Model Y Wheels

[Greengolfer]

Moderator note (bmah): This thread was originally started in the Model S forum.

Does anybody know if the standard wheels on the Y are rims with covers like the 3.

 

[Tdriver]

Check the online order page.

 

[cookie99]

 

[Bridor]

Yes, they are wheels with covers. For $2,000 more, you get really cool black rims.

Brent

 

[Nfuzzy]

I'm wondering if the 18" aero Model 3 wheels will fit on the Y and what that will do for the range? Hmmm...

 

[Reeler]

I'm wondering if the 18" aero Model 3 wheels will fit on the Y and what that will do for the range? Hmmm...

More range and a larger tire that would avoid curb rash would be perfect.

 

[Marvin]

More range and a larger tire that would avoid curb rash would be perfect.

Unfortunately unlikely going to happen. So far every single Tesla rim I have seen is so wide that it is not protected by the tire. And in addition the trend to bigger diameter rims (and resulting low profile tires) makes them even more likely to get curbed.

 

[1.21 Jiggawatts]

I'm wondering if the 18" aero Model 3 wheels will fit on the Y and what that will do for the range? Hmmm...

I'm also curious about this. Will the model 3 wheels fit on model Y?

 

[Reeler]

Extra range and wider tires on Model 3 rims would be perfect. More range and no curb rash?????

 

[RoBoRaT]

I'm also curious about this. Will the model 3 wheels fit on model Y?

18" Aeros clear the front calipers, not sure about the rear - too close for my comfort to mount.

Here's my post about it.

Performance upgrade brake size

 

[1.21 Jiggawatts]

18" Aeros clear the front calipers, not sure about the rear - too close for my comfort to mount.View attachment 523252

Here's my post about it.

Performance upgrade brake size

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So the model 3 18" standard wheels would work just fine on the non-P model Y? No difference in the wheel offsets?

 

[RoBoRaT]

So the model 3 18" standard wheels would work just fine on the non-P model Y? No difference in the wheel offsets?

AFAIK, all Model Y trims have the same size calipers/rotor diameters. Performance has slightly thicker break pads/rotor.

The caliper is the limiting factor - it will scrape the inner wall of the wheels.

So, I still think 18 Aeros will not clear rhe rear.

 

[sports4eva115]

18" Aeros clear the front calipers, not sure about the rear - too close for my comfort to mount.View attachment 523252

Here's my post about it.

Performance upgrade brake size

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Would the Model Y uberwheels fit in a Model 3? worried of if the wheels will fill up too much of the wells.
Thanks!!

 

[RoBoRaT]

Would the Model Y uberwheels fit in a Model 3? worried of if the wheels will fill up too much of the wells.
Thanks!!

It will not and it's going to look ridiculously big for the Model 3.

There is probably no alternative tire that will match the dimensions of model 3 20" rims with 235 tires, and if there is - probably so thin that it would not make sense to use.

Plus, you only have about 15mm clearance on the Model 3 stock tire and suspension knuckle (see pics) - that is another factor to consider for a tire for 21" wheel.

 

[jsnyd]

I'm waiting on a LR AWD with 19" Gemini wheels (my first Tesla). I don't like the looks of the silver covers and I'm wondering if there are aftermarket black covers I will be able to replace them with.