My Model 3 (Lowered + Wheels + Painted Brake Calipers)

[Blkdragn]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to share some pics of my Model 3. The wheels are Custom 3 Piece Wheels made by SSR (Speed Star Racing) in Japan that I just had powdercoated Winter Silver. I'm running 20x9 in the front and 20x10.5 in the rear. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/35 on the front and 285/30 in the rear. The car is lowered on Unplugged Performance Springs. I Just had the brake calipers painted and still waiting for more parts. Hope you guys enjoy! I'll have some better pics soon.

 

[Luis3rD]

Looking good!

 

[Barklikeadog]

how much range do you lose without the aero wheels?

 

[follow.johnny]

Love the wheels and drop!

 

[thebigbobowski]

Looks great. Been thinking of painting the calipers on my white Model 3 as well. Yellow is definitely in the running.

 

[Oyster Bait]

Pretty! Also curious about wh/mi. I'm taking delivery of a P3+ Sunday and haven't seen any mileage figures for them yet. Will be reporting as soon as I can stop launching like a teenager.

Also, did you get any deal on paint protection or tint you can pass along? I'm only a couple hundred miles up the coast...

 

[aaaaaaaandrew]

Any rubbing? what offset

 

[Blkdragn]

Thanks guys!

How it sits its +24 in the front and +38mm in the rear, No rubbing whatsoever.

 

[Blkdragn]

how much range do you lose without the aero wheels?

Is this a honest question or sarcasm?

I would say its the same range you'd lose driving with passengers in your car.

 

[ngogas]

i like the caliper color. how did you paint the tesla emblem?

 

[derekmw]

Is this a honest question or sarcasm?

I would say its the same range you'd lose driving with passengers in your car.

I think he's being completely honest. Weight from a passenger (or any weight inside the car) vs wheel weight is very different and the effects are not the same.

 

[eSpiritIV]

Aero is always the biggest range looser, and also hills etc. Not necessarily weight.

I think it looks great! I like the chrome rim lip on a different color rim. Had same in my porsche.

 

[juanmedina]

which version of the springs you got?

 

[Highlander1010]

Love the caliper color choice! I was thinking about getting mine powder coated. I heard that is the way to go for longevity. I just need to find out the price and pick a color.

 

[SM18]

Is this a honest question or sarcasm?

I would say its the same range you'd lose driving with passengers in your car.

The wider wheels and different wheel design are probably going to make a big difference to your highway driving range due to impact on drag coefficient/aerodynamics. It's not really about the weight. The Model X has a really nasty range penalty if you get the bigger wheels for example. Elon mentioned they stuck with the stock width on performance 3 tires to balance grip vs range. Looks pretty sick but I think many of us would be interested to see how your setup affects range.

 

[Voltaire325]

My gosh those yellow brake calipers look awesome.

 

[Zelfiris]

How is the driving comfort with the springs?

 

[mact3333]

Looks good !.. had no idea SSR was still in business ... had ssr 3 piece wheels on my e46 M3 back in the day .

 

[jdvm3]

Good choice on the rims. I want similar setup but for the performance suspension/brakes. Not sure who makes them.
As for people asking about range, WHY!? Any non Tesla car enthusiasts could care less about MPG, why are Tesla owners so anal about range. Just like gas, if it's low, just fill it up (charge it up). SMH

 

[AndrewAllen]

How much for painted calipers?