New Wheels for MS -- 21" Sonic Carbon Twin Turbine

[majestyk]

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• majestyk
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• majestyk
• Mar 31, 2018

 

[TTexla]

When I ordered them I didn’t realize there was so many differing opinions on these until I got to this thread today! Either way I really like them on my new 75D (took delivery Wednesday night). Not overly familiar with the old ones either, as this is my first Tesla (finally!). Maybe they do look a bit more ‘delicate’, but I personally like the look. Here’s two pics of mine for anyone interested.

 

[jeffdom1978]

See they look great on your color because they match perfectly. I just don’t know about black. I talked to my delivery specialist and they can swap the wheels for the silver finish but it’s a process since they need to be ordered from the Tesla store. He said he can do it for their cost so I wouldn’t be paying much more. Tough call

 

[TTexla]

I think it would look sharp with the black. But others on here seem to disagree. It’s a personal preference obviously. Go with you what you feel comfortable with, don’t feel the need to compromise regardless!

 

[tallypwner]

Weight?

 

[Dresla]

Saw both 21" rims side to side. The new twin turbine wheels look better to me. I got my MS 100D delivered to me three days ago and they mistakenly gave me the older 21" turbines. Tesla will exchange to new ones. BTW the center caps don't look cheap to me.

 

[Destiny1701]

Original turbines on a blue MS 5 months ago...
And New twin turbines on a red MS today...

Tough call. Both look impressive!

 

[jeffdom1978]

Yea I’ve been debating and I finally saw them in person and I do like them. Especially with red calipers. They are new and although the original turbines are nice, they are dated and these new wheels give the car a fresh look without going aftermarket which to me just isn’t right on a $100,000 vehicle. I see all these aftermarket wheels and most remind me of a ‘tuner” car which just isn’t this vehicle. Just my opinion.

 

[mrbulk]

Here are the twin turbines on my 75D with recent chrome delete and tint, just took delivery on April 27 and could not be happier!

 

[jeffdom1978]

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Here are the twin turbines on my 75D with recent chrome delete and tint, just took delivery on April 27 and could not be happier!

Thats my car! I am so jealous! Thanks for the pic! I have been searching for a decent picture of black with the Carbon Twin Turbines! Do you have any additional pics you could share?

 

[Markk993]

Ok question.... was at the service center today and they had 5 cars all with the new twin turbine rims... 3 100ds and 2 75ds..

ALL of them had staggered set ups... 235s in the front and 265s in the back....

I asked the sales folks and they did not know... are the new 21s automatically staggered??? or was it just an incredible coincidence that all 5 of the cars there were the same?

even the pics above are staggered

 

[jeffdom1978]

All 21's are staggered now, I believe since 2016.

 

[Tech_Guy]

These are nice looking wheels (better than the Aracnids) ,but I do like the traditional Turbines better.

I disagree, the Arachnids look much better then these wheels!

 

[Dresla]

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Here are the twin turbines on my 75D with recent chrome delete and tint, just took delivery on April 27 and could not be happier!

Where did you get the chrome deleted tint. Looks awesome. What product did they used? Heard mixed reviews on vinyl wraps, specially in Arizona. Thanks for pic.

 

[mrbulk]

Where did you get the chrome deleted tint. Looks awesome. What product did they used? Heard mixed reviews on vinyl wraps, specially in Arizona. Thanks for pic.

I went to SWAT Motorsports here in Las Vegas, been using them for wheels, wraps, tints and even stereo installs since 2009.

Can't comment on wrap durability yet, this will be BATTCAR's first Vegas summer!

 

[mrbulk]

Thats my car! I am so jealous! Thanks for the pic! I have been searching for a decent picture of black with the Carbon Twin Turbines! Do you have any additional pics you could share?

More pics? Why not? When you finally get a Tesla, it's funny how you go from almost Never taking pics of your car, to almost never Not...

 

[jeffdom1978]

More pics? Why not? When you finally get a Tesla, it's funny how you go from almost Never taking pics of your car, to almost never Not...
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Awesome thanks.

Love the license plate frame!! Haha

 

[tallypwner]

Someone needs to weigh these things so i can figure out if I should buy them or get Arachnids or aftermarket instead.

 

[Russell]

Someone needs to weigh these things so i can figure out if I should buy them or get Arachnids or aftermarket instead.

Wait no more, weights are listed here TSportline's Tesla Model S Wheel Guide

 

[tallypwner]

I'm not sure if I believe those numbers. It's just too coincidental that the 21x9 wheels would weigh the exact same as the older turbine 21x8.5 at 35.2. I think they kinda just took a guess.

If it is accurate, it would be nice to have the 21x8.5 weight as well.

Either way, I'm not super happy with any choices out there. I want a 20x8.5 and a 20x9 set of wheels that weigh around 23 lbs and are super strong and can handle offroading/speedbumps and potholes at speed. I want to put Pilot 4S tires on it and get more sidewall than 21's can provide.