pdx_m3s
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The rims protect the tires when you run them into the curb. You don’t want to damage a sidewall because that is not repairable.
Uh no.
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The rims protect the tires when you run them into the curb. You don’t want to damage a sidewall because that is not repairable.
Debating curb rash risk vs. handling/aerodynamics is a fair discussion. My opinion is a small +/-1/4 in tire width ( or rim ) change will not significantly impact handling/aerodynamics. This does bring up the topic of appropriate standard Tires & Rims for the 3 vs. the Y.
Customers that value performance/handling over practicality( low risk ) can choose those performance wheels at purchase. I see lots of complaints from owners with low profile Tires ( Tesla & non-Tesla ) when they hit a pot hole or rough road and end up with flats and bent rims. With the Y positioned as a SUV(ish) there is an expectation that an owner could drive on a dirt road/driveway or survive a city pothole. Making appropriate tires standard on Model Y would make sense.
Thats what I did, 255/40/19 DWS06 and really, really like them, just so happens to have a slight enough bulge to protect from most curb rash, a bonusHowever, personally, I'd rather have more grip from wider, meatier tires than more range
I have a model Y on order with 19" sport wheels. I saw a tube video that said the sidewalls on the 19" tires are narrower that the sidewalls on the 18", and consequently the wheels are more subject to damage when you hit a bad pothole. The guy showed where the 19" wheels were damaged and he was replacing them with 18" that have a wider sidewall. Anybody think this is true or is it bogus?
Thanks,
JK
LEARN HOW TO DRIVE. The problem isn’t the wheels and tires, it’s your driving.
There are handling and aerodynamic reasons for Tesla’s wheel and tire width choices on the 3.
I have a model Y on order with 19" sport wheels. I saw a tube video that said the sidewalls on the 19" tires are narrower that the sidewalls on the 18", and consequently the wheels are more subject to damage when you hit a bad pothole. The guy showed where the 19" wheels were damaged and he was replacing them with 18" that have a wider sidewall. Anybody think this is true or is it bogus?
Thanks,
JK
The outer diameter of the tires is the same regardless of wheel size. So as the wheel gets bigger, the tire sidewall by default gets smaller. The smaller the wheel, the larger the sidewall and therefore the more impact protection.
Just sharing PSA from other social media site.
Auto Park on Überturbines vs Curb. Ouch!
What kind of rim protectors did you get? Alloygator rim protectors 4 for $750 installed! Seems expensive since online price for Alloygators is $150!! Any alternatives?Showing the wheel bands from AO. Many color options. The only time I hit the curb (rear passenger wheel) the wheel band was damaged and saved the wheel from more severe damage. SO ugly or not (YMMV) I vote for the wheel bands, until the tire size changes.View attachment 429441 View attachment 429442
except for the 21" wheels on the sport.That is disappointing. I thought SUV typically had bigger wheels than car counterpart.
So you dug up a nearly 4 year old thread (last post prior to yours) to reply to nearly 5 year old post.It is sold by Tesla as an SUV
Quick comment not noticing the dates. Looks like you’re the one making a big deal about it. But I know common etiquette is rare in this world these days.So you dug up a nearly 4 year old thread (last post prior to yours) to reply to nearly 5 year old post.
Okay…