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[Zaphod]

I love the way those wheels look, but those are center lock wheels. I hope they can produce it in a 5-lug version. Otherwise I'm going to be a bit sad. I don't have any tools for dealing with center lock wheels.

I'm sure the lugs are hidden under a cover or since this is just a rendering, they missed that detail. No way a mainstream car is going to have centerlock wheels.

 

[Zaphod]

So does this mean there is a blue Model 3 running around now? Or did they photoshop it? Would love to see pics of a Blue 3 "in the wild".

Fairly certain that is just a CG rendering.

 

[JeffK]

Meh, you can get an impact wrench for loosening. The battery powered ones by Milwaukee are pretty cool.

This wheel was present at the launch but I can't see the lug nuts on those either...

 

[ChooseGreen]

I love the way those wheels look, but those are center lock wheels. I hope they can produce it in a 5-lug version. Otherwise I'm going to be a bit sad. I don't have any tools for dealing with center lock wheels.

I was thinking the same thing. I am not excited by the prospect of having to buy a massive torque wrench with a fancy bit just to change my summer and winter tires twice/year.

I wouldn't think those wheels would be stock. I would think a smaller diameter rim would be standard. I would prefer that - there are a LOT of potholes around these here parts!

 

[plankeye]

might be a good image to check the dimensions better

Yes, and explore different wheel sizes (mainly 18").

Get to it, Photoshoppers!!!

 

[lianregnif]

Any estimates as to when invites to configure start?

 

[plankeye]

Those are the real wheels (not CG). Here is from one of the MT pics. I think the spaces between the V spokes are large enough for lug nuts, and they are under the 5-spoke cap.

 

[JeffK]

Any estimates as to when invites to configure start?

spring 2017

 

[mspohr]

Guess we are all getting blue cars!

You can have any color you want... as long as it's blue.

 

[Zaphod]

Those are the real wheels (not CG). Here is from one of the MT pics. I think the spaces between the V spokes are large enough for lug nuts, and they are under the 5-spoke cap.
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Good picture. Pretty sure that black part in the center is a cover with the lugs underneath. Lots of manufacturers have done similar styles. Like I said earlier, I don't see a car such as the 3 and with its targeted market using centerlock wheels.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Nice. Thanks for sharing - I shouldn't be excited by something as little as this, but I am.

I am too. I think Tesla might be noticing the boredom that was infiltrating the masses.

Is that one of the gifts for those who waited in line?

 

[jkk_]

Is that one of the gifts for those who waited in line?

Placed order online and I'm seeing a blue model 3 also. I'm guessing you'll get miniature model 3 later

 

[wallet.dat]

I think I'll go with a 18-19" wheel to visually lengthen the wheelbase. Maybe it's just the short overhangs, but the whole car just looks a bit stubbier than the Model S.

 

[CarlitoDoc]

Did you guys check out the "other" blog? It's slow there, right??

 

[MTATX]

Probably option. These are stated to be 20" so don't see those being standard.

Agreed... definitely an extra option. Slipstream style wheels without painted calipers on a smaller tire is my guess at what will be stock. The performance setup does look pretty mean though...

 

[Dan Detweiler]

I think I'll go with a 18-19" wheel to visually lengthen the wheelbase. Maybe it's just the short overhangs, but the whole car just looks a bit stubbier than the Model S.

It is stubbier than the Model S. Looks pretty sweet to me.

Dan

 

[ken830]

The link points to https://www.teslamotors.com/sites/all/themes/custom/tesla_theme/assets/img/order/m3_sideview.png

I wonder if we can hunt for other views. For example, the Model S design studio uses these names for the Model S (with default options) views:

Side View: ms_mi01_stud_side_wtas.png
Front 3/4 View: ms_mi01_stud_3qtr_wtas.png
Rear 3/4 View: ms_mi01_stud_rear_wtas.png
Top View: ms_mi01_stud_abov_wtas.png
Interior View: ms_stud_seat_alta_pbcw.png

 

[plankeye]

I think I like it shorter.

 

[JeffK]

I think I like it shorter.

...said no woman ever.

 

[PTADO]

It's the little things...

And regarding the wheels, I'm guessing those will be the optional "Premium wheels" since they're aerodynamically designed similar to the Turbines.