun with that

 

[rklip]

Do we think the 20" inductions will have issues with potholes? Or are we only worried about the 21" uberturbines?

My view here is certainly subjective, but hitting a pothole or similar hard enough, probably not going to matter much between any of these wheels. IMO some blend of aesthetics, range and performance capability are why you should make the decision that you should here. I'm in a hard winter area but the infrastructure isn't as bad here as it is many places to the east, and I've never had a problem where a sidewall with a bit more give was going to save me from the few flats I've had. More concerning not functionally but otherwise for me will be avoiding curbs, and also summer rubber included with the Ubers. They look good the more I'm slowly seeing, and will probably help performance a hair, but as much a PITA for additional cost and other risks as compared to the Inductions which will most likely be wrapped in A/S tires and have a bit more low speed protection.

 

[rustyev]

My view here is certainly subjective, but hitting a pothole or similar hard enough, probably not going to matter much between any of these wheels. IMO some blend of aesthetics, range and performance capability are why you should make the decision that you should here. I'm in a hard winter area but the infrastructure isn't as bad here as it is many places to the east, and I've never had a problem where a sidewall with a bit more give was going to save me from the few flats I've had. More concerning not functionally but otherwise for me will be avoiding curbs, and also summer rubber included with the Ubers. They look good the more I'm slowly seeing, and will probably help performance a hair, but as much a PITA for additional cost and other risks as compared to the Inductions which will most likely be wrapped in A/S tires and have a bit more low speed protection.

I currently have a Volvo S90 plug in hybrid, with 20" low profile tires. Luckily I have wheel and tire insurance, because every time I hit a pot hole, I get a bubble in my tire (and damage to the rim). I swore to myself that I would never get wheels like that, again, but those 19" geminis are just not as pretty as the inductions.

Is there any way to get wheel and tire insurance on Tesla's?

 

[rustyev]

For comparison, how do you figure out the side wall size on these? https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...&autoModel=S90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid&autoModClar=

 

[iustin]

For comparison, how do you figure out the side wall size on these? https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+A/S+3++(W-+or+Y-Speed+Rated)&partnum=44YR0PSAS3PLXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Volvo&autoYear=2018&autoModel=S90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid&autoModClar=

Side wall size is easy - that’s a 245/40 tire, so in metric units it is 245*0.40 = 98mm side wall.