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I have not heard. A few folks here with current orders have received notice of their config changing. They are likely cast not forged and since there is less free space than the older stock wheel they are probably heavier or the same weight. They will afford a restricted view of the discs and calipers, but may be less fiddly to clean.
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Wow. I don't like the twist in between each spoke. I wonder why they did that. Still like Tsportline's version WAY better. Also Tesla's version looker "cheaper" like a bad knockoff.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Probably very close the original OEM 19" wheels according to a Tesla engineer:
OEM Weights:
- 19" Wheels: 13.74kg ~30.2 lbs.
- 19" All Season Tires: 27 lbs (Eagle RS-A2 245/45 19")
- Factory 19" Wheel+Tire+TPMS+Center cap: 58.6 lbs.
- 21" Wheels: 35 lbs.
- 21" Continental Extreme Contact DW Tires: 26 lbs.
- Factory 21" Wheel+Tire+TPMS+Center cap: 62.4 lbs.
ahurst
Member
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
A few detailed photos of the new Slipstream wheels ... interesting valve design cutout.
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I believe the 19 cyclones are about 21 lbs and thus still the lightest and most efficient wheel option.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
No way the cyclones are 21 lbs (lighter than the best 19" forged wheels at 23lbs) ... perhaps you meant 31 lbs. What is your source?
I think you are right. I misread another source that was actually referring to the tsw nuremburg forged wheels at 21 lbs. Can't find another source for weight of cyclones. Except Tesla says that they are the best wheels for mileage/range and that can only be due to weight or aerodynamics or most likely both.
anticitizen13.7
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The new wheels look like a slightly lighter shade of silver than the Cyclones. Is this correct or is it due to lighting in the photo?
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Soundchasr
Member
I like the 19" Cyclones a little more but I'm not sure about $2,500 more. I can't think of any reason why they wouldn't be the same price.....
Buckeye2320
Member
Thank you Buckeye. This was very helpful. I was upset that I missed the slipstream by one day, but now I am not so sure. The outer rim seams a little thick to me. Although I like the even-ness of these more than the staggered cyclones, overall, I think the cyclones have a more refined look. I think I may just go for the Rial's, in the graphite color too.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Don't know how I feel about the new 19's. I see them on the model X in videos and it just seems like it doesn't match well.
Would be nice if they are indeed lighter than the outgoing ones.
Anyone else think that the design studio makes the old 19's look better than they do in real life?
I've seen a few that have been painted dark. seems improve appearance a bit.
Would be nice if they are indeed lighter than the outgoing ones.
Anyone else think that the design studio makes the old 19's look better than they do in real life?
I've seen a few that have been painted dark. seems improve appearance a bit.
Painting part of the rims in black could improve the look of the 19" rims:
Or like this:
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bradjc
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The thickness of the outer rim is what bugs me about this design too. I didn't mind the original stock wheels. I like the bottom option, looks good. Can't understand the price jump to the Cyclones from these, minor differences, but when you're paying this much it all matters!
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