Alysashley79
Active Member
Free because they’re ugly. (Shakes head At Tesla) they’re very dated. I had similar wheels on my 84 bimmer.
call Tesla’s parts department and ask how must for a new one. Add a slight discount and there you go.
call Tesla’s parts department and ask how must for a new one. Add a slight discount and there you go.
A set of new takeoffs is for sale in oregon for $1200 right now, the first I’ve seen. So probably about there, maybe less since they are pretty hideous. Tires are worth some money though.
LN1_Casey
Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus
Am I alone in the fact I like the new Tempest wheels?
Yes, I think so. Lol. But, good news.....I have a brand new set available for you!
Alysashley79
Active Member
If they came on a 30k accord ya they’d look ok. On a 90k car. Nope.
They do look better without the caps. Thanks for the tip!
You're right. Though, I did just take the caps off while I wait to pick up a set of turbines next weekend.
JACMS3
Member
SoCal Buzz
Supporting Member
SoCal Buzz
Supporting Member
Those look good actually. Lug nut covers and Tesla center cap would probably make them great. I always liked the original standard Tesla wheels that came with my 2013. Very similar.
They're not bad without the caps, but just not my cup of tea. Hopefully someone on here will share your opinion and buy these from me.
SoCal Buzz
Supporting Member
sdmack
Member
I picked up some lug and center caps from eBay, I think they are definitely an improvement over the aero covers, but I did notice the wheels are painted, and the aero cover frictlon clips left marks on the wheels when removed. Maybe some Slipstream takeoffs or TSTs in my future.
TravelFree
Member
Have any of you noticed a reduction in range with the plastic covers removed? I may experiment to see what difference it makes.
Appearance is a personal choice and the aero covers appearance don't bother me, but not real keen on the idea they are plastic. If range isn't adversely affected for highway driving, I will remove them.
Appearance is a personal choice and the aero covers appearance don't bother me, but not real keen on the idea they are plastic. If range isn't adversely affected for highway driving, I will remove them.
I honestly haven’t driven enough to tell yet. I know I haven’t seen any drastic change.
TravelFree
Member
I did one test run with the stock wheel covers at 70mph on autopilot and NOA for 30 minutes and averaged 255watts per mile. The highway was wet and flat no hills other than overpasses. Next week I might get out and do a similar test with the wheel covers off over the same stretch of highway.
