NEW MODEL Y 18 inch at Tsportline?!

[Fourdoor]

What size tires are appropriate for 18s?

It seems pretty standard that the Model Y speedometer reads 2 mph faster than you are really going if you check with GPS. If you want to eliminate that go with slightly larger diameter 255/55/18 or if you want the exact same diameter as stock you can go with a narrower (should be more efficient) size 235/55/18.

Keith

PS: If Tesla had restored the 90 mph top speed on AP I would have gone with the narrower tires and just adjusted my speed up by 2 mph... but with the 80 mph top speed in AP I am under the speed limit (really travelling 78 mph) when I am driving through certain areas of Texas.

 

[SageBrush]

What spec allows these 18" wheels to fit the Model Y while other 18" wheels do not ?

 

[Fourdoor]

What spec allows these 18" wheels to fit the Model Y while other 18" wheels do not ?

This is speculation, but from past experience wheel offset and the shape of the back of the spokes. If the spokes curve out they give more clearance for brake calipers than wheels that have spokes with a flat back.

 

[SL77]

Just curious, but does anyone know if the computer/spedometer will adjust to the different size wheel? Both regarding MPG* and speed.

 

[TriKKyOne]

Just curious, but does anyone know if the computer/spedometer will adjust to the different size wheel? Both regarding MPG* and speed.

Everything I’ve read on here would indicate no.

 

[TSportline]

Holy moly?! After years of denying customers saying 18 inch will never fit over all model t variant…. Tsportline came out with an 18 inch for model y!!!!

TS5 18" Tesla Model Y Wheel (Set of 4)

Tesla Model Y 18" TS5 zero g style flow forged wheel is manufactured exclusively for the Tesla Model Y. The TS5 is manufactured in a flow forged process for your Tesla Model Y. Get Tesla Model Y wheels now!

tsportline.com

Yes sir! It took some effort, as we had to re-engineer the wheels to meet Model Y load specs. Rest assured, the new 18" T Sportline wheels for Model Y are in-stock and rolling out to customers!

 

[Alexander Lang]

Does Tsportline ever offer winter wheel packages? I only see all season tire options.
My plan is to keep the 21" Überturbine for summer use and then go with the new 18" for winter. Would be so much easier to just order a package deal with winter tires.

 

[SDM44]

This is speculation, but from past experience wheel offset and the shape of the back of the spokes. If the spokes curve out they give more clearance for brake calipers than wheels that have spokes with a flat back.

The TS5 wheels do have some concavity to them, so the spokes on the 18" wheels should also curve outward to give more clearance for the calipers. Plus, with a +35mm offset you should be fine clearing Model Y brakes. Not sure how the clearance will be with Model Y Performance brakes, but I'm sure somebody or T Sportline will be able to test this.

Here's a picture of my 21x9.5 with +30mm offset TS5, to give you an idea of the spokes and how they curve outward a bit.

 

[afscotch]

Does TSport run promos much? I've been waiting for my MYLR7 in MSM/black for 8 months and not in a hurry to order.

Thinking about the TST or TSS in either 18" or 19" for a winter setup if anyone has feedback/suggestions.

 

[SageBrush]

Does anybody know if these wheels (or similar) will show up through other resellers/brands ?

we had to re-engineer the wheels to meet Model Y load specs.

 

[Midnightsun]

The TSS wheels seem to be identical in every way to the RTX Spiders I have been using for a couple of years now. Both are flow forged, have the same offset and even the same load ratings. I would almost swear they came from the same factory. Only difference is the price and centre cap that I can see.

The RTX can be had for $611 USD for a set of 4 delivered whereas Tsportline TSS are $1600 for a set of 4, not sure if this includes delivery. Can you explain why I should pay close to $1,000 more for what I can only assume is somehow a vastly superior product? What makes them worth so much more?

I have the RTX Spiders in a 19" format for my winter wheels on both the Y and the S by the way. Very pleased with them. Considering going 18" on the Y for better comfort as opposed to the 20" Inductions for my summer set.

