Hi from Yokohama!
Been reading a LOT of threads about wheels and tires for my coming Model Y Performance. I want a Long Range for long range, but not available in Japan, and no hint that it may be coming. I am now driving a M3SR+, and it's just not enough range for wife and I to go where we want, and the extra 100km should help ... until Supercharger Stations are placed where we want them. But my reason for changing wheels and tires are not primarily for added range, so wanted to ask for thoughts as they might apply to my thoughts ... please.
The 21" UberTurbines are prone to curb-rash and low-profile tires prone to puncture. Japan has some pretty rough roads, and parking situations are atrocious. Keeping those for trade-in time, and getting a less-expensive, taller wheelset makes sense to me. While I'm sure my wife and I will use some of that amazing acceleration, I sincerely doubt we will explore the lateral grip all that much.
I've concluded that a set of sturdy 19X8.5J wheels will support the rather heavy car, and 255/45 tires might help rubber to be the "first responder" to curbs. I am looking at TOYO Proxes Sport SUV tires, 104Y load rating, good rolling resistance, and wear characteristics. But I noticed that they have a 275/45 108Y tire in the same line, that can be fitted to an 8.5J wheel. I know this will prevent me from "X" rotating the tires, but a bit more meat in the back will certainly help with curbs and the ubiquitous parking machines that also attack protruding wheels.
What do you think? Squared wheels, but larger rear tires ... any problems?
Appreciate your comments
cj
Been reading a LOT of threads about wheels and tires for my coming Model Y Performance. I want a Long Range for long range, but not available in Japan, and no hint that it may be coming. I am now driving a M3SR+, and it's just not enough range for wife and I to go where we want, and the extra 100km should help ... until Supercharger Stations are placed where we want them. But my reason for changing wheels and tires are not primarily for added range, so wanted to ask for thoughts as they might apply to my thoughts ... please.
The 21" UberTurbines are prone to curb-rash and low-profile tires prone to puncture. Japan has some pretty rough roads, and parking situations are atrocious. Keeping those for trade-in time, and getting a less-expensive, taller wheelset makes sense to me. While I'm sure my wife and I will use some of that amazing acceleration, I sincerely doubt we will explore the lateral grip all that much.
I've concluded that a set of sturdy 19X8.5J wheels will support the rather heavy car, and 255/45 tires might help rubber to be the "first responder" to curbs. I am looking at TOYO Proxes Sport SUV tires, 104Y load rating, good rolling resistance, and wear characteristics. But I noticed that they have a 275/45 108Y tire in the same line, that can be fitted to an 8.5J wheel. I know this will prevent me from "X" rotating the tires, but a bit more meat in the back will certainly help with curbs and the ubiquitous parking machines that also attack protruding wheels.
What do you think? Squared wheels, but larger rear tires ... any problems?
Appreciate your comments
cj