Old vs New Aero wheels

[cypho]

I know there are old and new designs for the 18" aero hubcaps, but are the wheels under the hubcaps identical, or are there also 2 versions of wheels.

My 2019 Model 3 has the original aero wheels and I am shopping for a new wheel to replace one that is damaged. I'm trying to figure out if a wheel from a 2022 Model 3 will match my existing wheels exactly, or if it would be slightly different.

 

[MLXXXp]

are the wheels under the hubcaps identical

I believe so.

 

[TrailerParkT]

It looks like the new aero wheels are slightly different from the old ones based on this article.

Up close look at the new Tesla Model 3 aero wheel covers

Probably the biggest question is whether current Tesla Model 3 owners will be able to purchase the new caps to put on their aero wheels.

driveteslacanada.ca

 

[Zoomit]

Wheels, cap and TPMS are different

 

[cypho]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I don't know why I didn't think of this before, I checked out the parts catalog which confirms that the old/new wheels have different part numbers. So they are different.

Parts Catalog

epc.tesla.com

 

[MasterC17]

They are absolutely different. The new ones have more angled spokes than the old ones which were more rounded. To be fair, unless you put them side-by-side it is hard to notice.

Pro-Tip: The aero wheel CAPS are interchangeable. So, you can make your old wheels look like new ones, and vice versa.

 

[MLXXXp]

I believe so.

Sorry for being wrong about this.

However, I can confirm that the new Aero Wheel Covers fit on both style Aero wheels. (So presumably the older Aero Wheel Covers will fit on both, as well). Also, the new single piece Aero Wheel Cap will fit both.

I know this because it turns out that I was sold the older style wheels with my winter tire package (with new BLE TPMS sensors installed), and bought a set of wheel caps for them. So the tires that came with my car are on new style wheels and my winter tires are on old style wheels.

 

[BigNick]

We know the old Aero 18s will not clear the PUP calipers on M3P, but will the new ones clear?