Here are the RTX Spider

Here are the Tsportline TSS

 

[Midnightsun]

I did notice a difference, the TSS wheels will accept the factory Tesla nuts whereas the Spiders will not. Not sure I see this as a good thing as one would need to use those plastic nut covers on the Tesla nuts to cover the unfinished look. As for the Spiders, I ended up using this. Works great and looks great and does add some security.

 

[Alexander Lang]

The TSS wheels seem to be identical in every way to the RTX Spiders I have been using for a couple of years now. Both are flow forged, have the same offset and even the same load ratings. I would almost swear they came from the same factory. Only difference is the price and centre cap that I can see.

The RTX can be had for $611 USD for a set of 4 delivered whereas Tsportline TSS are $1600 for a set of 4, not sure if this includes delivery. Can you explain why I should pay close to $1,000 more for what I can only assume is somehow a vastly superior product? What makes them worth so much more?

I have the RTX Spiders in a 19" format for my winter wheels on both the Y and the S by the way. Very pleased with them. Considering going 18" on the Y for better comfort as opposed to the 20" Inductions for my summer set.

Here are the RTX Spider

Here are the Tsportline TSS

I think you bring up a fair question. Only thing I can think of is the various testing/certification like TÜV. That is costly from what I understand.

 

[Midnightsun]

Just trying to understand. The RTX is well certified however not TÜV. RTX Certification.

 

[SageBrush]

Just trying to understand. The RTX is well certified however not TÜV. RTX Certification.

Yep. Moreover, just what certs does the OP carry ?

The vendor post tries to give the appearance of being the engineering/design behind the wheel and not just a reseller with a sticker. Is there any truth to that ?

 

[Horsemover]

The TSS wheels seem to be identical in every way to the RTX Spiders I have been using for a couple of years now. Both are flow forged, have the same offset and even the same load ratings. I would almost swear they came from the same factory. Only difference is the price and centre cap that I can see.

The RTX can be had for $611 USD for a set of 4 delivered whereas Tsportline TSS are $1600 for a set of 4, not sure if this includes delivery. Can you explain why I should pay close to $1,000 more for what I can only assume is somehow a vastly superior product? What makes them worth so much more?

I have the RTX Spiders in a 19" format for my winter wheels on both the Y and the S by the way. Very pleased with them. Considering going 18" on the Y for better comfort as opposed to the 20" Inductions for my summer set.

Here are the RTX Spider

Here are the Tsportline TSS

Would love to hear more about your experience with the RTX wheels. Thanks!

 

[Tha_Ape]

I respect that… pure driving enthusiast will Defin agree with you… take the entire race track Division lol… don’t they run 18s as their standard wheel size for the best or performance grip and durability? But off track there… I’m serious debating to experiment here especially since it’s about 600 to 700 dollar cheaper than the Martian wheels and Tsportline has a solid reputation.

yea, 18s are the limit I've seen. Hard to find R compounds larger than 18". Times may have changed, that's how it was a few years ago.

 

[Midnightsun]

Would love to hear more about your experience with the RTX wheels. Thanks!

What can I say except they are good looking wheels? I have had 19" Spiders on the Y for 2 salt infested Montreal winters and they show no signs of cosmetic wear. They do say these wheels are winter approved so I assume that means the finish is on the better side when it comes to corrosion. Also have a set on the S since Jan however those were recently removed for summer tires. Prior to this I had a set of RTX wheels in a different model on a Mercedes GLC AMG for 5 years, sold the car and winter wheel setup a couple months ago and those wheels still looked great.

 

[Midnightsun]

I did order a set of 18" Spiders for the Y just yesterday. Cost was $791 Canadian + tax delivered to my door. About $611 US with todays exchange rate. Will try fitment in the next few days or so but I see no issue as I did describe the application when ordering.

 

[Pied]

Could you let us know the wheel weight when you get them? I found them on discount tire, but it's lists them as 28lbs with 1587 load rating.