Questions regarding going from 19 inch OEM sport wheels to aftermarket 19 inch wheels

[DutchiePonLeft]

I'm will be receiving my SR+ next week and was wonderinh if this would have an impact on the range?

Would it also affect anything else like ride comfortability?

I was also wondering which tires they come with in order to check that if they fit on the aftermarket wheels I want to purchase.

 

[Plagued]

If you're keeping the tyres (which I believe are 235/40 R19) there will be very little difference in range, if you're worried about range get the 18" aero's. Weight may have a small impact on handling, but unlikely you'd notice.
Bear in mind you need to fit TPMS sensors or swap them from the wheels.
But one question is why on earth would you pay the extra for the 19" OEM then swap them, or is this a used car...

 

[GlynG]

If your simply swapping wheels for aesthetics and ordering the same size wheels as OEM then the tyres can simply be swapped rims. No impact on range. The ride quality also wont be affected as the aspect ratio will be the same.

 

[DutchiePonLeft]

If you're keeping the tyres (which I believe are 235/40 R19) there will be very little difference in range, if you're worried about range get the 18" aero's. Weight may have a small impact on handling, but unlikely you'd notice.
Bear in mind you need to fit TPMS sensors or swap them from the wheels.
But one question is why on earth would you pay the extra for the 19" OEM then swap them, or is this a used car...

Thanks for the info! I got the 19" OEM because I wasn't planning on changing the wheels at first. The company I work for is paying for the lease and I have enough room to add some aftermarket wheels. I know I should've gotten the 18", but now it's too late.

 

[Mr H]

as Plagued said, don't forget the TPMS sensors and the new Model 3 ones are bluetooth

 

[Adopado]

as Plagued said, don't forget the TPMS sensors and the new Model 3 ones are bluetooth

Do you mean that there has been a change on more recent Model 3 cars or does this apply to all Model 3s?

 

[DutchiePonLeft]

as Plagued said, don't forget the TPMS sensors and the new Model 3 ones are bluetooth

They can just be swapped from the OEM's right?

 

[Mr H]

They can just be swapped from the OEM's right?

Yes, but obviously the tyres need to be removed first

 

[Mr H]

Do you mean that there has been a change on more recent Model 3 cars or does this apply to all Model 3s?

It's a recent change, i don't know the VIN start but it is from 2021 on, so i suspect anyone with a heat pump

 

[Plagued]

They can just be swapped from the OEM's right?

In theory they can, but not all aftermarket wheels have the same inner profile or valve position, so if the TPMS doesn't have an adjustable valve it may not fit well/at all. There's always ways round it, like 3rd party TMPS or banding.